...the birth of Aidan Phillip Bell!
I am sitting at the computer, trying to type with one hand while I hold the newest addition to our little family. Aiden was born at 11:01 p.m. on August 16th. He weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. The labor went so smoothly! Once they got us into our room at the hospital, they had to give me 2 bags of IV antibiotics, so they didn't want me to deliver until those were in. If it hadn't been for that, I think the whole thing would have been over in a flash. As it happened, it took about 8 1/2 hours from the time I started having regular, painful contractions (at Costco) to when Aidan was born. But it only took about 6 minutes from the time I started pushing! John and I were amazed at how easy the delivery was!
Here are some pictures from the hospital:
Katelyn and her new little brother.
Carter and Aidan.
The new and improved Bell family, minus Tanner, who hadn't joined us yet.
12 comments:
Yay, congratulations! How exciting! Did you seriously push out 11 pounds 7 ounces, or is that supposed to read 7 pounds 11 ounces? For your sake, I'm hoping it was a typo! I can't get over how big Carter is! I'm so happy for you guys to have little Aidan in your family.
I think I'll fix that right now. 11 pounds probably would have killed me! Did I hear that you guys might be coming to Salt Lake soon?
Have been thinking about you and checking your blog to see what Aiden looks like. How adorable. I love it. Congrats and we are so happy for everyone. You were a cute pregnant lady and you also look good for just delivering a baby. What is your secret? Take care and have fun with the little one. Did Heather tell we have a new song leader? Yippie!
He is so cute! Congratulations Melanie! I love how excited Katelyn and Carter seem to be. Have fun and take it easy for a little bit.
Baby Aidan is so cute! It's just not fair how great you look in the pictures. The pictures of me when I first met Evan-awful. Anyway, I'm glad it was a relatively fast labor- even though you had to feel the contractions and stuff at first. I usually have to type (one-handed)while I'm feeding baby Evan- it's a good time to blog. I can't wait to meet the beebee. He looks so little and sweet.
He is so so cute. That was so fun holding him last night. I want to hold him again but I have a feeling it's gonna be tough getting him away from his mommy. Hope you get some good holding in while your kids are gone! Congrats!
And I take it Katelyn is happy to be a big sister after seeing her in that picture. Your kids are all so cute.
He is so cute! Congratulations on your sweet, sweet son.
I love that picture of Katelyn!
Congratulations Melanie! I'm so happy for you and your family. He is adorable and I wish I was around to help you keep him cuddled:)
Cute pictures! (Although everyone should know that Aidan is 10 times cuter in real life! He is such a handsome guy!) I love the family picture at the bottom of your post. You guys will treasure that one forever! I am SO glad that you had such a smooth labor and delivery. Things seemed to work out so well with the timing of it all. Happy recovering!
Where did my comment go??? I left one a few days ago! I will re-post lest you think I haven't been checking on you.
Oh, gorgeous Bell family! I am so happy for you. What a happy addition little Aidan is to your crew. Mel, could you look any lovelier? I have yet to see you when you are not the picture of femininity. Best of luck in your recovery. I hope we can talk soon.
We just got home from vacation and I check your blog and found some very exciting new! Congrats! Wow how amazing! I am so happy for you and want to wish you the very best. Taking care of 4 I'm sure is so much work. But I don't know anyone so qualified as you!
much love,
Adrienne
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