OUTNUMBERED AND LOVING IT

Welcome to the Sanchez Family. We are a God loving, church going, unconditional loving, Army family of three wild and crazy boys and one 100 pound english bulldog, taking it one day at a time. I'm the mom, the only girl in the house, and the Queen. Hang on tight, it's sure to be a wild ride!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

More pictures!

My first week at home alone and a new car!

Today starts my first week at home with no help! My mom left on Saturday and Cesar went to work today. So far so good. I got Z to school on time, and now both the little ones are sleeping and I am trying to update the blog. I have dinner on the stove and the laundry started. The only hard thing about today is that for Zachary's school Tuesday's are minimum days, which means he gets out of school every Tuesday at 12:48, right in the middle of Isaiah's nap. I am fortunate to have my mother in law live right around the corner and she is going to pick him up today. It saves me from having to wake up a toddler to early then having to deal with him later when he is over tired!

Noah is doing great, gaining weight and eating like a pig. He is a pretty good sleeper, only getting up 2 to 3 times a night to eat and then going right back to sleep. Much better than Isaiah, even now! For that I am thankful. He is a pretty content baby too. Good thing, his middle brother demands a lot of attention! Isaiah is having a rough time. He is really getting mean lately. He hits and bites Zachary and EVERYTHING is his. He says "no" and "mine" all day long. My doctor says that this will last for about 4 months and then he should be adjusted and back to normal. He will be lucky if he makes it 4 months! I feel bad for Z, he just puts up with it and goes on. I am so blessed to have a child like him, easy going and super helpful! We are still trying to get into some sort of routine, it is so important for me. I love routines! I am sure it will come, I know I need to be patient!

I have been really missing my grandfather lately. He has really been on my mind a lot the past couple of days. I think it's because I really wish he could have been here to see Noah, I know he is seeing him from above. I just wanted to have him hold him and here him tell me and gran what a "dandy" he is. So I dressed Noah in his baseball outfit yesterday and had a good cry. I felt much better after that. Later that evening when I was watching a movie with Z the song "Put me in coach" came on and that's when I knew Granddaddy was right there, smiling down saying what a "dandy" Noah was.

We had been using my brother in law's car since we got here and they needed it back so we went yesterday to try to find a van. We got a great deal on a Dodge Caravan and brought it home yesterday! I love the van. I will post some pictures of it later, I haven't had a chance to take any yet!

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Reflux---Again!

I have thought since the day that we brought Noah home that he had reflux like his brother. I tried waiting it out but the more days that passed the worse it got. I call the doctor on Friday, made an appointment and came home with Zantac, just like Isaiah! The good news is that I knew what it was and Noah didn't suffer as long as Isaiah did. He takes the Zantac twice a day and everything is much better!

In other news he now weighs 7 pounds and 8 ounces! My children gain weight with NO problem! He came home from the hospital at 6 pounds and 13 ounces, that's what he weighed at his 2 day check on Tuesday and on Friday he gained WAY past his birth weight!

I will post some new pictures later. We are heading to Grandma's and Papa's to have lunch and do a little swimming so I will have some new pictures later!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Noah Edward

Introducing Noah Edward Sanchez!

Noah Edward was born April 18th at 5:17am weighing 7 pounds and 2 ounces and he was 19 inches long. He was one day away from his due date. He was born at Loma Linda Medical Center in Loma Linda CA. I had been to the hospital earlier in the day with what I thought was fluid leakage and some contractions but they sent me home at around 7 saying that I was not in active labor. Cesar and I went to get the boys at his mother's house and ended up staying for dinner. Papa made quesadillas and beans and they were great! We went home, put the boys to bed and then the contractions really started! At around 9:30 I thought I couldn't take it anymore but I did not want to be the mother they sent home twice in one day, especially with her 3rd child! So I waited it out as long as I could. I woke Cesar up at 12:00 and we called his mom and headed to the hospital. On the way we ran into traffic, only in CA at midnight would you run into traffic. The hospital is only 25 minutes away and the contractions were horrible! I have no tolerance for pain and it was bad! We got to the hospital and finally got the epidural, it was heaven! I took a little nap and then at 5 am the doctor came in to check me and I was at 10. She asked me if I wanted her to break my water or wait, I said break it! She broke my water at 5:09 and two pushes later Noah was born at 5:17! It was the easiest labor of all three!

We went home Sunday evening and have been busy getting the house together ever since. He is a wonderful baby, only getting up twice at night. Zachary is a great big brother and Isaiah is adjusting better then I thought he would. He loves him, sometimes a little too much! I love being a mom to these boys and it is a great feeling to know my family is complete. I will be posting lots of pictures soon. Here are the ones from the hospital and the first few days at home!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

House pictures

House Pictures and Dr. news

Sorry, we were at the house until really late last night and I did not get a chance to post. Here they are, the ones of the house empty. I will try to get some of our stuff moved in this weekend! We are staying here tonight, I will be watching CSI: in my bed tonight!!

Dr. news...still pregnant! She will not talk about an induction until my next visit which is Thursday afternoon. I am still the same, and now I am ready for him to come. I am sure I will have to wait to be induced so we shall see!

Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter Pictures

Happy Easter 2009!

We had a nice Easter weekend. We went to my brother in laws and colored eggs on Friday and decorated cupcakes that were delicious! The kids got to play a little and then Ryan came home with us to spend the night. Cesar took the big boys to see Monster's vs. Aliens in 3D on Saturday and they loved it. We woke up Sunday and the Easter Bunny had visited with lots of goodies for the boys and Dina. We headed off to church and then home for a great lunch and Easter egg hunt. This was the first time Isaiah really got into it and he loved hunting the eggs. The weather was beautiful and Papa opened the pool so Zachary took advantage of it and swam all day. The water was like ice but it didn't matter to him. I took lots of pictures so beware! I wanted my mom to be able to see all the things the kids did this weekend.

No Noah yet, still the same, 4 cm. I go back next Wednesday so we shall see. We can move into the new house on Wednesday so I hope he holds off until at least Thursday now. I am going to ask her about inducing on Friday so my mom can be here. I will keep you updated.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Beach Pictures

We went to the beach!!

Today we tried out a new church over here and then decided that the day was going to be so nice we would hang out at the beach for awhile! It was Isaiah's first time going so we were excited to see how he would react. The weather was perfect, not to hot and not to cold, the water on the other hand was FREEZING! Not that it bothered Zachary in the least bit. He is the one who used to love a cold bath, not my child! Isaiah hated the dry sand, wouldn't stand in it at all and stayed on the blanket until someone picked him up. I am thinking this might make a good babysitter, a little sand, and he is stuck! He did walk around down closer to the ocean and then screamed when the water hit his toes! His father is a little disappointed! I am sure he will get used to it. Zachary couldn't wait to get in and was a lot braver than the last time we were there, maybe a little too brave for me. He ran right out there and it didn't even bother him when the waves took him under.

We only stayed about an hour and then headed home for bed and baths for school tomorrow! I love the pictures!

No Noah yet, now would be great for me! I am still having contractions but not close enough to go in, just enough to be annoying!

Friday, April 3, 2009

Birthday Pictures

Zachary's California Party!

Last Saturday, Kelly's birthday, my sister in law, Erin, put together a party for the boys at a local park. Ryan and Zachary's birthday's are a week apart so it is a lot of fun to celebrate together! It was a pirate theme and the cake was great! It wasn't a great day for us all around, the boys were all decked out in their U of L gear only to suffer that horrible loss! Enjoy the pictures!

Dr. appointment for week 37

I went back to the doctor today and I am 4 cm! Whooo Hooo! She said she could feel the sack of fluid so that I could go at anytime. I have been having a few contractions but nothing consistent. I never went into labor on my own with either one of the older two, but maybe the third time is a charm! I am hoping to go tonight! I will keep you updated.

I will post some pictures of Zachary's California birthday party tomorrow!