Men who want to be fathers?

There’s an old saying that goes, “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a dad.” But what about all those men out there who want to become fathers? Society often puts pressure on women when it comes to parenthood, but men can feel the desire for children just as strongly. So let’s dive in and talk about men who want to be fathers.

The Baby Craze: Why Men Are Suddenly Pining for Parenthood

In recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in male celebrities becoming first-time dads well into their 40s and even 50s. George Clooney became a dad at 56. Jeff Goldblum was almost 64 when he welcomed his second child into the world. And then there’s Mick Jagger – he welcomed his eighth child at the ripe old age of 73! With all these older guys starting families later in life, maybe more men are seeing that parenthood is something they want after all.

To Breed or Not to Breed?

Deciding whether or not you’re ready for kids is one of life’s biggest decisions – right up there with choosing your lifelong career and deciding whether you prefer McDonald’s over Burger King (hint: both have their own unique charms). Here are some reasons why dudes might decide they’re ready for fatherhood:

They’re feeling settled:

You know how sometimes things happen exactly as planned (eye roll)? Like finally getting that promotion at work or paying off student loans (thank god)? Once those big life stressors start settling down, some men start contemplating other options…like procreating.

They crave responsibility:

Let’s face it – being responsible is cool (or so I’ve heard from people who enjoy adulting). For some guys, the idea of taking care of another person sounds pretty appealing – especially if they’ve never really had anything (or anyone) to be responsible for in their lives.

They want a mini-me:

Kids who come from happy and loving homes tend to become well-adjusted adults with the ability to trust others. But for some men, having children is also about creating a living, breathing extension of themselves (cue ominous music). Having kids means you’ll have someone around that will always look up to you – unless your kid ends up taller than you (that would suck).

The Biological Conundrum: A Guide to Making Babies

Wanting babies is one thing; actually making them takes more effort than raiding the couch cushions for change. Here are some ways that men can create future generations:

The Good Old-Fashioned Way:

This is where nature does its job when two people love each other very much…or after meeting at a club… or on an app… okay this could go on forever (just use protection all right?)

IVF Treatment:

At in vitro fertilization clinics, doctors extract eggs and sperm from couples and then fertilize those eggs outside of the body. Once possible embryos gestate into blastocysts in labs under medical supervision, physicians either implant those blastsosys back into mothers-to-be or preserve them through cryopreservation until they’re ready for pregnancy attempts.

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Table 1: Pros & Cons of IVF

Treatment Pros Cons
IVF treatment Compared with naturally-waited conceptions, there’s no evidence that using fertility drugs increases overall risk of ovarian cancer.Allows for control over embryos. ExpensiveNot covered by most insurance policies.Quantitiesof financial waste due too often repeated courses.

Surrogacy:

For man who cannot carry children themselves (obviously!), surrogacy may be appealing if they wish to have a biological child. This may involve connecting with a surrogate through an agency and providing their own sperm or by becoming in vitro fertilized with donor eggs fertilized using the intended father’s sperm.

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Table 2: Types of Surrogacy

Surrogacy Types
Gestational surrogacy Egg is extracted from either intended surrogate mother or female whose egg will be used.Co-injected sperm are subsequently injected intothat egg,and embryo is moved to uterus of gestational surrogate.
Traditional surrogacy Application of artificial insemination in conjunctionwith naturally-instigated ovulation that results in attempted impregnation,using both donated as well as non-donated specimens.Actual procedure incomplete without verbal and written agreement between all involved parties.

The Art of Daddyhood: What Makes a Good Father

And finally – what really makes someone dad material? If you’re thinking “he has to give piggyback rides” (an instant classic), here are some other qualities that make up great dads:

Patience:

Babies cry, toddlers throw tantrums, teenagers get tattooed (no one but me knows this!). A good dad understands that each stage comes with its own unique set of challenges (still not saving your teenage brat’s emo boy haircut pics-at least not for public viewing anyway).

Presence:

Dads who spend time doing activities with their kids – like reading books together or going on hikes – create stronger bonds between generations than those who don’t (in addition; it proves they ain’t too shabby at keeping their kid entertained while mama gets her weekly manicure-fix… wooo-hoo! I mean there won’t be much money left over once baby shopping spree’s been dealt with right? ).

Sense of humor:

Kids say and do the darndest things (I mean come on, we’ve seen the YouTube videos). A dad with a good sense of humor can turn frustrating situations into happy memories that will last a lifetime.

So there you have it, folks. Whether man is 21 and studying for finals or over 50 and planning retirement (and maybe his kid’s college fund too) – wanting to become a father is just as legitimate for men as it’s for women. Embrace daddyhood!

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