2nd marriage, no kids with first wife. My wife is 17 years younger than me, we had our daughter when I was 44, she is 5 now and I wouldn't change a thing. I will say the age thing can play with your head a bit, but I am a very young 49. If you have any doubts about having a kid, don't do it. It is a ton of work and lots of sacrifices to be made. My mom and dad were married and divorced twice. My dad was never around for me much, left us when I was 3 years old. I love him and still see him a fair amount. Growing up if I wanted to spend time with him it was fishing and that was it, he never played catch with me, never came to see me play ball, hockey, wrestle, football etc etc......it was fishing or nothing. He went on to have a girl and 2 boys with his 2nd wife. Now divorced from her too. My mom had two daughters with my step dad. Yeah, the holidays are a real treat......I guess where I'm going with this is that if you're on the fence about it, don't do it. All of my time is devoted to my daughter and I wouldn't have it any other way, but it isn't easy. I guess my dad not being there for me has made me a pretty good dad, but it's hard to give up hobbies you are passionate about to spend time with your kids and do the right thing.