As others have said already, switching jobs (even to a more cozy/corporate position) is demanding in itself. So it may well be harder on you than just staying i

As others have said already, switching jobs (even to a more cozy/corporate position) is demanding in itself. So it may well be harder on you than just staying in your current role. You also have to consider that if you step down, the company will have to replace you, and that may not be that easy. Maybe the company is actually better off keeping you at low intensity (for a while), rather than replacing you. That all said, yes of course it's doable - But it takes compromises on all sides. I had my first child three years ago and I accepted a position as CTO in a VC-backed startup at the same time (I started 14 days after he was born). That was pretty tough, but it worked out. I could not have done it without family support, my wife in particular who stayed at home for a while, and with a good understanding from the investors (I knew some of them from previous work, so I assume they were confident that I was right for the job). Whatever you do, make sure you align expectations with your co-founders and with your wife. Good luck with it all.