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I travel a lot with my LO, and a couple of things have made all the difference for me: the GB pockit+ stroller is KEY. It’s not the smoothest ride, but when you’re trying to fit everything in a cab or rental car you will thank the good lord you have it. Also, the Evenflo LX tribute car seat. I use it exclusively for travel, it’s suuuuuuper light weight (clutch when trying to get everything in or out of the airport) but a great car seat. It’s also a cinch to install and uninstall in Uber’s when you want to be fast.

And: stroller clips, you’ll find a million uses when traveling (I used them the clip the hotel blinds closed during nap time, or clip a muslin blanket over LO like a canopy during a long car ride to stay out of the sun.)

If your baby still uses bottles there’s also a great travel bottle wash kit and drying rack that is my go to. Travel with the kiddo is so special, happy to chat more if you want more info! Good luck!

Check with your insurance and hospital and make sure you have total coverage. If you can or have an HSA start saving money now so you can pay for the delivery with some nice tax-free money. If you have the means, you can usually negotiate a pay now/today price with the hospital and save money. A normal delivery is anywhere from $6k to $10k usually.

Be with your wife. The first trimester is rocky. She will probably be hormonal, unstable, unsure, nauseted and hungry. So be present, supportive and always have snacks. Also whatever you did she's right and you're wrong. Period. Just go with it.

For you, start preparing! I really enjoyed the simplicity but depth of The Pregnancy Book for Men. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1601066546/
PM me your info and I can share a Kindle version if you'd like. This guy does a great job of laying it all out for first time dad's.

Other notable milestones.... Second trimester she is usually over the sickness and really active so be ready for some adventures.

Towards the end of the second trimester it's not uncommon for her to want to nest. So be thinking about where the baby will go. I personally had to paint ceiling, walls, and put in new flooring. Start hunting for cheap furniture you'll need. Got most things cheap at IKEA personally or from friends. Having it all ready around month 7 or 8 was good. You hope your little one doesn't come early but you never know - so be prepared!

Consider a rocking chair/ glider. Great for chilling with a new born. You'll both be scared a lot of those first nights and appreciate it. It helps with breast feeding too.

Have plenty of sheets, blankets, towels, etc. Ready for baby. Practice swaddlling a small pillow or a cat or ecen small dig. Become a swaddlling pro. Newborns jitter while they sleep and can essentially wake themselves up. Swaddlling prevents this and helps them sleep longer and better. Sleep will be the most prized thing you and your wife can have those first 6 months.

If your wife plans on breast feeding... Start researching breast pumps. Very useful if you're wife plans on working it returning to work after leave. Your insurance/HSA may help cover the cost. A good one can run about $300.

I highly recommend a boppy pillow. They're great for holding newborns. Napping. And breast/bottle feeding. They're good for tummy too.
Available at Target here: https://www.target.com/p/boppy-174-sketch-slate-nursing-pillow-and-positioner-gray/-/A-52856960

Around month 7 or 8 your wife may get serious about a stroller. Shop around. Consider them an investment don't be afraid to have 2 or 3 to meet your needs. I recommend a jogger if you plan on actually running with your baby. But definitely consider a compact umbrella stroller for travelling as joggers can he massive even when folded. My favorite travel stroller that has been to 15 states and 13 countries and I dunno how many planes GP Pockit Stroller found here: https://www.amazon.com/Pockit-Lightweight-Stroller-Satin-Black/dp/B079H2ZR8P/

Also around third trimester get a good carseat system that you like. Consider multiple cars, bases, and stroller comparability. No right answer here just lots of preferences. But get one early and install it early. And learn how to install it early. You'll be exhausted after the delivery and hanging out in the hospital parking lot with your wife and newborn for an hour while you figure it out then is not ideal. Trust me. Get it early and become a car seat ninja so it's right every time and you can do it effortlessly.

Also pack a bag with a change of clothes for both of you and some newborn clothes in a range of sizes so you can exit the hospital in style.

Establish a care with a physician you like and a clinic. You'll have lots of follow-ups, well child checks, vaccines, and tests that first year.

Be prepared when you go out. The best thing you can do is be an effective packer and anticipate mom and babies needs. Breast feeding supplies, diapers, extra clothes, etc. Even going out for 2 hrs. Have a bag ready. Etc.

Meal prep before your due date if you can. I had a bunch of frozen stuff prepped. You'll be zonked beyond belief.

Make sure your wife feels sexy and desirable throughout the pregnancy and afterwards. Her body changed a lot and she can begin to have a lot of negative thoughts. Plus sex is always good for everyone. 😃

Well brother, that should definitely get you started. I can't think of anything else at the moment but comment or PM me if you have any questions. It'll all be alright. You got this! 😃