Having a baby is a big transition. Everyones situations are different. Due to our unique situations there is no real 'text book' answer to how life will change.

It took me at least 12 weeks with my first baby before I felt confident and adjusted to life as 'a little family'.

It might help to consider a few aspects of life that could change when baby comes along, such as:

Sleep. This was one of the biggest shocks for me! I didn't realise my baby would deprive me of so much sleep the first year of his life. While some babies are more settled than others during the night, most parents wish that they got more sleep.

Time management. Getting general things done around the house such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, shopping etc can take longer as babies can have fussy times at the most inconvenient times.

Breatfeeding. It takes time before mummy and baby fall into a comfortable demand feeding pattern. If I had my first time over again, I would have read more into the 'hows' of breastfeeding. The Australian Breastfeeding website (try doing a google) is a great start.

Of course there are lots more changes that our lives take when a baby comes along. And while you might breeze through them all, it might be best to keep your work options open so that you can weigh the situation up without feeling obligated to any commitments.

Good luck.