Work has been *very* busy, so I'm mostly lurking. Missed this thread the first time around.<P>Next week I will be 48 (no one believes it!). H is is 39. OW is 32. OC will be born in November. OW has a 13 and 5 yo. H and I had never wanted children. We are both animal lovers: 5 cats, 4 dogs, 3 horses.<P>Sue