Here is more specific information if anyone has had similar problems or has additional suggestions on a saddle that might work:

The specialized ariel seems to be the most comfortable so far and it feels like if it were a little wider in the back, a little narrower in the nose, and a little firmer it would be perfect (is that too much to ask?). The lithia does look like a possibility and I will try to give it a try before giving up on Specialized saddles. As far as the pain on my sits bones, it seems to be on the inside where I'm having trouble. It feels like something wider in the back would solve that problem. All the saddles I've been trying have been cutouts which I'm not sure I necessarily need in a saddle. I feel like the ruby and the alias were way too hard and something with firm padding would be ideal (the ariel is a little too cushy).

Anyway, I'm going to try to test out the Lithia and if that doesn't work then I'm not really sure what I'll do next.

Thanks to all those who have offered suggestions and input.