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Baby # 2 NAME is.... (Drum Roll)

Steven James Gonzalez.........!!!

Steven means: "Crowned One" "Victorious." Greek origin.
James means: "He Supplants/supplies" Hebrew/ Greek origin.

STEVEN:

• References in Bible: Acts chapters 6 & 7 
• Stephen was the first martyr of the Christian church. stoned to death.
• Stephen was a man of faith and full of the Holy Spirit.
• The name Steven is derived from the Greek language meaning Stephanous "crown"

JAMES:

• References in Bible: Book of James, also mentioned in all four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
• James, apostle was also a martyr.
• Servant of God for the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Was a fisherman of men.

The reason why we chose this name is because of my father, Steve James.  Though I am not biologically his this man has been there from the beginning.  My dad never had children, but we get to call us his.  We felt that it would only be appropriate to name our son Steven because we want my dad to live through our son.  I want my son growing up in my husband and my fathers footsteps.  I want my son to be a God fearing man, a humble man,  a man after God's own heart. 

Steven James Gonzalez we can't wait for your arrival. 

5 months, New YEAR!

Hello!  It has been quite some time that I've been away from the blogging world.  I've missed being able to write down my thoughts and share with some of you who read some of my writings. I'd like to start by saying that A LOT has changed in 5 months.  And I'm happy to know that change is good, change is needed.  Let me start off by saying that Derek and I are expecting baby # 2!!!  Zyana-Lee is going to be a BIG sister to a baby BROTHER! We are due in late August and we were beyond shocked to know that we would be expecting again.  We talked about trying again but, bang.  It happened all within a month time.  God is good, because the Lord does give you the desires of your heart, and I have to say that our desire was to have another and He is faithful because he finally gave us a boy.  I am also pleased to announce that I am back in school.  Working on the masters degree in psychology/professional counseling and though grad school is quite expensive I know that it is all worth the time and effort for our growing family. Besides the current news with a new pregnancy my little Zyana is a trip.  Right now baby doll is at that stage where she repeats everything you say, so lately I've been trying to stop the words: crap, bs, dang it, oh man, what the!, and a few others.. Though their not bad words, they are bad habits to me and the last thing I want is my daugther picking up on those words. 
Well, I plan to be back to the vlogging world.  My time management is improving but I'd love to finally get on a good schedule with everything we all go.  until next time,
Night!

36 weeks AND more

Well this marks 36 weeks this week, and although we both think she might be coming soon she is definately going to come when she is done roasting.  a little stubborn already!? :)  I'm okay with that, I just ready to be done with being pregnant.  I haven't had a hard pregnancy I just want to fit into regular clothes again, breathe normal, not feel like a mini beluga, and tired all the time. :)  I am now going to be seen weekly by Dr. Howard.  This friday is my next appointment so hopefully baby girl is locked and loaded and ready.

Other news.

ORDERING invites, cap and gown, and all that other stuff that I have to get for graduation is here.  I guess you can say that God really works in the favor of his people.  I am so thankful that a few weeks after Zyana is here I will be DONE with MY BACHELORS!  Praise God that he has made a way that I finally finished with this degree.  Talk about favor.. I missed my graduation deadline in June to walk with my class, so I have to wait until November to actually walk, which I am okay with. 

Not really anything else to update on..  this is short and sweet.

33 weeks!

Well,  its been a while since I've updated so here goes.  Nothing is new except time.  Time is going so slow.  I feel like I've been in the same week of pregnancy for 4 weeks.  :)  Had my 33 week drs appt with Dr. Howard... Derek had some questions about the medication that I'm taking, pretty much to see if it will affect baby girl if I breastfeed.  looks like we are good to go though, he gave us a clear for me to continue the medication.  Still haven't gained weight.  I am at 9 pounds in the last 8 months.  Thanks to my husband for keeping me in check with what I eat.  no soda, no candy.. just an occasional bowl of pistachio nut icecream once in a while.  Other than that I have been dying daily for unflavored iced tea.  Weird right?  I just need lemon and OMG it hits the spot.  Ice tea has been so wonderful... only bad thing is the amount of caffiene intake it has.. but I figure it this way..  I wake up at 0330 every morning, start work at 0500.. work until 0200.. I have class from 6-10 pm.  Go home and finally crash out anywhere between 11-1130 pm.  so having a glass or two every few days is totally fine by me. 


I finally got all my fmla paperwork submitted.  I am thinking that either on Sept 1st or Sept 7th will be my lst day of work.  I'm kinda excited... well I guess I have mixed feelings because I'm gonna miss some of my awesome coworkers I've made my family.. but really excited to have a new little addition to our family.  All in all I am excited, nervous, scared, and anxious.

30 weeks, 10 to go! Oh MY word.

Well World, today marks 30 weeks.  What can I say up to this time?  A lot actually.  Let me try to stay positive. 

Back hurts.
heels hurt (not swollen THANK THE LORD).
So hungry like a homeless person.
Really tired.
I'm always HOT which is NOT normal.
I sometimes have a burst of energy where I don't want to nap. ever.
Im ready to be done working with. 
I think I am FINALLY starting the "nesting" period.
I'm loving online shopping rather than store shopping.
Getting anxious and sad at the same time. :(
I LOVE dressing up.
I am so in love with wedge sandals. :)  especially being pregnant and wearing them:)
I do feel like I'm at the point of being sleeping naked.  but then I think its kinda weird. :)
I HATE doing my hair in the morning.  I guess you can call it all around laziness. aka.. pregnancy.

Other than my negative and positive list.. Things are going good.  in the past 7 months of pregnancy I've gained... wait for it.. wait for it... 4 whole pounds!  Yes.  well first beginning of pregnancy I actually lost 16 pounds, due to asthma and such.. but yes, 4 pounds.. Its kind of crazy. I hope baby girl doesnt come out too small.  hey its not my fault.  I am ALWAYS hungry.
And to be honest.  NOT ONCE have I thrown up since I've been pregnant.  guess everyone is different.  I am so glad that it hasnt happened to me yet.

Derek and I took a birthing class at West Valley Hospital on Saturday.  a whole 7 hour class!  It was kinda cool and terrifying at the same time.  Im not anxious at ALL about the delivery part of it.  I just dont know how women actually survive the birthing process.  call me crazy. lol

Gotta go. 
-B

28 weeks pregnant, 12 weeks to go.

Holy Toledo.   These past 28 weeks have went by so fast that I don't even know where the time went!  Life has been so hectic I don't know where to begin.  Lest start with the most recent news.  Yesterday, I ended up in the hospital after work.  2 days ago I was feeling really bad lower cramping in my abdomen area which I have not experienced since being pregnant.. so just to be sure after work I called up Derek and told him that I had to go to the hospital.  First I called the drs office to see if they'd see me, that was a negative they told me to immediately go to the hospital. So I did.  Derek met me there. After I was admitted they took me up to the labor and delivery floor to get me examined.  Lets just say everything went well.  All is fine,  no dialation, no water breaking, no nothing.  Apparently I must be feeling these things they call braxton hicks.  Which since I've never been pregnant I don't know what to experience.  So we were both relieved with everything being okay with Zyana.  To be honest, I wasn't even worried..  okay just a little but not about her, I was more worried that if she were to come at any day we'd be absolutely unprepared!  but I guess all you really need for a newborn is diapys, wipes and onesies. :)  trust me, we got that covered.  But thus far God has been good to me with blessing me with a perfect pregnancy.  I've not gained more than 5 pounds and I am feeling great about myself.  BUT I am NOT looking forward to the labor part, actually I've been putting off thinking about it for as long as I possibly can. :)

In other news, the house is coming along great.  I am finally getting adjusted to living alone with no nieces around!  but I am thankful that God made a way that me and my sister live 3 streets from each other.  Which is nice cause the development we live in, our houses are actually walking distances. :)  But the house is good.  picture frames and walla decor hasnt went up just yet.. but Derek did putty all old holes, fixed the toliet, bought a garage door opener and is soon about to hang up ceiling fans. 

Other news:

The day we moved into the house,  our dogs Zoey and Molly ran away.  2 days later we found Molly.  We didn't find Molly.  The Buckeye police department found her relaxing underneath a tree, in the shade and grass out of breath in FRONT of the police department.  Thought that was funny..  I think she was tired of running and turned herself in.  Thank God that we put microchips in both of them. Zoey, on the other hand has yet to be found.  We've had non stop calls about people seeing her in the neighbrohood but no one can catch her cause the dumb dog is scared of people!  dang dog.   I hope she is okay,  our search continues to find her.

Not much else to update, but I am trying to update every few days.. were in the long strech now.  Third Trimester here we ccome. :)

-B.Gonzo

So....

Its a GIRL!

Welcome to the world, Naomi Adriana Sanchez

Last time I updated I mentioned that we'd be having our monthly doctors appointment. Well we went and we were sure the doctor was going to be able to tell if we were going to have a boy or girl but the little person didn't want to work with us... He OR She had their legs closed the whole time. The doctor even made me move my belly and sit up to see if that would do the job, nope. That little turd... wait, does this mean that this child is going to be stubborn? Golly, If they are anything like me I think we're gonna have some problems.. LOL. So, we then just scheduled a 4D ultrasound on the 15th, friday. Hopefully they will be able to tell if its a he or she. I'm so anxious is knowing already. I just want to go out and purchase a whole bunch of stuff.. I'm excited.. the time seems to be flying by which is good. Arizona is beginning to get a tad hot so I am hoping to not be a not-so-grumpy-pregnant-woman. I've been stocking up on shorts and sandals. and maternity clothes. So I am hoping that this summer is a good one for me.




In other news... My sister Vanessa and my Brother in law Manuel welcomed my new neice Naomi Adriana Sanchez into the world on April 7th, 2011 at 10:37 AM weighing 7 pounds 1.6 ounces. 19 inches long. And I must say, not because she is M neice but she is unbelievably beautiful. You know how newborns have to take a few days to get cute? well, not Naomi or Mariah.. They were instantly beautiful kids. It's so funny because Naomi is a little screamer. When she wants something she lets out this little scream. its actually to die for because she lets you know what she wants.. And its too funny because she likes the pacifier! Mariah didn't like the paci ever! But its so awesome to be able to experience what its like to have a newborn around. Actually it is kind of scary. because reality has sunken in that in a little over 4 months I will be having my own child. frightening huh? LOL.

Its' a new season, It's a new day... A fresh anoiting... is coming my way!

Well its seems as though its been ages since I've last updated this blog so I thought I'd give everyone an update and let everyone know EVERYTHING. Well today I am 15 weeks and 5 days pregnant. Whoa! who would'a thunk? Crazy to think that im a little less than 6 months I am going to be a mom. I mean I know I rock at being an auntie, I LOVE being an aunt. I get little butterflies thinking about my neice throughout the day, that when I think how I will be as a mother I'm actually quiet scared about that one! I mean, we buy Mariah pretty much WHATEVER she wants and there is no problem to that but when I began to think, "is my child going to be a spoiled rotten brat?" LOL well we will hope not, actually I don't forsee myself being one of those mothers who lets their kid scream in the middle of a retail store because the kid didn't get that toy they wanted. Anyways, back to subject I am exctited. Hoping for the best.. Haven't gotten sick ONCE! well besides Hay Fever, pregnancy wise not once. And I am happy that I haven't. I am finally starting to show a baby bump. and people are beginning to rub my belly... (totally AKWARD) its weird when you have people just come up to you and start rubbing your belly in a circular motion, hey yo, give me a hug instead. Leave baby alone. :)




In other news my work hours have changed as of today, which I am not a fan of. I'm working 5am-4pm, Monday thru Friday with Weds off. Not too shabby, but going to school full time and work I'm not sure how that is going to cut it. I'm already tired because of this pregnancy so we'll see how it goes. I'm actually excited to have a day of rest off.



Derek and I began teaching the Jr.Youth group on Sundays and Thursdays at church. Sunday was our very first lesson with the kids, and I must say it was quite a success. I remember how I was when I was their age trying to be in church and learn the Bible. But the amazing thing about each and everyone of these kids is that they KNOW Jesus and the Bible. Our first lesson we decided it would be best to start from the beginning, where everything started, Genesis 1-2. Derek did the majority of the speaking but I mostly observed and listened (Let me say, God is so good. I never thought in a bajillion years that I would ever picture my husband teaching God's Word, and I was and still am impressed, he put a smile on my face) ANYWAYS, We taught on how God created the world in 6 days, and on the 7th day he rested. We only had 6 kids in the class and we each assigned everyone to read from the passage that we were doing the study on. At the end of the lesson, we had each kid draw a picture from one of the days God created something, I took the 7th day. Every single kid put so much effort in drawing something God created. It was actually amazing, cause these kids' minds are sponges. They just kept listening and asking questions. It was actually pretty cool and I'm so excited to see where God takes us next since we are officially apart of the Christian Education department at our church. :)

2nd Ultrasound. 8 Weeks

So, I am 8 weeks pregnant.  I feel so sick.  My appetite is shot.  I feel lightheaded and sick all the time.  Every smell I think is disgusting.  I've become quite emotional, I cry over everything.  I kinda hate how much of a sap I am becoming! :)  Anyways,  Derek is doing quite well with helping me cope.  He has actually be quite amazing.  He has been perfect in helping me adjust.  He says little comments here and there that kinda make me chuckle.  But he has been packing my lunch everyday.  Constantly asks me if I took my prenatal vitamins.  Its actually kinda cute.  Today at 4:10  we have an ultrasound to confirm if we are having 1 baby or 2!  yes, that is right.  first ultrasound showed 2 babies.  So today, hopefully we will be able to find out HOW MANY! :)

Wowzas!

Well, this year has been by far the most surprising years ever.....

It's official,  I AM PREGNANT!