and baby makes five. this afternoon we welcomed carson waveland into the world. we have a BO
Y. to say that daddy is over the moon thrilled would be the understatement of the century. to say i'm in disbelief that i know have a son would also be quite the understatement.
he weighed 10 pounds 3 ounces and was 22.5" long. how he had any room to perform his acrobatic tricks while inside my belly, i'll never know.
we're so incredibly blessed. we are now a family of five.
10 #!!!!!!!!!!!!! wow! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY!
I was hoping when your post popped up in Google Reader that there’d be an announcement of baby’s arrival!
Boys. Ah, yes. Love that you have a boy and such a cute family of five. Congratulations friend.
Congrats!!!
Congrats!
Welcome welcome welcome Baby Carson! I’m so super happy for you and your beautiful family
You should have heard me chanting “boy boy boy” while I was waiting for the blogpost to load 
Daddy sure does look over the moon and you look amazing for just having a baby!!! CONGRATS 
Congratulations to all of you!!
congrats
Yay for a boy! How very exciting
congratulations!, party of 5 
Congrats!!!!!!!!!
YAY! big congrats to the new family of five. go team blue! =)
Congratulations Melanie! I’ve been reading your blog on and off for a few years (our first borns are just months apart) and I’ve been checking back religiously for news of the new little one. I had my money on girl #3 but yay for little boys! Hooray!
over the moon happy for you and your family!!!! congratulation Mel! xoxo
Wonderful news!!! Huge congrats to you and your family!
Hooray! So excited for you!
Congrats! Love those “biggest sister” and “bigger sister” shirts. Whereever did you find them?!!!
Congrats!
Congrats, Mel & family! Boys are so much fun!
Congrats and what a cute family of 5
So thrilled for you all – congratulations! And wowza that is one big boy!
Oh my gosh, congrats! So adorable!
OMGGGGGGGGGG!!!! been thinking of you all day and i had a dream last night that you had a girl. heeee. SO excited for you to have a little boy to throw into your mix – the girls must be thrilled too
xo.
Congratulations!!!
Yay a BOY!! I’m so happy for you!!
so happy for you!
a BOY!
congratulations to all of you.
and i LOVE his name.
(and you look amazing. AMAZING!)
xo.
CONGRATS!!!! A BOY!!!! You look amazing and I am so happy for you!! xo
Congratulations Mel xxx
I check on your blog here and there. I have a 4yo dd, 2.5 yo dd and have a 6-month old boy. Total shock. We didn’t know the genders either. Can’t imagine it any other way. A tip: point “it” down when changing diapers. Congrats!
Oh my goodness what a gorgeous family!!! Congratulations and enjoy every moment!!! So thrilled for you!
I am absolutely elated for your family, what a beautiful baby and Mumma you are positively glowing for just have that 10 pound bubba
the girls are just the cutest in those shirts and alongside a proud Dad…hugs to you all!
So happy for you…Yay! Congrats
Congratulations! I’ve been following your blog for quite som time now. I’m expecting a boy myself any days now. Love the family photo
All the best to you and your family.
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful blessing, 10 pounds I don’t know how you did it
Good luck and god bless and can’t wait to see/read more.
Oh my gosh! 10 pounds!!! Good job, mama! And congratulations on such a beautiful family. I can’t wait to see more pictures.
so happy for you!
Oooh – CONGRATULATIONS. So happy for you. x
what a beautiful picture of love and joy. we are so thrilled for you and the happy arrival of carson! i love the pop of unexpected blue in that picture next to your sweet girls in pink. love and prayers…
Congratulations! You look fantastic. Love the family photo
so incredibly happy for you and andy and the girls!!! welcome, baby carson!
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!
this is SO AMAZING.
i’m so happy for you.
welcome big baby carson!
and this photo??? stunning.
you are gorgeous, mel, ALWAYS– but even MORESO with the utter joy on your face with your sweet family here.
love you all.
xoxo.
Congrats!
Congratulations!
A boy…. Yay!!!!!! So happy for you and your family! Congrats Bauer family!
I stumbled upon your blog due to Project Life but have become a regular reader. I echo the others who’ve commented on how amazing you look shortly after delivery. Wow! What a lovely family. Congratulations to you all!
Mel – I knew the baby was coming soon, so I’ve been watching for this post. Congrats on your boy. He’ll make such a wonderful difference in your family.
Congrats! Thrilled for you!!
Yeah for boys. Carson will definitely add a new dynamic but you won’t remember what it was like before the tiger growls, war whoops, and absolute adoration for his momma.
Congratulations!
Everyone looks so happy, and you look fantastic. My first born weighed 10 pounds and everyone called him my “big little boy.” So excited for all of you!
Congratulations Mel! You all look so happy! Hope that everything went well.
If you need any boy advice, I can help you out — I have 3.
Congrats to you and your family!! What a big healthy boy!!!
Congratulations to you and your family! My middle son’s name is Carson so I obviously love the name. Enjoy your little man!!
I have been waiting for this post! Congratulations on the baby boy! I love the name Carson too. I have one of each and, let me tell you, boys are very special in so many ways. You will love him to pieces.
I echo what others said…you look gorgeous!
Congratulations gal!! I have been hoping that you guys would have a boy. They love their moms like no other. You will be amazed at how much he will adore you. You look fabulous gal! I love the family pic. And good Lord, I thought giving birth to a 9 pounder was amazing but you have me beat, lol.
CONGRATS!!!!! A boy, I am so excited for you all! You certainly know how to “grow” them well Melanie!! Hope labor and delivery went smoothly. Were you induced? Praying for your family as you transition to a family of 5!!!
Hooray .. congratulations to you and your sweet family!
Congratulations! He’s perfect. Everyone looks great – way to go, Mama!
Congrats on your little boy! yay! You all look beautiful!
Congrats!!!! Such happy news!!
Big congrats to you and your family, Mel!!! So happy for you all! Enjoy
So, SO happy for you all. C & L will make the best big sisters ever. Congratulations to you all, Mel – he is gorgeous!
I’ve been waiting for this!! Congratulations!!!! Love his name! So happy for all of you!
Congratulations & welcome to the world Carson! What a lovely first family photo – everyone looks so happy.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!! Baby Carson is so cute, and your daughters look like they’re ecstatic too
Congratulations!
Congratulations Mel!! A boy!!! you will have so much fun with him
So happy to hear he arrived safely and that you both are doing well!! Take care!!
Yay for boys!!! And I have always loved the name Carson.
Yay!! How exciting for your new addition to be a boy. Daddy looks soooo proud as do the big sisters and you. Congrats Bauer Family!!
Girl. There is nothing like a son to melt your ever-lovin’ heart! Congratulations!!!
yay! huge congrats to you and your family! what a wonderful first family photo, too.
congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! i bet that had to be so exciting to hear them say “it’s a boy!” i wish i could have waited to find out on my third!
congrats! what a beautiful family!
I hope and pray between my two that they add up to 10lbs
Congrats on such a healthy big boy to love!
Congratulations!!! Happy news!
Congratulations!! What an awesome family photo. Love the girl’s shirts. Yay a boy!
Carson is such a big boy ! Wow! Congratulations – so, so happy for you.
Congratulations to you and your family! Welcome to the world Carson!!!
so excited for you all. Welcome big boy baby Carson. xoxo
CONGRATS! Such the perfect little family!
Hope all is well!
SO happy for you m! LOVE that you have a boy : ) Happy, happy news!
Congratulations on the birth of your son! So glad that you and he are doing well. Great picture of your newly expanded family.
Congrats Mel!!! What an adorable family!!!
Congratulations!! Happy Birthday to Carson!
Beautiful family!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
congratulations! what a terrific looking family!!
Wow! Wonderful news!! I’m so so happy for you!! Congrats and welcome baby Carson♥♥
CONGRATULATIONS Melanie & family!
I am just catching up on my blog reading – he’s a biggy! LOL
What an AWESOME photo!
congrats Melly! it is wonderful to have a boy, I love my little man a lot too
you are now a family of five! lot of fun and lot of work 
I am so happy for the five of you! xoxo