A Nug is Born!

[Samantha Puppy]

Hi everyone,

Sorry I didn't get to post yesterday - we weren't discharged until 8pm and less than an hour after we got home, our friends from Scotland arrived! And today everytime I tried to get online and upload the pictures from the digital camera, the baby would wake up and fuss! He's asleep right now so I'm taking advantage of the peace and quiet to fill you all in.

Josh and I arrived at the hospital around 7:10am on Wednesday. We were taken right back to the birthing suite and within 10 minutes, they had started the pitocin. I started feeling light cramping sensations almost immediately but nothing bad. After about 30 minutes, my OB came in and broke my water. That did NOT feel good. Throughout the morning, the contractions got worse and while I was had been hoping to get through the whole thing without any drugs, it got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. I felt like I was going to die. So I caved and asked for the anesthesiologist (sp) so I could get an epidural. That was around noon. He gave me a double dose because of my previous back problems and within 10-15 minutes, I was back to my old self. We spent the rest of the afternoon watching TV and relaxing - I think I even fell asleep for a bit at one point! Around 4:30pm, I had an internal and my OB said I was 9cm. dialated and fully effaced and to let her know when I felt like I needed to push. About 30 minutes later, I knew it was time so she checked and I was 10 cm. dialated and ready to go.

After 20 minutes of pushing, Aidan Joshua Patterson was born at 5:19pm. He was 5 lbs., 3 oz. and only 16 1/4" long. He's a little peanut! Unfortunately, we have some medical issues that he will have to deal with throughout his life but nothing life-threatening. We're actually still waiting to hear results of some tests that he had while we were in the hospital. Once we know more, I'll post more.

We were discharged from the hospital last night - December 23, 2005 at 8pm. I'll be around a little but probably pretty infrequently for awhile - until I get accustomed to this whole "mommy" business.

Until then, here are some pictures...

Newborn Aidan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pb31f0344bec78682edf5091afef2d754/f0f09b04.jpg

Mommy & Aidan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pdabf64443f9c338bcd9c922fd2cf253d/f0f09a88.jpg

Mommy & Aidan again
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/p2247c717ca88e59d09e2a453d77f7cf9/f0f09a0e.jpg

Daddy & Aidan
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/p0e5f54fb1341cd642ccbfaabb5570648/f0f09a12.jpg
Aidan this morning (at home)
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid198/pf501d3e69d6d36ff46f835f20a8936f3/f0f09989.jpg

[Uabassoon]

Oh my gosh! How exciting. Congrats a million times over :D Happy Birthday baby Aidan!

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG!!!!!! Congratulations Jaime and Josh! I'm in tears here at work. I'm so happy for you guys. Welcome to mommyhood and welcome to Pet Talk little precious Nug. He's absolutely adorable!! The whole family looks great :D

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Congratulations! He's beautiful!!!

[CagneyDog]

Congratulations! What an amazing Christmas present!

[Almita]

Aww how cute! Congrats! I agree what a great Christmas Present!

[jenfer]

congrats on the baby. :D

[prechrswife]

What a handsome little guy! That has to be the best Christmas present ever. Congratulations!! :D

[Toby's my baby]

Congratulations!! He is VERY handsome!

[slleipnir]

What a cutie!!! Congratulations! Must feel amazing to hold him in your arms after he was in your belly that long :)

[finn's mom]

Oh, wow! He's so gorgeous! Look at all of his hair!!!! I'm so glad that you were able to bring him home, and, can't wait to hear of all the trips through Mommy land that you're going to be taking! Congratulations! Welcome to the world and to Pet Talk, Aidan!

[Corinna]

Congats to you all. What a sweetie.

[sirrahbed]

Congratulations!! :D

Aidan is SOOOO handsome. Missy and I admired his pictures and both of us noticed his wonderful complexion. Truly a beautiful newborn!!

[Cataholic]

Truly beautiful! Congrats, Jaime and family.

[caseysmom]

Congratulations! He is really beautiful and healthy looking.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh-My-Gosh!!! CONGRATULATIONS X A MILLION!! He's just beautiful! You are soooo blessed to have him! :)

[Kfamr]

How exciting! What a precious gift you and Josh have recieved, Jaime. He is just too darling. You know, I usually don't think newborns are cute but, Aidan is a huge exception. He is adorable and what a gorgeous head of hair he has!
Give him a kiss from me on his cute cheeks.

Congratulations to you both and I surely can't wait to see him grow. Have the furkids seen him yet? If so, what do they think? :D

[Logan]

Congratulations, Jaime, and Merry Christmas!!!! What a perfect way to rememver this holiday season!!!!! :)

Logan

[moosmom]

Congratulations and Happy Birthday Aidan!! How much he changed in such a little time!!! Look at the difference in his pictures!

What a sweet little kid! I'm so happy for you. ;)

[Karen]

Congratulations on a healthy baby and a beautiful boy at that!

Welcome to the world, Aidan, Nug-no-more! You may be little now, but you're gonna grow so fast, we just know it!

[chocolatepuppy]

Congratulations! Aidan is adorable! :D

[LuvGold00]

Congratulations!!! He is a beautiful little man, I can't wait to hear all about him as he grows up! :)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awwww, congrats to you and Josh with your beautiful new son Aidan !! He is a beautiful baby, and he seems to like it here with his parents :) Having a newborn so close to Christmas, it is so special!
Merry First Christmas to you litle Aidan!! Merry Christmas to Jaime and Josh!!

[jenluckenbach]

Congratulations.......MOM. :D

[k9krazee]

:D Congratulations and welcome Aidan!!! He is absolutely adorable!!! :D

[gemini9961]

Congratulations and welcome to PT Aidan.

[RedHedd]

Welcome to the world, little Aidan. It is indeed a very Merry Christmas at your house.

[kimlovescats]

What a beautiful baby boy! Just look at all that hair! :D
You and Daddy look totally in love with your new family ... congratulations!
Praying that all the tests come back ok!

Merry Christmas,
Kim

[Queen of Poop]

Congratulations. Welcome to the world sweet boy.

[Jamieejo85]

Oh my gosh Jaime..congratulations to you and Josh!!!!!!! Welcome to the world Aidan!!!

[Ginger's Mom]

He really is a beautiful baby. Congratulations Jaime and Josh. :)

[4 Dog Mother]

Congratulations, Jaime and Josh! What a beautiful son you have!

[Vermontcat]

CONGRATULATIONS!
He sure is cute and he has a great head of hair. :D

[ramanth]

Congrats!! :D :D

[anna_66]

Oh Jamie! What a perfect little gift you received for Christmas:D
He is adorable and I love that head of hair he has! I hope things are going well for you all.
Can't wait to see more pictures of that cutie pie!

[WolvesRawk]

Cute! Congrats!

[Poo]

Congratulations :D What a sweetie.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Aidan is such a perfect little baby!!!! :D
What a cutie!!!

[Anita Cholaine]

Congratulations!!:D That's the best Christmas gift you could have...
I can't wait to hear more about you, Aidan, you're such a handsome little boy...

[CountryWolf07]

Awww! :) How adorable! Adian is a great name! It fits him.... congratulations!! :)

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats!!! :D He sure is a cutie pie. :D

[Samantha Puppy]

Thanks everyone... The last few days have been interesting, to say the least. I've been taking lots of pictures (as has my mom, my brother, my friends from Scotland, my in-laws, etc.) so I'll be sure to post some when I have a moment to breathe. Until then, I just wanted to thank you all for the sweet things you've said. :)

Oh, and Kay - all the animals are doing really well with him. Samantha has taken on the role of "Nana" (from Peter Pan). When he makes a little sound, she makes sure he's okay by peering into the crib (or the bassinet, wherever he may be). When someone's holding him, she sits right by them to make sure they stay in line. :) It's really cute. When we go upstairs - even without the baby, like to grab something in our bedroom, she goes straight to the baby's door expecting to go in. Whenever he wakes up in the middle of the night to be changed and fed, she goes in with us. She loves him and is allowed to sniff him but no lickies yet (although I've let her sneak a couple here and there - shhhh). ;)

The kitties are very inquisitive. They're always jumping up on the table to look into the bassinet. And they love his furniture - the nursery center/bassinet almost always has a cat in it in the morning when we come downstairs. Kimi found the baby papasan we got and curled up in it this evening.

So yeah, the Patterson household remains harmonious... with the minor exception of when Aidan is screaming his fool head off and won't shut up! ;)

[Kfamr]

That's so cute Jaime! Sam sounds like the perfect big sister. What a sweetheart. That's so wonderful she's being such a good girl with him. :D Give her a big hug for me, okay? Simba said he's jealous, he loves babies and little kids!

{HUGS}


Kay

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Yay, congrats Jaime!!


Welcome to the world (and to PT) little Nug!!

Looking forward to an update and more pics when I manage to log on again!!!!

[Christiansmommy]

Congrats!! You have a cutie pie!! :) Glad the labor and everything went well. Looking forward to more pics! Christian was 5 lbs. 4 oz. at birth...just 1 ounce more than Aiden :) He was my little peanut...but now he is in the 75% in weight and height...how fast they grow!!

Anyway, congrats!!

Robyn

[christa]

He's adorable! Congrats! :)

[Roxyluvsme13]

Aww Congratulations! He's adorable!

[JenBKR]

Ooh, I'm just now seeing this - a big CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting - he is adorable! I love his full head of hair :D

[furrykidsmother]

Congratulations! He is just perfect!

[Samantha Puppy]

This picture was taken last night. Josh is putting Aidan in the nursery center/bassinet and Kirin is checking it out to make sure he's doing it correctly. :) The table to Josh's right is where Kimi perches and looks in at the baby. I'll try to get more Aidan-animal interaction.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b135/sskkm060504/Aidan/P1010031.jpg

This picture is from last night. Kimi discovered Aidan's baby papasan chair and decided to make herself at home.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b135/sskkm060504/Aidan/comfykimi.jpg

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh yeah, I think the girls are going to love having a baby around. :D How cute!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

AWWWWWW

The last pictures are sooooooooooo cute!!!! Sounds like you guys are getting adjusted nicely!! :D

[Killearn Kitties]

Congratulations! I am glad that Aidan is finally with us and that the existing furry residents approve! :)

[My Peanuts]

He is so adorable! You have a very nice little family now :). CONGRATS!

[mina'smomma]

He is so precious. Congrats Jaime and Josh. Welcome to the world Aidan

[Jadapit]

Aidan is a beautiful baby! Congratulations to you and Josh. :D

[chrangharris]

He is handsome! Congratulations!

[buttercup132]

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
wat a cutie!!! wat dose puppy think of the new baby?

[Jods]

Congrats He's sooo handsome!!!!

[sandragonfly]

AIDANGRATULATIONS!! and so glad all is looking/going well for you!

I've added you (and jods) here (http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=88451&page=1&highlight=pet+talk+children) by the way - merry mothers! :)

[Chica]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :D BEAUTIFUL NEW BABY!!!!! ;) IT WAS SO WONDERFUL FOR ME TO BECOME A MOM!!!!! :) ;) YOU WILL MAKE GREAT PARENTS!!! :D

[Lobodeb]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm sorry for just now seeing this. :o

He's a beautiful baby. I'm glad to hear that the l/d went fairly easy.

Thanks for the pics and updates. You all look fantastic!

[caseysmom]

Hey Lobodeb, I started a thread about you and jaime last week, I figured you were a mommy too?????

[Lobodeb]

You are too sweet. I just found it and responded.

...not a mommy yet.

[lv4dogs]

Congrats. What a doll and I love the name. I hope his problems are minor & he has a happy, healthy long, love filled life.

[pitc9]

Ohhhhh He's so cuuuuuuute!!
Congrats!!!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

My first day back so have just found this. :D :D

He's gorgeous - so thrilled for you. CONGRATULATIONS!!