Do you have a dumb question that you're kind of embarrassed to ask in the main thread? Is there something you're just not sure about?
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Congratulations! It's an adventure.
Have a support network. Family, friends, church, what-have-you, just find other people who have had kids who will understand what you're going through and can sometimes help out. Before the baby pops out, make friends with other pregnant couples (there are apps and websites aimed at exactly this demographic). Taking care of two similar-age kids who are friends is not that much harder than taking care of one, and the ability to get a few hours' break by trading coverage with each other is priceless.
Also, enjoy it. There's lots that's really difficult and your life is about to change forever, but it's wonderful at the same time. I love spending time with my kid, and every new thing he figures out both makes me proud of him and also reminds me that he's going to need me less and less from here on out.
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