It's reassuring to see that someone else is in the same boat I'm in. When we discussed my staying at home with our daughter last winter, it came down to either I would stay home and start up my business or work 2 jobs, likely both full-time (my partner's hours are odd, so we'd be paying through the nose for childcare). At the time, we gave ourselves a year to see if the arrangement was working - I'm at the midway point now and while my business isn't nearly close to where it potentially could be, it's not DOA, either.

I love your work and I can tell that you love doing it. But bills need to be paid and you need a roof over your head. It's a difficult tug-of-war to be in, but hopefully it all works out for you and your family. I hate seeing anyone forced to give up what they do - and do well - to work at a job they obviously would not rather be at. Good luck with your decision and I hope it's the right one :)