How did you finance being a stay at home mom?

stay at home mom
Miztery asked:

My husband and I have quite a few bills (debt) and we are just making ends meet now but I really want to stay home. If you are a stay at home mom, what did you do or cut back on for this to happen? Do you enjoy staying home or regret the decision? Our baby is due in May so I have a little while to figure it out. I’m also a teacher so I will get 3 months off before having to go back to work if that’s the case so I really have until August to figure this out, but it can’t hurt to start early! :) I really want to be there in the beginning of my son’s life..and I’m also concerned about juggling breast feeding w/ teaching!

OH and we will have health insurance from my husband’s job.