The First Year (Fatherhood, months 4–18).

When the romantic relationship returns, often awkwardly. The conversations to have before resentment sets in.

Friendships at six months in. Who's still there, who quietly drifted, how to pull a few back without making it weird.

Fitness, sleep debt, weight. The realistic version of "looking after yourself" when sleep is the constraint.

Childcare costs, the new budget, super contributions while one income carries more weight.

What twelve months has done to all of you. Marking the year without performing it.