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?

I was happily teaching when I found out I was pregnant with my number 2. I resigned after coming back from my maternity leave. Even though it tires the hell out of me, i broke down, i am happy. I get to watch my kiddos grow up. The different milestones. We bake together etc. No regrets even though financial is a little stretch but we can still manage our finances well. I would give up anything so long I get to watch her grow from a tiny baby to a talkative, active baby. I have thought of going back to work though. But still indecisive :p