I think I agree with Sara, I would have big reservations about splitting the family. My marriage is pretty sacred to me, and I'm not sure I could do months in other countries away from my dh and other children - in fact, that would break my heart.

Even the early mornings, if they were having an adverse effect on the family, they'd be out. If we could make it work, then great, and perhaps if we had an only child, or both children involved in the same sport, it could work, but yeah...I'm not sure I could sacrifice family memories growing up for trophies, medals and records.

Obviously some people do, but I'm not sure I could.