Shoshin on 20/2/2013 at 20:34

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Here's a few things in random order.

Read to her. Specifically, read Dr. Seuss. Limit the amount of TV and movies she watches. Interact with her. Even if it's for just a little bit at the end of a long day at work. If you haven't already, figure out how keep your cool even when frustrated and extremely tired. Because you are about to learn a new definition of "extremely tired". If anyone asks if there's anything they can do to help, the answer is "Yes". Then have them wash the dishes or something. Make sure you and your wife maintain open lines of communication and that you're both able to express what you need to each other. You may not always be able to get it, but being able to talk about it helps. Expect change constantly. There will be no steady state with a new baby, she's going to change a huge amount in a short period of time, so getting into a "routine" isn't likely to happen, as just when you have it all figured out, it changes again.

And if you have childless friends, be prepared to lose some of them. They won't understand the radical lifestyle change you're about to undergo.

theBlackman on 22/2/2013 at 04:01

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Always the diplomat, eh Duckie!