- Talk to as many fathers as you can. Ask them lots of questions.
- Use Google to find out what books the hive mind recommends. Read these books.
- Lurk http://www.reddit.com/r/daddit
- Think about what kind of father you want to be.
- Talk about it with your SO; they probably have an opinion on the matter.
- Meditate, stay calm, mind like water.
- Use a list to desperately cling to the insane belief that you might be prepared.