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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Most of these responses are not helpful.[/b]

I will say I'm impressed with those earning <150k and make it work. We live in the suburbs and our housing costs are around $2400. We are expecting our second next year and just feel like we can't make it on DH's salary (~125k).[/quote]
Because you're not hearing that families with lower HHIs are not having one parent SAH?

The reality is that many (hetero) couples who move to the DC area are dual-career couples where the woman has an equally impressive resume as the man. And many, many women choose not to SAH for very long because they get satisfaction out of their careers and want to capitalize upon their education and experience. DH is in Big Law and I have kept my career going with two kids--now late elementary school. It was never a matter of me SAH, but rather slowing down a bit when the kids were really young and now ramping up a bit more.

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This.  I enjoy my job and make a high salary considering the work/life balance.  I've come too far to quit my job for kids.  My husband would have to have an extremely demanding job and high salary (750k plus) for me to consider quitting.  I enjoy getting out of the house and I'm glad I am contributing to retirement.  I don't want to stay home with kids.  [/quote]

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