Doesn't Take Long

Well, after 7 days with a baby, I have lost the art of adult conversation. I now speak "parent." It involves looking simultaneously happy, stressed, and exhausted. It also involves talking about "the baby" or your life with the baby. I knew it was all over when I found myself talking about baby poop with my neighbor - he has a 5 month old. Yes, I was standing there in front of my 21 yr old sister (she was fortunate to witness this debacle)chatting away about poop. I have opinions about baby poop. How did this happen?! Oh, yes... it took 7 days with a baby. Will I be able to converse again? Will my life have purpose and meaning without a baby? What will I be like after next week when I return to being the professional me for a full work week?