Introducing Isabelle Faith Knowles
I laugh when I read my last blog post because I seriously thought that our girl was going to be born on Jan 23 or 24. Little did I know!
Jan 23: I was admitted into the hospital for an induction on Jan 23. They started me right away on one drug to try to induce labor. 8 hours later, the drug wasn’t working. I was having contractions, but they were not “labor effective” and I honestly couldn’t feel them. So they added another drug to the mix to try to make my contractions strong and try to start labor. By midnight it still wasn’t working so they took me off both drugs to try to clear my system and try again in the morning. Here’s where Luke and I started counting how many births we heard during our stay on the labor floor: Hospital 3 births vs. Maisie 0
Jan 24: In the morning I was given a second dose of the first drug to get my contractions starting again. They started and continued throughout the day, but still I couldn’t feel them. The doctor’s report was “Your contractions look fantastic. If we could give each person on the labor floor a four hour block of your contractions they’d all have their babies by now… so I don’t know what’s going on.” Maisie’s response…”The entire floor has had their babies already!” Around 8pm I was given a second dose of the second drug. By now the score is: Hospital 5 births vs. Maisie 0
Jan 25: Around 1am in the morning, I start feeling uncomfortable contractions. Is this it? By 5am we were sure it was it. By the time I was 5cm dilated I asked for the epidural. (I had heard the screams of women delivering without the epidural, so I was scared out of my mind!) By the way, it’s really not pleasant to have a contraction right when they have the catheter up your spine but no drugs working yet…you can feel the pain straight up your back. I slept for the rest of the day, thankful for the pain medication. Score: Hospital 6 births vs. Maisie 0
Jan 26: Around 1am in the morning it was time for me to start pushing. Just about 4 hours later Isabelle entered the world. It took quite a long time because her head was positioned a little funny. After delivery I heard from the nurses that the doc came close to sending me in for a c-section. However, I’m very thankful that Isabelle finally cooperated. The first time I saw Isabelle I couldn’t believe that a little person had just came out of me and she was beautiful! I cried out of sheer relief that labor was over, pure exhaustion and joy over seeing Izzy’s face for the first time. Score: Hospital 7 births including Maisie’s 1!
Isabelle’s Vital Stats:
- Date of Birth: January 26, 2008
- Time of Birth: 4:46am
- Weight: 7 lbs, 1 oz
- Length: 20 inches
I want to thank Paula (the nurse) and Luke who both stood for 4 hours supporting me during the final stage of labor, all 5 nurses who watched over me during my stay at the labor floor, and especially Dr. Boulting who has been an amazing doctor throughout this pregnancy and was patient enough to avoid major surgery.
12 Responses to “Introducing Isabelle Faith Knowles”
Congrats Maisie and Luke for the safe arrival of Isabelle. She is a sweetie. I’ve been checking your site ever since Lois said you (Maisie) were in labor on the 17th. That particular day is an important one as my youngest grandaughter turned 3 on that day. Anyways Luke if your trying to figure out who I am, I am your mom’s cousin who used to come to your house the odd weekend in Regina with my daughter Mandy. Have fun with your little bundle of joy. Penny, Don, and Brianna
Maisie–
Now, THAT is a labor story! Wow, you must have been crazy exhausted! I’m impressed with your quick description of the details, but not surprised. Very Maisie to be so dedicated to your fans. :) Well, congratulations again. Now, go get some sleep!
Tiffany
Maisie…we are so excited for you guys. Congratulations!!! She is beautiful. Your labor story reminded me of a Friends episode were Rachel has gone into the hospital to have her baby and several different people come into her room and deliver their babies before she does. I am very impressed with your doctor who didn’t just jump to a c-section because it was taking too long. Congratuations again!!! She looks like an angel.
Maisie! Yeah… I’m so happy for you guys. I can’t wait to meet Isabelle in person. Have fun starting the adventure!
Congratulations!!! She is so cute and definately looks like mommy!! Rest up!!
what an ordeal!! i’m glad you both are safe and healthy. take it easy and recover. she is so beautiful!
Maisie, I didn’t think you’d have time to add to your blog. I’m pleased to get all the details. The waiting was worth it all, wasn’t it? What a beautiful little “Isabelle Faith”. Now I can hardly wait to see her in person. How is Samson accepting his 2nd place position? Take care of yourselves and God bless! Love, Grandma Glady
What a beautiful baby you have!
I can hardly wait to see her.
Your Mom and Dad and Grandma will be there before you know it.
LET THE CUDDLING BEGIN (by the rest of the family that is) !
Hope to see you real soon.
Love and lots of hugs for Isabelle.
Auntie Bev
Hey Luke & Maisie,
Congratulations, welcome to parenthood!
Enjoy the snuggly age, it ends way to soon. And try not to get too wrapped up in what habits she’s forming, etc. Do what works for today. The rest will sort it self out when you get there. I know how hard it is not to think ahead.
She’s lovely. Enjoy every minute with her. Hope to see you soon.
Love from,
Cory, Janice, Rylan and Reed
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