2009 / 2010

Wow, 2009 has been a huge year for me.  Just having a think about it now and realized what this year has meant for me. I have grown in so many areas of my life:

On a personal level, I have made some huge strides forward. Massive. I still see my shrink regularly (the one I have total transference with/for - LOVE that woman, she is amazing!) and this has been a big year for me on an emotional/psychological level.

I have also grown in family size with the birth of baby Max.  Before Max arrived, I was secretly really worried about how he would fit into the family. And to be honest, whether I would be able to love him as much as the twins. The twins were so special - my first (living) children, the babies I had fought so long and hard for.  How could I possibly love this freebie baby as much?  Well, oh my word! I am so completely, totally, ridiculous in love with Max.  I can't even begin to describe to you how in love with him I am and how special he is me.  Or maybe I can - if you are at the stage where you have had your last baby and you knew he was your last.  I am savouring every single moment.  I feel giddy with love.

I have grown in terms of exercise - 2009 saw me inside a gym for the first time in years.  Can't believe I eventually took that step.

I have grown in a material sense as well - new bigger house, bigger car.  Bigger debt, but we wont talk about that now.

My business has grown and has become even more fulfilling.  We had our first Nurture babies born early this year and since then have had so many babies born through our egg donor and our surrogacy program.  What a magnificent, special, humbling process to be part of.  

2009 has been a great year for me. It has had its difficulties, but life wouldn't be what it is without some hardship. How else would we appreciate the good if we didn't have some hardship to compare it to?  We nearly lost my father, but he made it through two heart attacks, open heart surgery and a stroke - and it has made us even more appreciative of how precious family is.  My mother is doing well. 

It has been a great year. And I think 2010 is going to be even better! I can feel it in my waters, 2010 is going to be a big year for me.  Looking very forward to it! Hope it is an excellent year for all of you too. 

Comments

[Jamaaludeen Khan]

What an inspiring post, thanks Tertia! :)

[Lindsay]

Wow, what a year it was for, hoping my 2010 will be as successful as your 2009. 2009 has been filled with ups and downs and so MANY questions. Hoping 2010 will bring all the answers and more! Happy, happy! thanks too for keeping me entertained.
You are amazing, T and should be so proud of everything you and Marko have achieved this year. I hope it continues into 2010!

[Robin from Israel]

What an incredible year you've had Tertia. May your 2010 be even more wonderful.

My own 2009 was very good overall, despite an unbelievably crap final week, but I'm going to try not to dwell on that and to look forward to good days ahead in 2010.

[Debbie in the UK]

Wow Tertia, your year has been amazing, and frightening too with the problems with your Dad. My 2009 sucked in parts but was good in others. I am hoping to grow some balls in 2010 and cut some negative influences out of my life once and for all, we shall see!! Happy 2010!!

[Debbie]

Happy,happy Tertia....hope 2010 is an amazing year.Must keep in touch with kids at different schools.
Only great things for you and your family for 2010.

[Kirsty]

Happy New Year tertia. We must be drinking the same water... 'cos I feel 2010 is going to be a fantastic year for me too! x

[Gelia]

Hi there, Tertia,

I rarely comment but often read. Thank you so much for sharing your life through the blog. I don't know whether I speak for just myself when I say this, or whether there are others, but for me personally, 2009 was hard, and it looks like 2010 will be hard. I have a parent figure going through absolute hell in the form of a horrible disease, hallucinations, terrible physical problems, paranoia, depression, with no spouse or children of my own to take the edge off. There is nothing to do but try to relieve the pain of the caregiver a bit, and put aside the pain of remembering my mother die while my beloved friend declines. But I am able to read your happy blog entries without much envy anymore, having accepted my own situation, and I enjoy your adventures and happinesses vicariously. I wish you the very best, and thanks for sharing your life.

[Kristin]

Happy New Year Tertia! I hope 2010 brings you just as much joy and wonder as 2009!

[Heather]

Happy New Year! I hope this year is as good to you as the last! It's funny to hear you say you didn't know if you could love Max as much as you love the twins. I went through the same thing, when I was pregnant with our twins, but the opposite. I didn't think anything could take away my love for our Phoebe. She is just so special and awesome and I was worried what would happen when the twins would arrive. Just being twins would be special, but how could I have love for more than one child that had been with us for 9 years!!! But it is so true! I adore our boys! They are special in their own right. And Phoebe is still as special to me as ever!

[Hanlie]

It was indeed a big year for you! All the best for 2010, Tertia!

[Bevc]

Hope 2010 is going to be as successful filled with love, peace and laughter!

[Being Brazen]

Happy New Year! hope 2010 is awesome for you

[surrogacy]

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

[julie]

Love your blog. xxx

I lost my uterus an hour after the birth of my first son. It turned out to be a blessing. I know he will be my only child and cherish every moment. As a result I try and help other moms who are trying to concieve and it has brought so much joy to me especially when one of them falls pregnant. It was you who inspired me. Thank you. xxx