Working with kids? I’m debating going part time, but I’ve worked so hard for my position.

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I've done all of these. Worked full time with my 1st, part time with my 2nd, stay at home with my 3rd. My least favorite experience was part time. They basically expected me to fulfill my full time obligations on less time. I kept going back to management about it (I was a program director) and they'd take 1 or 2 tasks off my plate that were so miniscule. Then my husband expected me to do more of the house work because "you're part time now". I hated it.
If you love what you do, I'd stick with it. If you're very extroverted, I'd stick with it. Now that I stay home, it does get lonely. I had these images of lots of play dates and mommy and me, but that's not the reality. And unfortunately with a lot of fields, once you take time off, it's hard to get back in. 
If you're dissatisfied with your career and it's okay with you that you might have a hard time getting rehired, or your field doesn't mind employment gaps, and you're more introverted, then I think you might enjoy staying home. Some days I feel like I do the same thing every single day and talk to no other grown ups than my husband or mom. But it is really nice having more time with my kids, they're only little for a short period of time. And I like that I can do things like roast dinner in the oven etc and be less pressured than having to deal with getting to work on time and rushing the kids home to dinner and bed and feel like I hardly saw them all day. 
Sorry for rambling, hope this helps!

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I work full-time, but I'm self-employed so I'm able to adjust my schedule as needed :)

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I work full time and spend probably 70% of my time working from home. I plan to continue working after my maternity leave (only about 6 weeks). I started my own organization and love my job. I’ve worked my ass off to get to where I am, and I can’t imagine stopping now! 
Recently I have considered cutting back to part time for 4-6 months after baby arrives, though. I just want to be able to adjust without rushing back into my normal routine. Even though I work from home it’s a real job that requires major focus, so I will still have to have someone come in and help with the baby. It just seems like a lot to jump into that so quickly after baby arrives. Then again. who knows— I might have the baby and realize that nope, I really want to get back into the swing of things!

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I am WAHM. I own an Education Consulting Business and I run it from home. I was a second grade teacher before becoming a mom, but my husband and I decided it would be best if I stayed home. He makes a lot of money so we could definitely live off his income. However, after a few months, I started to miss education, but still did not want to leave our baby girl. I decided to start an Education Consulting Business. I love it and I feel as if I get the best of both worlds. I get to experience all of my daughter's milestones and continue my career as an educator. I absolutely love being with my baby girl all day! I just could not imagine leaving her with a nanny or at a daycare. I feel so blessed. I also do not think I would have been able to manage nursing pumping, and working.

Working with kids? I’m debating going part time, but I’ve worked so hard for my position.

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