i am 42 years old and never had any children of my own do you think i should still hope to or give i (70)
brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
I guess most would say that if you're in good health and you've given it plenty of thought (as you have) then go for it
My only reservation would be about having young children when you are in your 50's ... I'm 54 (in a couple weeks lol), had my kids young and love the fact that they are now in their 30's. We get along great as adult people, but I think I would find it tough to have kids around the 10yr old age mark at this stage of my life
I guess though, that comes from the fact that Ive been there, done that, not so much because I don't have the energy 
Just consider that by the time you find a partner who wants to have children and go ahead and start a family, you could find yourself being 60 with a 15yr old .. but whatever you decide, good luck and all the best
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad.
See a specialist to find out if there is a physical problem.
And if so, adopt.
If not, get busy.
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
First, Bruce, my compliments on being so well-kept. From a glance at your photo I would not have judged you to be old enough to have been married 23 years.
Second -- and not to misread your post -- but you spent some good chunk of that 23 years raising 2 children, yes? If as you say you would be an awesome Dad, I should think you already are.
Third -- not to be dense, I did understand what you meant -- you should never ever give up on your passion, whether that be biological fatherhood, a beloved, a career choice, imported beer, whatever. It's YOUR passion. If that's what you feel your life is about, never give up.
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no nothing wrong physicaly just that she could no longer have children because she had complication with her last child so could no longer have children. but i was in love so i helped her raise hers.
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The great thing about being the male is you can have kids into your 70s - but whether you want kids around through your latter years is another story. Would you be happy with someone else's kids again?
But don't give up hope, there are no doubt lots of ladies who want more, presuming you are not search for a much younger lady, but someone nearer y9our own age.
I have never had kids - which is a little sad, but it is way too late for me now - but I have no problem with the guy I am dating having kids, but don't like the idea that his kids are too young which just ties him down and at this age, I would hope that is not the case.
JMO
Good luck and don't give up hope.
But don't give up hope, there are no doubt lots of ladies who want more, presuming you are not search for a much younger lady, but someone nearer y9our own age.
I have never had kids - which is a little sad, but it is way too late for me now - but I have no problem with the guy I am dating having kids, but don't like the idea that his kids are too young which just ties him down and at this age, I would hope that is not the case.
JMO
Good luck and don't give up hope.
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Dagosto: First, Bruce, my compliments on being so well-kept. From a glance at your photo I would not have judged you to be old enough to have been married 23 years.
Second -- and not to misread your post -- but you spent some good chunk of that 23 years raising 2 children, yes? If as you say you would be an awesome Dad, I should think you already are.
Third -- not to be dense, I did understand what you meant -- you should never ever give up on your passion, whether that be biological fatherhood, a beloved, a career choice, imported beer, whatever. It's YOUR passion. If that's what you feel your life is about, never give up.
Dagosto thank you so much for the compliment and kind words i realy do appreciate it.Second -- and not to misread your post -- but you spent some good chunk of that 23 years raising 2 children, yes? If as you say you would be an awesome Dad, I should think you already are.
Third -- not to be dense, I did understand what you meant -- you should never ever give up on your passion, whether that be biological fatherhood, a beloved, a career choice, imported beer, whatever. It's YOUR passion. If that's what you feel your life is about, never give up.
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
Nope.... the world is already overcrowded.....
(just kidding)
Go for it Man....
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You can't know the future...I hope you keep your options open and that you receive all your heart desires
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remain open
maybe there are more kids for you to raise in the world
must they be biological?
and if you really desire it i say go for it
whats 50 or 60 even today?
i mean our heroes are almost 70 and they do ok
jagger etc.
no worries except you may not be able to find a woman near your age interested
im old and still interested in a baby but im already married and he says no
i have 4 kids aged 16-31 and he thinks i should see what else i can do in my life
im sure he is right but sometimes i sure have baby fever
and im 48 
so by all means if thats where your heart lies of course it can happen
maybe there are more kids for you to raise in the world
must they be biological?
and if you really desire it i say go for it
whats 50 or 60 even today?
i mean our heroes are almost 70 and they do ok
jagger etc.
no worries except you may not be able to find a woman near your age interested
im old and still interested in a baby but im already married and he says no
i have 4 kids aged 16-31 and he thinks i should see what else i can do in my life
im sure he is right but sometimes i sure have baby fever
and im 48
so by all means if thats where your heart lies of course it can happen
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justpeachie: You can't know the future...I hope you keep your options open and that you receive all your heart desires
you said it niceri shoulda just said nuthin
im giddy- its late here
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serene56: I guess most would say that if you're in good health and you've given it plenty of thought (as you have) then go for it
My only reservation would be about having young children when you are in your 50's ... I'm 54 (in a couple weeks lol), had my kids young and love the fact that they are now in their 30's. We get along great as adult people, but I think I would find it tough to have kids around the 10yr old age mark at this stage of my life I guess though, that comes from the fact that Ive been there, done that, not so much because I don't have the energy
Just consider that by the time you find a partner who wants to have children and go ahead and start a family, you could find yourself being 60 with a 15yr old .. but whatever you decide, good luck and all the best
Thank you serene i did have those same conserns about the age but i have thought that i would be ok with it would probly give my life more meaning as i get up there in yearsMy only reservation would be about having young children when you are in your 50's ... I'm 54 (in a couple weeks lol), had my kids young and love the fact that they are now in their 30's. We get along great as adult people, but I think I would find it tough to have kids around the 10yr old age mark at this stage of my life I guess though, that comes from the fact that Ive been there, done that, not so much because I don't have the energy
Just consider that by the time you find a partner who wants to have children and go ahead and start a family, you could find yourself being 60 with a 15yr old .. but whatever you decide, good luck and all the best
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
Being a guy we get some advantages. We can stay fertile for a long time. Charlie Chaplin was 81 when he had his last child (and I don't mean in the Michael Jackson sense of the word 'had')
Age is no barrier to being a good Dad. When I was at school one of my best friends Dad's was in his 70's and he was loads of fun.
The tough part is finding a woman who is still fertile, not sure what the age is that is starts to fall for a woman apart but it must be in the mid 40's.
You might have to lower your age range in your searches and hope you find someone who enjoys a more mature man.
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
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heres to the grand plan
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Music_Is_Life: Being a guy we get some advantages. We can stay fertile for a long time. Charlie Chaplin was 81 when he had his last child (and I don't mean in the Michael Jackson sense of the word 'had')
Age is no barrier to being a good Dad. When I was at school one of my best friends Dad's was in his 70's and he was loads of fun.
The tough part is finding a woman who is still fertile, not sure what the age is that is starts to fall for a woman apart but it must be in the mid 40's.
You might have to lower your age range in your searches and hope you find someone who enjoys a more mature man.
Age is no barrier to being a good Dad. When I was at school one of my best friends Dad's was in his 70's and he was loads of fun.
The tough part is finding a woman who is still fertile, not sure what the age is that is starts to fall for a woman apart but it must be in the mid 40's.
You might have to lower your age range in your searches and hope you find someone who enjoys a more mature man.
The rule of thumb, as any GYN will confirm, is that fertility in women decreases by approx. 10% per year, starting at age 40.
This is not universally true, obviously, but the best science has to say on the issue in general at this time.
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Scubadiva: The rule of thumb, as any GYN will confirm, is that fertility in women decreases by approx. 10% per year, starting at age 40.
This is not universally true, obviously, but the best science has to say on the issue in general at this time.
This is not universally true, obviously, but the best science has to say on the issue in general at this time.
i have 2 friends -one 46 and one 47 that are currently pregnant and loving it
taking it in stride
i think i am just scared of the empty nestin fact i know i am
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I think that on the world have the many childrens waiting to help. ok I understand your feel mom-daddy.
you just 42 years old. Don't worry.
But for me 42 very worry.
Fight on.
In the near future.
You get what you expect.
Be lucky your
you just 42 years old. Don't worry.
But for me 42 very worry.
Fight on.
In the near future.
You get what you expect.
Be lucky your
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mindfful: i have 2 friends -one 46 and one 47 that are currently pregnant and loving it
taking it in stride i think i am just scared of the empty nest
in fact i know i am
taking it in stride i think i am just scared of the empty nest
in fact i know i am
Wow... Well, there are pros and cons to late pregnancies. I guess it's up to each couple.
Been through the empty nest thing and that is hard at first. Still, there is comfort in the fact that the kid(s) are still around, just not in the house. It's also a real test case when there is suddenly only you and your partner left
and you actually have to deal with each other 
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
If I'd got to 42 and escaped having children then I'd give up and be thankful I'd not had any and also make sure I don't have any at that age 'cos I wouldn't have patience or energy to cope with a kid in my 40s 
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brucerryork: Thank you serene i did have those same conserns about the age but i have thought that i would be ok with it would probly give my life more meaning as i get up there in years
Nothing in the world like your own kids. My brother was told he couldn't have any, and for years he accepted that, with a wife who couldn't have any either. They eventually divorced and a couple of years later he met a wonderful woman who got pregnant the first night they slept together. He was 45 then. They married and have 3 kids now, and he just turned 51, while she is 31.
They are both happy, and devoted to the kids, and lead a wonderful life. He teaches Nursing and she is a Doctor. It can happen to anyone if they want it enough.
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42!!! I was 50 when my daughter was born, and I have a 17 year old son, being a father takes love and commitment, not physical strength.
Kids are wonderful, and as a bonus, if you are an older Dad, they help keep you young and active.
Go for it!!!
I was 50 when my daughter was born, and I have a 17 year old son, being a father takes love and commitment, not physical strength.Kids are wonderful, and as a bonus, if you are an older Dad, they help keep you young and active.
Go for it!!!
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My dad was 58 when I was Born.
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There is a time and age for breeding, you hardly see any old lionesses having cubs she leaves it to the younger ones while she enjoys her days without the responsibility......
So unless you are going to find yourself a much younger partner to bear you children...older women tend to have been there and done that and like their time now for themselves....
This is the circle of life.....
So unless you are going to find yourself a much younger partner to bear you children...older women tend to have been there and done that and like their time now for themselves....
This is the circle of life.....
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amppy: I think that on the world have the many childrens waiting to help. ok I understand your feel mom-daddy.
you just 42 years old. Don't worry.
But for me 42 very worry.
Fight on.
In the near future.
You get what you expect.
Be lucky your
hey amppy i am not in your age range is there any chance we could chat sometimeyou just 42 years old. Don't worry.
But for me 42 very worry.
Fight on.
In the near future.
You get what you expect.
Be lucky your
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Dagosto: First, Bruce, my compliments on being so well-kept. From a glance at your photo I would not have judged you to be old enough to have been married 23 years.
Second -- and not to misread your post -- but you spent some good chunk of that 23 years raising 2 children, yes? If as you say you would be an awesome Dad, I should think you already are.
Third -- not to be dense, I did understand what you meant -- you should never ever give up on your passion, whether that be biological fatherhood, a beloved, a career choice, imported beer, whatever. It's YOUR passion. If that's what you feel your life is about, never give up.
WOW Im impressed, you sound like a man who knows what LOVE is and what it means... I hope you find someone special to give you that dream of being a daddy, you already where for 23 years, so I think you wrill be an awsome fatherSecond -- and not to misread your post -- but you spent some good chunk of that 23 years raising 2 children, yes? If as you say you would be an awesome Dad, I should think you already are.
Third -- not to be dense, I did understand what you meant -- you should never ever give up on your passion, whether that be biological fatherhood, a beloved, a career choice, imported beer, whatever. It's YOUR passion. If that's what you feel your life is about, never give up.
GOOD LUCK and all the best
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brucerryork: the reason for my poll is i have always wanted children. I would be an awsome dad. I love children but have never had any of my own kids i was married once for 23 years and helped my ex-wife raise her 2 children. it is something that i frequently find myself thinking about.
you seem a fine bloke. enjoy your time and never forget the kids you helped bring up! children leave eventually, memories dont!
have a happy day my man!
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stefonline: There is a time and age for breeding, you hardly see any old lionesses having cubs she leaves it to the younger ones while she enjoys her days without the responsibility......
So unless you are going to find yourself a much younger partner to bear you children...older women tend to have been there and done that and like their time now for themselves....
This is the circle of life.....
So unless you are going to find yourself a much younger partner to bear you children...older women tend to have been there and done that and like their time now for themselves....
This is the circle of life.....
add to that the fact that birth defect possibility increases substantially over the age of 36 for females
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