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I went from a WOHM to a SAHM and now I'm transitioning to a part time WAHM. Each transition has been daunting but my feeling is once you are over the initial hump it's fine! Good luck!!!

Give it time. I gave myself 6 months. The first two were awful, but I kept telling myself "if I get to 6 months and it's still like this, I can quit."
I got to six months and it was better, so I kept going. After 10 months back, I was struggling so I left one part time job that required me to work 3 days a week in favor of one that is 1 or 2 days a week, and felt instantly better.

I do like having the balance of being able to be home, but also able to work on my career. I'm lucky to have a job that allows that.

Each transition has been cake for my daughter, but she is way more easy going than me!!

I worked two days per week from when LO was 4mo-18mo. For the last 6 months I've been a SAHM, since we moved to a new town. I am looking for another very part time job again now...

When I was working two days out of the house I never really felt excited to go to work, *but* I always felt good after work. I felt refreshed, accomplished and so happy to see LO again. Two days per week seems like a good balance for me.

I think as with anything, there is an adjustment period. I gave myself 3 months when I returned to work. If it wasn't manageable and we weren't able to get into a good routine, I was going to give my notice.

I never stayed home full time, but I went from pt wohm to full time wohm. It was definitely a transition! Mostly in not having the extra time to get things done around the house. I really think pt wohm is a great balance of you're wanting to work!

@HLK208: It was mostly because LO was so young (4.5 months) and I was pumping and having a hard time producing enough milk. I also hated our childcare situation (MIL at the time) and I didn't have a great daycare lined up because I was waitlisted at my 1st choice and wasn't really thrilled with the other choices. I started LO in her daycare (a new one) at 16 months for 3 days a week while I did my job search and she did great. She loves this daycare and I am happy with my job so life is good. I think the only thing that would make my situation better is if I could work 4 days instead of 5.

Good luck!!!

I don't have any advice but I'm excited for you! You've done a fantastic job with your kids and I'm excited for you to do something that will make you feel happy and fulfilled! Not that you didn't feel that way as a SAHM but I think this will be different.