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[quote=Anonymous]To me a sahm is one that stays at home and does not earn a wage.  That doesn't sounds like what you want.  It sounds like you want to be able to spend more time with your child and/or find a differnt job/career.  Is part time a possibility?  Are reduced hours (say 28-32) a possibility?  Can you and your spouse stagger your work hours an hour or so, to give each of you more one on one time with your child and to decrease the time your DC spends in othercare?  Is your DH pulling his share of the chores?

1600sqft is plenty for a family of 4.  I grew up in a 1500 sqft house in a family of four and it didn't seem small until we were teenagers, but we coped.  If you are in Alexandria schools, I would consider if you want to stay there when your children are school aged.

If you want to sah, live off your DH's income for 6-9 months (save ALL of your post tax income less nanny cost).  You will end up with a nest egg that you can use if things get too tight and you will know if it is doable for you and your spouse.

My children are 14 and 16 and if I could choose which years to sah, if would be middle and HS years.  There are far fewer aftercare opportunities at that age, especially in the summer.  Teens at home alone for hours frequently get into trouble.

Are you able to save for college and retirement on DH's salary?[/quote]

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