going from FTWOHM to SAHM !!

Think of it as a period of time in your life. You're not necessarily giving up your dream job, just taking a break to focus all your attention on something else. You got the job once, perhaps someday you can get a similar one again. Is there anything you can do to keep up your skills or certification (if applicable) while you're a SAHM that would make it easier for you to re-enter the workforce if you decide to do so when the children are older? Then again, you may find that SAH is your dream job! :-) I'd say that my best advice is to be passionate about what you do - take pride in it and remember why you're doing it. This applies to both WOHMs and SAHMs that are making a transition to the other side. Get excited and prepare to rise to a whole new kind of challenge. It's an adventure! Best of luck!