When I think back to the beginning of my career, I hardly recognise my former self!
I'm much in the same position and compared to most, haven't been in the industry that long.
I started my career with a carrier that meant my wife could spend more time with her parents, and am currently in the UK with a LCC.
Whilst it's not a dream for most, I am at home every night but 2 (in 17 months here), and that's one of the reasons I won't go to LH.
Yes, 5 on can be tiring, but for me anyway, no more than the 'normal' job I was doing before.