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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an introvert too, however I always wanted kids.  I have to say that the baby and toddler stages were really, really hard on me.  Babies need A LOT of attention and I found myself left with very little time for myself.  It didn't help that my first child is an extreme extrovert, who always wanted (and still wants) to be held, hugged, talked too and can't stand being left alone.  As much as I loved my kids, I definitely spent a lot of time fantasizing about what my life would be like if I hadn't had them.

That being said, the early years go by so quickly.  Now my kids are school-aged (one is still in preschool) and are much more self-sufficent.  Life has gotten so much easier.  I don't regret having them for a second and couldn't imagine life without them.  They bring so much joy and pleasure to our lives every day.

If you do decide to go for it, you need to think carefully about the things you can do to make life easier for yourself and to ensure that you get enough alone time.  You would probably do best going back to work vs. SAH, at least if you get alone time at your job.  I work pt and relish the time I spend alone in my office.  If you ever decide to SAH, you need to hire some help so you get some alone time.  I go to the gym almost every day since it guarantees me at least an hour to myself.

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