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2,401	daddit	Not playful quite yet, still sore and confused. Hopefully playful will come soon.
2,402	daddit	Moon man?
2,403	daddit	Hahaha it's also a Genghis reference, as the Conan the Barbarian quote is inspired by Genghis.
2,404	daddit	Amanda is a good nurse
2,405	daddit	Gooodbyyyyyye mooooonmaan...
2,406	daddit	Hi.
2,407	daddit	D'oh Been so long since I've seen that movie I didn't catch the reference!
2,408	daddit	She was great.
2,409	daddit	Uhh different moon man
2,410	daddit	You've been handling more pressing matters. He'll be old enough to watch with you before you know it!
2,411	daddit	Very true...there's going to be a ton of great cinema for me to introduce him to!
2,412	daddit	Oh man, I'm going the opposite with this! I'm currently laying in bed, wide-a-fuckin-wake because my 2 yo won't go to sleep without me here. I mean, I'm basically being held hostage. Send pizza, /r/daddit
2,413	daddit	Love her for me. We were unable to conceive after years of trying and doctors. You are a great daddy already.
2,414	daddit	[i totally agree](https://i.imgur.com/cxmh7zm.gif) (2yo)
2,415	daddit	My son and I have our nightly ritual called "daddy snuggles". At bedtime, we grab his bottle and get him comfy in my arm on the couch. I put his blanket over him and pat his belly until he falls asleep. It's going to break my heart when he's too old to want to do it.
2,416	daddit	Apparently getting to /r/all is becoming more common which invites in the dregs of the internet. Locked
2,417	daddit	The only better feeling is this, followed by a clean transfer to the crib without waking them up.
2,418	daddit	Mine won't do that. If she does, it's a half second and she's off again. Also 13 months.
2,419	daddit	Until an arm goes numb or you need a piss...
2,420	daddit	Treasure it man, it goes ridiculously quickly
2,421	daddit	Cherish her, my friend. My little baby girl turns 35 next month. Don't blink - tomorrow you'll drop her for her first day of Kindergarten, the next day she'll ask for your car keys.
2,422	daddit	My son used to do this, he's 2 now and doesn't want to anymore. My daughter is ~6 months but she doesn't like laying on her stomach. :(
2,423	daddit	Great Big Chill shirt!
2,424	daddit	For me it's when I come home from a long day at work. I'm exhausted, dirty, and probably in a terrible mood. And like a switch, as soon as she sees me and squeals out in excitement and runs to me to jump in my arms, none of that other stuff matters any more. It is the best feeling in the world and I would never trade it for anything.
2,425	daddit	I recently separated and am in the process of a divorce. I have an 8 year old boy who is my best bud and a 3 year old girl who while loves me and we're close, is 100% a mommy's girl. I was really, really nervous about how she was going to take being away from mom a couple of days a week. She wakes me up every day and we snuggle together before the day gets going. Through all of this our relationship has gotten much stronger. I love my boy with all of my heart but there is something to be said about the connection a father can have with his little girl. I feel like I could move a mountain if she needed me to.
2,426	daddit	I don't know, the 3 year old "daddy's home!" running hug when you come home from work is pretty damn'd good too.
2,427	daddit	I miss this. Id be laying on the couch, and my son would fall asleep on my chest like this. My back would ache and usually one of my arms would fall asleep and my wife would ask if I wanted her to put him to bed and I'd always say no. One of my fondest memories. Now my son is 26 and getting married soon.
2,428	daddit	Man, I remember when my 3 year old was that size. I'm not crying at work, no of course not.
2,429	daddit	A baby that young has pierced ears?
2,430	daddit	I daughter is almost 4 and still does this now and then when her brother hasn't claimed the spot. It's a great feeling, though not as easy to slide out from under her any more.
2,431	daddit	My 4 year old daughter was laying on me watching our fireplace, she fell asleep and promptly farted followed by snoring. Still wouldn't trade it for anything.
2,432	daddit	She fallen off you yet? Always enjoy that conversation with new dads... did the kid end up wedged between the wall and the recliner, smack dab on the floor or what? :P Seems to be a universal 'one and done' before you learn to position yourself as a barrier to dropage!
2,433	daddit	Getting bear hugs at 23. Feelsgoodman
2,434	daddit	I miss those days.
2,435	daddit	My 9 month old does this and I'll happily put off any plans to let her sleep as long as possible. Just knowing that she feels so secure and comfortable with me to sleep like that melts my heart.
2,436	daddit	My daughter fell asleep on me once. I wish she was more cuddly but she's so busy and when she sleeps she wants her crib.
2,437	daddit	Mine (16mo) very rarely does that. He usually only falls asleep with mama, so those rare moments where he actually falls asleep on me are precious.
2,438	daddit	It doesn't get any less great when she's 8. Just more rare.
2,439	daddit	>No better feeling in the world than ~~your daughter hugging and~~ sleeping ~~on you (age13 months old)~~ Amen.
2,440	daddit	Yeah, it's pretty much the cats pajamas.
2,441	daddit	I miss having a little toddler.
2,442	daddit	I don't know how I'm going to fill that void when they don't want to do this anymore. Maybe we should get a dog or something.
2,443	daddit	THE. BEST.
2,444	daddit	What about when your daughter and your son fall asleep like that? 2yo and ~6mo respectively. It is the best feeling in the world... It just amplifies with each additional sleeping child.
2,445	daddit	I want this.
2,446	daddit	This is a good feeling, but it gets better when they are 3. Normally they won't hug you for more than 2 seconds, but every once in a while they lay their head down on your shoulder and you just melt.
2,447	daddit	Mine still does this and shes almost 4. Love it.
2,448	daddit	One of the best moments of being a dad is the first time you actually feel them hugging back.
2,449	daddit	The only sad part is when they grow up and they are too big to do this. Enjoy it now!
2,450	daddit	Dad here... Can confirm the OP's statement!
2,451	daddit	My 5 1/2 year old fell asleep on me like that the other day, still feels good :). Time flys by but the love for your kids is endless :)
2,452	daddit	...until you gotta pee
2,453	daddit	My 8month old has become super clingy for mum, but will only settle at night with me hugging/cradling her while watching Rick and Morty.
2,454	daddit	Yeah that rocks. My boy hasn't wanted to do that since he was very little.
2,455	daddit	Where to get those Jammie's though?
2,456	daddit	So a year and one month?
2,457	daddit	[removed]
2,458	daddit	You clearly haven't gotten your kids out of diapers yet.
2,459	daddit	does this work?
2,460	daddit	I'm really happy today. I had no idea so many dads out there share my joy in being a dad and enjoying the little things our kid(s) make us love them for. PM me your email.. I'll buy you a pizza :) Go dads!
2,461	daddit	Have you tried a week of letting your 2YO just try and fall asleep themselves? Just a thought, we said enough is enough and allowed them to figure it out, and they did. It took a full week of not giving in though. I would send pizza if I could though brother!
2,462	daddit	somehow she always nuzzles her head into my armpit.
2,463	daddit	This smartass tried to wrestle himself in the babycrip (which wasn't cheap) KRAK! My wife whooped my ass that day, fixed it the next. Didn't want to sleep on the couch and stuff :/
2,464	daddit	Do you think you will adopt instead? I think it'd bring you just as much happiness. - /u/USER
2,465	daddit	Where are you from ? We tried for 5 years in Holland (IVF) as a last resort we went to Belgium. Two Months flat, pregnant. So much mixed feeling, mostly anger / disappointment on how bad my home country is in this department. But that aside, so happy with our little girl. I don't want to pour old wounds here, just saying 2 of our friends both 48 took the same road. Same results. If you want I can share you everything I know now.
2,466	daddit	this is so darling.
2,467	daddit	:(
2,468	daddit	Pro move, hard to pull off but the tip toe away victory dance is always fun
2,469	daddit	Thankfully this for afternoon nap..
2,470	daddit	Ha.. I know the feeling. This is probably the second time since she was like 3 months old that she has done this. Had my phone nearby to capture the moment luckily.
2,471	daddit	Same. 2 little girls. Neither would spend longer than a second cuddling. Except once, when my oldest was sick and fell asleep on me. I almost didn't breath for an hour as to not wake her up.
2,472	daddit	Mine is almost 6 and still does this. If i'm laying on the sofa she'll climb up on me and lay on my chest. she's heavier but i still love it.
2,473	daddit	Definitely, my youngest is 9 tomorrow it goes so fast. Remember to pause and enjoy.
2,474	daddit	Nice catch
2,475	daddit	She got her ears pierced when she got 6 months old. Fairly common for Indian's to get them pierced. Wife and my mom wanted it earlier.. but I waited.
2,476	daddit	Did my girls at 2 months, never realized this was a cultural thing until much later on. Was always the norm in my family.
2,477	daddit	For places like Mexico it's also perfectly normal for the ears to get pierced shortly after birth, it's handled so nonchalantly by doctors and nurses here. Didn't know it was cultural until my wife's best friend (American) almost punched us in outrage haha.
2,478	daddit	May aswell give them a tattoo right aways right?
2,479	daddit	[Feeding pillow ftw](https://imgur.com/gallery/v78TW)
2,480	daddit	Do you know which sub you're on?
2,481	daddit	I've experienced having lots disposable income and no kids and there is nothing that compares to the joy and love you feel for your kids. Nothing comes close.
2,482	daddit	And? Some people chose to do it. And some people dont have epic gaming machine or car ambitions.
2,483	daddit	Yes!
2,484	daddit	I'm pretty sure my kid would turn into that evil zombie kid from Pet Sematary if we tried this. I'll just let her sleep on me. Just kidding. I did just let my kid sleep by herself, and now every time my kid sees a big white fluffy pillow she has to lie down on it. In fact, she won't get out of bed when it's time to wake up. She takes 4 hour naps in the middle of the day and will stay in bed all morning. She's 3. Blessing or curse?
2,485	daddit	Howwwwwwww? I have the same problem. Mostly it was caused by my wife as she insisted her to sleep with us. She's never slept in a crib. What kept yours from just getting out of bed and walking out the room? This is our problem. She just keeps getting up. Did you build a toddler jail or something? lol
2,486	daddit	Seconded, it may seem strange at first but your desire to love a child will take over and you'll completely forget they were ever adopted. It's worth it and there are many kids out there in need of a loving home.
2,487	daddit	It's not necessarily just differences in treatments, we tried IVF/ICSI for 5 years with no luck. Then, boom, wife got pregnant naturally. Fertility is unpredictable, even with modern medicine on your side.
2,488	daddit	Thanks for your kind words. We decided that we were busy going to be ok without kids and be the very best aunt and uncle to our sibling's kids. Happy for your family.
2,489	daddit	My 19 month old daughter melts me to a puddle every time she hugs me and lays her head on me. It really is one of the best feelings in the world.
2,490	daddit	That is not something I knew.
2,491	daddit	why
2,492	daddit	An ear piercing can be, you know... removed.
2,493	daddit	[removed]
2,494	daddit	Here's a beer to wash it down.
2,495	daddit	Def blessing. And just think what she'll be like as a teenager. My 15 year old loved to sleep when she was a baby. Now she easily sleeps until noon on weekends. Oh that blessed silence when all I hear is my tinnitus :-)
2,496	daddit	Yes. We did exactly that. Just like a crib is a jail for a baby, a door handle lock is a jail for a toddler. Absolutely life changing. Because they just give up and go to bed. Now you might get people who will freak out and say YOU LOCK THE DOOR?! THAT IS DANGEROUS. It's no more dangerous than having a kid in a crib who doesn't know how to get out. SO. We baby proofed the room, and put a child lock on the door. And now she sleeps from 7:30 to 7:30. Every. Single. Night. By herself. But like I said, it took a week of her crying and throwing a fit before she just gave up. We read to her, put her down, and close the door.
2,497	daddit	That's exactly it. I imagine the only real difference between parents that conceive and parents that adopt is "wow I made that thing" and "wow I gave them a home". - /u/USER
2,498	daddit	Almost the same thing happened with my best friend, only she found out she was pregnant after years of infertility, and mere months after adopting a newborn baby.
2,499	daddit	This might very well be true, however in our case, the only thing that prevented the Fertility was the fact my wife had [Factor V Leiden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor_V_Leiden) varly innocent, and as the name suggests (Leiden is a City/Medical University name) it was discoverd in Holland. But it isn't being recognised as a possible cause, which by now is pretty common sense. Don't get me wrong, I'm very skeptic, and very scientific wise in the sense that you won't be selling us homeopathy junk, or when it comes to diagnoses. But when I ask why it isn't taken in consideration, the answer was that they didn't do enough research into the matter. Which just blew my mind, as it's a pretty big thing. The numbers of successful IVF/ICSI programs are staggering higher in Germany & Belgium. What pissed me off the most was that they knew from day one my wife had Factor V and never mentioned it. Only when we wanted full disclosure as we moved the operation to Belgium this came to light. Edit: Congrats btw ! PS: I did had a male colleague who was diagnosed 97% infertile after trying for years, eventually after a successful ICSI program they thought, why bother with conception.. 6 months later, healthy twins inbound. Funny/Scary/Impressive at once.
2,500	daddit	Ok, aunts & uncle's are underrated =] Don't spoil them to much though heh ;)

2,401

daddit

Not playful quite yet, still sore and confused. Hopefully playful will come soon.

2,402

daddit

Moon man?

2,403

daddit

Hahaha it's also a Genghis reference, as the Conan the Barbarian quote is inspired by Genghis.

2,404

daddit

Amanda is a good nurse

2,405

daddit

Gooodbyyyyyye mooooonmaan...

2,406

daddit

Hi.

2,407

daddit

D'oh Been so long since I've seen that movie I didn't catch the reference!

2,408

daddit

She was great.

2,409

daddit

Uhh different moon man

2,410

daddit

You've been handling more pressing matters. He'll be old enough to watch with you before you know it!

2,411

daddit

Very true...there's going to be a ton of great cinema for me to introduce him to!

2,412

daddit

Oh man, I'm going the opposite with this! I'm currently laying in bed, wide-a-fuckin-wake because my 2 yo won't go to sleep without me here. I mean, I'm basically being held hostage. Send pizza, /r/daddit

2,413

daddit

Love her for me. We were unable to conceive after years of trying and doctors. You are a great daddy already.

2,414

daddit

[i totally agree](https://i.imgur.com/cxmh7zm.gif) (2yo)

2,415

daddit

My son and I have our nightly ritual called "daddy snuggles". At bedtime, we grab his bottle and get him comfy in my arm on the couch. I put his blanket over him and pat his belly until he falls asleep. It's going to break my heart when he's too old to want to do it.

2,416

daddit

Apparently getting to /r/all is becoming more common which invites in the dregs of the internet. Locked

2,417

daddit

The only better feeling is this, followed by a clean transfer to the crib without waking them up.

2,418

daddit

Mine won't do that. If she does, it's a half second and she's off again. Also 13 months.

2,419

daddit

Until an arm goes numb or you need a piss...

2,420

daddit

Treasure it man, it goes ridiculously quickly

2,421

daddit

Cherish her, my friend. My little baby girl turns 35 next month. Don't blink - tomorrow you'll drop her for her first day of Kindergarten, the next day she'll ask for your car keys.

2,422

daddit

My son used to do this, he's 2 now and doesn't want to anymore. My daughter is ~6 months but she doesn't like laying on her stomach. :(

2,423

daddit

Great Big Chill shirt!

2,424

daddit

For me it's when I come home from a long day at work. I'm exhausted, dirty, and probably in a terrible mood. And like a switch, as soon as she sees me and squeals out in excitement and runs to me to jump in my arms, none of that other stuff matters any more. It is the best feeling in the world and I would never trade it for anything.

2,425

daddit

I recently separated and am in the process of a divorce. I have an 8 year old boy who is my best bud and a 3 year old girl who while loves me and we're close, is 100% a mommy's girl. I was really, really nervous about how she was going to take being away from mom a couple of days a week. She wakes me up every day and we snuggle together before the day gets going. Through all of this our relationship has gotten much stronger. I love my boy with all of my heart but there is something to be said about the connection a father can have with his little girl. I feel like I could move a mountain if she needed me to.

2,426

daddit

I don't know, the 3 year old "daddy's home!" running hug when you come home from work is pretty damn'd good too.

2,427

daddit

I miss this. Id be laying on the couch, and my son would fall asleep on my chest like this. My back would ache and usually one of my arms would fall asleep and my wife would ask if I wanted her to put him to bed and I'd always say no. One of my fondest memories. Now my son is 26 and getting married soon.

2,428

daddit

Man, I remember when my 3 year old was that size. I'm not crying at work, no of course not.

2,429

daddit

A baby that young has pierced ears?

2,430

daddit

I daughter is almost 4 and still does this now and then when her brother hasn't claimed the spot. It's a great feeling, though not as easy to slide out from under her any more.

2,431

daddit

My 4 year old daughter was laying on me watching our fireplace, she fell asleep and promptly farted followed by snoring. Still wouldn't trade it for anything.

2,432

daddit

She fallen off you yet? Always enjoy that conversation with new dads... did the kid end up wedged between the wall and the recliner, smack dab on the floor or what? :P Seems to be a universal 'one and done' before you learn to position yourself as a barrier to dropage!

2,433

daddit

Getting bear hugs at 23. Feelsgoodman

2,434

daddit

I miss those days.

2,435

daddit

My 9 month old does this and I'll happily put off any plans to let her sleep as long as possible. Just knowing that she feels so secure and comfortable with me to sleep like that melts my heart.

2,436

daddit

My daughter fell asleep on me once. I wish she was more cuddly but she's so busy and when she sleeps she wants her crib.

2,437

daddit

Mine (16mo) very rarely does that. He usually only falls asleep with mama, so those rare moments where he actually falls asleep on me are precious.

2,438

daddit

It doesn't get any less great when she's 8. Just more rare.

2,439

daddit

>No better feeling in the world than ~~your daughter hugging and~~ sleeping ~~on you (age13 months old)~~ Amen.

2,440

daddit

Yeah, it's pretty much the cats pajamas.

2,441

daddit

I miss having a little toddler.

2,442

daddit

I don't know how I'm going to fill that void when they don't want to do this anymore. Maybe we should get a dog or something.

2,443

daddit

THE. BEST.

2,444

daddit

What about when your daughter and your son fall asleep like that? 2yo and ~6mo respectively. It is the best feeling in the world... It just amplifies with each additional sleeping child.

2,445

daddit

I want this.

2,446

daddit

This is a good feeling, but it gets better when they are 3. Normally they won't hug you for more than 2 seconds, but every once in a while they lay their head down on your shoulder and you just melt.

2,447

daddit

Mine still does this and shes almost 4. Love it.

2,448

daddit

One of the best moments of being a dad is the first time you actually feel them hugging back.

2,449

daddit

The only sad part is when they grow up and they are too big to do this. Enjoy it now!

2,450

daddit

Dad here... Can confirm the OP's statement!

2,451

daddit

My 5 1/2 year old fell asleep on me like that the other day, still feels good :). Time flys by but the love for your kids is endless :)

2,452

daddit

...until you gotta pee

2,453

daddit

My 8month old has become super clingy for mum, but will only settle at night with me hugging/cradling her while watching Rick and Morty.

2,454

daddit

Yeah that rocks. My boy hasn't wanted to do that since he was very little.

2,455

daddit

Where to get those Jammie's though?

2,456

daddit

So a year and one month?

2,457

daddit

[removed]

2,458

daddit

You clearly haven't gotten your kids out of diapers yet.

2,459

daddit

does this work?

2,460

daddit

I'm really happy today. I had no idea so many dads out there share my joy in being a dad and enjoying the little things our kid(s) make us love them for. PM me your email.. I'll buy you a pizza :) Go dads!

2,461

daddit

Have you tried a week of letting your 2YO just try and fall asleep themselves? Just a thought, we said enough is enough and allowed them to figure it out, and they did. It took a full week of not giving in though. I would send pizza if I could though brother!

2,462

daddit

somehow she always nuzzles her head into my armpit.

2,463

daddit

This smartass tried to wrestle himself in the babycrip (which wasn't cheap) **KRAK!** My wife whooped my ass that day, fixed it the next. Didn't want to sleep on the couch and stuff :/

2,464

daddit

Do you think you will adopt instead? I think it'd bring you just as much happiness. - /u/USER

2,465

daddit

Where are you from ? We tried for 5 years in Holland (IVF) as a last resort we went to Belgium. Two Months flat, pregnant. So much mixed feeling, mostly anger / disappointment on how bad my home country is in this department. But that aside, so happy with our little girl. I don't want to pour old wounds here, just saying 2 of our friends both 48 took the same road. Same results. If you want I can share you everything I know now.

2,466

daddit

this is so darling.

2,467

daddit

:(

2,468

daddit

Pro move, hard to pull off but the tip toe away victory dance is always fun

2,469

daddit

Thankfully this for afternoon nap..

2,470

daddit

Ha.. I know the feeling. This is probably the second time since she was like 3 months old that she has done this. Had my phone nearby to capture the moment luckily.

2,471

daddit

Same. 2 little girls. Neither would spend longer than a second cuddling. Except once, when my oldest was sick and fell asleep on me. I almost didn't breath for an hour as to not wake her up.

2,472

daddit

Mine is almost 6 and still does this. If i'm laying on the sofa she'll climb up on me and lay on my chest. she's heavier but i still love it.

2,473

daddit

Definitely, my youngest is 9 tomorrow it goes so fast. Remember to pause and enjoy.

2,474

daddit

Nice catch

2,475

daddit

She got her ears pierced when she got 6 months old. Fairly common for Indian's to get them pierced. Wife and my mom wanted it earlier.. but I waited.

2,476

daddit

Did my girls at 2 months, never realized this was a cultural thing until much later on. Was always the norm in my family.

2,477

daddit

For places like Mexico it's also perfectly normal for the ears to get pierced shortly after birth, it's handled so nonchalantly by doctors and nurses here. Didn't know it was cultural until my wife's best friend (American) almost punched us in outrage haha.

2,478

daddit

May aswell give them a tattoo right aways right?

2,479

daddit

[Feeding pillow ftw](https://imgur.com/gallery/v78TW)

2,480

daddit

Do you know which sub you're on?

2,481

daddit

I've experienced having lots disposable income and no kids and there is *nothing* that compares to the joy and love you feel for your kids. Nothing comes close.

2,482

daddit

And? Some people chose to do it. And some people dont have epic gaming machine or car ambitions.

2,483

daddit

Yes!

2,484

daddit

I'm pretty sure my kid would turn into that evil zombie kid from Pet Sematary if we tried this. I'll just let her sleep on me. Just kidding. I did just let my kid sleep by herself, and now every time my kid sees a big white fluffy pillow she has to lie down on it. In fact, she won't get out of bed when it's time to wake up. She takes 4 hour naps in the middle of the day and will stay in bed all morning. She's 3. Blessing or curse?

2,485

daddit

Howwwwwwww? I have the same problem. Mostly it was caused by my wife as she insisted her to sleep with us. She's never slept in a crib. What kept yours from just getting out of bed and walking out the room? This is our problem. She just keeps getting up. Did you build a toddler jail or something? lol

2,486

daddit

Seconded, it may seem strange at first but your desire to love a child will take over and you'll completely forget they were ever adopted. It's worth it and there are many kids out there in need of a loving home.

2,487

daddit

It's not necessarily just differences in treatments, we tried IVF/ICSI for 5 years with no luck. Then, boom, wife got pregnant naturally. Fertility is unpredictable, even with modern medicine on your side.

2,488

daddit

Thanks for your kind words. We decided that we were busy going to be ok without kids and be the very best aunt and uncle to our sibling's kids. Happy for your family.

2,489

daddit

My 19 month old daughter melts me to a puddle every time she hugs me and lays her head on me. It really is one of the best feelings in the world.

2,490

daddit

That is not something I knew.

2,491

daddit

why

2,492

daddit

An ear piercing can be, you know... removed.

2,493

daddit

[removed]

2,494

daddit

Here's a beer to wash it down.

2,495

daddit

Def blessing. And just think what she'll be like as a teenager. My 15 year old loved to sleep when she was a baby. Now she easily sleeps until noon on weekends. Oh that blessed silence when all I hear is my tinnitus :-)

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Yes. We did exactly that. Just like a crib is a jail for a baby, a door handle lock is a jail for a toddler. Absolutely life changing. Because they just give up and go to bed. Now you might get people who will freak out and say YOU LOCK THE DOOR?! THAT IS DANGEROUS. It's no more dangerous than having a kid in a crib who doesn't know how to get out. SO. We baby proofed the room, and put a child lock on the door. And now she sleeps from 7:30 to 7:30. Every. Single. Night. By herself. But like I said, it took a week of her crying and throwing a fit before she just gave up. We read to her, put her down, and close the door.

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That's exactly it. I imagine the only real difference between parents that conceive and parents that adopt is "wow I made that thing" and "wow I gave them a home". - /u/USER

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Almost the same thing happened with my best friend, only she found out she was pregnant after years of infertility, and mere months after adopting a newborn baby.

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This might very well be true, however in our case, the only thing that prevented the Fertility was the fact my wife had [Factor V Leiden](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factor_V_Leiden) varly innocent, and as the name suggests (Leiden is a City/Medical University name) it was discoverd in Holland. But it isn't being recognised as a possible cause, which by now is pretty common sense. Don't get me wrong, I'm very skeptic, and very scientific wise in the sense that you won't be selling us homeopathy junk, or when it comes to diagnoses. But when I ask why it isn't taken in consideration, the answer was that they didn't do enough research into the matter. Which just blew my mind, as it's a pretty big thing. The numbers of successful IVF/ICSI programs are staggering higher in Germany & Belgium. What pissed me off the most was that they knew from day one my wife had Factor V and never mentioned it. Only when we wanted full disclosure as we moved the operation to Belgium this came to light. Edit: Congrats btw ! PS: I did had a male colleague who was diagnosed 97% infertile after trying for years, eventually after a successful ICSI program they thought, why bother with conception.. 6 months later, healthy twins inbound. Funny/Scary/Impressive at once.

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Ok, aunts & uncle's are underrated =] Don't spoil them to much though heh ;)