Apologies if this isn't the sort of thread that should be posted on the forum. However, most of the members here appear to be considerate and well-meaning - and full of sage advice. You only have to look at the 'black dog' thread to see proof of that.
Good news - it looks like my wife and I are going to become parents - after 9 attempts at IVF and 3 attempts at donor eggs. Not to mention my wife having to deal with a bout of cancer.
In a nutshell, I'm 48 years old - and I'm having some 'issues' coming to terms with the idea of being an older Dad. I know it's normal for expectant fathers to have some anxiety (financial pressures, will I be a good Dad?, etc.). But my situation is somewhat compounded when I do the maths and realise how old I will be at the various stages of our child's life, etc. Reading 2000AD for 40 years has given me an over-active imagination!
I wish I could be more positive about our circumstances - but I'm finding it hard to keep the negative feelings at bay. The last thing I want to do is upset my wife.
I'm wondering if there are any older Dad's on the forum who could possibly give me some reassurance that 'everything will be alright'?
And yes, I realise it's something of a first-world problem - but I would greatly appreciate some words of wisdom from someone who's been there and done that. I'm considering talking to a professional - but I figured like-minded 2000AD fans might be a good place to start.
Thanks,
Craig.
Good news - it looks like my wife and I are going to become parents - after 9 attempts at IVF and 3 attempts at donor eggs. Not to mention my wife having to deal with a bout of cancer.
In a nutshell, I'm 48 years old - and I'm having some 'issues' coming to terms with the idea of being an older Dad. I know it's normal for expectant fathers to have some anxiety (financial pressures, will I be a good Dad?, etc.). But my situation is somewhat compounded when I do the maths and realise how old I will be at the various stages of our child's life, etc. Reading 2000AD for 40 years has given me an over-active imagination!
I wish I could be more positive about our circumstances - but I'm finding it hard to keep the negative feelings at bay. The last thing I want to do is upset my wife.
I'm wondering if there are any older Dad's on the forum who could possibly give me some reassurance that 'everything will be alright'?
And yes, I realise it's something of a first-world problem - but I would greatly appreciate some words of wisdom from someone who's been there and done that. I'm considering talking to a professional - but I figured like-minded 2000AD fans might be a good place to start.
Thanks,
Craig.