Happy to get to post in this thread! I've been dreaming about this moment for sure.
Started studying at the end of Aug 2016, first exam in Nov 2016, so just over a year of studying. Work a demanding full time job but no kids, so flexibility there.
I have to say that studying wasn't really bad until about June of this year. I was burned out and then doubled my efforts to get 2 exams in Q3, so I was at my breaking point 2 weeks before my last one.
However, every single moment was 100% worth it, as I met my goals of getting in done in a year (ish) and passing all on the first try. I'm so happy, though the 2-4 month wait for license sucks.