Sometimes I have to fight not to feel guilty about working outside of our home. When I was a newlywed, I claimed to want to be a stay at home mom. I thought that was what you were supposed to want and never considered that it might not be for me. Once we were expecting our first baby, we began to seriously consider our options for childcare. In all honesty, we couldn't have afforded for me to stay at home after a few weeks, but it's one of those conversations you have anyway. One day, Josh looked me square in the face and said: "You don't want to be a stay at home mom." It's crazy to me now, but it took him saying it out loud to realize he was right. I love having children and the time we spend together is cherished. I found maternity leave to be magical, even with the stress and ...