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   > 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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