My first is only 4 months, and here’s what I learned: you can never have too many bottles. You will spend 11 hours everyday washing those damn things. Stock up.
Same thing with diapers. If you see a good deal, buy ‘em all. You will use them. Also, if you were a Hygiene freak, you won’t be for long. Baby poop on your hands is not uncommon. Pee, spit up, etc is part of my daily wardrobe.
Sleep, nah don’t need it. Clutter free home, don’t need that either.
You thought your wife was always right before, now she’s double right. Just roll with it.
It’s easy to overreact when the kids screaming. 99% of the time, he’s either hungry, dirty, or tired so don’t get too worked up. If he’s clean and fed, a swaddle usually calmed him down.
The first 3 months are hard b/c the babies don’t really interact. But, it’s REALLY awesome when they start smiling and giggling.
Finally, after a few months a bed time routine is HUGE. No deviations, same routine, ALWAYS. My boys been sleeping through the night since 3 months. The routine is $$$$$.
Congrats Dad!!! It’s awesome.