Wow... I feel sorry for your family. I've been cheated on before and I felt like my world was turned upside down. You've made vows to this woman, made a baby with this woman... like all relationships, both of you have faced wonderful memories and have dealt with the bad. Of course there is ups and downs especially with a new change in both of your lives. My heart goes out to you because I know that if you really thought things through and you had faith that your bond will eventually grow stronger, you would have never jepordized so much of your life. You have alot to lose. You have made your decision; you placed your life in the hands of a tasteless act with a women you call a "fling", now your future lies in your wifes hands and I do hope everything works out for the best. But what I would love to know which nobody has asked you so far... What do you think you deserve? Do you deserve her forgivness? Would you forgive her? How would you cope with her sharing her smile, and her happiness and that special bond that comes with sex in marriage, with another man? If you picture it for a moment... I know you are sorry... but I think the best way to figure out what is best for your future, for her future and for your childs future is to try very hard to put yourself in her shoes. You owe her that much. And then you can be more at ease to know whether or not you feel if she deserves you or if your child deserves to call you a role model. But of course there you can rely on hope.. but despite these miracle relationships that you have read about, be prepared for some bad news becasue the odds are not looking to good for you. The only thing you can do is learn from your mistakes. I know I did.