If you have children, at some point you have to make sacrifices.

Some will be small and others big, but there are no two ways about it – sacrifices will have to be made.

Michael and I have talked lots this week about it.

For now, we have both chosen to look after our children ourselves, so one of us is always with them.

We have come up against unfair opposition and pressure about it, been told we need to get childcare and should think about our careers.

At the end of the day, there will always be people who think they know what is best for you.

At the end of the day, you have to not let those opinions bother you.

This week, one of my best friends made a bold step and resigned from her job.

She felt that she could no longer juggle the stresses of long commutes at the crack of dawn, to get home after working, only to be too tired and exhausted to be the best mother and wife she could be.

She put up an eloquent, heartfelt message on Facebook and it touched me to read the comments she received.

She made a choice that was right for her and her family, and, selfishly, it will mean I will get to see her more!

Everyone’s situation is different, but the simple fact is that whether you chose to go to work or be a stay at home parent, both are just as important and fulfilling.

Yes, sometimes it would be nice to get up and do what I want, when I want and how I want, but that just is not possible.

I feel invigorated to know that I now provide for my family the way I want, how I want and on my terms and, boy, it feels really good.