i'm a sahm, and i think it's the hardest job in the world!
some people mention going back to work, especially when they know we are struggling financially, but they don't realise that when your income goes up, ftb goes down, ccb goes down, child care goes up... the list goes on.
ultimately, dp and i decided that i would stay home until the kids were both at school, we didn't have them for others to raise them (this is no reflection on others, just how we felt). i do sometimes worry about what i will do after the kids have gone off to school, and i'm looking at doing another degree in the next couple of years.

lol, have just realised i haven't even touched on the op's point.. yes, sometimes i think sahm's are judged, but then i think working mothers are judged aswell, a lot of the time by sahm's... so, i just don't let it bother me, everyone's entitled to an opinion, we're just doing what we think is best for our family.