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[quote=Anonymous]I had two kids with medical conditions/special needs. I was home with them for years, and I have no regrets. I have no idea how we (I) would have balanced all the doctor's appointments, illnesses, therapy appointments, dietary restrictions, etc, etc, etc.

Plus they both needed extra management not just typical for kids. I don't know who could have managed that. Not a typical nanny/daycare.

It was definitely the right choice. I was so busy, I didn't have time to be bored. This was 100 my decision, spouse was supportive either way. Spouse also has a very intense job and it is high paying enough so I could stay home.

As the kids got older, I threw myself into volunteer work and then eventually went back to work in a flexible job once they hit middle school.

No regrets at all. In addition to being able to manage everything such that they are thriving now, I am so grateful for the time with them.

Keep in mind, it's not all or nothing. I know so many women (well mostly women, a few men) who went back and forth. Some of my friends were working moms when I was a SAHM, but now it's the opposite. Most of my SAHM cohort went back to work, not all fulltime, when kids got older. [/quote]

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