Boy oh Boy!

My Toddler: 16 months 4 weeks
Toddlers live large, play hard, and love big. When they get upset, they can start acting irrationally, just like adults do. And they often use emotional outbursts to clear out the bad feelings — which may feel good to them but isn't always easy for you. Before losing your cool, remember that your child's lack of self-control is normal and that he'll eventually learn what's socially acceptable by the way you and others react to his antics. Try to respond calmly and enforce the limits you've set so things don't escalate.
Charlotte has had a couple of outbursts lately. Nothing I would say is out of control but it is definitly new. I also have realized how crucial naps and a strick bed time are! Man, if Charlotte doesnt get her nap or doesnt go to bed on time she will have a bit of an attitude but who doesnt love their sleep?
This week we have been outside a lot lately and Charlotte has really tried to make a bird noises. It is the cutest thing! It is like she is whistling but the sound will not come out so it just sounds like wind!

My Baby BOY: 20 weeks completed and now in my 21st week


 You're at the halfway mark — congratulations! Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana or cataloupe. (The way your baby is measured changes now.) He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (although some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).
We went in for our big ultrasound and everything looked healthy! Thats all we could ask for! We were also in for a surprise to find out that lil peanut is a BOY!!! We are over the moon! I went straight out and bought something blue, a boy baby book!!

Oh Happy May!

My Toddler 16 months 3 weeks

Your child is getting better at assimilating information from all five senses. It's why your toddler will suddenly stop to listen to the sound of a dog barking, squat down to get a better look at the ants crawling in and out of cracks in the sidewalk, or take delight in running sand through her hands. Whenever you can, get down and play in the sand (or peer at an anthill, or poke at an earthworm) with your toddler — you'll remember again what it's like to see the world through the eyes of a child.
Which is exactly what we did! we went to the park and had so much fun! She loves to swing and play in the sand and go down the slide ( she says "weeeeee" everytime! so cute!)!

Charlotte celebrated May Day but running( well fast hopping/walking) to the neighbor houses and then tried running away so she wouldnt get caught! Pretty fun!

Do we have to deliver these or can we eat them?

Charlotte finally got another tooth today!! Her left central incisor finally came in! It was a rough couple of days with interesting diapers, sassy attitude, constant drolling and some sleepless nights but it finally came in! As you can see she is a little behind the schedule for teeth but hey it is better for tooth decay, I hear!





How your baby's growing:(19 weeks down! Now in my 20th week!) 

Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.

We go in for our big ultrasound where we will find out the sex of the baby!! We cannot wait! We already know what we want to do for both a girl and boy nursery! 


                                  Are you team Bows or BowTies??



Don't put all your eggs in one basket! Happy Easter

Your Toddler: 16 month 2 week old
Your toddler is learning which of his tricks get a laugh out of you, and which bring your disapproval. He's studying your reactions, so now's a good time to start teaching right from wrong by cheering on "good" behavior (picking up a toy and putting it in the toy box) and frowning on "bad" (throwing the toy across the room). And don't forget to watch what you say and do around your child: Imitation is one of the ways toddlers learn socially acceptable behavior.
This past week my mom was watching Charlotte and noticed some signs that she might be ready for potty training!! WHAAAAAAAAT!! Im not ready for that! I need to read 5 books before attempting. Wish me luck.
Here are some photos from Easter! Charlotte figured out that you can eat whats in the egg before moving on to the next!

How your baby's growing:( 18 weeks completed now on to 19!)




Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper/sweet potato) and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead.This week i have felt the rolling and kicking and now so has Steve! His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy(we will know very very soon!) , his genitals are noticable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound. 

Someone else wanted to jump in the picture!

MOVEMENT!

My toddler 16 months 1 week
Where, oh where, has your baby gone? You have a full-fledged toddler living with you now. Walking and running still top the agenda, but take note of how complex your child's movements have become. When she crosses a room, she'll squat to pick up an interesting toy or stop to stack some blocks. If she's particularly ambitious, she'll figure out how to push a stool or chair over to the kitchen counter so she can climb up for a better look — all the more reason to make sure your house is as childproof as it can be.

Charlotte is on the move all of the time so Gymboree play and music is a great place to for her to climb, dance, sing, run, play, and meet new friends! Here are a couple of pictures

 Gymboree play time

With my friend Carson

trying to catch the bubbles!

parachute ride



Charlotte found Gymbo!




How your baby's growing: 17 weeks down and now in my 18th week


Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip or onion), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.

This week I started feeling baby dugger move!! While the baby still has room I can feel the kicks, jabs and rolling from side to side. This being my second I know what I am feeling and I am loving every minute of it!

We are celebrating our anniversary this week in Vegas baby! We are relaxing, eating great food and soaking up the sun and sleeping in of course! Lil Charlotte is in KC with grandma and grandpa White and she is having a blast! Here are a couple of photos...




reading with my friends

My new chair  with my baby! the chair was made by grandpa Dude!

16 month old and 16 weeks down!

Whats new with Charlotte: 1) She can now blow kisses 2)She can now give high fives, 3) she now says WOW, 4) She will be 16 months on saturday! Crazy how time flies! 5) she now says "ish" for fish 6)Oh she now talks with her hands! She blabs away in her toddler language but uses her hands and arms to get her point across.. so cute!
We have started talking more about babies this week so she has started to say "baby" but does not yet understand that she will have a baby sister or baby brother soon. I think that will come with time and the growth of my belly!

At the zoo with the Penguins!

yummmmmm!

look at all of the "ish" (fish)!

Your toddler now
Scary sounds

Fear of loud noises sometimes surfaces unexpectedly. Your 16-month-old may cower, cry, and act downright terrified at the sound of a vacuum cleaner, a thunderstorm, a siren, fireworks, or a popping balloon.
Offer calm reassurance. A hug and an acknowledgement of his feelings – "Wow, that was a scary surprise, wasn't it?" – may be sufficient. Show your child how he can cover his ears to give him some control. Your toddler will eventually outgrow a fear of noises as he gains an understanding of where they come from and that they're harmless.



How your baby's growing: Avocado(4 months down now on to the 5th!)



Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

Today we had our 16 weeks visit to check in with the doctor and make sure everything is going well. Well I guess it is going well because my appointment lasted all of 10 minutes. She asked how things were going and I asked a couple of question and that was about it. We did get to hear little "avocado's" heat beat: 157. Which is high and and according to wivestales it will be a girl. We did get an ultrasound .. I will post those as soon as I scan them in!
We will find out the sex of the baby on our next visit!   Are you team bow ties or pig tales?

Spring has Sprung

Play date with Ashton and Kennedy

Loving the park!

I want to swing everyday

Whats new with Charlotte: 1) She has a new cousin!! Matthew Douglas Dugger!! It was fun seeing her at the hospital with the new baby last night. When she saw Matthew she got very calm and was curious! 2) She now gives kisses which is oh so cute but sometimes it is a little sloppy but oh so fun! 3)She also can say both grandma names! Zsa Zsa(grandma white) is "Ya-Ya" and Mimi(grandma dugger) is "mi-mi"! 4) She can do somersaults! She puts her head down and the ground with her rear in the air waiting for mom to tumbling her over. She giggles every time!

Your toddler now
It may be embarrassing when your toddler throws a full-blown screaming fit in the middle of the produce section, but rest assured that other parents feel your pain ~ this has not happened yet but I'm sure one is brewing. The most useful response is to take your child out of the store (even if it means leaving a cart full of food behind) and sit with him in the car or on a bench until he finishes crying. When the storm is over, your child will feel close to you and happy again. And you can take some comfort in knowing that eventually your child will outgrow this behavior.



How your baby's growing:( apple/softball/orange)I have completed 15 weeks and now in my 16th week


Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

I can't believe I am just about 4 months now! Times flies much faster with your second pregnancy because you are on the move with a toddler. It is crazy to me that I have a little over 5 more months to go!

 I have bought the Belly Belt and have several belly bands from my first pregnancy to support the changes in my body. But for now I have started to use a rubber band as my new pants extender! It works wonders.

This week I have not been able to get over this cold so I still feel the pressure around my eyes. No fun but a running nose is a side effect of being preggers so maybe I should buy stock in toilet paper and Kleenex!

Welcome Matthew Dugger

Jeff and Cathy welcomed baby Matthew Douglas Dugger tonight!! He was 8lbs 10oz and 21 in long! Mom and baby are doing great! Check out how cute he is!

Jeff and baby Matthew

Stud!

Cathy and baby Matthew!