It should come as no surprise to hear that some things about birth and newborns are going to leave you totally shocked no matter how prepared you are. I know that I was surprised about certain aspects of my birth, the difficulties of processing it emotionally, and ways we could have prepared our home better. I have written about these topics, and more in our expecting section, to help you be better prepared. But today, I want to share a different perspective on these life changing events. I sat down with my husband during our latest date night and had him share some of the most surprising aspects of birth and life with a newborn for him.