Status update and the giant butterfly...

So that sweet little butterfly tattoo I got when I was like 16 isn't so sweet anymore- in fact it is rather gargantuan! Here's hoping it returns to its normal size and the belly too!
On the baby front... I am now at just about 3 cm and my doctor did some procedure called "sweeping of the membranes" on Thursday- guess it's supposed to move things along... I would say that it has done something- even if we are still pregnant- as I have experienced more and stronger braxton hicks and have begun to loose the mucus plug (very gross- I know) since then. But still- Kieran must not be ready for prime time- not just yet anyway! Suddenly- however, I am ready. Pregnancy has been a lot of fun but now that I know labor could happen any time now, I want it to happen RIGHT NOW! Patience has never been my strong suite! See you soon little man...
PS I just asked the Magic 8 Ball if Kieran would come tonight- it said "unfortunately yes"- maybe bad timing (my sister is having her shower tomorrow) but I am ready! Let's do this thing Magic 8 Ball!

The belly at 38 weeks...

Here it is folks- in all its stretched glory- the belly at 38 weeks and counting!
At our last OB appointment we were rather shocked to discover that labor has already begun- at least some of the steps that lead up to it... as of last Tuesday, I was 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced! You should have seen the look on Rick's face when he heard that!
Lately, I have noticed an increase in braxton hicks contractions and some cramping and just a general sense that something is going on in there! We will be sure to keep you all posted... on all the most recent belly happenings!

Things of his father's...

These belonged to Rick when he was a baby... Do you see the giraffe buttons? Too cute! We also love the little stuffed guy- worn with lots of love. Although I am not a huge fan of cars... I can't help but love this little wind up car outfit- it's so funny how the pants button to the shirt!
The belts below are just awesome!!! Rick claims, "I never wore
the Micheal Jackson one much- sure, sure... now we all know! He remembers wearing the superhero ones a lot though- which I do not doubt! Hopefully little Kieran will be a superhero guy- just like dad and will wear these little belts too!


We also really liked these little green cord overalls with the fat duck heads- so sweet! We can't wait to try all of these out on our little man. Thank you to grandma Sandy for saving all of these treasures and for sharing them with us- it means a lot to Rick and me and I am sure Kieran will love them all too!

Ultrasound pics...

Here are two new ultrasound pics we had taken Monday... I can't really make sense of them- I guess it's easier to make out features in the earlier ones before baby starts adding muscle and fat mass. In any case it was still fun to see our little boy before he make his grand appearance next month! We have another appointment next week too- we will be sure to post those pics as well- maybe you all can make heads and tails of them (so to speak!)!

More from the showers...

Here are more pics from different showers Rick and I have enjoyed with family and friends... thank you again to everyone for your support and generosity- we are so lucky to have such great friends and family!

Some pics from the Shower!!

Mommy and Daddy to-be with our adorable baby-cake that grandma Sandy made us!
Auntie Shannon and me enjoying our brunch! Mmmm- eggs!

Much thanks to everyone!

Rick and I want to sincerely thank everyone for the thoughtful and lovely baby gifts! We had a lot of fun after the shower putting everything together and setting things up in our nursery- it all just looks so perfect! I had time today to wash all the adorable little clothes and blankets and then fold them away neatly in their place (:
We had a wonderful time at the shower- it was great to see everyone and have a chance to catch up with all our friends and family- we are so pleased you could all attend.
Thank you also to Erin, Julie, Jo and Sandy for all their hard work putting everything together- it was all amazing- from the beautiful setting to the fantastic baby cake, delicious food and sweet little peep bears! We are so lucky to have such generous, loving and supportive family and friends!
Thank you all again and we can't wait to share the remainder of our pregnancy and the birth of our baby boy with you all!