Another Havyn Update

I went to the Dr. this morning and had another ultrasound. No pictures, though. At this point nothing has changed and I have still gained no weight. The Dr. says I'm still measuring small as well, and he is going to continue to check me every week with ultrasounds. Next week they will check her growth and see if she is small as well. If she is small and the fluid is still low, he said he may have to deliver her earlier. He said that if she is small and low fluid that usually means there is something wrong, such as she isn't getting what she needs anymore, and it would be best for her to be born. We'll keep our fingers crossed that she is normal size. I will at least make it to 35 weeks, which is better than 34 or lower so that is good! We have things ready just in case. And something interesting from the ultrasound today, was that the tech pointed out that she could see hair on her head, so she will be born with hair.

Havyn Update

I better get this ultrasound picture up so that my mom and Grandma can see it. So I'll give everyone an update on why I even have a new ultrasound picture. A couple weeks ago I headed to the doctor to discover that I had lost 3 pounds, making my total weight can this pregnancy 3 pounds, and I was measuring small. The doctor was concerned and sent me to ultrasound. During the ultrasound they checked for growth and found that Havyn is measuring normal size, but that I have pretty low levels of amniotic fluid, making me measure small. The doctor decided to see me again in a week and repeat the ultrasound. We did that and nothing, not even my weight changed. He said that as long as my fluid levels stay above 5cm, which mine are 6 cm, I should be ok. If they don't I'm not sure what will happen, but from what I've read it's not good, and they may have to take the baby early. As for now, I go in on Tuesday for yet another ultrasound to see where I am. I'm not too concerned that things will change for the worse, and the baby will mostly be born on the scheduled day, Feb. 11, I will go in for my c-section.

2009 In Review

2009 brought a lot to the Teeter house! What a year! We started the year awaiting the birth of our Kai Kai Ethan. He joined the family on Jan. 20, 2009 at about 4:30 am. Bright and early, just how he wakes up these days! So we'll just start with Kai's year, since I'm already talking about him. He was born with a very different look than his brother, but the more we look at him and he grows, the more he and Koen look similar. Kai loves his food and eats so much that he weighs 25 pounds, putting him in the 95th percentile. He also just started walking, and his first word is uh-oh. He is full of personality, and loves to laugh. Koen loves being a big brother, but not the sharing part. He loves to make Kai laugh, but also loves to take his toys away. Anytime Kai has anything, whether it's his or Kai's he thinks he needs to have it. Luckily Kai is laid back and really doesn't mind when Koen trades him. Koen turned 4 this year, and man is he 4! He is crazy as ever! Recently he likes to cut, color, do puzzles, and play with play dough. He is always up to something, and if you don't hear him for a few minutes you better find out why! He has grown up so much this year, and amazes me everyday with new words or things his does. As for Tyrell and I we have had quite the year as well. I was supposed to take my last semester of classes this spring, and plans well they can change in the blink of an eye. This last June we got the surprise of our lives! We found out there was another little one coming to join our family, and we had a 4 month old. I thought the tests were lying and that there was no way this could possibly be happening! Tyrell was super excited, of course, as he has always wanted a huge family. So instead of taking my last semester of classes I will be having a baby in Feb. 2010, Havyn Marie Teeter. I am assured that she must need to come at this time or she wouldn't be, so give me strength! We both have 2 semesters of classes left, and student teaching. It's getting so close, and I have to say I'm kind of scared. It's nice to see a light at the end of the tunnel, though. Tyrell is still working at Pizza Hut, and I'm staying home trying to be a good mom. Some days I wonder if I succeed, but my kids still love me, so I guess I'm doing an ok job. I also have to pat myself on the back a bit because I have managed being a mom, and still getting mostly A's in my classes. I'm really proud of myself. In fact the semester I had Kai I still made the Dean's list. With every kid I have I seem to get better grades. I don't understand it! Tyrell also did an AWESOME job this last semester and got all A's and 1 B! I was really proud of him for that too! We look forward to the new year and all it brings!

Sorry we gave you pink eye Grandma! We love you!

Christmas 2009

Christmas was wonderful at our house, minus me getting sicking and throwing up that morning. Both of our families came to visit, and we even got to talk to Daren! He sounds so mature to me. I can't wait until next year when he'll be here for the Holidays. Koen of course got Diesel 10 from Santa. Kai got a lion toy with balls from Santa. They of course, got spoiled by all their aunts and uncles and got lots of other cool things. Koen got a train that he absolutely loves from his aunt Gaylynn. It's even remote controlled.

Santa's Cookies

Koen made cookies for Santa today, and I sure hope he likes sprinkles!

Christmas Gingerbread House

Last night I finally got around to doing this gingerbread house with Koen. I've had it for like 2 weeks, but then got busy with school, and sick. For my sanity it was hidden, though. He was so excited when I pulled it out. I think he ate more candy than he actually put on it, but that's how these things usually go.