A lot of fantastic high level advice. I'll give some concrete ones.
1. Get them onto a regular sleep schedule as soon as possible. Use whatever methods you prefer. Sleep deprivation will literally destroy your (mom and dad) physical and mental health.
2. Stock on baby supply, diapers, baby wipe, formula, bottles, nipples, breast milk bags, etc.. That's not something you want just-in-time supply chain. You don't want to be out looking for the right size diaper at night when you haven't slept in 2 days.
3. Unless you have a massive support system, your life will be on hold for a little bit. Finding a good nanny takes time and a lot of luck. If you or your wife become stay-at-home parent, that just means the working person now has two jobs, regular 9-5 AND provide relief to the other. Accept it and embrace it.
4. There will be negative feelings, anger, resentment, whatever. Talk it out, or get therapy. Don't bottle up. Post-partum depression is real for moms. Dads need help too.
1. Get them onto a regular sleep schedule as soon as possible. Use whatever methods you prefer. Sleep deprivation will literally destroy your (mom and dad) physical and mental health.
2. Stock on baby supply, diapers, baby wipe, formula, bottles, nipples, breast milk bags, etc.. That's not something you want just-in-time supply chain. You don't want to be out looking for the right size diaper at night when you haven't slept in 2 days.
3. Unless you have a massive support system, your life will be on hold for a little bit. Finding a good nanny takes time and a lot of luck. If you or your wife become stay-at-home parent, that just means the working person now has two jobs, regular 9-5 AND provide relief to the other. Accept it and embrace it.
4. There will be negative feelings, anger, resentment, whatever. Talk it out, or get therapy. Don't bottle up. Post-partum depression is real for moms. Dads need help too.
5. Carve out time for the other parent to relax.
Good luck!