It's my choice....Right???

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I recently had my second daughter in February, my oldest daughter is three years old. My husband works full time, night shifts at least three days out of the week. My husband and I have come to the conclusion that it is not needed for me to return to work, because we are fortunate enough that my husbands income pays our bills without a problem. My dilemma is that I feel like I am obligated to go back to work, like everyone there is depending on me to go back. All I keep hearing is when are you coming back?, We really need you back. I had already told my manager that I wasn't going to be returning, and a few days later she called begging me to take a few shifts because she has no one else. And feeling guilty I told her I would take them. Now I am really regretting to saying yes. I really just want to stay home with my girls, and not have to worry about working even though it is only one day a week. I know deep down that it is my choice but how do I get rid of that feeling of guilt? How do I make them understand that it isn't anything personal? How should I tell them without hurting anyones feelings? Should I work the two shifts she scheduled me or tell her before then? Thanks for any advice anyone can give.