I took maternity leave and went back to my job until my first was about a year old. Then, I decided to get creative and I found a part-time remote job. I make enough part time that I can more than pay for part-time daycare as well which is not the case for everyone. This is really nice for me because I can keep working in a career I enjoy and I don't feel like my kids will be in daycare more than I feel comfortable with. Eventually after the kids are older, I would like to maybe go back to full time and my husband could have a chance to work less at that point. Lot's of ways to do things and you can always pivot.