BNI. That's not how it was with me. My instructor did indeed do what you say. The difference was that I didn't feel any nerves at all. I just got on with it. It was only on the drive home when I thought, "****, did I really just fly solo?"
At that point I was so excited I couldn't get home quick enough to tell my then girlfriend (now wife).
Either way, welcome Tim. If you're like me you'll find some very experienced pilots on here who are more than willing to share the experience with you.