My partner and I had a baby in May of 2010, and then my other partner and I had one in December of 2011. OK, this joke could go on forever, but I'll cut to the chase. I co-founded a copywriting business and then, less than a year later, got knocked up. It's daunting -- becoming a fledgling entrepreneur and a first-time parent all at once -- but it worked out pretty well. So well, in fact, that I get all sad when people worry about starting a family when work takes up all their time. Or worry that they'll never be able to do anything fun again. Or worry that they don't know what the crap they're doing. Friends and citizens, I have looked the beast in its red and screaming face and changed its diapers. At the same time, my business has not only survived, it's more than doubled in size. No two situations are the same, but I thought I'd share the things I've learned that have helped make my foolhardy mission a successful one. -- ??? --  1. Assess yourself Chances are, if you're seriously considering starting your own business, you've probably got a fair amount of natural gumption. If the idea of approaching a stranger and talking to them in a pleasant way terrifies you, this might not be the right career path for you. You'll also need a strong work ethic, obviously, and a lot of resilience. There's no time to wallow in little