I just turned 43 last month. My oldest daughter just turned 21, my son is 17, and my baby girl is 16 today. I am now newly remarried to a wonderful 34 year old woman, and now have a 15 year old stepson and an 11 year old daughter. My wife and I learned last week that we are expecting in August!! I had a vasectomy 4 years ago that we learned has reconnected, so we were not at all expecting this, and to be honest, I am in shock. I have great children that I worked my tail off to raise to be responsible, hard-working, well-adjusted kids...and the thought of starting over at my age terrifies me. Looking for similar age men who have been in this situation, as I need all the support, advice, and encouargement I can get!!
Starting over at middle-age!!
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polamalu43
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Wow, congrats! I'm not in your shoes but I say congrats to you. I'm sure it will all work out for the best. A whole new chapter in your life. Luck to you man!
Congratulations to you and your wife! A baby is always a blessing no matter what age we're in. I'm turning 42 this year and although I'm not in the same situation as you, I know for sure that everything will work out on your end, seeing how good you've raised your kids. Just think of this new chapter in your life as an adventure - something you can enjoy and learn from. And, don't forget, you have had experience, so you will do well no matter if you think otherwise 
Thanks to both of you! I'd like to look at this as maybe God felt that I raised my kids right and is now giving me the chance to do it again?
I had to undergo open heart surgery to replace a torn heart valve in 2009, and my left lung was perm paralyzed in the process....just a freak thing...but it concerns me that I'm not as young as I used to be. God makes no mistakes tho, right?....so this must all be meant to be. I have to admit tho, I feel "younger" just thinking about it all.
I had to undergo open heart surgery to replace a torn heart valve in 2009, and my left lung was perm paralyzed in the process....just a freak thing...but it concerns me that I'm not as young as I used to be. God makes no mistakes tho, right?....so this must all be meant to be. I have to admit tho, I feel "younger" just thinking about it all.
We have a friend whose wife became pregnant when he was 55. He's now 80 and has a wonderful grown daughter with grandchildren. He was married late in life at age 50 and never expected to have children or grandchildren. I'd say you have a lot to look forward to. Congratulations!