FANTASTIC NEWS!!! YEAAAHH! I'm so very thrilled for you & your beautiful family!! May the rest of the pregnancy be plain sailing! I'm so happy for you, that I'm going to give you a big, fat virtual SMOOCH! MWAH! Right on the mouth - just because you love kissing, hugging & hand shakes so much. ;-)
Thinking of you!
Love from JHB
XXX
Congratulations!!!! Ok here we go, I love making up names: Tim, Nick, Connor, Finn, Isaak (I love how he is the never expected son of an 'older'woman (way older then you of course)), Paul, Matthew, Stan or Colin
Weirdest name I came up with in my search: Brownie. I supsect a strong pregnacy craving..
Phew! I can breathe again. I hadn't realised how closely I was holding my breath. Am so relieved for you and Marko. Way to go baby boy! Now sit back and relax for a few minutes before you start worrying again and just relish in "it's all going ok!". Am so happy for you.
Jules
Oh my goodness, I am so happy for you! Been thinking about you all weekend, in a slightly creepy way. Break out the comfy stretchyness of those maternity clothes!
Right. Get those maternity clothes out the bag, rip off the tags and FEEL THE COMFORT!!!
Well done T - words cannot describe how I feel for you right now. I joined your journey just after the twins were born, becuase a dear friend gave me your book to read. Who would have thought that this would be the "end" to your story. I am thrilled, just thrilled for you.
YEY!! Now we can look forward to all the posts about this pregnancy, birth and Adam and Kate-e-e being big brother and sister. :-)
XXX
In previous blogs you said you felt your body let you down - maybe it just had its own timing and wanted to decide when it was ready. Another Fucking Fantastic!!! I will drink some ice cold Durbanville Hills Sav. Blanc for you!
WOW. congrats. now, crack out that 'Name Game' Post... I am dying to throuw my suggestions into the hat and read all the weird and wonderful names everyone has saved up for a rainy day... This baby boy deserves a really great name. I mean he's such a good boy. He's doing everything right. He's getting straight A's at the Dr's. Pick a name fit for a Prime Minister!
Wow -go girl! So thrilled for you!! Now just relax and enjoy this wonderful time! By the way love the names Alexander and Christian ( a bit biased 'cos those are my boys names!)Also love Sebastian! Congrats and enjoy wearing your maternity clothes!!!!!
Nathan - Gift of God (Hebrew)
Matthew - God's gift (Hebrew)
Ryan - Young Royalty (Celtic)
Zachary - Remembrance of the Lord (Hebrew)
Christian - of the Christian Faith (Hebrew)
Kyle - Handsome (Celtic)
Evan - God is good (Welsh)
Devin - Poet (English)
Jaden - God has heard (Hebrew)
Eric - Forever (Danish)
Oh, Tertia. I am thrilled to know that your astoundingly difficult reproductive journey has brought this fantastic surprise! Many, many happy tears for you here. Endless congratulations, too.
Just wanted to add my congrats and tears to the rest, I am just so happy for you. Marko must be over the moon, the virility! ( That was my husband's take, guys you know!)
I SO knew that! Didn't I tell you that?? Yay Tertia!
Although - with your genes, I'm surprised it was just "normal male" - surely it should have been "Extraordinary, super intelligent, exceptionally good looking"
I guess it was the male part that killed the above adjectives! Ha - must take after Marko!
Thank little baby jesus... (a movie reference, I swear. I was holding my breath the whole time waiting for your blog to come up. I'm sooooo happy for you and your family. Congrats!!!!
Oh Darling
I am thrilled. And in tears. And also exhaling for you.
xx
Posted by: Julia | 01 December 2008 at 09:29 AM
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you girl - go break out those maternity clothes.
Posted by: bec (and Charlotte) | 01 December 2008 at 09:29 AM
Tertia such wonderful news! I was holding my breath along with you!
Posted by: Lisa | 01 December 2008 at 09:32 AM
Yay!
Out with the maternity clothes!
Posted by: KirstenB | 01 December 2008 at 09:34 AM
let the name game begin. oprah and i are on it.
Posted by: tess | 01 December 2008 at 09:36 AM
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Pamela | 01 December 2008 at 09:38 AM
Count another weeper here. SO VERY HAPPY for you! Lucky number seven indeed!
Posted by: Boulder | 01 December 2008 at 09:40 AM
Amazing!! Exhale and let the fun begin!
Posted by: Deids | 01 December 2008 at 09:47 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: Andrea | 01 December 2008 at 09:48 AM
WOW! So so so happy for you!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Gina | 01 December 2008 at 09:49 AM
Fantastic news! So happy for you all! Here is to a boring 7+ months ahead...
Posted by: gkk | 01 December 2008 at 09:51 AM
Happy days! beyond thrilled for you and your family! Have you waited to tell Adam and Kate?
Posted by: Lindsay | 01 December 2008 at 09:53 AM
So thrilled! YAY!
Posted by: Veronica | 01 December 2008 at 10:00 AM
I am extremely new to your blog and I dont know you at all.
but congratulations!!!
I laughed at your mothers comment.
So true.
Posted by: caragh | 01 December 2008 at 10:03 AM
FANTASTIC NEWS!!! YEAAAHH! I'm so very thrilled for you & your beautiful family!! May the rest of the pregnancy be plain sailing! I'm so happy for you, that I'm going to give you a big, fat virtual SMOOCH! MWAH! Right on the mouth - just because you love kissing, hugging & hand shakes so much. ;-)
Thinking of you!
Love from JHB
XXX
Posted by: Martie | 01 December 2008 at 10:03 AM
Oh, I am so happy for you. I have goosebumps!! Congrats!!
Posted by: V | 01 December 2008 at 10:08 AM
did i not tell you that this is all good?
Posted by: RainbowW | 01 December 2008 at 10:13 AM
Congratulations!!!! Ok here we go, I love making up names: Tim, Nick, Connor, Finn, Isaak (I love how he is the never expected son of an 'older'woman (way older then you of course)), Paul, Matthew, Stan or Colin
Weirdest name I came up with in my search: Brownie. I supsect a strong pregnacy craving..
Posted by: mijk | 01 December 2008 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations - That's the best news!!! We've been waiting all week along with you!
Posted by: Heidi | 01 December 2008 at 10:18 AM
I don't mean to be rude, but fuck a duck! Who would have thought you could do this all by yourself?
So very, very happy for you and Marko. I look forward to the journey ahead. Congratulations!
Posted by: Sheridan | 01 December 2008 at 10:25 AM
Very happy for you. Congratulations.
Posted by: platypus | 01 December 2008 at 10:27 AM
Phew! I can breathe again. I hadn't realised how closely I was holding my breath. Am so relieved for you and Marko. Way to go baby boy! Now sit back and relax for a few minutes before you start worrying again and just relish in "it's all going ok!". Am so happy for you.
Jules
Posted by: Jules | 01 December 2008 at 10:31 AM
Oh my goodness, I am so happy for you! Been thinking about you all weekend, in a slightly creepy way. Break out the comfy stretchyness of those maternity clothes!
Posted by: katy | 01 December 2008 at 10:33 AM
So happy to hear this! I've had a sympathy-knot in my stomach for days now. Looking forward to the rest of the journey. xxgabrielle
Posted by: Gabrielle | 01 December 2008 at 10:34 AM
That is the most wonderful news - Congrats T!!!
Posted by: Trish | 01 December 2008 at 10:35 AM
God be praised!
Posted by: isabel | 01 December 2008 at 10:42 AM
BTW Fav baby name at the moment is Brynn.
Posted by: Jules | 01 December 2008 at 10:46 AM
Right. Get those maternity clothes out the bag, rip off the tags and FEEL THE COMFORT!!!
Well done T - words cannot describe how I feel for you right now. I joined your journey just after the twins were born, becuase a dear friend gave me your book to read. Who would have thought that this would be the "end" to your story. I am thrilled, just thrilled for you.
YEY!! Now we can look forward to all the posts about this pregnancy, birth and Adam and Kate-e-e being big brother and sister. :-)
XXX
Posted by: Bianca W | 01 December 2008 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations!!! Now you can start shopping for all kinds of nice cute baby stuff and some more maternity wear! Very happy for you.
Posted by: Mandy | 01 December 2008 at 11:00 AM
Oh congrats. That is great news.
Posted by: Kim | 01 December 2008 at 11:01 AM
Fucking Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
Now you can start shopping a bigger car!
Posted by: Tripsmom | 01 December 2008 at 11:04 AM
In previous blogs you said you felt your body let you down - maybe it just had its own timing and wanted to decide when it was ready. Another Fucking Fantastic!!! I will drink some ice cold Durbanville Hills Sav. Blanc for you!
Posted by: Tripsmom | 01 December 2008 at 11:07 AM
GREAT NEWS! HOW WONDERFUL FOR YOU. ENJOY THIS AMAZING DAY AND THE REST OF YOUR PREGNANCY T! GOD IS GOOD.
Posted by: Mariëtte | 01 December 2008 at 11:08 AM
wooohooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: perceval | 01 December 2008 at 11:09 AM
Waahhaaaaayyyy! So, so happy for you all ;) I like the name Josh(ua). Adam, Kate and Josh.
Posted by: Ann | 01 December 2008 at 11:16 AM
Brilliant news.
Posted by: Elaine | 01 December 2008 at 11:21 AM
Tertia~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is the best news!!! I cannot believe how wonderful this is!!! Now, what are we naming this boy?
Posted by: Lindsey Austin | 01 December 2008 at 11:23 AM
How wonderful!!! I've been keeping all my bits crossed all morning - so I guess I can uncross and exhale too!! Congrats :)
Re the names, can we do that weird SA thing and combine mom and dads names, or both grandpas? lol - we could call him Terko ;)
Posted by: Julie | 01 December 2008 at 11:26 AM
Oh! What wonderful news! I have shed a tear of joy for you! You deserve all the happiness in the World! xx
Posted by: Chopper1 | 01 December 2008 at 11:27 AM
Well done now you can unpack the maternity garb.
Posted by: Angela | 01 December 2008 at 11:34 AM
YAY. Well, since he's being born into the Analtyns, I'm not too sure about 'normal'. But YAY.
Posted by: Janine | 01 December 2008 at 11:40 AM
Congrats!!! I am so very happy for you!! A healthy baby boy, what a wonderful outcome for all of you!
Posted by: Lori | 01 December 2008 at 11:54 AM
yay! i knew everything would be perfect. congrats and enjoy it now.
Posted by: wendyd | 01 December 2008 at 12:05 PM
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so glad for you!! You give us infertiles hope, showing that miracles still do happen. I am SOOOO envious.
Enjoy the next couple of months. Now you can splash out on the shopping.
Names; what about: Jonathan, Craig, Andrew, or Luke. Those names always sound so masculine to me.
Enjoy!!
xx
Posted by: LEILAH | 01 December 2008 at 12:05 PM
tertia, frkn magic. hes never never gonna be normal lets face it, but no huge anomalies . . . YIPPEEEE . . .
NAME: HAS TO BE Septimus Jack . . . septimus meaning seventh and jack's just cute. Sepp for short - Adam, Kate and Sepp. SJ . . . etc etc etc
Septimus Jack Albertyn.
so happy for you all.
Posted by: ruth | 01 December 2008 at 12:06 PM
Gosh, how brilliant - thrilled for you!!
Posted by: Sarah | 01 December 2008 at 12:07 PM
WOW. congrats. now, crack out that 'Name Game' Post... I am dying to throuw my suggestions into the hat and read all the weird and wonderful names everyone has saved up for a rainy day... This baby boy deserves a really great name. I mean he's such a good boy. He's doing everything right. He's getting straight A's at the Dr's. Pick a name fit for a Prime Minister!
Posted by: three minute palaver | 01 December 2008 at 12:17 PM
Wow -go girl! So thrilled for you!! Now just relax and enjoy this wonderful time! By the way love the names Alexander and Christian ( a bit biased 'cos those are my boys names!)Also love Sebastian! Congrats and enjoy wearing your maternity clothes!!!!!
Posted by: coco | 01 December 2008 at 12:24 PM
Awesome! Get into those maternity clothes now!
Posted by: Jane Dorayme | 01 December 2008 at 12:25 PM
that's awesome news!! YAY!!! *happy dance*
Posted by: illahee | 01 December 2008 at 12:37 PM
Fucking awesome!!!
I do hope swearing on you blog is allowed.
xx
J
Posted by: Geohde | 01 December 2008 at 12:46 PM
Yay! Woderful!!!!
Posted by: Diana (Sweden) | 01 December 2008 at 12:49 PM
YAY!!!!!!! (Said with tears rolling down my cheeks). I'm so relieved and happy for you, Tertia! Enjoy your pregnancy!
Posted by: Hanlie | 01 December 2008 at 12:55 PM
Wow -- I'm beyond thrilled for you, Tertia!!
Posted by: Sandi P. | 01 December 2008 at 01:00 PM
YAY!! Awesome news!! Enjoy the maternity-wear :)
Posted by: Olga | 01 December 2008 at 01:05 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: CY | 01 December 2008 at 01:16 PM
congratulations- so happy for you!
Posted by: karen | 01 December 2008 at 01:20 PM
Absolutely fabulous news...woooohooooooooo! Time to take the tags off the maternity clothes and start wearing them.
Posted by: Kristin | 01 December 2008 at 01:33 PM
Congratulations on LN7
Names:
Nathan - Gift of God (Hebrew)
Matthew - God's gift (Hebrew)
Ryan - Young Royalty (Celtic)
Zachary - Remembrance of the Lord (Hebrew)
Christian - of the Christian Faith (Hebrew)
Kyle - Handsome (Celtic)
Evan - God is good (Welsh)
Devin - Poet (English)
Jaden - God has heard (Hebrew)
Eric - Forever (Danish)
Posted by: Anika | 01 December 2008 at 01:35 PM
Normal *is* relative. Hopefully he will be as anal as the rest of you.
Blessings.
Posted by: blackbird | 01 December 2008 at 02:06 PM
Flipping Awesome!!! :)
Connor
Jack
Dean
Rory
Don't know the meanings, just like the names....
Posted by: Wobs | 01 December 2008 at 02:11 PM
I am so happy and relieved for you and your family. Lucky number seven go baby go, yeah!
Posted by: Sol | 01 December 2008 at 02:15 PM
Yay yay YAY!!!
Posted by: Cheryl | 01 December 2008 at 02:32 PM
WONDERFUL NEWS!
Posted by: Wenchy | 01 December 2008 at 02:41 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Kelly | 01 December 2008 at 02:49 PM
YAY TERTIA!! I didn't post a darn thing about this baby because you have me afraid of your jinx!
Posted by: Kimberly | 01 December 2008 at 02:50 PM
Congrats, Tertia. I'm thrilled for you.
Posted by: Molly Chase | 01 December 2008 at 03:04 PM
Woo hoo!
Posted by: BrooklynGirl | 01 December 2008 at 03:20 PM
I am so very happy for you!
Posted by: Annalien | 01 December 2008 at 03:25 PM
So very happy for you!!!
Posted by: Aurelia | 01 December 2008 at 03:27 PM
GREAT news my friend! THRILLED for you.
Posted by: louise | 01 December 2008 at 04:10 PM
Incredibly wonderful happy news!
Posted by: KarenD | 01 December 2008 at 04:13 PM
YES! YESSSS!!! Holy shit Tertia you magnificent creature, you're having a baby!
Posted by: MFA Mama a.k.a. "Eliza" | 01 December 2008 at 04:18 PM
Oh, Tertia. I am thrilled to know that your astoundingly difficult reproductive journey has brought this fantastic surprise! Many, many happy tears for you here. Endless congratulations, too.
Posted by: Jennifer | 01 December 2008 at 04:27 PM
YAY!!!!!! i think we've all been holding our (collective) breath along with you. so thrilled for you!
Posted by: liv | 01 December 2008 at 04:41 PM
What a beautiful word - NORMAL - I am just thrilled to read it over and over!! So happy for you.
Posted by: silene | 01 December 2008 at 04:42 PM
Just wanted to add my congrats and tears to the rest, I am just so happy for you. Marko must be over the moon, the virility! ( That was my husband's take, guys you know!)
Posted by: Melissia | 01 December 2008 at 05:05 PM
Thank God!!!!!!!
Posted by: Bridgette | 01 December 2008 at 05:08 PM
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kerry | 01 December 2008 at 05:34 PM
YAY!!!! Tertia I am over here in the southern US squealing at the top of my lungs for you! God, the neighbors must think I'm weird...
Best news ever. :D :D :D
Posted by: Melanie | 01 December 2008 at 05:47 PM
I SO knew that! Didn't I tell you that?? Yay Tertia!
Although - with your genes, I'm surprised it was just "normal male" - surely it should have been "Extraordinary, super intelligent, exceptionally good looking"
I guess it was the male part that killed the above adjectives! Ha - must take after Marko!
Posted by: Kirsty | 01 December 2008 at 05:54 PM
Oh how wonderful! I am so happy for you and send your beautiful family the very warmest, best wishes possible.
Posted by: Talm | 01 December 2008 at 05:58 PM
This is the best news!!! I have been praying very hard. Woohoo!!!
Posted by: Jean | 01 December 2008 at 06:00 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Heather | 01 December 2008 at 06:03 PM
Thank little baby jesus... (a movie reference, I swear. I was holding my breath the whole time waiting for your blog to come up. I'm sooooo happy for you and your family. Congrats!!!!
Posted by: Amanda | 01 December 2008 at 06:06 PM
Yippee!!!
Posted by: Tine | 01 December 2008 at 06:18 PM
Yeah Tertia!!! Your baby may or may not be ODD but he is 100% normal! :) I am so thrilled for you. Wishing you all the best.
Posted by: L. | 01 December 2008 at 06:26 PM
Phew!!!
Now, please start trying to enjoying this pregnancy. Yay!
Posted by: jeannie | 01 December 2008 at 06:34 PM
Yippee! I am so very excited for you:)
Posted by: Billie | 01 December 2008 at 06:46 PM
Yay!!!! So relieved for both of you. Now I see where you get your sense of humor.
Posted by: millie | 01 December 2008 at 06:58 PM
yay :)
Posted by: Cassey | 01 December 2008 at 07:13 PM
Yay! Yay! Yay! Congratulations! Keep it up Lucky Number 7!!!
Posted by: Kathryn | 01 December 2008 at 07:57 PM
Really, truly happy for you. xoxo
Posted by: Suzie-Q. | 01 December 2008 at 07:59 PM
YAY!
And in the spirit of efficiency my vote goes for Max. Max Albertyn. Sounds good.
Posted by: 21stCenturyMom | 01 December 2008 at 08:48 PM
YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Judy | 01 December 2008 at 08:57 PM
Oh, hooray!! Tertia, I am so HAPPY for you!!!
Posted by: Flicka | 01 December 2008 at 09:18 PM
Congratulations! Now go rip the tags off those maternity clothes and put one of your new outfits on so you can breathe!
Yippeee!!!!
Posted by: Melissa in TN | 01 December 2008 at 09:19 PM
Woohoo!! I'm so thrilled for you!
Posted by: Jeanette | 01 December 2008 at 09:21 PM
Holy shit YAY!
Posted by: Mollie | 01 December 2008 at 09:34 PM
heheheheh! YAYAYAYAYAYA! Best news I've heard in a long time! Congrats!!! WOWOWOWOOWOW
Posted by: Kate | 01 December 2008 at 09:35 PM