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Trust what you feel is the right thing for your baby girl.  Others will give you ALOT of advice but you are the parents.  Start your OWN traditions.  Every year with your child is important even after they turn 18.  Tell your child they are loved everyday and show them by your interactions with them.  Let your child know they can come to you first.  Take time for yourselves as parents and find a backup support system for those times.  Remain united as parents and never go to bed angry.  I am sure you both will be natural at parenting.   Matt needs to always say "Yes dear".  Your daughter will look for someone like Daddy in her future :)

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Don't be afraid to ask for help. It can be very exhausting and you need to recognize when it's too much. Make sure you get plenty of rest and work as a team. You learn as you go.. Don't be offended when people tell you what to do, they are only suggesting what worked for them. Enjoy every moment it goes by quickly.😊

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Lisa and Matt....
Teach your child and let your child teach you
these important parts of life.
Love
Compassion
Respect
Trust
Tolerance
Humility
Family
Life goes by so fast enjoy each moment together.
Aunt Agnes

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Enjoy EVERY SINGLE moment. They go by so fast! Take time for yourselves too. Stressed parents make for a stressed baby. Like everyone else has said, ask for help. Everyone loves babies and being asked to care for them while you have a date night is a great honor. Never turn down an offer for baby gear. You never know what you might love that you never thought to buy. You don't have to use it, but they might stop offering if you keep saying no. Do what works for the three of you, even if someone tells you otherwise. You really do know what is best for your baby. You will find strengths you never knew you had. You will discover that you never knew you could love a little soul so much until you meet her. Enjoy parenthood!!!

- Karin

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It gets better and better.

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-Please remember to ask for help, don't feel like it's a bother. We would love to come and help, get you food or even spend the night taking care of her while you catch up on sleep!
-Take care of yourselves, don't try to do it all. Eat, shower, sleep when you have free time, do not worry about the messy house or the grocery list (ask for help with those things).
-Do not put pressure on yourself to do it all, your hormones and lack of sleep can be a little all over the place and may make you feel mixed emotions.
-It's ok if baby cries for a few minutes while you brush your teeth or go to the bathroom or even shower. She will be ok!
-Let dad spend time, get hands on and take care of her even if he is doing things differently or slowly. ---Eventually you will bond and learn Kate's cues (signals for hunger or sleep). "When in doubt whip it out!" (Giver her the boob when she cries, 9/10 she is hungry or needs it for comfort)
-Take lots of pictures and videos! It flies by, especially the first few months.
-Don't let anyone mom-shame or dad-shame you. People will give you unsolicited advice or "safety" tips. Most of them are coming from a good place. Listen to it and just do what works for you and your family best.

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You all will be great parents. Child rearing books are great for suggestions but do what works for you. Always stand as a united front, kids love to play one parent against another. If your daughter is anything like Matt this advice will come in handy!
Tell her every day that you are blessed because she is your daughter and you love her to the moon and back!

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had written several sentences yesterday & into cyberspace they went! So...I know your home will always be filled with love, light, & laughter. Go with your guts. Routines & rituals are important but sometimes its good to 'step outside the box'. As noted, read from the very beginning. And hit the library once she's old enough. And get her her own library card-if they still do that for kids-got mine at 6 & still remember the thrill! When outside(& in), smell the flowers, look for the birds singing, watch the rain & the stars. As she gets older, pick your battles-tho she might on her own! Just BE with her-no books, music, etc at times. And this baby is so very blessed already with all the love she has surrounding her as she makes her grand entrance into the world!

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- First off, you are ALREADY a great mom and dad and have been for 7 months! You're gonna make mistakes, but you've got this! Ask for help but trust your instincts
- Read to her every day, even after she can read herself;
- Admit when you're wrong and apologize; our kids need us to model that it's ok to make mistakes
- Sing and dance with her with EVERY kind of music!
- Ask her opinion about things
- Look at her when you talk to her, not at your phone or whatever you're working on
- Let her have her feelings; if she's sad, don't try to talk her out of it
- Don't force her to kiss or hug ANYONE! Not even grandparents! Our children need to understand that their bodies are theirs and they have the right to decide.
- Parenthood is overwhelming. Be sure to continue to nurture YOUR relationship with each other. Happy parents make for happy kids!
- Enjoy the adventure: it is all over far too soon! But by then you will be giving her advice on her baby (if she wants one!)

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Don’t hesitate to call at 3am when you are crying because you haven’t slept in days, can’t remember when you last showered, and your boobs hurt. This goes for both of you. 😁 I couldn’t be happier for you guys. That is one lucky little girl.

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Make the best decisions with what you know at that time.  You'll be great parents! 💖👣 DONE

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Make the best decisions with what you know at that time.  You'll be great parents! 💖👣 DONE

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Karleen Camp

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There is no rule book for raising children. You learn as you go. Enjoy every minute with your daughter. Time goes by too fast! We know you will be wonderful parents. We love you so much. 😘😘

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Love each other and dream together. Be good to yourself and each other. Make traditions, laugh, giggle. Breathe in, breathe out, repeat. Treasure every moment, time flies by. Family- you are part of something wonderful!

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Ask for help when you need it! I understand there are two sets of very excited grandparents that would love to help out, you just need to ask!
Remember to enjoy each and every day with your new precious bundle of joy! 💕

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Try to work together. If there are two different ideas talk it out. You can research and ask all questions in the end it's going to be what works best for you and your child. You can never hold a baby too much. Do what works for you! Don't worry about the house, it will be there to take care of later, instead sleep when baby sleeps. Schedules/routines work great for babies, but know they don't really get into one until 3-4 months. And always remember you are doing an amazing job even on the days you feel you are not, and trust me there will be lots of days like that. And I am here to remind you how amazing you are. -Wendi

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Take one day at a time! Work together and come up with a schedule that works for you both!