Britt Family

Twins with Twins

2010-07-04T19:15:00.001-05:00

Twins with Twins

2010-07-04T19:15:00.000-05:00

4th of July

2010-07-04T00:02:00.003-05:00

Tyler kept running up to the fireworks to touch them, so I decided to stand right next to a firework when it went off. It was so loud and scared him. He didn't run after another firework though! He wouldn't let daddy put him down. Taylor was good and just wanted to get close enough to look. Turner about jumped out of his seat he was so excited. We just had little things like smoke bombs and little rockets.

Easter

2010-07-03T23:43:00.004-05:00

Blessing Turner

2010-07-03T23:34:00.003-05:00

Turner Duane Britt's blessing day first Sunday of March.

2010-05-21T15:46:00.001-05:00

I LOVE MY KIDS!

Day in the Park

2010-02-24T14:03:00.002-06:00

It was a little chilly, but the boys were tired of being cooped up in the house. So we went to the park for a picnic. They had so much fun. When we got home they decided to go straight to sleep. It was a wonderful cry-free day. I can't wait until it gets warmer.

2010-02-14T19:43:00.004-06:00

We traveled down to Duane's parents' house to see Ben and Angel's littlest girl, Ava, be blessed today. Here are a few family pictures taken.

Ben, Angel, and Ava.

Blaine, Amber, Carter and Cooper. Duane, Kristy, and Tyler. Jerry and Sue (holding Turner and Ava). Darren and Katie (holding Taylor). Ben, Angel and Emily. And Megan.

Ava and Turner together. Ava is two weeks older than Turner. Looks a little older because Turner was born a bit early. Ava looks just like her mom and Turner looks just like me!

Me and my best friend Katie!

Duane and his twin Darren. Duane's wearing the glasses in case you can't tell.

Darren and his wife Katie

These are some V-day pictures of the boys. I made everyone heart shaped sandwiches and a special V-day cup cake. The boys got Elmo dolls and Turner got a little doggie doll. Turner doesn't notice, but the boys went ga ga over the Elmos... forgot to take pictures.

The nursery

2010-02-01T15:45:00.001-06:00

So here are some pictures of our nursery. Can you believe I got three cribs to fit in there! The pictures aren't very good because I have to use my camera phone to be able to blog here at the office of my apartment. So I text the pictures to my email to get them on the computer. But you can get the gist of it. It's a working progress.

A little catching up...

2010-01-26T19:06:00.009-06:00

I was taking pictures of the twins taking a bath. Tyler's face looks pretty funny doesn't it? Well, you'll see why in the next picture.

That's right! He was concentrating on his pooping!! They pooped everyday in the tub for 4 days straight. Taylor's finding it interesting since it didn't come from him...this time.

We had just gotten out of the car from our 3 1/2 hours drive from Duane's parents' house. The twins were driving me nuts, so I grabbed them by their pj's and let them crawl outside and get their energy out. Needless to say, the crawled to everything they shouldn't have. So this is how i had to gather them up.

Baby Turner just hanging out.

All three of the little tikes. I have so much laundry, sometimes I just crank up the heater and let them go in their diapers.

Turner sucking on that dang binki. He screams 'til he gets it. The twins weren't binki babies, so I'm not sure how I'll break him of this habit. I hear it's tourcher.

A day outside.

I made a curtain to match all the boys crib beddings and then made a bumper pad for Turner. Ran out of material to make the skirting. Duane actually helped me make the bumper pad. I think we made a pretty good team.

Me and the boys made a tshirt for daddy.

life with 3 little men

2010-01-26T18:56:00.004-06:00

So I love my sons, but it is a lot of work. I don't know how Sarah Britt does it. I really don't. My sons are all pretty well behaved. They do throw fits like any newborn or 1 year olds, and that isn't necessarily the hard part. It's the bottles and bath times, diapers and poop in the tub, the laundry...oh my goodness the laundry! The dishes and all the tripping over toys. I'm not really adjusting well to having a third baby. But thank goodness I have a support group here. Mandy Telford took Tyler and Turner yesterday. Leanna has come over and has taken the babies to her house so I could get things done. Rachel comes and entertains. Kristin is taking Turner tomorrow afternoon since the twins are sick. Nathan Asay comes and hangs out with Duane and keeps the babies entertained for me. Everyone is just so wonderful. Here are a few pictures. I swear I would break down more than I do if it weren't for all of my wonderful friends. Thank you guys!!

Here's Nathan having Tyler walk up him.

Babies with Rachel

Leanna and her son Morgan helping out with baths and feedings.

2009-12-27T10:50:00.003-06:00

MY BABIES ARE GETTING OLD! They just turned one year old.

2009-12-19T09:46:00.003-06:00

Baby Turner Duane Britt was born December 14th. He weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces. And he's so cute! He sleeps all day and is up and screaming all night. I'm recovering from my C-Section very fast. So baby and mommy are doing excellent. The twins only acknowledge baby when he's screaming. Other then that, they are completely content with having another baby in the house.

Whaaaa

2009-12-03T16:53:00.004-06:00

I want this baby out of me! I'm so tired and I can't hardly do anything cause my belly's in the way. Duane and the babies have been sick this week. Think about it, a woman in her last month of pregnancy trying to take care of two crawling and biting twins and a grown man (you know they're awful when they're sick!). But thankfully I have Kristin. The sickness was over, but Tyler fell to it again today with a runny nose. Kristin called to see if she could take the boys for the afternoon, but since Tyler was sick she took Taylor. Then she brings over dinner, so I don't even have to cook. And Duane took Tyler over to his friend Nathan's house. Do you know what I did for those several hours??? Uninterrupted SLEEP!! It was wonderful.

So Taylor has 6 teeth and counting. He bit me for the first time the other day and left a heart shaped bruise on my shoulder. It hurt like crazy. He's crawling and climbing everything. I had to lower his crib b/c I went in there to check on the two and Taylor was leaning over his crib into Tyler's and playing with him! It was cute and scary at the same time.

Tyler finally cut a tooth the other day. Yay! He's crawling too. He also gets into the tree and presents. So all day yesterday I say, "Tyler don't you dare.." He looks at me, looks at the tree, looks at me and smiles, and crawls super fast to the tree! Taylor and I go through the same routine, except he looks at the tree and turns around. He knows not to mess with it. These two are so smart!

Duane has had strep throat we believe. He's over it pretty much now. He's toward the end of school. Just a few days left. Him and Nathan Asay hang out a lot. Lots of game playing, which I am all for as long as it has nothing to do with being online. He keeps threating Turner to stay in until he's done with finals. I think Turner is actually listening. He won't budge now.

I dyed my hair red and the twins think it's edible. So my hair usually has a mixture of hair spray and baby slobber. Other than that, it's been chasing babies and taking care of hubby.

I love Turner, but he's a pain!

2009-10-27T16:08:00.003-05:00

Okay so I am about ready to have this baby. This past week I had to stay in the hospital a couple of days so they could stop my labour and also give me steroids to mature his lungs faster. I wasn't that good about bed rest, but after this past visit things have changed. My mother-in-law has my twins for now and I do nothing but lay down. I'm completely paranoid that he's going to come and I won't even realize it. But every thing's okay so far, and if he does come I know he'll be strong and make it just fine. I just thought the twins looked cute in these pictures.

This is me after almost 48 hours in the hospital. I'm off of my monitors and IV at this point. For a girl who's scared to death of needles, I had a flu shot, 4 shots of steroids, the IV, and Terbutaline. I was a mess after all that.
This is their grandma, Duane's mom, coming to get them. She'll have them for half the week and then bring them back to me for the second half of the week. I hate being away from my babies!

woo-hoo!

2009-10-16T21:36:00.003-05:00

I convinced my mom to break doctor orders!!! She took me to duck duck goose this morning. It's a once a year second hand sale. It was awesome! I bought the boys so many winter clothes it was ridiculous! And I barely spent anything. That was the best part. My mom's easy, all you have to do is whine and complain a little. I had to get up and out though. And i didn't contract a single time today. But really, I wan't on my feet very long at all, so I don't feel too guilty. Here are some pictures.
Dad let Tyler drive.

My dad had to help dress the boys...and they weren't making it easy for him.
My mom and dad took the twins to my brother's football game.
For some reason Taylor loves to wear dad's hat. I guess he feels more like his papa. I couldn't get this one rotated on the computer I'm using, but it's my mom, dad, the twins, and my brother sam.

just me complaining

2009-10-14T13:59:00.002-05:00

Okay this is getting ridiculous! Why can't I just have a normal and full term pregnancy??? I ended up in the ER AGAIN last night. Now I've gone from semi-bed rest to strict bed rest. Before I could at least get up and go outside to sit. I just wasn't able to pick up the boys or clean or do anything strenuous. NOW I have "bathroom privileges only."

Stupid bed!

2009-10-08T23:54:00.002-05:00

I HATE bed rest! I've only been at it a few days and I feel like I'm going to come unglued. I moved in with my parents for the month of October to try to get a few weeks farther at least in my pregnancy. They're helping me with the twins. My brothers are 10 and 13 and you should see them changing poopy diapers, feeding the babies, dressing the babies, and so on. It's so cute! They even keep me entertained playing Nintendo with me and chatting and such. My mom gave me a book to read called "Amazing Grace" by Danielle Steele. Pretty good so far. But I'm used to doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, doing everything for the twins. Now I feel so useless. People get on to me if I do anything. Which is what I need I suppose. I know it's what's best for the baby, it's just really hard. You wouldn't think laying around and letting everyone cater to you would be difficult, but it IS! At least I can still take a shower and whatnot. They just won't let me do things like lift the babies or stand on my feet for very long. Even Duane calls to check up on me to make sure I'm not doing anything. With the twins I was gone bowling, playing basketball, shopping, excersising just weeks and days within delivering them. So we're all a little frantic since Turner has decided he wants to come out and play with his brothers instead of staying safe inside me.

Updates...

2009-10-05T09:55:00.002-05:00

So we almost had Turner last night. I made it to the ER in perfect timing though. They gave me a couple of shots to stop the contractions and I had to stay over night, but we're both doing good now. I just am not able to do much of anything until the baby is born. How do you manage that with twin babies???

Taylor started sitting up just a week or so after Tyler!! So I have two sitters now. Taylor also got in his two bottom teeth and is trying his hardest to eat my knee cap. Not sure why my knee cap.

I'm too big to bathe the boys now. Tried to do it in the sink, but needless to say it makes to much of a water mess. So now that is Duane's job.

And they can hold their own bottles now too!!!

I think that's about it.

long update...

2009-09-11T08:49:00.007-05:00

Daddy put caps on his boys yesterday and Mommy thought it was so cute she had to get pictures.

Tyler is trying to help Taylor sit. Isn't that the cuttest!?

Tyler has been sitting completely by himself for almost 2 weeks now!!! That makes bath time a bit easier.

Taylor's trying to sit by himself. He can make it for almost a minute!

This is him slowly falling over :)

But he does have a lot of lower body strength. Daddy is barely supporting him.

About mid August we traveled up to northwest Arkansas to see my long-time friend Haili for the day. Haili and her mom, Gretchon, were playing with the boys after they all took a nap. It was a long drive.

Tyler thinks lately that he can feed himself. So daddy decided to let him. It made the biggest mess you ever did see! But it was so worth it. Tyler and Daddy had a blast.

Last month I was able to attend the temple three times. I took every opportunity I could. The first, my mom and dad kept the boys so Duane and I could go. The second, the relief society had a day and Kristin and I went with our boys and kept them at the nursery. The third, Jennifer kept my boys so Duane and I could go. It was so wonderful to go in and leave everything at the door. I'm such a worry wart! I worry about everyone and everything. So it was nice having a little peace. Here are me and the twins and Kristin and Christian.

2009-08-12T18:24:00.005-05:00

Some of my family and the boys the day of their blessing.

Some of Duane's family and the boys the day of their blessing.

I cut the boys' hair.

Can you tell?

Got my hair done in Arkansas this week.

A little dark, but it should fade some.

These are a couple of ultrasound pictures of Baby Turner. In this one you can see his face on the right side and his body on the left.

This proves he is a boy...definitely.

Where does time go!?

2009-08-05T14:50:00.002-05:00

I haven't been very good at keeping everyone informed on what's going on in our lives, so I thought I'd do a little update.

Starting with Duane and I: I bought Duane an xbox 360, so if he's not at work or playing with the babies he's on that. I bought him a new game about a week or so ago and he's already almost done with it! It's a lot of fun for him, and me too because I can get on there and play with him sometimes. But he cancelled our Internet and cable, so if his game isn't on it's my Mario or the babies movies. But I have figured out that my Cd's will play in the DVD player...because we don't have radio either. My parents' bought me a Nintendo with games Mario and Donkey Kong. I love those games!! So I've been playing that in my spare time. Also trying to figure out new ways to entertain the twins. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I do Baby Einstein, the exersaucers, and of course just sitting and playing with them. The boys are at my parents' house right now, so Duane and I have been playing tennis, ping pong, checkers, and he even taught me how to play chess. I think we're going swimming and playing monopoly tonight when he gets off work. And tomorrow we are finally able to go to the temple. We haven't been able to go for a while. We haven't spent time like this together since the twins were born, so we're both pretty excited.

Now for the twins: They are growing up so fast!! They laugh and roll all the time. Tyler will get into little giggle fits. I love those. They've learned to steal each others toys lately and they try to bite each other. They poop up and out their diapers all the time...about 3 or 4 times each. So we go through a lot of poopy clothes. I've tried the bigger diapers, it doesn't help. And they laugh at me when I catch on to what they've just done, they also laugh at me if I try to get on to them. Silly little boogers!!! They are so funny and you can't help but laugh at all the things they do. They keep me very busy through the day. Can you believe they've learned to do all of these things already!!? I'm sure there's more I just can't think of at the moment. They were also finally blessed this past Sunday. I'll post pictures when I get a chance. I was so thrilled when Duane blessed them. Duane said he feels even closer to them now.

Baby Turner: Kicking up a storm. Boy can the boy kick! And he makes me pee all the time.

So that's the update on our family. I know it was a lot, but I haven't really posted much. Hope all is well with everyone.

It's a boy!

2009-08-03T12:55:00.002-05:00

We found out today that we are going to be bringing little Turner Duane Britt into the world the end of December. I believe he'll fit right in with the twins. He's very active and kicks me all the time. Unusual for being so early, but he's a strong little boy. All is well with the pregnancy and everything looks good and healthy.

2009-07-06T14:48:00.002-05:00

Trip to Arkansas

2009-05-30T15:45:00.007-05:00

It has been a crazy two weeks. I came up to Arkansas for my sister's graduation. Then me and her went canoeing with friends. I learned how to sew and monogram. It's really not that hard. I didn't have much font to work with though. My mom bought me a baby pattern book with a gazillion patterns that I can start on. Earlier this week Duane and I went to the cabins for a romantic getaway for a few day, which was awesome because we were surrounded by nothing but wilderness and horses. It was the Bar 50 horse ranch in Bismarck. We also went hiking through the Hot Spring hot springs. Then we celebrated my brother's birthday and Duane and I took him to see Night at the Museum. We also all got sunburned spending the day at Magic Springs...a water park and theme park. Duane got it the worst! It's been so much fun, but we're going home tomorrow. Here are just a few pictures of the past couple of weeks.

My sister finally graduated!!!!!! Congradulations Katie!!!!!

These are some of the burp rags I made. I ended up making bibs and onsies, too.

Tyler wouldn't stop fussing, so while Hunter was hooked up doing a treatment we put Tyler on his back...on Hunter's vibrating vest. Needless to say, he hushed.

The boys first time in a bathtub! They kicked and went swimming. It was so funny to watch them.

My brothers had a soccer game and I guess the twins thought it was running too long. They fell asleep completely stretched out. It was cute.

This is the cabin we stayed in.

This is my brother Samuel on his horse. I couldn't go horse back riding because the doctor says my pregnancy is very sensitive right now, so Duane invited my mom and brother to go with him. I was jealous. :(

My mom on her horse.

Duane on his horse.

What's one more?

2009-05-21T20:42:00.003-05:00

I have posted earlier on that I am pregnant, but I was in such a state of shock that all I could write was, "I'm pregnant. Oops." Everyone keeps asking me if i'm really pregnant. But yeah, it's true. Some how this baby has beat all kinds of prevention and has made it. I am only about 7 1/2 weeks pregnant, so I'm not very far along. I was talking to my sister-in-law Katie about it and told her that I honestly was freakinig out. I just can't bring myself to tell people, "Oh yeah...I'm so excited!!" But she made me feel better about feeling that way. I mean...come on!...I just wanted one. Now I'll have 3 ages 1 and under. Who wouldn't stress out about that?? I'm still trying to recover from the twins. I'm scared, but at the same time this baby is a blessing from God. He has to be, because he even stumped my doctor on how he got here. Oh yeah, I call the baby a "he" because I know it'll be another boy...or at least I hope it is. Thankfully, Duane is taking it much better than me, and I am so thankful for that. He tries to make the idea of it easier to handle every day. But if I can handle twins by myself, I should be able to handle three, right?

2009-05-13T20:06:00.003-05:00

2009-05-12T18:32:00.002-05:00

We went swimming for the first time this summer the other day! It was great to hang out with friends and jump in the pool. I just wish it'd been a little warmer. Tyler hated the water...Taylor would go waste deep and loved it...and Christian had a love/hate relationship with the water. It was pretty cold.

Jared and Christian

Jared, Christian, and Kristin

Duane and the babies

Me and Tyler

What do you think? Boy or Girl?

2009-05-09T21:01:00.006-05:00

I'm pregnant. Oops.

Family Portraits

2009-05-09T12:47:00.002-05:00

A couple days ago we went to Jalayne Telford's home to get some photo's taken. And this is what she did! Duane and I were speechless when we saw the pictures. She is truly talented. And she does this all out of her home! She has more of her work on http://www.jalaynetelford.com/.

A trip down memory lane...

2009-05-07T16:26:00.004-05:00

Two years after Duane and I were married, we were fortunate enough to become pregnant with twin boys. Unfortunately, they arrived 11 weeks early. We traveled an hour to the hospital only to be allowed to spend 15 minutes with the boys. Later it was extended to 30 minutes and then before they came home an hour. We were so happy the day they both were able to be home with us... happy and healthy. This is a picture of our sons just 9 days after they were born.

2009-05-02T21:30:00.002-05:00

If the boys are crying and nothing will soothe them, they love to be put in this chair. The act like they're big boys.

I had a million loads of laundry to do today and Tyler would not let me get it done. He kept wanting mommy to hold him. Finally I just took a warm blanket and tossed it on him and this is the reaction I got! If the blanket got cool...we had to get another warm one. This is how I managed to get laundry done.

Brotherly love

2009-04-23T17:11:00.002-05:00

A couple of nights ago I decided to put the babies in the crib without cushions to keep the apart. But I put one on one side and the other on the other side. Half way through the night Tyler started screaming bloody murder. Duane went to check on him and found that Taylor was cuddled up to Tyler asleep. Tyler was wacking him and screaming, but it didn't wake Taylor. Taylor just wanted to cuddle. As soon as dad moved Taylor away from Tyler, Tyler went straight back to sleep. I don't understand why Tyler loves to be cuddled by everyone but Taylor! But I guess this starts the whole "Mommy he's touching me!!!" phase.

2009-04-20T16:46:00.007-05:00

We went to Grandma and Grandpa's house and spend a whole week with them. The first weekend was Easter and almost the whole family was together. We missed Ben. The next weekend we celebrated Duane and Darren's birthday. In between that, the boys and I went with Anna and her baby Jackson speed walking. The week went by so fast it's kinda all a blur. But it was a lot of fun and we can't wait to go back. We took lots of pictures...so enjoy!

This is my sister-in-law Angel and her daughter Emily.

This is Taylor, Jackson, and Tyler. We were wondering what it would be like to have triplets!

Sister-in-law Megan helping take care of the boys.

Grandma (Mrs. Sue) with both babies.

I took this picture of Emily.

Grandma and Grandpa carrying the boys.

We actually caught a smile on Taylor!

Tyler and Daddy

Tyler chillin' on mommy's arm

Taylor on Grandpa

Grandpa and Daddy were rubbing a birthday balloon on Tyler's hair.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-14T11:19:00.003-05:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Here are some pictures of the boys.

Fun in the Park

2009-04-10T11:04:00.003-05:00

This is Taylor hanging out in Kristin's big chair. He loved it so much he fell asleep.

So yesterday was the babies first day in the park. It was so warm and such a perfect day. I think the babies loved it.

We went with Kristin and Christian. Cyndi and her two kids met us there, and also a couple of girls from Kristin's neighborhood. We really had a great time.

We ended up having to feed all the babies there. You should have seen me passing off babies to feed. It always seems like a jugling act.

2009-04-07T17:16:00.005-05:00

So last week was interesting. The babies and I were sick. Really sick. And Duane was gone the whole time at work and school. Lucky me. That was probably the only time I really felt stressed. I wanted to sleep and they couldn't sleep. Then we got over it. Well, Tyler decided to poop on me, him, my rug, and carpet. You wouldn't think that such a small person could hold so much poo. Then on Sunday we went to our friends', Kristin and Jared, to watch the general conference. The boys were so loud. I felt so bad because I know they prevented everyone from being able to pay much attention to the talks. And that was our week.

Duane hushing Tyler while he's playing his World of Warcraft game. The deal is that he has to take care of one baby while he plays.

Tyler sporting Ole Miss gear.

My mom bought me a sewing machine! I thought Amber's hobby of sewing and monograming looked fun...so I'm going to try it.

So this is what I deal with on a daily basis. Thank goodness this time it was only spit up. Last time it was poo.

2009-03-31T12:38:00.003-05:00

I VISITED MY FAMILY THIS PAST WEEK AND HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY SISTER, BROTHERS, MOM, AND DAD WITH THE BABIES. I HAD SO MUCH FUN. WE WENT SHOPPING, TO THE MOVIES, OUT TO EAT. IT WAS A NICE VISIT.

2009-03-31T12:21:00.005-05:00

Okay so it's been so busy these past couple of weeks. Darren and Katie came up to visit during their spring break. It was fun to go out to dinner with Katie...my first time out of the house without the babies. We played Partini and watched movies. Katie picked out Fireproof, and I'd have to say that I would recommend that movie to anyone. Also, Mrs. Sue came up beginning of February when Tyler came home and I just never posted the picture...so here it is.

Happy Monthday!

2009-03-17T01:12:00.002-05:00

The babies are three months today! Well, technically since it's 1:13 in the morning, they are three months and one day. Anyway...Duane thinks I'm silly for having made a big deal about them being three months, but I had to! We did hand molds and had a mini photo shoot. We don't want to take them to Walmart yet, so we did it on the couch.

2009-03-14T19:19:00.002-05:00

So the cutest thing happened the other night. The boys fell asleep holding each other's hands! This was a major thing because Tyler is ALWAYS hitting Taylor. I'm talking about slaps in the face and some major kicking. But if you look closely you can see their fingers intertwined! It was so sweet.

2009-03-07T23:13:00.004-06:00

So the babies have been home for almost a month now and I think I'm getting the hang of things. It was difficult to keep the babies, clean the house, and cook dinners. So the women from church offered to bring dinners and some would even help with a feeding here and there. My good friends Kristen and Katie come over often...thank goodness for them. I really like the ward we're in, everyone is so friendly. They don't seem to mind that I'm a bit shy and hardly have much to say. I'm excited for April when I can take the boys out of the house. If it weren't for Mandy, Cindy, Kristen, Katie, and other's willingness to come by I would be going out of my mind!

So Duane is doing really well. He's cut back on his hours at work to be able to spend a little more time home with me and the babies. He hated that he didn't get much quality time with us. So that's been nice. And extra hand to do dishes, and feedings, and diaper changes. But our favorite time is bath time b/c the babies love it. They can be screaming and as soon as u put them in the tub they hush. Blaine introduce Duane to an online game, and he's loving that. I loves the fact that he's able to play with his brothers. He doesn't like being so far away from them. But Darren and Katie are coming up in a week...and we're both so excited. Last time they came up I went into labour. Don't worry Darren, I won't make you change a diaper! And hopefully this summer we can make a trip to Blaine and Amber's.

As for me...I offically smell like spit up!! Just wait Jill, invest in some burp rags! I really enjoy being a mother. I wish I didn't have to wait as long as I did...but I'm glad there here now. They're so much fun. So here are some more pictures of our babies!

2009-02-27T18:45:00.004-06:00

Both boys are finally home! And let me tell ya...they keep me busy!! They're so much fun and so sweet. Everyone keeps commenting on how much personality the already have...but they've had major personality since they were born. Tyler is demanding and outgoing and loud...Taylor is laid back and quiet and satisfied. I wish everyone could meet them!!

2009-02-06T20:18:00.004-06:00

Tyler is HOME! He came home Wednesday. Taylor is still working getting off the oxygen mask that isn't even blowing oxygen...he just needed the mask on his nose. Doc says it reminded him to breath. He's been without it for two days and has to stay of for seven to make it home. I'll be able to keep up with the blogging better here soon because Blaine told Duane where to buy a computer and Duane bought a computer. Guess he got tired of having to use the one at the apartments main office for schooling lol. Having Tyler home is a lot of work. He's a sleep all day play all night baby. But that's okay. I just sleep during the day now too. Please keep Taylor in your prayers so my second baby can come home.

Hermits in Hiding

2009-01-20T13:22:00.004-06:00

Sometimes Duane and I feel like hermits. I think we've almost managed to cut ourselves from the outside world. We hardly ever talk to or see anyone...on purpose! Babies, babies, babies is all we think about these days. Speaking of babies...hear are some more pictures :)! They're doing okay still. A little sick right now, but they're tough. Tyler's been scheduled to come home Tuesday rather than Sunday...hopefully. Taylor...we don't know yet.

Dad's first time feeding Taylor

Taylor

Tyler sleeping after feeding

Taylor

Our little family

2009-01-14T13:58:00.002-06:00

Okay so good news first:

Tyler: He is bottle feeding now! Usually they let a baby feed with a bottle twice a day for a while, every other feeding for a while, and then every feeding if he does well. You should know that a Britt boy is going to do well at eating! Tyler surprised everyone when he sucked down a bottle in 15 minutes rather than the usual 30-45 minutes. He drank a bottle twice a day for one day, every other feeding for one day, and now he's eating every time from the bottle. And we gave him his first bath the other day! He loved it.

Now for the not so good news:

Taylor: He is still doing good. The doctor says he is doing normal things and needing normal things done. So he was sick with an infection, and that's over now. But do you see how chunky the boy is? It's fluid that was seeping into his lungs and swelling him up...he has a heart murmur that is seeming not to be closing up on its own, and he has a low blood count that required a blood transfusion yesterday. They gave him lasix for the fluid, and he's had really wet diapers. Good sign. And the heart murmur...they're going to "wait it out." Again, the doc said these were normal preemie things and that Tyler's just odd for not having to go through the same things. That's what I keep reminding myself anyway.

Tyler

Taylor

Tyler

Taylor

Busy, Busy, Busy...

2009-01-09T17:18:00.002-06:00

This is Tyler

This is Taylor

So Duane and I have been the busiest that we've ever been in our lives and we don't even have the babies home. Duane has been studying for the PCAT that he has to take at the end of January. He's been working...trying to get extra hours. He also is cub scout master at church, so that takes care of his Wednesdays. He has found an outlet of reading. Of all the six years I've known him, I've never seen him be so into reading! I am doing more of a repetious routine. I express milk for the babies...GOBS of milk! They actually asked me to stop bringing milk b/c they think they have enough for the remainder of their stay. So our freezer is full! Then I try to scrap book. Then I get ready for the hour drive to Tupelo. The baby visit takes up on average 3-4 hours of our day. Make dinner, do laundry, and clean house. And ya know what? I LOVE IT! I can't wait until they come home so it can be more...so I can do more. The twins are doing great. Taylor is up to 3lbs. 7oz. and Tyler is at 3lbs. 5oz. The doctor told us they're going to try bottle finding within the next couple of days!! Open crib here we come!!! Taylor has cronic lung disease due to premie lungs that will hopefully clear up on its own, but he does require a little bit of oxygen for the time being. Tyler is a poop machine...literally! Every time they change him he always has a surprise. He will actually scoot his diaper down to his knees and show off his booty...and also mess up his bed.

Update on the babies...

2008-12-29T18:23:00.002-06:00

Well Taylor and Tyler are doing well. Taylor got an infection a few days ago. But he's doing so much better now. We got to hold him for the first time since he got sick the other day, and he was so active...which is a great sign! Tyler is still trucking along strong and catching up to his brother. They're both gaining weight now!
We spent Christmas at Duane's family's house. His WHOLE family was there and I know he loved it. It was a little hard for me. No one ever really tells you that you can get all sad and mopey after a pregnancy!! But that's pretty much over now. I wished would have taken pictures over there of him and his family to post.

Babies Arrived!

2008-12-23T13:01:00.007-06:00

Mommy and Tyler

Mommy and Talor

Tyler Allen Britt and Daddy

Taylor Dean Britt and Daddy

So the babies made their way into this world one week ago today! Surprise Surprise! Haven't been able to reach a computer until today. But Tyler and Taylor are doing wonderful. They are both off of oxygen and are breathing well on their own. Taylor is eating 18 ml every feeding and tyler is eating 15 ml. We got to hold them for the first time yesterday (pictures above), and it was wonderful. Darren and Katie have more on their page...www.dkbritt.blogspot.com.

The pictures below were taken when the babies were about one day old.

Taylor

Tyler

Thanksgiving in Arkansas

2008-11-26T22:43:00.003-06:00

Well it's our last drive until the babies come. We drove to Arkansas to spend a couple of days with my family. Duane had to help my dad pour cement. It looked like so much fun lol. And I got to continue my "laying on the couch on my left side." Bla bla bla. Ya know, I am so ready to get these babies out!! If I lift a fingure, Duane scolds me telling me I'm doing to much. :) I have to admit that I do love his attention...but I'd love to just go grocery shopping again! This past weekend Loyd Star held a baby shower for me. It was so much fun. The babies got so much! Lots of diapers and clothes. Nothing has really been going on though. Duane in school and me telling Duane how to decorate the babies room. That's about it. Hope everyone else's lives are a little more exciting.

BOYS and TOYS!

2008-10-27T15:32:00.002-05:00

Sorry it took so long, but we're having two boys!!! Now was it really a surprise? Everyone knows Britt's like boys! Tyler is one pound one ounce and Taylor is one pound. And they fight like cats and dogs in there. I'm very happy to report that they're both growing very well and look very healthy!

FINALLY!

2008-10-24T11:27:00.000-05:00

We're going to find out what gender Taylor is today!!!!

2008-10-13T10:37:00.002-05:00

I am so disappointed! I won't get my ultrasound done until October 24th! I was suppose to get it done early this morning, but Duane just couldn't skip ONE class!! The next appointment available was Friday the 24th. I guess I can wait to find out what gender Taylor is. What's another couple of weeks, right? Oh wait, it's killing me! I am not the most patient person in the world. So that's the date that we'll all know what the other twin is. Let's hope I don't go crazy waiting.

Leaving Arkansas

2008-10-12T13:25:00.005-05:00

Well, I'm leaving to go home today. I'm really going to miss my family. It's kinda weird, because when I first get here I get headaches because my family is so young and loud. Then I get use to it. Then I leave and go back to quiet and calm. The thing is, I actually enjoy the loudness...after the initial headache haha. I can't wait to have the twins. Anyway, it's been fun. Samuel won his soccer game Saturday. That was a lot of fun! I got into the yelling and cheering from the sidelines, kids kicking the ball in the other team's faces (that was pretty fun...sounds bad...but ya had to be there), and you could follow the game. I can say I like soccer now. Then we all went to the movies, shopping for baby stuff, played a little basketball and more video games with the brothers, and my sister and I went bowling with her boyfriend. I broke my camera bowling. It made me sick. I dropped it and bent the zoom thingy. The first time it was my turn to bowl, my fingers got stuck in to ball and I couldn't let go. Then the second time, I did release, but I released BACKWARDS!! It was so embarrassing!!!! It's always an adventure with my family. I have some pictures from everything yesterday, but I don't have them printed. I'll post them in a couple of weeks.

Family weekend fun

2008-10-10T17:52:00.015-05:00

I drove to Arkansas this weekend to spend time with my family. It's been fun so far. I went to my brother Samuel's soccer practice last night and we went out to dinner, me and my mom went baby shopping today, and I've been playing a LOT of video games. Duane couldn't come b/c of work and school, too bad. He's usually the one playing the video game haha. But I finally have a scanner, so I'm posting some pictures. I forgot a lot at home so I'll post those when we go to Mr. Jerry's for Halloween. But here are some of our Flordia pictures to look at. Disney world was so much fun! We went to the Magic Kingdom and spent 12 hours. Long day. It was my second time to go, so we got to watch the parade and fireworks show. I can't wait to take the twins there in a couple of years!! I'll add a few wedding photos in here, too. Like I said, I'm slacking in the photo area this time, so I'll add more later.

Since I have a post now....

2008-10-06T19:45:00.007-05:00

Here in the apartment complex I don't have access to scan pictures, so I'll have to do it all at my mom's and Duane's mom's houses. Sorry. Well, right now Duane is going to school and working at Walgreen's as a pharmacy tech. I am working full-time at AT&T. I am quiting October 28th!!! I cannot wait! We're still getting use to Oxford, but I am loving the convenience of city life. Do miss the quietness of country living though. No one drove past our home at midnight blasting rap music. I suppose there are ups and downs to everything. Our apartment is pretty much moved into, we do have a baby room to decorate though. We're having twins! It's our first, and we are definitely excited. Their due date is March 2nd, although they may not make it that far. We're shooting for February. We found out one is a boy, but the other wouldn't let us see what it is. We'll have a 3D ultrasound done here shortly and hopefully find out then. Their names are Tyler and Taylor. I'll get some photos posted soon!

P.S. Thanks Katie for starting me on blogging! :)

Yay! We have a blog thanks to katie :)

2008-10-04T10:52:00.001-05:00

This is the first blog. The End
Love, Katie :)