DP and I are seriously considering swapping roles and I know there are others out there who have so intereted in hearing about it and getting a little advice.

In our case it would be a relatively easy transition as we are lucky that DP works in a position in one of my dad's companies so we would literally be swapping roles. It is a role I could do easily and my dad would be happy for us to swap (I have a killer memory that makes me very valuable in this sort of position) as we have already spoken about it. I already know most of the ins and outs plus I'd have DP on hand to train and advise me as we transition. DP seems better suited to the duties at home, he already does most of the cooking, shopping and cleaning (of course I wouldn't expect him to do everything). He is really good with the kids (not that I'm not) and would prefer to be the at home parent, I'd prefer to work so it seems quite the no-brainer. I'm also struggling mentally currently and we think working away from the home would help ease some of this. He already acknowledges the at home position is the more difficult one and said he would keep up all their commitments; rhyme time, playgroups and such, he doesn't want to be at home to slack, I've never seen him slack off with the kids ever... I'm pretty sure he would be more interactive than me!

My number one concern is breastfeeding. I don't want to stop, DD1 never had a bottle and I've never really expressed beyond to relieve engorgement in the shower so not sure how I would go. I don't know how often you need to feed a bottle or how much, I offer her boob at most peeps but I'm sure DP could work it out right? It seems I would need about 3 feeds worth at 100-150mLs each... I could even come home at lunch each day so only two bottle feeds maybe... the other worry is that DD2 isn't a very keen feeder and the bottle might make her even less interested in the breast...

Centrelink? Is it hard to change all of that around?

Guilt... there is a little even though it seems like what would work best for our family, I dunno... aren't I meant to want to be the one at home??

...could we really do this? Both of us are so excited at the possibility that makes me pretty certain it is the right choice for us... but... but... but... I don't know! Thinking out loud I guess...