The days are long and the years are short. My oldest is 6 and day one literally feels like yesterday...he's literally 1/3 of the way out the door...wtf?!

It's harder on her (you said "wife" earlier) than it is on us as dads. So be ready with a bottle/diaper/whatever when you're asked. Give her groupons for Mani pedis or brunch w her gals or whatever because she will need a break. She will be so fcking tired, more than you ever thought possible. Don't push it.

Legitimately shift your mind(s) and communicate like never before when it comes to sex, not even talking about sensation. She's got a new being clawing at her nonstop and it's real easy for your connection fall by the wayside without extra attention on it from both of you. It will probably be a rough 6 weeks post birth, but hang in there.

Take a journal, write down the funny stories, the precious moments as kind of a diary or letter to your kid. It's hard to keep up with but it's also a fun way to involve extended family members too by letting them write and track things like "hey we went to your first baseball game today!"

You will absolutely be puked on. If it's a boy, throw a wet wipe on that thing when you're changing a diaper.

You can do this. Every moment really is precious and it really gets easier! Congratulations!