I wasn't too much younger than 39 when my first was born. Will be graduating HS next year. We got married a bit "later" and then waited on purpose, knowing we wanted children eventually. Truth is, most (IMO) men are never "ready" before it happens. "Terrified to start, but wanting kids" was a good description for me.... Once it happens, just go with it. Life will never be the same. In most of the important ways it changes dramatically for the better, assuming you and your spouse have a solid relationship. Then one day you'll notice them ready to leave the nest and get all choked up, wondering how big a hole that will leave. It happens in the blink of an eye, so, enjoy every moment.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Most truly "scared" I have ever been in my life?
The moment we arrived home with our first child, walked in the house and closed the door.
OMG! What do we do now? Sweaty hands, racing heart, tunnel vision...
Thank God for Mother-in-laws!
