Not everyone shares my following view, and I don't expect them to, but having a child when you are 60+ is a blessing. For those that don't like the late parenting and look down on it or criticize me for it, I really don't care - your loss, I have this to say.
Biologically, my particular boy would not have been born into this world, as is. Importantly, when I pass my wife will have a son to look after and eventually take care of her. Moreover, my young wife's life would be incomplete without a child. Factual to many filipinas.
The joy is being able to spend the majority of 24/7 watching him grow. While I had two children in my first marriage, I was working and going to school and often moonlighting as a programmer and, unfortunately, missed seeing the growth and learning curve and feeling the closeness that I am experiencing today.
Most filipinas want a child, married or not. Coming into a relationship, one should be aware of this, which is one of the reasons I am posting this.
Look, being a born again dad is not for everyone. Lots of patience, sacrifices, and you must be unselfish, but if that is you press forward for a life-changing experience.
Just please don't knock her up and walk away.
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Wish I was that fortunate mate, had the snip when I was 30 something. Since then Divorced, married again, tried IVF that failed. when I eventually retire here,
we are looking to adopt. I admire your outlook on life. Keep fighting on mate, you will win.-
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Well done and go for it mate, I just wold not have the patience or understanding to go through all that again at my ripe old age, I applaud you.
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