And remember, jobs will come and go (they really do!) but your baby's life only rolls through once!
I completely agree. However not all women are cut out to be fulltime SAHMs... it's a very lonely job if you are used to mixing with lots of people everyday and being praised for your work (babies are more demanding than most people realise and I might be stating the obvious but never say 'thanks, good job Mum') . Try to strike a balance... but if in doubt follow your heart... if you are feeling guilty then listen. That might be a bit controversial, but it's just what I have learned and witnessed and at the end of the day I guess it's just my opinion, not gospel

Remember that you might not get a full night's sleep for up to a year after your baby is born. Don't shrug this off. You might say "oh I've never needed much sleep, or I've always been a night owl... *shaking head*... uh uh... life with a baby is different... you will be roused from deep sleep on a regular basis, proabaly several time a night, and this has a huge impact on your life and even your outlook.

Anyhow, enough doom and gloom from me LOL but I will mention one more issue. Your baby/child will need you to take time off work when they are sick... childcare centres cannot take them even if they have a cold. This could happen with alarming frequency. If your workplace is not family friendly you could have a problem in this regard. Just some points to mull over.