My suggestion is to take off as much time as you can around the birth to be home. Having your first kid is a big transition, you won't want to be distracted by

My suggestion is to take off as much time as you can around the birth to be home. Having your first kid is a big transition, you won't want to be distracted by anything else for a while. Also, your wife will really appreciate having you around. (Assuming you're married)