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 didn't resigned but was forced to resign as my boss says that I'm taking too many urgent leaves. As a FTWM, this is one of the challenges you will face especially if you put LO in IFC. Kids in IFC are prone to virus attack during the 1st 6 mths and this is the time where lots of urgent leaves may be involved. Be prepared for such. From FTWM to SAHM, you will definitely be affected fainancially and if your finances doesn't allow, sometimes it will lead to many unnecessary quarrels between hubby and yourself.