Hey everybody! Me and baby Alden checking in.....

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Well he is FINALLY here.

I am soooo in love!! I think he is so beautiful and PERFECT...

I went into the hospital Wednesday afternoon and they started the induction at 5:15

Everything else is pretty much a blur. I remember the pain gettting pretty bad and they gave me a pain releiver through my iv (i was going to try to not have an epidural).. Before long the pain was UNBEARABLE... and they gave me the epidural.... I slept for, my mom said, about 2 hours....

I finally woke up..... I think it was around 06:00 thursday afternoon... and started feeling the pressure to push..

after 2 HOURS of pushing.. Alden hadn't budged... they turned off my epidural and cranked up the patosin ... trying to help me feel to push him out.. ......... I think I pushed three or four more times and he still wouldn't move.. so I decided (IN A LOT OF PAIN) for the c-section. I cried.. i really really wanted to have him naturally but something was telling me it just wasn't going to happen..

We went to the OR room and at 09:33 pm my baby boy was born... in all his 9 pound 9 ounce 22 inch glory!!!!

When I was on the operating table the doctors were saying that there would have been no way to have him natural .... that we was "wedged" in and stuck.. my mom said (she was in the OR with me) that the doctor was having to jerk on him to get him unstuck..

BUT... we are home now and we are having a "good" day today.. I don't have a lot of pictures... but will post the ones I've taken. My mom has pictures from the hospital and is going to get them to me on a cd...



Here I am Wednesday before going to the hospital...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p382efc569b3b06dbf27b566c54a02dc7/ee12cf7d.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pde1f8ad905325f03525507b698f51f8a/ee12cd2d.jpg

AND HERE IS THE LOVE OF MY LIFE.. LITTLE or not so little ALDEN

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pdc64d3cc6b6b3abdcbf91721560197d8/ee12ca88.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p3e9c86276bd005c33ddbf730ecbcd9bf/ee12c9ce.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p128882d19f1c9662fa21e19ae746614b/ee12c8fa.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p792b84e843fa81e693bb22e91d3e9fa8/ee12c84e.jpg

MORE PICTURES COMING....

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG!!! He's absolutely beautiful! What a handsome young man you have there. I think he looks just like his Momma. Congrats and welcome to PT Alden!! :)

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Alden is such the sweetheart. He has been a little cranky the past few days. My mom and Grandma have been over to help me get settled in...

We are doing A LOT better today... he isn't crying as much and actually seems happy.. I have had the baby blues and crying as much as him.. I am so glad I am feeling better today. I've been wanting to check in with you guys...

Here is Alden swinging in the swing this morning...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pa48d714263640abdc19a3e11a2490268/ee12c7cd.jpg


http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pa4a4b73b0b2bd8c807291ad5ba3c7c33/ee12c6db.jpg


Tinky and Jupiter have been hiding most of the time i've been home. Tinky has done a lot of hissing at Jupiter but they are coming around.

Jupiter is soooooooooo curious though... i figured he would be...

Here he is checking out Alden in the swing...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/p4f8e399bcf87cd19138db4f06be23a18/ee12c419.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid209/pe379107db5bf6b817ddb34858903de8d/ee12c5e1.jpg

Well that is all for now. I'm gonna get off and take a nap while he is sleeping...

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AND TOO

I stopped by Alden's arrival thread... and thanks so much everyone for your wonderful comments on my little baby boy's arrival...!!!!!!!!!! :D

[DrKym]

He is a beautifulo baby! Congratulations and best wishes on a speedy recovery! What a huge blessing in such a small package!(well not soooo small 9 pounds is pretty big :eek: )

[Maresche]

Sara- he is gorgeous! I didn't say it in the other thread but Congratulations!

It sounds like having a c-section was the best choice you could have made in that situation so don't feel bad that you couldn't have the natural birth you wanted. You and Alden are both healthy and doing well and you can't ask for more than that.

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awwwww Sara..... Alden is GORGEOUS!!! Congrats to our new PT-mom!!

[BOBS DAD]

Sarah,

What a miracle he is (and all babies)!!! He's a beautiful boy!!! Congrats, I hope all continues to go well and you enjoy every moment with Alden!!!

[catnapper]

Oh wow, he looks so perfect! And BIG!!! He's VERY VERY VERY handsome! You definately have reason to be proud.

Congrats Sara (and Tinky & Jupiter... look at the new friend your meowmie brought home!)

[Samantha Puppy]

Oh my gosh, he is SO handsome!!! Sara, keep your eye out on that one - he is going to be a heartbreaker!! Oh man, I am in LOVE... and I have one that's only a little bigger than Alden! You're makin' me want another!! ;)

Congrats on such a beautiful boy.

And yeah, the baby blues suck but they don't last too long. I think I was done being weepy after 2-3 weeks. If it lasts longer than that, give your OB a call.

PM me if you have any questions or need any support!

[Pam]

Sara he is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Alden please forgive me for using a word usually meant for females but you are just absolutely precious! Sara I can't believe what an ordeal you went through. Imagine if we hadn't been praying for an easy delivery! LOL! Your pre-delivery pictures are amazing. It looks like you had two or three in there! LOL! You get some rest and post again when you feel up to it. :)

Jupitor is a riot. He wants to know who is invading his space! :cool:

[finn's mom]

He is really handsome! And, big! (my brother was born two feet long! :eek: ) You looked beautiful pregnant! Thanks for sharing the pictures of your beautiful boy! Hope you enjoy your nap!

[Laura's Babies]

Well....CONGRATULATIONS! You did a great job! He is so beautiful, pretty, wonderful and just a little doll.

(Your before shot looks like I did before the birth of my twins.)

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Oooooooooooo what a little lovebug! He's gorgeous - congratulation Mommy!

[sirrahbed]

This post got me crying a bit - glad tears - I am so happy to hear from you Sara :D I am so proud and thrilled for you. The way you write about the love for your new son shows :) :)

Alden IS perfect YES!!

[catlover4ever]

Oh Sara, Alden is perfect!!! What a beautiful baby. :) :)

Congratulations and thanks for checking in with us and sharing such wonderful pictures. I love the ones of Jupiter checking Alden out....such curiosity :)

[Donnaj4962]

Oh Sara.... he is just adorable! He looks so sweet! And from the size of little Alden, it appears that it is a good thing that you had the c-section! He probably really DID want to come out, he was just stuck! Poor little guy!

Congratulations to you, Alden, Jupiter and Tinky! I love the shot of Jupiter checking Alden out... from a distance! That is too cute!

Welcome home, and I am anxious to see more pictures once things settle down some!

[AdoreMyDogs]

What a perfect, precious little boy. Congrats, new mommy! He is just so adorable!

[4 Dog Mother]

Sara, Alden is beautiful! And in the end it doesn't make a bit of difference if you have them natural or by c-section as long as they are healthy!

Congratulations!

[RobiLee]

Sara, he is absolutely beautiful! I'm so happy for you. Please give Alden a little kiss from me.

[Kirsten]

Oh Sara, he's so beautiful!!! He doesn't even look like a newborn, but c-section babies often look so perfect and relaxed because they don't have to go through all the stress.

Wow, looking at your belly, it's easy to see that it was time for him to come out! :)

Congratulations!!! He's so sweet!

Kirsten

[moosmom]

Sara, he is beautiful!!! I understand how you could fall in love with him.

Congrats!

[Barbara]

Congratulations Sara! Alden looks nearly as cute as a kitten ;)

I love Jupiter's long neck checking him out :)

[Karen]

Very handsome boy you have there, Sara! I love that photo with Jupiter - not wanting to get toooooo close to that new, funny-smelling squeaky thing!

[Jadapit]

You are so right when you said he is beautiful and perfect, he is! Congrats to you and your family, I'm really happy for you.

[gini]

Oh my goodness - you were P R E G N A N T!!! It sure looks like you did have two or three in there.

The first picture I saw immediately brought tears to my eyes...........what a beautiful little boy.

I am so happy for you!

[lv4dogs]

Congrats!!!! He is such a cutie and so big! I can see it now, he's gonna be quite the ladies man when he grows up.

You are so blessed to have that young man in your life. He is beautiful & perfect.

[ramanth]

Oh Sara, he's beautiful!! Hi Alden! Sara, you sure were big in those last few moments. Wow!!

[christa]

Wow, he is beautiful! Definitely perfect! Such a handsome little guy! I mean BIG guy, LOL . . . I can see why you're in love already! He's a charmer!!! ;)

[sandragonfly]

BEAUTIFUL!! hey, I was born c-section and now I'm a pet talker! :D :cool: he's just a perfect beauty ... welcome home!!

once again, CONGRATULATIONS!! http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/mystichild/pinkgrin.gif http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/mystichild/pinkgrin.gif

I can't wait until we see more of alden to welcome him more! enjoy flippin-floppin at home. ;) take care of yourself!!

[just added alden in!! (http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=99204&page=1)]

[Rachel]

Good job, Sara. You made it through a difficult time and just look at your reward! As everyone has already mentioned, you have a real charmer there. He's already charmed the socks off of all of us. May there be many blessing bestowed on you and Alden.

Juniper looks like he is not sure why the new guy got the toy instead of him.

[prechrswife]

Alden is adorable! Congratulations, again!!!

[Sonia59]

Congratulations! And welcome, Alden! You are beautiful :)

Jupiter is so funny looking at his new skin brother. And so big too, compared to Alden :D

[Roxyluvsme13]

He is such a handsome little guy!

[jazzcat]

He's absolutely adorable Sara! Congratulations.

[shais_mom]

wow - you were allllll baby! :)
He's gorgeous!
Congratulations!

[My Peanuts]

What a handsome little man! Congrats again, Sara. :)

[Uabassoon]

Sara he's so beautiful! Congrats! I'm so happy for you and baby Alden!

[cloverfdx]

Welcome to the world Alden... congrats Mama Sara :). Enjoy your well deserved nap.

[Toby's my baby]

He is beautiful!! I agree with the others, he doesn't look like a newborn to me either!! What a handsome man, I can't wait to watch him grow! :D Congrats!

[sparks19]

Aww he is so beautiful. Congratulations.

[RedHedd]

Congratulations and like eveyrone else has said, he's beautiful! He looks BIG until I saw the picture of Jupiter checking him out. Jupiter looks HUGE next to little Alden.

[jenluckenbach]

He is so very handsome!!! But I can't get over how big he is!

Best of everything to you all.

[Jods]

Congrats hes a cutie!

[Cincy'sMom]

What a handsome baby boy!!! Congrats again Sara, and welcome Alden!!

[Cookiebaker]

Congratulations, Sara!!! Your baby Alden is sooo precious, just perfect in everyway. I hope you can get lots of rest when you can, and just take it easy with no stress or bothers. Hang in there!!! :)

[Craftlady]

He is beautiful, doesnt look like a new born :)
Love the photo with furry kids checking him out.

[Sevaede]

Oh Sara, he is such a CUTIE! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

I kept scrolling back and forth and saying, "Wow, does he EVER look like his mama! Definitely got the mouth!"

[Pam]

I had to come back for another look. :) Sara, I just bet he doesn't even fit into the 0-3 month onesies! LOL!

[Corinna]

Congrats. Glad you both are doing well.

[Logan]

Sara, I am so happy for you. Thank you for using some much needed energy and taking the time to share these wonderful pictures with us. :)

I have thought of you every single day and hoped that all would be well for both of you. I know you have some healing time ahead, but hopefully with the help of your mom and grandmother, that will come.

Much love to you and baby Alden. :)

Logan

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

AWWW he sure is a handsom "little" PT'er.

Congrats again Sarah, he is just absolutely gorgeous.

(I'd better keep Cali away from this thread - she is WAY too young for boyfriends LOL).

BTW great advice from Jaime re the "baby blues" - if they continue for too long have a chat with your Doc!

Gibe him a little kiss and hug from his Auntie Julie :)

[Anita Cholaine]

He's such a big, happy, healthy boy! :D Congratulations, and please, give him a big kiss from me...

[CountryWolf07]

Oh gosh! Congrats! He's cute! :)

[gemini9961]

He is a cute little guy, well not so little. :D All these handsome/beautiful little babies around make me sorta want one. :eek:

[wolf_Q]

He's beautiful! Congratulations!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

He is beautiful, Sara, as are you....even though you were big as a house! Oops, sorry, that was meant to make you laugh....hopefully. ;)

I'm so glad everything went well and you and he are both healthy. Still healing, but healthy.

The pictures of Jupiter are just too precious. Hopefully Tinky will calm down soon.

Congratulations again, and big {{{hugs}}} to the new mommy. :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Sara, I'm so glad that both you and baby Alden are now at home and doing well.:) Alden sure is a cutie pie. Jupiter looks like he'll help you take good care of him. Thanks for keeping us updated and posting pictures of him. Please take care.:)

Congrats Sara!!!! Please keep the pictures coming.:)