Having kids, pros and cons?

[MurphNKY]

OP...wow, I mean, just WOW. Having a son has been/is the most amazing, wonderful event in my 32 years so far.

Not only was the first year much easier than I anticipated/feared, but every day gets better and I thank God for blessing me with him.

Echoing a poster prior to this, you will be amazed at how it changes you and gives you a "perspective" that you just...well, can't understand or "get" unless you are responsible for the safety and well-being of a baby/toddler.

I've become a better man...less volatile, more responsible, MUCH more patient, less erratic..because of him and bc of that perspective I spoke of. You'll find out...while it sounds cliche, it is SOOOOO true.

Don't get me wrong..there are moments..you lose a bit of who you were, you can't go out on a whim, you can't count on sleep whenever YOU want it, you have to change diapers (lol), you are forced to grow up....but, the tremendous PROS of being a father soooo outweight the minor CONS that you will face.

And...remember that MurphNKY said this...perhaps you'll be able to PM me 1-2 years down the road and give me props ... just wait till the first time your child rolls over next to you after waking up and says, "I love you Daddy".

Nothing better people..nothing...

Good luck!