McKinley Jean Kosach

Welcome to the world Miss McKinley. She was born on Tuesday 11/20/2012 at 1:36 pm. She weighed in at 8 lbs 14.9 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Momma had quite a long labor. It started around 7 pm on Monday night after going to an acupuncture appointment to induce the labor. By 2am it was time to go to the hospital. 

Our midwife, Lynn Anderson, did a fantastic job and Nik was the most amazing coach ever. He was there every step of the way. After 18 hours of labor 3.5 hours of pushing, we welcomed into the world our little Miss McKinley. 

We couldn't be happier, she is the most beautiful and precious thing we have ever laid eyes on and we are completely and utterly in love. This Thanksgiving we have so many wonderful things to be thankful for, but most importantly we are the proud parents of a healthy baby girl. It was also Nik's birthday on Thanksgiving this year, so we had a lot of celebrating to do this past weekend. Happy Birthday poppa!!

Nik opening his birthday presents with his favorite gift on his shoulder.

McKinley taking in her new world.

Due date has come and gone

Yes, I am now 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant. Friday morning I started feeling contractions spaced anywhere from 10-20 minutes apart. Nik and I were prepared to go to the hospital, we were just waiting for the contractions to get down to about 5 minutes apart and for them to come on stronger. Unfortunately, the other happened. After about 12 hours of contractions they died off. To our disappointment it was not time to go to the hospital, it was a false alarm, or what many doctors refer to as prelabor. So, no baby yet. She is still happy as can be curled up inside my belly. I am trying to keep a positive attitude, knowing that she will come when ready, but it is hard to not be impatient. We will let everyone know as soon we know more. Until then, more walks, spicy food, sleeping and quality time together.

Giants win the World Series

The last time the Giants won the World Series, Nik and I had just moved in together and he had recently proposed to me. That was a fantastic year and I feel the same way about this year. Of course, the Giants winning is a huge excitement to both of us, but we both agree that having a baby girl any day now is a little bit more of an excitement. We can only hope that any year we are having a fantastic year the Giants will win the World Series. How's that for superstitious? Here's to many more fantastic years and many more Giants wins as Champions of the World. 

Happy 31st Birthday to ME!!

That's right 31 years old, but also 36.5 weeks pregnant. This year I found myself not even thinking about my birthday, but counting my weeks to becoming a parent. The 36.5 seemed to me to be much more important than the number of years I have been alive. Even though I wasn't too excited everyone else made sure to help me celebrate.

Birthday breakfast made by Natalie O'Neil

36.5 weeks along

The Giants were also battling it out to become the NLCS champions so we went to dinner with my Mom and Ben at Campo and watched the game. It was yummy and entertaining!! Thanks everyone one for the great birthday.

Reno Baby Shower

While we were in Reno my sisters and my Mom were sweet enough to through me a baby shower. They did a wonderful job of putting it together. Beautiful decorations, great food and wonderful company. At one point Sarah even got Nik on Facetime on the TV to answer some questions about labor, delivery and being a new parent. He was so cute answering the questions and he did a great job. All the ladies loved it!!! It was a great event and I felt honored to be the center of attention. Thanks Mom, Sarah and Addie for helping out.

While in town that weekend, we also were able to spend time with the rest of the Latham's, my Dad and Sherri and the Kosach clan. The weather was great, so we enjoyed lunches, patio time and anything we could do to stay outside. It was great!!

The Latham and Lyle crew

Dax and Zach giggling away

Steve and Connor

My belly trick of balancing a huge cake;-)

Steve Sr. Retirement Party

We have had a lot going on in the past few weeks and it has been really hard to update the blog. Things have settled (until the baby arrives) so I will be updating frequently.

Enjoying our dinner up on the stage

We drove down to Reno, because Nik's Dad was celebrating his 22 years on the bench as a District Court Judge. Keri, Nik's sister, was in charge of putting this whole thing together and it was not a small feat. It was held at the Silver Legacy and about 600 people attended. It was a beautiful setting with incredible food and even better speeches. Every member of Nik's family gave a speech along with family friends, another Judge and a few of his clerks over the years. It was a fantastic evening and such an honor to be included in the event. Keri did a great job and I know Steve couldn't have been more honored to have this event as a closing to such a substantial career.

Keri gave a fantastic speech

Steve speaking to the crowd

Steve giving a present to his secretary (Kathy) of 22 years

It was a wonderful evening. Both sets of my parents were able to attend and we enjoyed seeing and meeting many people that have been a huge part of Steve's life.

Portland Baby Shower

Haley and John (bottom 2 on the right) were so kind to through Nik and I a baby shower in Portland. Some of our closest friends in town were able to attend and we had a blast enjoying the evening. They made all sorts of appetizers and there were plenty of drinks (even for the pregnant lady).

With Andrew and Wanda Wrisley

Enjoying our evening

It was such a wonderful evening and it made Nik and I so happy to have such a great group of friends in a place we have spent the last 2 plus years of our lives together. Thank you Haley and John for putting this together.