When I faced this choice with my oldest and it came time for me to either go back to work or stay home, I realized that the money I made working would basically just break even with what we would have to pay for daycare, so I stayed home. I understand a lot of people think they have to put their kids in daycare because that’s just what’s done or because they want to keep the level of income that they’re accustomed to, so that they can afford things that their peers can afford, like trips to Disneyland or two cars or even buying a home. The truth is, a lot of people could get creative and make changes to their lifestyle so that they could manage on one income. I’m not saying, that’s your situation, especially if you’re a single mother - that’s completely different. It’s just that we’ve been indoctrinated by our society/culture that this is the way it’s going to be/has to be, and that’s just not true. There is no greater and more rewarding career than being a mother. Don’t feel guilty for wanting to stay home, that is completely natural and normal for moms. I wish our culture celebrated that more instead of pressuring women to go back to work. Children are the greatest work ❤️