December 24th Dr. Apt. -Difficult Apt.

You were incredibly difficult today with nurse Nancy in your NST appointment. Every time they found your heart beat, you kicked the equipment and moved away. That forced mommy to stay 1.5 hours trying different positions to make you cooperate. I hope this isn't a precursor to your temperament. If it is, we will have to focus on the positive- that at least you're a leader and that you will stand up for righteousness. After several attempts of trying to locate you and make you stay, I moved to my right side which is hard for me to breathe and you kept kicking that little circle that monitors your heart beat, but at least you gave us some good numbers for your records.
We also had a special guest with us today. We had Holley Montoya a friend from work come and see you in my belly and see your uncooperative side. The poor thing had a longer day than expected, but on the good side, we ate at Pepe's. Mommy loves their guacamole tacos and their chile that is so awesome. I would eat there everyday if it was here in Chino.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is truly not about us anymore. I believe every present we opened was for our little girl who will enjoy this note to her one day. Her Uncle, Auntie, and cousins spoiled her beyond what we could have imagined. Little veggie outfit, pink Vans, blanket, and a gift card from Home Depot to finish her room. You are a blessed little girl and you haven't even entered the world yet. Your Melton grandparents bought you two of the most precious dresses that you can wear for Easter provided you fit into them. And all I can say is you are a very loved little girl and long awaited.

Merry Christmas my little angel.

Special Delivery from Washington

We received this special delivery right before Christmas from Eric and Corrine my cousins from Bothell, Washington. The box read that it was for a special Melton, so Dale opened it up and asked me how does it look. He had me laughing pretty hard. This little outfit is just too cute. I just wish we were closer in proximity so they could be here for the shower and her birth.

It seems like just yesterday when I called Eric asking if we could come for the weekend and stay with them. As sweethearts as they are, they opened their doors and had their parents tote us around for church, since it was one of the only years to snow in Bothell. We had flew up there in January of I can't even remember the year to be prayed for at a church up there that had been recognized for a lot of couples with fertility issues of either seeing them get pregnant, helping with adoption or God giving the couples peace about not being parents at all. And as the years went by we kept holding on to that miracle that was waiting for us, since we never felt the peace that we would be childless.

Thank you Eric and Corrine for opening your home, hearts, and always making us feel at home.

First Christmas Ornaments

My mom bought her the cutest little ornaments, which will be up on the tree next year. They are the cutest pieces I've seen.

Mom will have to come over next year to decorate the tree with her grand baby, so we can have some more photo opts.

Out of Control Friends :)

Our out of control friends are better known as Paul and Dawn. They have the same story as we do, miracle babies who have placed their little stamp on our lives. They had their precious miracle 2 years ago on April 19th and now it's our turn. They waited 12 years and we waited 11 years and we both share so many similarities that it's mind boggling to know how God would knit us all together. Buying furniture 11 years ago from Ontario Furniture would help all four of us encourage each other as we struggled through the years of not knowing what God's will would be on our lives and now look at us all sharing these moments together.

Paul and Dawn let us use Savanna's baby furniture for our little one and here it is sitting in the warehouse full of all sorts of beautiful presents. I told her that she's out of control because not only does our baby have a place to lay her head and get her diaper changed, but she's be blessed by Dawn hosting the baby shower with the mother's helping her in the background. Dawn will be an awesome auntie as she as rejoiced more than any single person other than ourselves. I wish I would have taped her screaming her lungs off in the parking lot of Islands on June 28th! It was something to remember for years to come.

Long story short, we were supposed to take pictures for some secret project her and Paul were working on, so all day she kept changing things. First it was going to be at our house because they only needed a close up of some sort, then we get the panic call to do it at noon, then we agree for 4:00 p.m., then we get another call to go to the furniture store before 4:00 p.m. and it was just craziness that Dawn showing on that cold rainy day. So finally we show up at the store and I'm totally scared because Dawn had said that the girls wanted to do something to make the furniture cute, which I was strongly opposed to. I don't want anything messed with because what if it clashes with the decor of the room. I had visions of paint of new knobs being put on the furniture and me not being able to contain my tears and put on the pretend smile that everything was fine. So, when we walked in it was with heavy feet and caution as I stepped into that store. Lana and Dana were so ear to ear smiles and I was trying to have a smile, but it was hard because I didn't know what was going on. So we closed our eyes and Dana led us to the back to see the surprise and oh how stupid I felt as I saw Dawn's craziness unfold before my eyes. She wanted that moment to be special for us and I had all these horrible nightmares floating through my head. I could have cried had I not been in such a protective state of mind, but to know the effort she went through was beyond words.

Thank you Paul and Dawn for everything that we know about and everything that's to come. You two are blessings to Dale and I and I can't wait to see our babies grow up together to share more generational blessings.

Baby Isabella Lobos

This is Isabella, our little girls playmate. When I went to visit Julie at the hospital and hold her, I had no clue that her little buddy was inside of me at the time.

Julie and I had been prayer buddies in Bible Study class and had put on each others prayer list for God's will in giving us the gift of motherhood. I was totally believing she would get pregnant, but was a little reluctant towards my own pregnancy. We used to joke around about walking the Victoria Gardens with our strollers and the chit chat that we girls do and had no idea it would actually come to fruition.

I still remember that Sunday as Dale told Luis and her and I held little Isabella in my arms knowing in 9 months I'd be holding my own child as well. Luis got it right away and Julie was still in lala land as Dale told them in coded language. He asked what the name of her Dr. was because we needed that information as soon as possible. She was thinking long term and Luis that clever boy, raised his eyebrow and said is there something we should know about with his forever smile. The minute Julie realized we were pregnant it was Niagra Falls and then I was Niagra Falls and the boys were just smiles and laughs. Oh, what a precious moment to share with friends that God had prepared just in time.

I just watched her for the first time December 14th, 2007. It was so sweet. As I fed Isabella, Addy was kicking away to let her know that she was there too. My baby was ready to play before her time. Tonight was also the first night I got a little frazzled knowing that I would be a mommy full time and I couldn't turn back the clock now and got a little scared. I called Dale right away and as usual he reassured me that everything would be just fine and that I would be a good mommy and to not worry.
We love you Lobos!!!

Great Grandma's Sweater

This was my sweater that my great grandmother (mama Chonita) knitted for me a long long time ago. I can't to pass it to the next generation. I hope it fits her because this sweater is teeny-tiny!

Baby's Gift Before She Was a Thought

This blanket has a story...

My grandmother on my mother's side made this either when I was still in high school or shortly after. Her famous words were, "I'm making this now in case I die, so your baby will have something to remember me." What a blessing to know she got to see our prayers being answered when almost 20 years later that seeds had been sown already in my heart. This is a treasure that will always bring tears to this person who hardly sheds them!!!

Faithful Hubby

He's only missed one visit and it was to give Lisa (my best friend) that whole moment to see the baby wiggle around inside me. What a trooper here with only 1.5 hours of sleep and not even one ounce of grumpiness!!! Gotta love him for his faithfulness.

Meet the Staff

Dr. Visits

We have the joy of visiting our Doctors and nurses every other week, but won't bore you with every visit. Since I'm a high risk case, we selected Kaiser in Anahiem and the one in Sand Canyon.

Melton Baby Updates

Time Line of Baby Events

1. June 26th, We found out we were pregnant.
2. June 27th, We told our parents about the good news.
3. June 28th, We told my brother, Paul & Dawn, Norma, Luis & Julie.
   
4. August (entire month)-We got the rest of our friends and family on board with the news all before our 11th year anniversary.
5. At our 18th week, we found out her sex and that all was going normal. That's right when I started to feel flutters and unusual movements.
6. October 26th, Dale felt her move for the first time.
7. November 15th, Lisa got to go her Dr. Apt and meet her for the first time. It was also the first appointment that Dale volunteered to not go to give Lisa and I that special time.
8. Between November 14th and November 24th, my belly grew like crazy. It was more obvious because from the time Lisa came and left, she even noticed the big (I do mean big) difference in my appearance.
9. November 25th, Dale got to see my belly move for the first time. How cool of a birthday present was that for me? Love to see my honey get so excited about it all.
10. December 3rd we started doing kick counts-for a half hour time frame I have to see if she kicks me at least 10 times within that period. She kicks 20 plus times in about a ten minute time frame. I hope this isn't a precursor to her being more active than sleeping a lot.
11. December 14, we start NST (Non Stress Tests) twice a week. They will monitor her during this time to ensure she'll be born on time or if she needs to arrive a little earlier than planned due to her placenta causing my blood sugars to sky rocket. She passed like a trooper! They told us that babies who are 36 weeks are not showing such good reports as this one. They say she's very playful...like they have to tell me. (little miss cart wheels!)
12. December 14-She kicked her friend Isabella when I was feeding her...hmmm, hope this isn't a sign of jealousy.
13. December 17-2nd NST Test. Great fluid. Quick results as others have to wait the full 45 minutes, we kick butt!
14. December 18-picture date with Valencia's for Baby Shower Invites. Wonder what they'll do with our picture. I'm scared.
    

Eloisa's Birthday

It was Eloisa's birthday, but I made out like a bandit. I had seen this at Family Christian Bookstore with my aunt and wanted it at that time and had no idea that Julie had bought it for me already. She also bought this cute little outfit with a little squirrel on it. We are so fortunate to have so many people who care so much for her before she's even in our arms.