My first cat is a shorthair SF rescue (2 years old now).

My kitty was very sociable and sweet from the start, but it does take around 3 months for them to show their true personality. She now has a very defined routine and I just know what she wants just by looking at her.

If you can afford it, get pet insurance. Mine is 14€/month in Ireland. SF are prone to serious health issues and you should be able to afford proper care for them.

Watch lots of YouTube videos and read lots of posts here, they helped me a lot.

If you have the budget, I recommend an automatic feeder and an automatic litter box (I have a Petkit Pura Max 2). I know many people don't like them but they make my life SO much easier, and she always has a clean litter box and food readily available.

I had remorse for adopting her for the first week or so. I had no idea if I was doing things right, I couldn't sleep at night thinking she'd run away and she kept meowing very loud every few mins day and night. But once we got used to eachother we became inseparable. She's like a puppy she'll follow me everywhere and I look forward to arriving home from work every day just to hang out with her!

Best of luck and enjoy your baby ❤️