Just had a kid. two weeks old. 1- it is easier than everyone says. there is a lot of down time. he just wants to sleep, eat, be changed, then sleep. 2- it is also HARDER than people say. its a never ending marathon. there is not a break. 24 hours every day. So the hours are easy, the weeks are hard. And we have a LOT OF HELP. We are blessed. 3- I didnt understand how hard moms have it. everyone talks about how hard pregnancy is. my wife had a VERY easy pregnancy. But recovery? I feel like this is what everyone should be talking about. Its like getting hit by a car. My wife is a hero. 4- I know why people dont have kids. Its the money. It is just very expensive. Worth it, but if you are worried about money, I could see it being a blocker. 5- I wish I did it sooner. Being younger would just help. Having younger parents would help. But money got in the way of course. 6- It makes you want to do more. Looking at the little guy, I am like "fuck I am a loser" Its a good new sense of drive. I always wanted to do a lot, but it boils everything else down and just gives you clarity. 7- It does make you think you just wasted a decade NOT doing this. What the fuck was I doing 40 sundays ago? Just watching tv? ordering uber eats? All that time seems silly now. --- Love the guy. Wish everyone reading this the family they want.