Friday, October 05, 2007

The hardest thing I've ever physically done...







...was to bring my little man into the world Tuesday night.

Jackson Adam Ziemnik arrived at 7:39pm. He was 9 pounds, 4 ounces. Yep, I grow 'em big. Somehow I made it through with Matt's help and avoided a C-Section, despite Jackson being in a difficult position and being such a big little man. I've never experienced something so surreal and amazing. Ever. Evereverever.

We're finally home and doing well...not sure when I'll be able to update as I'm lucky to get 10 minutes to take a shower here and there. But soon, I promise!

Thanks for all the happy thoughts over the past 10 months. We are so happy right now, and I just love him more every second.

IronMom, signing out! :)

64 comments:

RunBubbaRun said...

Congrats IronMom..

glad everybody is doing well..

Enjoy every minute....

21stCenturyMom said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!

YOU ARE AN IRONMOM!

I'm really glad you had an amazing birth and all is well.

Babies are the best!

Kate said...

Congratulations!! I'm incredibly amazed..

Sara_J said...

TriSaraTops, you are an ironmom!

Seriously, great news and congrats. You will be awesome. Keep us updated :-).

Tracy said...

YAY sis! I'm so excited for you - here's to another amazing journey :)

Habeela said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Glad everybody is happy and healthy (albeit severely sleep deprived).

mouse said...

SO happy that everything went well, Sara! And that you and Jackson (and Matt) are doing well. Congratulations!

Rae said...

Congrats!!! I can't wait to see pics of the little guy!!!!

tri-mama said...

I am convinced that there is no moment on earth like the one where your labor goes from the most intense pain and pressure imaginable (or un) to the most intense euphoria when that little guy whooshes into the world. It is amazing and you did it! Congrats! Take it easy and take each day one at a time-savor

Wes said...

We are all blessed by you and your family, Iron Mom :-) Big congrats!!

Spokane Al said...

Congratulations! I look forward to your continuing story.

jbmmommy said...

Yeay, I've been waiting to hear about him. Congratulations to all of you, enjoy every minute, it will all fly by from now on.

Chad said...

Congrats!!!

Laurie said...

Yay! Congratulations to you and Matt! Welcome to the world Jackson!

Steffany said...

I've been following your adventures since long before your pregnancy, but this season had a special pull for me since I'm first-time-pregnant, too (about a month behind you). I'm so happy for you three, and deeply inspired by your determination and persistence through ups and downs and in-betweens. :) Wishing you the very, very best in this next exciting season!

Brent Buckner said...

Congratulations!
Thanks for the update and bringing us along.

a.maria said...

OMG! he's totally presh. congrats, woman!

JenC said...

He's so darn adorable! Congrats buddy!

Jenniferlyn said...

Congratulations!!!

Kate said...

Thanks for the pics- what a sweetie!

Brooke said...

He's so beautiful. Congrats on your bundle of joy.

21stCenturyMom said...

Oh that little face - SQUEEEEEL! So adorable. Perfect.

Unknown said...

He's gorgeous. Congrats, Iron Mom! I'm looking forward to your new adventures.

Michele said...

Awwwww...he is so cute.
Congrats.

Bill said...

Wonderful! Congratulations to all of you.

KC said...

He's a cutie for sure. Good work, woman! Keep us posted. This is a great time -- it just keeps getting more and more fun as the days and weeks go by.

Jessica said...

Congratulations!!!

The good thing about having a big guy like that, actually, two good things: 1) as a first-timer, you don't know any different about how it could have been had he been smaller (my first was 9-6) and 2) it's scarier to take care of a tiny baby. A nine-pounder feels more solid and safe. :-)

Enjoy it!

Taconite Boy said...

Yes. Sureal is what each of our children's birth was for us. The most Glorious moments (4) of Tac's life. Savor the wonder and enjoy that new life God has given you.

Congratulations!

Amy said...

Congrats! He is beautiful Sara!

xt4 said...

AWESOME. Thanks for leading the way as always girl. And yeah...BEST. NAME. EVER. :)

Here's to you and the new family -

Julia said...

Welcome Jackson!

Very happy you made it without the c-section. Just know the next one will be easier...HA!!!

Run for Chocolate said...

He is absolutely beautiful! Nice job, IRonMOm

Fe-lady said...

Congratulations! You are going to have so much fun with this "little man" who just may be an Ironman someday himself! But whatever he is...he is luck to have you both as parents and will be a great and much loved kid! Wow...thanks for the wonderful photos!

Fe-lady said...

I meant "lucky"....and I also meant to say he is just PERFECT!

crazy tri mama said...

Congrats IronMOM!! What a wonderful club you have joined. It's the most challenging and rewarding race you will ever run!!

He is too cute and mushy!!

Afternoon Tea With Oranges said...

He is soooo cute!! You guys are such a beautiful family!

Jamie said...

congratulations! Jackson is lucky to have such a kick-ass mom.

TRI TO BE FUNNY said...

Thanks for the pics of the miracle. Congrats! Following this journey with you was just as cool as following your IM journey. Go Bucks!!

Janet Edwards said...

Yeah, congratulations!

If you have time for a visitor soon, let me know and I will swing by! I can't wait to see you and your big lil man!!!

On my...I just assumed he was C-section!

greyhound said...

Don't blink, because just yesterday my hair was as dark and full as Daddy Z's and Superpounce was even smaller. Now, not so much hair, not so black, and Superpounce not so small. Where does the time go?

Steve Stenzel said...

YYYEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

So happy everyone is safe at home and doing well!!

Spandex King said...

Congratulations!! Just wait till you have a teenager!! Then the challenge begins!!

Kim said...

he is precious! congratulations sara!

lisa said...

Beautiful! Congratulations again, IronFamily. :)

Alili said...

Yay for baby:) Congratulations to the whole Iron family!

Cara said...

Ok, this is still a little surreal for me to be saying right now, but I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN!!! My 8-day-old son is sleeping on my lap as I type (he decided to come a wee bit early) because I can't bear to leave him in another room. Amazing, isn't it? Absolutely incredibly unbelievably amazing. Congratulations on Jackson -- he is adorable! Here's to the next adventure, IronMom! :)

TriBoomer a.k.a. Brian said...

Now THAT'S a handsome family!

Mazel Tav!!

Stay tuned...

the Dread Pirate Rackham said...

Congrats to you! I love that you are an Ironmom!

Legs and Wings said...

Now the real adventure begins. You will live every moment overwhelmed. You'll soon forget what life was like before Jackson.

This is a great day!

Ms. R said...

Congratulations on a healthy baby!

Iron Jayhawk said...

Congratulations, Sara! He's beautiful...

FunFitandHappy said...

Congratulations

Robin said...

Congrats, I'm excited for you both and your new little guy. What an amazing journey!

RawTriGirl said...

Welcome to motherhood - your life will never be the same again. Everything changes once you have children. You will look at EVERYTHING differently, with a new lens. Children bring you such joy, excitement, fear, challenge. You will second guess yourself for the next 18+ years. Trust your instinct and trust your child to teach you what you think you don't know.

Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah said...

Congratulations. He looks perfect.

Lance Notstrong said...

Congrats Iron Mom :-)

SM said...

Congrats on the new arrival!!

Jane said...

Congratulations! He is a cutie and I'm glad you are both happy and healthy.

monica said...

wow. just wow. he's so friggin' adorable!!! congratulations to the new family!!!!

Love2Run said...

Beautiful! Get your rest, when you can. Congratulation IronMom!!

Papa Louie said...

Sara, Congratulations on your big beautiful baby boy. I hope you and the baby are doing well.

GetBackJoJo said...

What a cute little snuggler! Getting no sleep is a whole new endurance sport... Good luck to you!

triguyjt said...

congrats IRONMOM
LET THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF LIFE BEGIN

jeanne said...

congrats! my daughter was 10 lbs 9 oz and born oct 3--um 1986!