MORE Pictures!

I can't help myself... my daughter is so beautiful!!! why can't I show her beauty off to the world!?

Hospital Pictures!

While we were in the hospital we had the opprotunity to get some photos taken by Pitter Patter Pix.

My baby girl

Without the risk of sounding like I think I'm far too blessed, the truth of it is- I am.  But even more so is my daughter, Zyana- Lee Grace Gonzalez.  Because of this hairy fellow, my husband Derek.  Hes made from very good (The best) stock.  I revel in watching him with our daughter, noting the distinct difference in how he is with her.  Zyana gets all of his most tender caresses and words, and patience.  Never-ending calm and loving patience.  He'll walk the floors with her, bouncing, rocking, singing, humming, any and all of it.  I've observed, watch and listen, but mostly take great comfort in knowing that he is distinctly tuned in to her responses, always giving her what she needs.

He tag-teams the evenings with me (he works throughout the day and right now I'm staying home with her) without complaint or distress.  It's taken about a week to get into a sort-of (as much as one can with the unpreditable world that is baby-dom) routine wherein we take turns and somehow manage to get in a decent nights sleep WHILE we hangout and care for our little girl!

A true father/daughter relationship was a bit of a mystery to me.Yes, I have a wonderful relationship with my father, but now watching my husband with our daughter is such an amazing experience to witness.

Now I have a daughter who has it all, and my brain? This is the part where I can sit back and experience the love and joy my husband and my daughter both offer. Zyana has been in the world for almost two weeks, and its amazing to know that she can offer so much love from such a small person. Never in my life have I ever felt someone so soft and lovable. She is a beyond beautiful little girl who resembles her dad in so many ways.. me, not so much. She has my nose and my eyes but everything else says Derek. She truly is a blessing from Heaven (that is the meaning of her name) :)

MLS Listing photos of the house...

Music

Alright,  I am really not a fan of secular music meaning I ONLY listen to Christian music, but I have a confession to make.  I am in love with Alicia Keys.  Her music, the way she writes and sings is just beyond me.   However, there is one song that I am crazy about.  I'm posting the video.  Chad Michael Murry is in the video too, which is a plus cause he is one handsome white boy. :)

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