You are a Father first, and a friend second... keep that order straight and you'll do ok. Observation: Your child will have many faces as they grow, more than

You are a Father first, and a friend second... keep that order straight and you'll do ok. Observation: Your child will have many faces as they grow, more than one in the first month. Take lots of photos and movies. Post partum depression is a real possibility for your partner, and normal. Have a tall kitchen garbage can with a foot operated push to open at the crib side. Empty at least daily and you won't have smell to deal with. If you're worried about poop/pee... you get over it almost instantly, or at least I did. Use "chucks pads" under baby when you change them... plastic on one side, absorbent on top, disposable, and MAGIC.