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 feel that the time you spend with your child is priceless. Once they go into primary school, you will missed their childhood. I saw many cases around me. You will happy to see your child when they meet their each milestones. You will feel proud of them and grateful that you with them. There is a lot of unforeseen problem when you put your baby in IFC; child sick, spread diseases like HFMD, chicken pox and etc. You have to plan and maybe reduce impulse buying. You may consider to write down pros and cons on the paper. You will have clearer decision then.