(i'm sure you're reading here every day first thing in the morning)

may i suggest the following strategy which has been introduced to me by one of germany's leading gynecologists many years ago?

it's both easy and tough and of course, it doesn't offer any kind of guaranty to actually assure the desired outcome.

it's easy because all you have to do is: reduce stress. it's tough on the other hand because obviously, you're a very busy man and carry a lot of responsibilities (which you do in a most admirable way if i may say so).

the evolutionary background is that in times of heightened stress levels in a given population (eg wars, scarce ressources etc.), chances for survival seem to be meaningfully higher for groups with a higher male reproduction rate. on the other hand, if the environment is such that outside danger is diminished, relatively more female offspring gives such groups an advantage. put another way: we both know that women are the salt of the earth, don't we?

so, i would say, get that cup next month, then help yourself to some more fat advertising deals and then: retire. take vic and your boys, buy yourself an island somewhere in the caribbean (preferrably somewhere where no rock stars are flying low under the palm trees), and then go for it.

never mind if it doesn't work out the first time. remember, you have all the time in the world, no need to get stressed. because that would be counter-productive, indeed.

yours sincerely,

the -w.
(you can call me dubbya, that's ok with me)

ps: by the way, i have proof that it works. but unfortunately, i'm not available for personal instructions. i'm certain you wouldn't need them anyway.