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[quote=Anonymous]Be sure you are doing your share of the work. Since I had to pump at work, DH always got the bottles (and all dishes in fact) in the dishwasher and DS's bottles ready for the next day.

Share the burden of drop off and pick up and making sure all the necessary stuff gets to daycare.

Share the burden of sick days. Your first one will probably happen on the first two weeks or so. If DW takes more of the sick days, figure out something else for you to do--CVS or grocery run, or getting home an hour early so your wife can get a break from the baby to do those errands.

Protect your wife's sleep as much as you can. Everything is better with sleep. If she is doing night feedings, get her to bed early or let her sleep in on weekends.

Also, for both of you, realize that adjusting to working parent life is a big learning curve. It will get better week by week over time. Check in with each other regularly. Figure out what works for the two of you--and you will each find your way emotionally.

Good for you for thinking of this question![/quote]

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