> During my wife's pregnancy, it wasnt all chocolates and roses. Being pregnant
was difficult, it lasted 41 weeks and her labour lasted 36+hrs - as well as it
all being new for the both of us.

My wife also went 41 weeks. We went to the birthing center at about 8pm and
he popped out at 3:25 the next morning. It was pretty painless (well, for me
anyway) lol.

I highly recommend tracking down a birthing center. It was such a nice
environment. They had a hot tum and shower, comfortable bed. There was a
midwife and aide. The hospital was only a few minutes away in case of
complications but they had a very low referal rate. I think we were a little
reluctant to leave.

> But the second my son was born - something changed. Here was this blob that I
was now completely responsible for, which was further enhanced 2 years later by
another blob, my daughter. Watching those blobs turn into little people, who go
from knowing nothing to have learnt to communicate, walk, socialise and have
opinions is just amazing, every day there is a new amazing something..

We decided..well, I think mostly, I decided that one is enough. It's hard to
build on perfection. 

> I dont regret for one minute being an older Dad (than normal), because life
experiences does have its advantages, but boy do I wish I went through this
experience many years earlier - to only have enjoyed it for much longer.

I'm the same. I was 36 when he was born so I'll likely be long dead before he
reaches is full potential. At least I can give him time up front. :)
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