This decision did not come easy. I’ve worked very hard for my career…

I felt like I’d always work…. until my daughter was born.

After I went back to work, my husband and I would often talk about me staying at home to raise her.

I knew I wanted to stay at home, but I had to go back to work first to know that I at least tried.

After my maternity leave was over, I worked for seven months and throughout that time something was always missing.

My husband and I had a goal.

This goal was for me to stay at home with our daughter.

We obviously had to take a look at our finances. Dropping from two incomes to one is a big jump.

We wrote out a plan.

This plan included living a simpler life and spending less.

Truth be known… this is a huge financial sacrifice.

I’ve been known to be quite the spender… but we had a goal and I’ve worked hard to cut back.

This life changing decision is so much bigger than the money.

When you have a child… you will do anything for them. You will sacrifice anything you can.

So… yesterday was my last day of work.

Today is first day starting my new endeavor as a stay-at-home-mom.

I’m happy and nervous.

I know I’ll miss the socializing that work provided me… but I know staying at home with my daughter will be beyond rewarding!

This isn’t a complete end to my career. This hiatus is only temporary.

I worked very hard to become a Registered Dietitian. I still am a Registered Dietitian and plan to work again in the future.

The ideal situation would be for me to find some type of work that I can do from home (which I’m currently looking for).

For now… I’m so excited to be around this fantastic little girl each and every day!

Have a great weekend!!!