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My husband and I are waiting to adopt. I am not (at this time) nervous about the adoption itself, birthparents, a baby, or even the wait. What I find myself occasionally freaking out about is the thought of how much we will really have to adjust after a baby comes home.

We have been married 10 years. Besides a work schedule, I can go out when I want, go the store when I want for as long as I want, stay in bed on the weekend, sit here on the computer, etc. I determine what and when I do things. At home, I really take my time doing things. I know that will have to change. After doing this for 10 years, we are concerned about adjusting so quickly when a baby comes home.

My niece and nephew were here this weekend. After they left, I remembered that with children, there is little down time, no sleeping in on the weekends, and other things that will change forever.

I don't want this to sound like we don't want a child--we do! We also think about the reality of such a big change, especially when it can happen so quickly.

Was or is anyone nervous about this?
How was your transition?