Thanks everyone. Bruce, while I really wanted to get a hunt in with ya, this is one treasure I'll never top. You'll be happy to know that those early morning hunts likely won't be an issue for me now that I have a baby to wake me up early. ;-)
Gary, now I get what you meant about being a dad being the best experience ever.
Congrats!!!! I have a 5 year old son and a 6month old daughter. My daughter is WAY easier than my son was. I'm sure my sleepless nights will happen during her teen years though!
Instead of getting a rocking chair get her used to the soothing swinging action as you walk & swing. Also the tones on the tectror can be quite soothing, except for iron