I know it's daunting moving up, I have to keep looking at the larger numbers as just multiples of the BB.

As long as you're playing within your bankroll and playing winning poker, I wouldn't worry about it, unless it's the rent money

As far as getting less action... I don't know. I haven't played with the same people repeatedly before. I do remember hearing something about having to give action to get action though.

I'm sure someone with more wisdom will chime in here