About to have our first kid! Thrilled and nervous at the same time. And some part of me...is scared things will change between my wife and I. We have so much fun together and have so much we still...

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You aren't crazy. Things change, but it's still awesome, just different. We have less spontaneous international trips and nights out drinking, but the time with your child will bring you guys smiles that nothing else ever could. and you'll still be able to do the other things, just modified, or +1.

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...haven’t experienced together. Am I crazy for feeling this way? Did things change a lot for you?

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Everything changes. Not better or worse, but it’s different. You’ll regret not taking more advantage of the freedom you previously had. And it’s kind of annoying planning everything around the baby and naps, etc. Nothing is simple.

But holy hell is it amazing. And they grow so quick. I have a 2.5 year old. And it’s flown by.

Also, if you’re financially comfortable, now is a good time to start a 529! Put a couple thousand in to start (if you’re able to), and then just direct deposit $50 or $100 or whatever per month. 18 years from now, it’ll be looking good. And for birthdays for the first year or two, you can ask people to contribute to their future by donating to the 529 instead of a gift. Works well and you’re stuck with less crap around the house.

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Congratulations- buckle up. :)

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