As I was reading through all this, I began to reflect on my own life. I guess thats another thing that comes with age. Some of you older (for this board) people on here may have had these same thoughts just as you kids will too someday.

From about 25 til 30, I had issues with many birthdays. 25, wow quarter century old. 27, no longer in my "mid twenties". 29, almost thirty, kinda nervous about no longer being in my twenties. 30, big 3-0, had a bit of a hard time turning 30.

But past that, (now 32) I haven't really minded my birthdays. I have a beautiful 15 month old boy now. You really don't know the true meaning of "unconditional love" until you've been a dad. Not just a father. Any guy with a dick can be a father to a baby. But to be a dad, there's just no words.

Ben, best of luck. I hope it happens for you soon. You really sound like you have the makings of a great dad.