As we're raising Madeline, who is now a little over six weeks old, I'm finding that in a way it feels like I'm trying to ship some software. Frustration, happiness, OMG we're sooooo close to getting her to sleep past four hours (aka, we're soooooo close to making this usable).

But the most familiar feeling that I'm getting between the two experiences is this: each day is a step forward, and in the end work and patience is going to win the day.