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@mijuk95 Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate the points you gave on each concern I raised and also your advice!

@malvina What a rollercoaster! So much happened to your family. I get the sense you're a very resilient person who can roll with the punches, and you found ways to adjust when faced with new situations. We also don't have that coveted "village" that everyone always says is so important and...

@malvina That's an interesting story! It sounds like you took on a lot and settled into the role quite well. Could you maybe elaborate a bit more on what you and your husband did to help make the transition to a SAHW and SAHM easier. I imagine it might have been even tougher as the decisions...

@wendyleanne18 Thank you for sharing this. The part about imagining the opposite case and what you wouldn't be able to do is a really good point - I think I will just have to keep constantly reminding myself of that until it becomes second nature! I also have a friend in nursing who treats a...

@freckles827 Thank you so much for your honesty and talking about the flip side. It is unfortunate how society pushes this narrative that women are "supposed to covet those positions" and the rat race as you put it and those of us who don't pursue paid/professional working lives are somehow...

@charlesbarnes Thank you for your points on all three of my concerns, all this is very helpful and encouraging. Since you mentioned the flexibility when your health is not cooperating, I'd like to touch on that a bit. Everything you wrote resonates with me, but I think I'd also feel guilty...

@ayopaul I am seeing a theme to comments here stating education can be applied/transferable to other areas of life, outside of the work setting, and that is reassuring. I didn't really think that way nor am I able to make that connection well myself, but I will keep trying. Just curious, since...

@analienhere Ahh...having the educational background you do certainly helps! I cannot say the same for what I studied, but I can see value in what you've learned and how it can be put to great use with your little one.

@dhay20 It did help! I am so amazed you can do it all and the days you have with your daughters sound lovely and like so much fun. Thanks!

@dhay20 Healthcare is definitely a tough industry to be in. You leaving is a loss for the OR and a huge gain for your family! And working in the hospital setting is certainly different than managing a household and childcare. From your comment, I gather that you're managing by yourself for...

@evangelistcj Thank you for the reassurance. The idea of my child watching and learning from me while I operate as a SAHM is somewhat unnerving because I'm not exactly the most skilled in certain areas, especially socially and I'm quite the introvert. I worry I won't be the best role model. It...

@annae All the things you can do by staying at home sound so beneficial and I think definitely makes for an overall healthier home environment for all. While I would probably enjoy the flexibility and chill pace, I need to figure out a way to accept that new lifestyle is what is best for our...

@loreec Haha that's quite amusing. I'm sure the judgment certainly won't come across that way, though, and I will admit it would get to me, even though their opinions really shouldn't matter.

@katrina2017 That's an interesting way to look at it. That's a helpful way of viewing things to facilitate letting go of certain phases of life.

@jariid I hope you and your mom were able to see eye to eye on your decision eventually. I think parents ultimately wish to see their children happy, regardless if their life choices align with their own hopes/dreams for their kids. I would say work doesn't make me happy per se, but I do...

@lucas3478 Thank you for sharing this. The pull of a child that you just want to focus on is definitely strong. Did anything else help you manage the feelings/thoughts of this transition? Would love to hear other aspects if you would like to share.

@mem5 Thanks so much for validating what I've been feeling and thinking, and giving the rationalization to deal with those concerns. And for the reminder that I have to live my life the way I see fit regardless of what others might think.

@alearose Thank you for taking the time to lay all this out! I really appreciate it! It seems you're excellent at applying things that you've learned to different settings...kudos to you, it's something I need to work on more, but you've given me a good perspective to work with!

@alearose Thanks a lot. I have come across MotherUntitled! I think it didn't resonate that deeply, though, because I recall the author talked about plans to return to work at some point (I may be mistaken). May I ask specifically what aspects of your education you found most helpful toward your...

@pastorjman Thank you for sharing this. I don't think I have the same reassurances as you (financially we aren't that set and I lack the conviction due to lacking people in my social circle who are SAHPs) but your comment was helpful in offering things to consider.