It is done

The Fecarotta family is now complete at five. I've taken to fix myself, with the help of a urologist. Thats right folks, a Vasectomy, the big V. 23rd of August, 2007 my boyz were cut to prevent further Fecarotta's. Its kinda sad, knowing that portion of our life is over, but also relieving knowing that there will not be any surprises. At 41, I'm tired. My style of parenting is 100% in. I am totally consumed by my children when they're around, especially the younger ones, and as such it takes a toll. I have other things to do with my life. I want to make an impact on the world beyond leaving my genetic code.... I want to author books, do more art, theology, politics, MBA, the list goes on and on. God forgive me if He wanted me to have another, but He's given us the ability to choose these things, and I have. My wife of course is pleased that this procedure is done. She's had enough of having things or chemicals put in her to stop pregnancy for 16 years....its time I did my part.

The procedure was not much worse than a dental thing, but unfortunately I did have minor panic attack. I was raised well, but I'm no Spartan. I moved around and groaned a bit. Whatever. But now, a few days later, its quite blue down there, and I still feel it. I'm on advil, no ice.

I'm excited. It appears that inside my mind I carried a bit of fear of pregnancy...now I can never think about it again. Sex is completely recreational, and that's nice.

I've got other things to report. Work is good. I'm a big Agile guy now. Went to Agile 2007 in DC, saw Alan Halac, a Navy friend. It felt like we were 20 again. Very good time. Agile is a terrific career event.

Still mulling the MBA.

House is great. Kids and wife are great. These are the best of times.