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<blockquote data-quote="takyris" data-source="post: 3683954" data-attributes="member: 5171">PS: My wife wanted me to add the following things after reading this thread (and she really loved whoever mentioned the &quot;pictures with baby with stuffed animal&quot; bit):1) What surprised her with our recent birth was the post-partum blues. Sleep deprivation doesn't help. She was annoyed with me for nagging her into sleeping, but she was extremely grateful that I did, because it helped. So encourage your wife to sleep whenever she can (and that means making the house run while she's sleeping, even if it's running in a really half-assed fashion). Be patient when she thinks she's losing her mind.2) Encourage her (and say that money is no object for her) to buy nursing bras now, because she won't want to buy them once the baby comes, and it's a pain (for you, too, not just for her) if she doesn't have a comfortable bra to use for breastfeeding.3) Even under the best circumstances, it can be hugely overwhelming, so stick together and don't be afraid to ask for help from anybody is offering it. Friends who can bring over pre-baked dinners or family members who can hold the baby for an hour so that both of you can nap... all of that is incredibly helpful.4) Cut the baby's fingernails and toenails when he or she is asleep.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="takyris, post: 3683954, member: 5171"] PS: My wife wanted me to add the following things after reading this thread (and she really loved whoever mentioned the "pictures with baby with stuffed animal" bit): 1) What surprised her with our recent birth was the post-partum blues. Sleep deprivation doesn't help. She was annoyed with me for nagging her into sleeping, but she was extremely grateful that I did, because it helped. So encourage your wife to sleep whenever she can (and that means making the house run while she's sleeping, even if it's running in a really half-assed fashion). Be patient when she thinks she's losing her mind. 2) Encourage her (and say that money is no object for her) to buy nursing bras now, because she won't want to buy them once the baby comes, and it's a pain (for you, too, not just for her) if she doesn't have a comfortable bra to use for breastfeeding. 3) Even under the best circumstances, it can be hugely overwhelming, so stick together and don't be afraid to ask for help from anybody is offering it. Friends who can bring over pre-baked dinners or family members who can hold the baby for an hour so that both of you can nap... all of that is incredibly helpful. 4) Cut the baby's fingernails and toenails when he or she is asleep. [/QUOTE]

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