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[quote=Anonymous]I made about as much as DH (six figures), but I still took a year off with the first.  After the 2nd came along, I quit completely for a couple of years.  I did go back PT, WFH, but, if I couldn't do that, I would not have gone back FT.  Way too stressful on the family.  It wasn't an easy decision. DH didn't like being the sole bread winner, but eventually, we moved to a lower col area so that we could live comfortably on just one income.  I still work off and on as a contractor, but right now, there is no way I would want both of us to be working FT out of the house if we don't have to.

At your salary, it makes zero financial sense for you to continue working.  But, if your desire is to eventually go back to work, not just for financial reasons, then maybe go back PT or something. Or go into contracting where you can take a chunk of time off.

As for the marriage dynamic, unless your DH is a douche, he shouldn't treat you any differently and, as you said, be appreciative of all that you do.  My DH did appreciate that house chores and cooking were all done, and he didn't have to do any of that on top of a long work day and commute.

You will also appreciate that you don't have to work being sleep deprived and having to pump at work.  It's a luxury in this country.  Take it if you can.[/quote]

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