Does spring time bring around the motherly instinct?

bostinelosd · 05-13-2008, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by isucyfan

A friend of mine had twins when he was 47. He was also a stay at home dad.

I was born around that time for my dad at a similar age. Maybe my dad just acted old, but it was tough for me.

wartknight · 05-13-2008, 10:54 AM

My wife and I were 24 when our oldest was born. Had been married for 3 years, but dating for 7 before that and known each other since kindergarten so it seemed like the next logical step. We had a great time when it was just the 2 of us, but we would never go back now that there's more.
My parents are now in their late 40's and have most of the kids out of the house (I was the oldest of 4, my youngest brother is 12, and the rest of us our gone) and are loving it.
I loved it that my parents were younger growing up and wanted to have the same for my kids. Dad still plays all sports with us whenever we are home and takes part in the Christmas family wrestling tournament.

Wx4Cy · 05-13-2008, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I was born around that time for my dad at a similar age. Maybe my dad just acted old, but it was tough for me.

I grew up with older parents also. Didn't like it.

cybsball20 · 05-13-2008, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Wx4Cy

I grew up with older parents also. Didn't like it.

My Dad was 33 when I was born, but you would never have guessed it. Even now, at 62 he could pass for 40... My mom would even throw on catching gear and catch for my brother and I well past 40...

Like I said, I'm not worried about being an 'older' and I don't consider myself old by any stretch. If we lived in a bigger city it wouldn't be near the deal it is here...

brianhos · 05-13-2008, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Well here is what I got this weekend. "bostinelosd, I am going to stop taking the bc" "I feel it messes with my body too much and it dampens my libido"

While that sounds great and dandy, I feel she is revving up for a hostile takeover. Kids are great but Im ready to just enjoy my current ones and live my life. Babies are hard and Im ready to move on.

OMG, that is the same thing MrsBrianHos told me. We had lots of trouble getting pregnant the first time, so we never thought it would actually happen. Now we have 3 kids.

If you truly do not want anymore, you need to make sure that is well known right away, and take steps to "fix" the problem, if you don't, you know she is going to win.

brianhos · 05-13-2008, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

Yeah thats where I am right now. She doesnt like to use them and I am willing to in order to prevent.

Ahh, getting fixed is quick and painless. Plus it actually makes her more comfortable since she was 0 worries. Kinda a nice problem to have.

Angie · 05-13-2008, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by bostinelosd

I dont know how old you are, but dont wait too long. It gets more difficult as you get older. You never know what problems you may have. We had 2 miscarriages in the two years we wanted to start a family. Finally one took and we had two boys after that. But it shows that it can take time. Not to pressure you or anything, just an FYI. Plus nobody wants the old man dad

^^Ditto to what he said. I just turned 29, and we're going to do in-vitro in a few months after trying for three years. I don't think I'm old at all, but it's amazing what a difference health issues and a few years make.

brianhos · 05-13-2008, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

I'm 29, shes 26. We like to travel, ALOT... Being the 'old man' dad doesn't bother me one bit, especially if my friends' kids are old enough to babysit at that point.

We did not start till I was 31 and she was 29, so you are not going to be the old man for about 10 more years.

Wx4Cy · 05-13-2008, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

My Dad was 33 when I was born, but you would never have guessed it. Even now, at 62 he could pass for 40... My mom would even throw on catching gear and catch for my brother and I well past 40...

Like I said, I'm not worried about being an 'older' and I don't consider myself old by any stretch. If we lived in a bigger city it wouldn't be near the deal it is here...

My dad caught for soooo many years his knees were just shot. Made him a little "older" than he should have been.

bostinelosd · 05-13-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

We did not start till I was 31 and she was 29, so you are not going to be the old man for about 10 more years.

Barring sickness and genetic issues, you are right. Age has alot to do with attitude and outlook.

Wx4Cy · 05-13-2008, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by brianhos

Ahh, getting fixed is quick and painless. Plus it actually makes her more comfortable since she was 0 worries. Kinda a nice problem to have.

Don't forget the happy pill....that will take you to a special place for awhile. However, the swelling puts things in places where you're not used to them being.

cybsball20 · 05-13-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Wx4Cy

My dad caught for soooo many years his knees were just shot. Made him a little "older" than he should have been.

That's what a bucket is for...

Wx4Cy · 05-13-2008, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

That's what a bucket is for...

He used one a lot catching me but unfortunately he couldn't use one when he was playing...which was long before I came along.

Cyclonesrule91 · 05-13-2008, 12:21 PM

The wife and I were married for 3 years before we had our oldest girl. Then 3 yrs and a month later we have our 2nd girl. Then 2.5 yrs after that we have our 3rd girl. Now I live with 4 women and any thought of a 4th child being a girl would drown me in estrogen so she got fixed. I keep telling people that I had too much back pressure and blew the manhood right off of them.....

When I was in college and thought about having 4 women in bed with me, it was not quite what I got going on now anytime thunder hits that is for sure.

But don't kid yourself for a minute.....I wouldn't trade my wife and 3 daughters for anything. I might change my mind when I have 3 teenage daughters, but I am enjoying life right now very well.

bostinelosd · 05-13-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonesrule91

The wife and I were married for 3 years before we had our oldest girl. Then 3 yrs and a month later we have our 2nd girl. Then 2.5 yrs after that we have our 3rd girl. Now I live with 4 women and any thought of a 4th child being a girl would drown me in estrogen so she got fixed. I keep telling people that I had too much back pressure and blew the manhood right off of them..... When I was in college and thought about having 4 women in bed with me, it was not quite what I got going on now anytime thunder hits that is for sure.

But don't kid yourself for a minute.....I wouldn't trade my wife and 3 daughters for anything. I might change my mind when I have 3 teenage daughters, but I am enjoying life right now very well.

Daughters scare me. When they date and financially when they get married.
Good luck to you on those fronts.

My dad had 3 daughters from a previous marriage and then I came around. By that time, he was beat down and he had been through it all. I didnt get to cause any surprises =)