I drove dunflops in Buffalo 30,000 miles( 3 years) with no problems. I slid forward on a hard brake only once or twice. I've been thinking SOME of the bad word of mouth for dunlops comes from folks with wrong air pressure or agressive driving IMO. I will be getting revo's this fall.
Nice gear. Don't forget to check out craig's list for an amp. Just like motorcycles, alot of folks buy gear and don't use it so they have to sell it for alot less than they paid. You should also subscribe to guitar world magazine or similar. It keeps your exposure up so you don't loose interest...
First don't get freaked by the crying. It's ok for the baby to cry as long as the basic needs are met.
I didn't have the vomit problems, just keep an ear on the monitor.
Quick ones
1 Aride in the car
2 a vacuum turned on or tape of a vacuum cleaner
3 your arms are a cradle swing gently and...