What Advice Would You Give To New Parents?

I am a father, but I have yet to meet my child. I almost wrote "I am going to be a father," because that is how I tend to think about my wife's pregnancy.  My wife, Anna, is 12 weeks along, and we've just announced this great news to our friends and family.  You are part of that extended network, so I wanted you to know as well and to ask for your help.

When I say I tend to think about my wife's pregnancy a certain way, I mean to say that I find it hard to put my mind around this miracle...