Week 22

126 days til our due date

Size of a spaghetti squash

28 movements felt

Craving a pumpkin spice latte, macaroni and cheese, sweet potatoes

Feeling...

4 Braxton-Hicks Contractions felt

51 hours of sleep

3 midnight trips to the bathroom

Week 21

133 days til our due date

Size of a Banana

156 beats per minute

13 movements felt

Craving Avocado

Feeling Tired

1 possible Braxton-Hicks contraction felt

54 hours of sleep

7 midnight trips to the bathroom

Week 20 - Half way there!!!

140 days until our due date

Size of a Mango

2 movements felt

Craving cherry tomatoes

61 hours of sleep

Carrying on the family name...

On August 1st,  Ben and I found out we were having a precious little boy. This little guy will be carrying on the Koske name to our newest generation. We are excited that he has 10 fingers and 10 toes, and is as healthy as an ox. His growth is on track and the doctor couldn't be happier with our progress. With his arrival date set for 12/31/2011, we're bound to have an exciting (and sleepless) start to 2012. Ben and I are looking forward to decorating his room in the coming months and preparing for him filling out our family! We promise to post pictures of the progress!

A new toy...



Ben and I recently bought a 2011 Ford Edge Sport. He told me we were only going to test drive the car of my dreams, but he had full intentions on buying it for me. It was a very nice suprise. There are a million and one bells and whistles (things we are still learning) and is overall just a fun car to drive!



Headed back to school...

In February I was accepted to the University of Washington to complete my bachelor's degree. I decided that taking 2 years off after completing my associate's in business that it was time to go back. After reviewing the required classes,  I will double majoring in business management and management of information services.

This week was the first week of the quarter. Nerves were definitly on high alert as I headed back to school, but after my first day they were put to ease. I am continuing to work full time and do school in the evenings and while the late nights will likely take a toll on me, I am so thankful to have a great husband waiting for me when I get home! Ben has even started looking at going back to school - so glad I can insprie him. This will be a fun adventure!

A little history...

Ben and I met in 9th grade over a school project for a friend. Ben greeted me as I arrived, and I knew it was love at first site. The relationship grew over the summer and fall months and was cemented when we both attended the same New Year's eve party. Eighteen days later we were dating and have never looked back. Since this time Ben and I have shared the joy of graduating high school and college together, purchasing our first home, marrying the loves of our lives and now a life together as one.