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Tertia

Cape Town, South Africa

Mother, author, blogger, baby-maker. Recovering Infertile. Founder of an egg donor and surrogacy program. Passionate about helping others become parents

Interests: twins, infertility, parenting, writing, blogging, drinking wine, social networking, preschoolers, egg donation, IVF, surrogacy, blogging, South Africa

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I have the best job in the world

I don't often talk about my work on my blog, but today I thought I would share one of the many letters we get every week. I have THE best job in the world. I am so very, very fortunate... Continue reading

Posted yesterday at So Close

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Win with BabyGroup

Another giveaway on my Reviews blog by BabyGroup! South African parents and parents-to-be head on over to my Reviews blog to check it out: http://www.tertia.org/reviews/2013/05/win-with-babygroup.html Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at So Close

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The ultimate sacrifice

I was brushing Kate's hair this morning (while she was playing on her iPad) when she said to me so sweetly, "Mom, I will die for you." I felt quite overcome with emotion and replied "Oh thank you Kate, I... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at So Close

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It was not the cat

Last night at about 2am I was startled awake by what sounded like someone strangling our cat. It was a half cry, half screech. It was particularly concerning as we do not in fact have a cat. Neither do any... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at So Close

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Twinsaver Luxury and TuGo Talk Education Give Away

Fancy a winning a fab educational toy for your little person? Head on over to my Reviews Blog to check it out. http://www.tertia.org/reviews/2013/05/twinsaver-luxury-and-tugo-talk-education-give-away.html Continue reading

Posted May 18, 2013 at So Close

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I hate parties.

Let me preface this post (and this should be a standard disclaimer to every blog post I do) by saying that I know I am odd. Unusual. Strange. Not normal. My friends and family tell me this all the time... Continue reading

Posted May 17, 2013 at So Close

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Working* from home: Not as easy as it seems (Updated with some additional coughing)

05:30 – Wake up and make lunch for everyone 06:45 – Take kids to school 07:15 to 8:15 – Eat breakfast while working 8:15 to 9:00 – Buy groceries 9:00 to 10:00 – Gym 10:15 to 11:00 – Meeting 11:00... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at So Close

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Dear Tersia / Tercia / Terthia / Tursha /Tersha

I got two pieces communication today which prompted this rather arbitary blog post. (As if any blog posts are of significant importance) The first was a circular from Kate's extra reading program. The second was from a well-meaning associate. I... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at So Close

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Normal naughty or abnormal naughty?

Need your advice. Background: We live in a security estate. For those who don't live in South Africa, security estates are walled off / cordoned off mini-suburbs within suburbs. The estate is usually surrounded by electric fences and there is... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at So Close

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Would you leave your 8 year olds home alone?

I posted a question on Facebook this morning that got a lot of responses really quickly, so I thought I would bring the discussion on to my blog. The question I asked was: "Would you leave your two 8 year... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at So Close

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If you're expecting gratitude, don't go looking for it with your children

As parents, we make a lot of effort. (At least, most of us do) Self-sacrifice and effort make up a large part of parenting. We do this lovingly and freely and their happiness is our happiness etc. We all know... Continue reading

Posted Apr 13, 2013 at So Close

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Good with tools, useless with towels

Hello everyone, I've been away. As in really away, not just away from this blog. Posted a few holiday snaps here: LINK. Holiday was AWESOME. I just chilled and read and ate and drank. Was amazing. Hope you had a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at So Close

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Let me reassure all new mothers out there - do not despair if you have a not-so-easy baby, because sometimes not-so-easy babies turn out to be the sweetest, most kind-hearted souls. And those mothers who have easy, compliant, low maintenance... Continue reading

Posted Mar 5, 2013 at So Close

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To those who suffer from anxiety, do you sometimes feel porous? I do. I have had a particularly bad spell lately. I like this definition of anxiety: "exaggerations of our normal and adaptive reaction to fearful or stressful events." Definition:... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2013 at So Close

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Whatever happened to Rose?

I recently posted a funny story on Facebook about our Au Pair, Jayde. Well, not so funny for me but funny nonetheless (the plumber mistook me for the Jayde's mother! Horrifying). (Aside: I am a MUCH better Facebooker than I... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2013 at So Close

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Afrikaans homework

As you might know, Marko is Afrikaans. Well, he was born and raised Afrikaans but he hardly ever speaks it anymore. All of his business stuff is in English, we only speak English at home. I think the only time... Continue reading

Posted Feb 16, 2013 at So Close

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Channelling our mothers (and fathers)

I love my mother very much, she is an amazing person. A survivor, a fighter, a hero. She has stood by me through thick and thin, she propped me up when I needed it most. I have always appreciated my... Continue reading

Posted Jan 27, 2013 at So Close

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Spotty McGrumpypants No More

You might remember a while ago I wrote about the little problem I had with the millions of pimples I had on my face. In summary for those who weren't paying attention - I suddenly got pimples, I went on... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at So Close

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Dear Internet, I keep catching Max doing non-iPad activities like swimming, playing with water or riding his bike. I don't know what to do any more!? Please advise. Signed, Concerned Mother (Yes I am taking the piss. Sorry. I will... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2013 at So Close

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My children have iPads - get over it.

Warning: This is going to be a blog post about totally meaningless internet drama (albeit a small drama). Do not read on if this type of thing bores you. As you might know, we are a big iPad family. Before... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2013 at So Close

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Watch 20/20 tonight (Friday 11 Jan)

20/20 did an interview with me a few months ago about the hoax - not sure whether they will use the interview or not. But watch anyway :) If I look like a total dork, do not feel obligated to... Continue reading

Posted Jan 10, 2013 at So Close

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Best Christmas present by far

Best Christmas present by far - underwater cameras for the twins Self portrait by Adam: Kate underwater Marko and Max Continue reading

Posted Dec 29, 2012 at So Close

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Nurse Marko Nightingale

On Wednesday night I posted this status update on Facebook: "The glamorous side of parenting: just spent the last 2.5 hours knee deep in puke, poop, ER appointments for twins, 2x pharmacies, (super expensive) medication, puke buckets, toilet disinfections, linen... Continue reading

Posted Dec 22, 2012 at So Close

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A little customer feedback

As I get older, I get increasingly more painful. Which is saying a lot as I am coming off a high base - I was born anal, nit-picky and intolerant of bad / surly service. But lately I have become... Continue reading

Posted Dec 13, 2012 at So Close

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Classic Marko. Also, questions for the dog people.

Me: I don't know what is wrong with Fluffy* lately, she is acting like such a grumpy old bitch. Marko (under his breath): Sounds familiar Me: She keeps snapping and growling at Shelley, I feel so sorry for her Marko... Continue reading

Posted Dec 9, 2012 at So Close

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