The Working Mom

Do you have guilt every time you drop your kids off or have someone watching them in your place? While I know they are in good hands, and have wonderful people taking care of my little ones, my heart breaks almost daily to leave them in pursuit of my career. I am looking for feedback on how you other parents rationalize or deal with having your kids in daycare every day in order for you to make a living? I know I am making money, and being a provider to them, but somehow I feel it's SOLELY my job to always be the one there if they need something. I didn't have kids to have someone else raise them, but at one point is it too much to leave them? At the end of the week, I am in such a need for a break from working, that then I want to have time with my Husband, and just have my own time to unwind. It is so hard to have balance. I would love to hear from other Parents and their thoughts. I make the most of my time with them, but am tired of the imbalance feeling and never feeling like I am enough. My great moments are being the one to put them to bed, give them baths, make them dinner, and at times I get to work from home and can interact with my babysitter that watches them during the day. I wish in a perfect world I could be the one to be there ALL the time, but I have a hard time prioritizing my career in place of TIME with all of my kids.