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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you just have to make your choices in life. Like most of us. Just remember, you never ever will be able to have a happy family, healthy smart kids and successful carrier. Something will fail. I don't know what and I don't know when. But it always fails. I've seen so many families when husband finally begin cheating because this is not what he signed for, or kids develop ADHD or other health issues. Or your kids raised by nanny will never have a relations with you once they become an adults. It will catch up eventually. You just need to set your priorities now and never look back. If career is one of them, it is totally fine. It is great! But don't expect to have it all. I am much older and my kids are grown up, so I've seen it all. Whatever you choose, good luck to you![/quote]

wtf! of course she can have a happy family and career success. Your perspective is decades old. [/quote]

She's actually dead on correct.  I'm in my late 30's and agree completely with her assessment. [/quote]

New poster in my 50s who knows lots of moms with high-profile jobs who have health, happy kids with whom they have great relationships.  I also know SAHM's who are messed up (rehab anyone?) and have unhappy kids.  And vice versa.  Agree that pp wants to justify her own choices and is experiencing confirmation bias.

I'd also like to add that the common factor for happiness in either situation is a involved, supportive Father.

Finally, kids don't develop ADHD because their mother works.  You blew your credibility right there. [/quote]

I'm also in my 50s with 3 kids and agree with this last poster.  I know a lot of messed up people, some are SAHMs, some not.  I fully support OP in making this work.

And, I've got 2 kids with ADHD - which is totally not caused by me working in a high profile, demanding job.  They get it from their father with ADHD.  Been married 25 years. [/quote]

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