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 am pondering on this option too.. Hubby doesnt like the idea of placing lo in IFC as he has hrd stories hw babies cries are being ignore in IFC, also babies are unable to talk now. So if there is any accident or ill-treatment that happen u will not know too. We did work out our sum, hubby tot he can take up some part-time assignments(home tuition) to supplement. Also if i have enough savings to support my personal commitments. There is always an opportunity cost to every decision, probably u have to measure which decision will hav a higher impact on you. Have u consider be a SAHM till your baby can entered CC ? 1.5 years(or maybe lesser by now) not working, how much will it impact on your career path. No matter which decision u made, most impt u have to be comfortable n happy.. Dont regret on ur decision.