I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

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• After I had my baby, my husband and I priced childcare options and realized how expensive it was.
• I decided that I'd work fewer hours and take a cut in my income to take care of her during the day.
• I've enjoyed spending time with her, but there have been some challenges, too.

When I got laid off from my full-time job in 2016, I decided to start my own...