Has anyone just say there reading the letter from doctor for changing gender marker and thought.... Wow, this is real and kinda freaked out internally?

So there is only my hesitation to keep me from filling name and gender marker change.  But I'm concerned that if I delay the political environment will be such that I won't be able to change a year from now.  This is something I don't want to rush into.

I guess I have the option to stop the process right up to the time the judge drops the gavel, right,?  Had anyone ever backed out from a name change that late?  I know, eventually I'll do it, but still...

IMO this is probably the second biggest step, after coming out to the first person, in my transition thus far.

I understand the political situation over there is pretty scary and uncertain right now, I really hope your newly minted leader and his crew doesn't completely dismantle the system set up to help and support trans people.. You shouldn't rush into anything though, take it at your own pace and fingers crossed when the time is right for you the possibility is still there. I am afraid I don't know enough about your country and political situation to say if your ability to change your name is at risk or not.

It may be wise to get at least a little bit of experience living full time before you take this big step. I understand you started today right? Congratulations and good luck with everything <3

Thanks.  It takes about two or three months in the state of Indiana, newspaper postings and a final court appearance.  Just wondering if anyone has or knows of a situation where someone changed their mind that late. 

Besides FFS and maybe BA this is the only "visible" "permanent" change.  Everything elsewhere could be easily reversed (okay, not relationships).