re: Baby due next summer. Any tips or knowledge that can be passed on?

Congrats. Just had our first about 6 months ago and it's frickin awesome besides the lack of sleep, sex, time, energy, or sleep.

Merlin's Magic Sleep Suit if you don't have one on your registry, put one for at least the 3-6mo range. Your baby will sleep through the night.

Go to a lactation consultant too. Even if your wife is able to breastfeed somewhat easily from day 1. It's worth it.

If you’re hungover, chug a bottle or latch on to that breast milk.

Hold on because you’re going to realize just how stupid you really are. Once the shock wears off you’ll be fine.

1. Save as much money as you can
2. Fake your death
3. Move to Belise

On a serious note. You and your wife need to agree to put your foot down and hold your ground when it comes to parenting choices for your kid. Your parents, grandparents, etc will all tell you what anyhow to raise your child if they think you're doing it wrong. They won't stop and there will be resentment and hatred built up. Let them know early on that it is you and your wife's show now. They had thier turn, sit back and enjoy the show. What worked in 1993 when you were a kid doesn't necessarily still apply today. Too many young parents today are too afraid to buck their parents/grandparents. Screw that and stand up for what you believe in. Enjoy your new best friend however you see fit.

First off. Congrats. It's the hardest and best thing in the world from my experience. You will be shocked you could love something as much as you love your kids.

You will no longer have a regular sleep schedule. It's even worse for mom. The first six months, the baby will be attach to mom. As a dad, you just have to support the best you can. My wife pumped so we would bottle feed at night and I took on most of that.

Babies need food and sleep so getting them trained and in a good night time/ nap schedule is paramount. Deviations from the schedule will be a pain point.

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Congrats. Your life is about to change.

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Baw, prepare for the diapers and the crying but honestly, in hindsight it wasn’t all that bad. In the moment it’s frustrating, but when it’s gone you’ll wish for it back one day.

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Maybe mine were relatively easy, but I was pleasantly surprised that the lack of sleep ended up not being as bad as I thought it would be. I guess I just pictured only sleeping 3-4 hours a night for months

There's not much you can do if your wife breast feeds, but if she pumps or you have to use formula, the late night feedings with just you and your little one on your chest are precious moments I wouldn't trade for anything.