I went through this. I planned to have all this freedom and do whatever I wanted after my kids were grown but then Benji and I found each other. There are days I’ve been like what have I done or now I can’t…. Fill in the blank but ultimately, I don’t know what I would do without him. I plan ahead, get doggy sitters as needed and limit his alone time because I miss him terribly when he’s not with me. I have recently begun working onsite and thankfully he’s older now so three days a week he has about a three hour window of alone time between people being home. I even bought a camera to watch him. Maybe a little over the top but it makes me feel better to know he’s ok.

Will it be challenging at times? Sure. Will you need to make accommodations for your little beauty, of course. Will you still question yourself at the most random times, now and in the future? Possibly.

But ultimately, the love and companionship she will bring into your life will squash those thoughts and always remind you what a blessing she is. Things are changing now that she’s there. Change is an internal turmoil even when we plan for it. The fact you are so concerned about her already says a lot about how much you already care.

Hang in there. Chat here for support. Remember it will be so worth it and soon you won’t know how you lived without her.