A few tips. 1) If either you or you spouse feel you should go to the hospital, don't consider anything further and just go. It's not worth further consideration. 2) Don't expect milestones. They come when they come. Having preset expectations of sleeping through the night, rolling over, crawling, or speaking will make your experience worse. 3) Set a routine, and stick to it. 4) Find time to enjoy the experience, whether its feeding or strolls. 5) Find time for a regular break, whether its a quick lunch outside or a stroll around the block. 6) Take enough pictures, but take many more candid pictures than set pieces. 7) Take time to look at all the pictures you took. 7) As a dad, change all the diapers, wash all the dishes, and never mention that you are doing so.