Scan went
very well. As good as I could ask
for. We did the preliminary risk profile
and as I suspected, my odds were 1 in 50 based on my history and my age. After the scan and the good nuchal
measurement, my odds improved to 1 in 400. Not bad for an old duck with crap eggs.
All the
bits that were supposed to be there, were there – nasal bone, heart chambers,
kidneys, brain, skull bones etc. I did
the CVS, although it was a tough call to do it. I almost decided not to but after chatting to the doctor, I went ahead
and I am so glad I did. It wasn’t a pleasant
experience, it never is, but at least I will know for sure Results back hopefully on Friday, otherwise
Monday.
It was
the best kind of result I could have hoped for and I am incredibly grateful. I
am feeling quite optimistic and hopeful. Long may this feeling last!
Oh, and contrary
to every one’s expectation, including my own, we are having a boy! I am absolutely thrilled. I would have loved a girl, but deep down I
have to admit I am a boy mom. There are
no pink frilly bits in my house, Kate is practically a boy anyway and I am not
sure a girly girl would have made it in our boy house. Another boy! Wow. Marko makes lots of
boys! (This is our sixth boy!)
I am at
my mom’s place for the next 24 hours, taking it easy and resting.
I am very
very happy and very very grateful. Still
got to get through the next few days while we wait for the results, but so far,
so very good.
Oh, and I forgot to add, we have a due date - 30 May 2009.
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Ahhh, that's the best possible news!
Friday will be here before you know it...
Posted by: Heather | 25 November 2008 at 03:30 PM
What a relief! And hooray for boys!
Posted by: Moxie | 25 November 2008 at 03:30 PM
Oh, boy! Fantastic news, Tertia! I am thrilled for you that everything looks good. Much love to you. -J.
Posted by: Jennifer | 25 November 2008 at 03:31 PM
Awesome news, congrats Tertia, I'm exhaling for you right now! And another boy too, how wonderful!
Love
Olga
xx
Posted by: Olga | 25 November 2008 at 03:33 PM
BRILLIANT news. Am thrilled to bits, please take it easy. xx
Posted by: nola | 25 November 2008 at 03:34 PM
So glad to hear this news, T! You were my first waking thought this morning - thank you for posting the update!
Enjoy the relaxing time at your mom's, and HOORAY for boys! ;-) (Kate gets to enjoy being your One-And-Only Princess)
Posted by: Woody's Girl | 25 November 2008 at 03:37 PM
Fantastico!
Posted by: Christa | 25 November 2008 at 03:37 PM
SO GLAD that everything went well. I was so sure it would. Rest easy, and don't fret about Friday!
Posted by: Nixgrim | 25 November 2008 at 03:39 PM
awwww tertia congratufuckinglations! i am so very pleased for you. i have been following your blog since before adam and kate and have leapt for joy and shared tears with you along the way. here's to LN7!!!!!
Posted by: cari | 25 November 2008 at 03:39 PM
fantastic news Tertia, feet up and I hope the next few days pass quickly!
Posted by: gkk | 25 November 2008 at 03:39 PM
Yeah!!!! I'm so thrilled for you. I love boys...and I love girls :) Babies....what's not to love? May the good news keep coming!!!
Posted by: Chickenpig | 25 November 2008 at 03:40 PM
Oh - great for you. I love boys too - having one of my own. How cool.
Posted by: Kim | 25 November 2008 at 03:45 PM
That is wonderful news and I hope your results come back positive as well. Congrats on having another boy!!
Posted by: Heather | 25 November 2008 at 03:50 PM
That is amazing. I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Tara | 25 November 2008 at 03:51 PM
Such awesome news!!! Take it easy at your mother's house and try to rest.
Posted by: Jean | 25 November 2008 at 03:54 PM
Yeah so happy for you....
Posted by: Lexie | 25 November 2008 at 03:56 PM
I am so thrilled for you. Congrats. Rest well
Posted by: Michelle | 25 November 2008 at 03:56 PM
Brilliant, brilliant news
xxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Ann | 25 November 2008 at 03:59 PM
Yay for Tertia!!
I am so glad it all went well. This is one miracle baby boy!
Posted by: Mandy | 25 November 2008 at 04:03 PM
Stunning news! Am so happy for you! And also THRILLED it's a boy! Was Kate born 2nd when you had the twins? If so - then you're exactly the same as me, and you can tell everyone that you have a boy sandwich!!
Posted by: kirstyphysio | 25 November 2008 at 04:04 PM
Yay! What fantastic news!! Am holding thumbs for the results on Friday.
Posted by: Maggie | 25 November 2008 at 04:07 PM
Another wonderful son! It makes me smile (having just had my 2nd son). Glad the scan went well. We are all hanging by a thread with you.
Posted by: Andrea | 25 November 2008 at 04:07 PM
What a wonderful early birthday present! I am so relieved and really thrilled for you! Well done!!!!
Posted by: Hayley | 25 November 2008 at 04:08 PM
Wonderful news, so so happy for you.
Posted by: Becki | 25 November 2008 at 04:12 PM
What great news! So happy for you, Tertia!
Posted by: Beth | 25 November 2008 at 04:13 PM
Congratulations! So very excited for you. I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and am looking forward to reading about your experience while going through it slightly behind you. Have a good day relaxing at your mom's!
Posted by: Kristin | 25 November 2008 at 04:17 PM
So very happy for you!
- Samiam
Posted by: Samiam | 25 November 2008 at 04:21 PM
Whoop whoop!
Trying not to cry over here! What lovely news to wake up to!
Posted by: Donna | 25 November 2008 at 04:24 PM
Simply thrilled for you, Tertia.
Posted by: Molly Chase | 25 November 2008 at 04:25 PM
WOOOHOOO!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! But, I can't believe it's a boy! LOL
Posted by: Stefanie | 25 November 2008 at 04:26 PM
YEAH!!!!!!!!
Thats so great T, glad the scan went well.
Sosososososo happy for you!
Posted by: Gina | 25 November 2008 at 04:27 PM
Yay, yay, yay!!! I am sooo excited and happy for you. I am sending super-strong good vibes from Pinelands to Durbanville for Friday's results. And I'm thrilled it's a boy! Woohoo! And, just to get in there first - happy birthday for tomorrow! Hope you have a fabulous, gorgeous, special day.
Posted by: Nicola | 25 November 2008 at 04:27 PM
Fantastic News! From one boy mom to another (I have 3 boys!) Take it easy. #7 was always my lucky number growing up! YEAH! So happy for you!
Posted by: JConroy | 25 November 2008 at 04:30 PM
Relax and look after yourself now!
So glad that the scan went well! Yipee for another boy!
Posted by: charne | 25 November 2008 at 04:33 PM
OH WOW!! So very happy for you!!! I'm sure it's only continued good news from here!!!
Posted by: amy | 25 November 2008 at 04:36 PM
Awesome!
Waiting for the results with you. (Only I can have a bit of wine in the meantime. :) Don't hate me.)
Posted by: JuliaKB | 25 November 2008 at 04:37 PM
YAY! That is wonderful news!!!!
Posted by: VHMPrincess | 25 November 2008 at 04:40 PM
Congratulations! I am so glad everything went well.
Posted by: Jennifer Rindfleisch | 25 November 2008 at 04:41 PM
Am thrilled for you. Boys rock! May is a good month for you. I remember reading your book some time ago and you mention (I think this was when you were busy with the IVF that resulted in A & K) that you had been pg in every month except for May. Just look at how well that turned out.
I will continue to think good thoughts for you for Friday.
xx
Posted by: Julia | 25 November 2008 at 04:43 PM
Tertia: I am so, so happy for you. I will keep on praying for a good result from the CVS. Love from Chicago!
Posted by: Chicago | 25 November 2008 at 04:43 PM
Oh, hooray. I'm so happy for you all.
Posted by: After Words | 25 November 2008 at 04:44 PM
Oh, Tertia, congratulations. What great news. Happy baby boy!
Posted by: snickollet | 25 November 2008 at 04:45 PM
Awesome news, congrats! Take it easy and enjoy.
Posted by: jane | 25 November 2008 at 04:46 PM
so glad to hear it - may the good news keep on coming!
Posted by: another karen | 25 November 2008 at 04:52 PM
Was thinking of you the whole morning. So, so glad it went well.
Posted by: Ronel | 25 November 2008 at 04:54 PM
AWESOME!!!!!!So happy to see good news this morning. Your boy has the same due date as my boy..but May30,03!
Posted by: Nicole | 25 November 2008 at 04:56 PM
That is excellent news. I am so very glad for you and I believe that everything will continue to go well. Congratulations on the boy! Praying for you.
Posted by: Annalien | 25 November 2008 at 04:59 PM
awesome news and may babies are awesome people
:)
Posted by: Cassey | 25 November 2008 at 04:59 PM
Awesome news! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Aurelia | 25 November 2008 at 05:00 PM
So relieved for you Tertia. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Posted by: Kellie | 25 November 2008 at 05:04 PM
Oh, Tertia! I have tears streaming down my cheeks!! How amazing, I am so thrilled for you all! I'll keep you close until Friday or Monday. Rest well, my friend!
Posted by: Lindsay | 25 November 2008 at 05:06 PM
I'm tearing up over hear, Tertia. I don't comment very often, but I have been following your site for years, and I'm crossing all my bits for you.
Posted by: sinda | 25 November 2008 at 05:08 PM
Great news!! And Dooce is due 14th June. Quite sweet I think, since the 2 of you are my only daily blog reads.
Posted by: Jeanne | 25 November 2008 at 05:17 PM
oh, tertia, congrutlations! i'm beyond elated for you and your family. hope the good news keeps on coming and that all worries can be put to rest on friday. :) yay! a boy! and a due date! life is good. :)
Posted by: liv | 25 November 2008 at 05:18 PM
Totally fabulous news, Tertia! Now...have a happy birthday.
Posted by: Monica Tritto | 25 November 2008 at 05:25 PM
Awesome news! The knowledge so far should "help" in the wait. I'll be checking on Friday to see. Have a great rest.
Posted by: Val | 25 November 2008 at 05:29 PM
*standing ovation!*
Posted by: Tine | 25 November 2008 at 05:32 PM
So, so happy for you. Even a million miles away, the joy brings tears to a strangers eyes!!! Wishing you many more "miracles" and happiness.
(Little girls are beyond special, but little boys are just delicious (that's what my 3 year old miracle calls himself!!)
S.
Posted by: S. | 25 November 2008 at 05:35 PM
Hurray!!!!
Posted by: Robin from Israel | 25 November 2008 at 05:43 PM
Oh, Tertia. I have been through ten pregnancy/infant losses, and have three living children. I am in tears for you -- so very happy for you and your family. Holding onto good hopes for Friday's results ...
Posted by: El | 25 November 2008 at 05:45 PM
Woop! Woop! I'll have your allocation of chardonnay! Big smiles! I can feel a Mexican Wave coming on.....
Posted by: Wobs | 25 November 2008 at 06:00 PM
Yay! So very happy to hear this great news!
Posted by: Danielle | 25 November 2008 at 06:00 PM
Oh Tertia that is absolutely GREAT news! Hope the CVS confirms the fabulousness of the baby...
Posted by: Ellen B | 25 November 2008 at 06:04 PM
Teary eyed when I read your wonderful news. I am so very happy for you!
Posted by: KarenD | 25 November 2008 at 06:09 PM
Ah see, now you've made me cry! I am so pleased for you, Tertia!
Let your mom take good care of you and LN7...
Posted by: Hanlie | 25 November 2008 at 06:09 PM
WOOOOT. So happy for you. Thought about you the whole day.
Posted by: Janine | 25 November 2008 at 06:14 PM
So pleased to hear this news. Fingers crossed for more good results soon.
Posted by: Tracee | 25 November 2008 at 06:26 PM
What a relief! Now REST!
And YAY for May 30! Thats my son's birthday too. :)
Posted by: Bridgette | 25 November 2008 at 06:34 PM
Yay!!! So relieved to hear it all went so well. Congrats on your son!
Posted by: millie | 25 November 2008 at 06:36 PM
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Amy | 25 November 2008 at 06:49 PM
I have not commented yet with LN7, but it is time now. HIP HIP HORRAY! Crossing everything that the results on Friday are WONDERFUL, (I am sure they will be)! Congrats!
Posted by: Kate | 25 November 2008 at 06:49 PM
Congratulations Tertia, I am so happy for you.
Posted by: niki | 25 November 2008 at 06:49 PM
I am thrilled that you have had good news, and am keeping my fingers crossed for more of the same. (P.S. Your due date is one day before my birthday - maybe I'll have an Albertyn birthday twin!)
Posted by: silene | 25 November 2008 at 07:01 PM
I assumed you wouldn't post but I'm so glad you did! What wonderful news of your healthy baby boy, Congrats!
Posted by: Jessi | 25 November 2008 at 07:02 PM
Fantastic news!
Posted by: Lizelle | 25 November 2008 at 07:06 PM
OMG what wonderful news Tertia. I'm soooo happy for you :)
Posted by: Julie | 25 November 2008 at 07:12 PM
Holy crap, that's exciting! Glad the scan was as great as it was.
Posted by: Carrie Jo | 25 November 2008 at 07:17 PM
Congratulations, Tertia. You and I are a long way from the forums (I want to say "The Labour of Love" forums...... but I think that it had a different URL than that....
Boys for both of us in 2009. How wonderful!!!
Posted by: Tracey Dixon | 25 November 2008 at 07:30 PM
Yay! Here's to more NBHHY!
Posted by: Beth | 25 November 2008 at 07:38 PM
oh i am so very happy for you tertia! what a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!!
Posted by: angel | 25 November 2008 at 07:44 PM
Yay! Here's hoping that your run of good luck lasts and that the CVS results are perfect. Also, happy birthday.
Posted by: victoria | 25 November 2008 at 07:47 PM
It's all amazing news Tertia, I'm very happy for you guys!
Posted by: Tinker | 25 November 2008 at 07:48 PM
Wow! What fabulous news.So happy all went so well with the scan.Boys are awesome-so special for Adam to have a brother! Look after YOU!
Posted by: corrine | 25 November 2008 at 07:51 PM
Fantastic news! I'm so relieved and happy for you!
Posted by: Beverly | 25 November 2008 at 08:10 PM
Congrats a million times over! I've been following your blog for a while now and love it. This is icing on the cake :)
Posted by: Poltzie | 25 November 2008 at 08:21 PM
That is wonderful Tertia !!! Congrats.
Posted by: Vani | 25 November 2008 at 08:22 PM
yay great news. :)
Posted by: Liz | 25 November 2008 at 08:25 PM
Oh how I love happy news!
Posted by: 21stCenturyMom | 25 November 2008 at 08:25 PM
many congrats. many.
Posted by: Amber | 25 November 2008 at 08:30 PM
:) !!!!
Posted by: JennaB | 25 November 2008 at 08:40 PM
I am so happy you updated us with the good news!
Posted by: sarah | 25 November 2008 at 08:42 PM
Hi from Spain!
This is my first comment in your blog. Just to say that I am so happy to read your results. I never thought I would care so much about a person I only know from the web, but I do, and I've had quite a lot of supporting thoughts for you and your baby in the last few days.
I love the way you share with all of us. It helps in some way, even if you don't have infertility problems or even nothing to do with infertility world, as in my case. But I think human suffering is universal, and all the experiences of everybody can help to understand and become sensitive and compassive with everyone.
Anyway, congratulations and good luck. 30th of May will arrive and will be a great, happy day for you and your family.
Love, Marina.
Posted by: Marina | 25 November 2008 at 08:42 PM
I couldnt help logging in quick tonight to see - and Wow, so so thrilled for you. You can do it, I know you can :-) lol Wends xxx
Posted by: Wendy | 25 November 2008 at 09:03 PM
:-) big HUGE smiles :-))))) awesome awesome!!
Posted by: renee | 25 November 2008 at 09:23 PM
Absolutely incredible ... and I'll be thinking of you over the next few days.
BTW - the bit that made me sit back in my seat and take a deep breath? The posting of the due date.
Posted by: Simonne | 25 November 2008 at 09:24 PM
Wonderful news, Tertia. Congratulations.
Posted by: Ruth | 25 November 2008 at 09:28 PM
Congratulations! I'm so relieved and happy for you.
Posted by: Julia | 25 November 2008 at 09:30 PM
This is just terrific news.
Posted by: kirida | 25 November 2008 at 09:44 PM
Great news Tertia! Keep up the good work :)
Posted by: ksmaybe | 25 November 2008 at 09:58 PM
omigosh, how amazing is that????? i know 25 year olds with crappier eggs than you . . . you are a frkn miracle. i am sitting here crying like a baby (appropriate yah?) so happy that master albertyn is looking so good.
funny, a huge flock of kookaburras (australian birds that laugh hysterically and very loudly) woke me this morning, so i was laughing as i came down to check your blog (nothing wrong with a touch of OCD). they were a super happy appropriate omen as it turns out.
i wish for you a NORMAL pregnancy - like they are supposed to be, happy and easy and as comfortable as it can be, with no complications - you so deserve it.
just one thing, aim for the 20th of May - we May 20th people are awesome in our stubborn taurus-y ways.
can't wait for the next update. going to have a coffee and a bloody good cry now; this baby has touched my heart.
Posted by: ruth | 25 November 2008 at 10:01 PM