how many FTWM resigned after maternity to stay at home with LO? Is it worth to give up your career, when baby can be placed in an IFC, which might even be more beneficial for baby. Does this stretch the family finances a lot?

From ftwm, I'm a full time sahm and I've never been happier. We have 2 kids now and leaving on hubby's income. Finances have not been tight if you can budget wisely. As for me, no splurging on manis and pedis or bags, which I can live with. As for putting kids in infant care, it's a matter of personal choice, whether you're a ftwm or sahm.