A New Dresser and A Special Girl!

I have been away from my computer for a bit. Have you missed me?

I am the proud new Grandma of a beautiful baby girl, my daughter's first precious gift from God.

Oh do I ever have a birth story for you! I will not get into the heavy details, but let's just say, we really were exhaustively overjoyed to have Isla (Eye-La) Rose come into this world after 40 hours of labor!

Hubby and I got a call at 4am on Friday morning from our daughter that her water broke.

We had to drive about 2 hours to the town that our daughter lives, Springfield, IL. We arrived around the time Lisa's contractions began.

The birth plan Lisa decided on was called Hypnobirthing with a Midwife at Memorial Hospital. The Midwife advised Lisa to labor as long as possible at home,




So she stayed home till 6pm when she decided that she wanted to go to the hospital. Pains were still 7 minutes apart.

Chris was amazing with Lisa. He was raised with his Mom as a Midwife so somehow the gentle nature of coaching Lisa along the way seemed just second nature, though since this was his first baby too, he was as scared as she. He took her for a walk to try to speed up the contractions.

At the hospital, he was there to help her in any way she wanted. For her, the most productive contractions were standing up.

She was doing a great job breathing and staying relaxed. But after almost 12 hours of labor, she was still just at 3cm. The doctor decided it was time for intervention of Pitocin. That did intensify the contractions and she made it to 5cm.

After 24 hours of labor and no pain meds, Lisa decided that she would agree to an epidural. She made it longer than I would have and had done an amazing job at trying to go natural but her body was just not doing what needed to be done.

Lisa holding her baby for the first time...3 1/2 hours after surgery!

Finally, after about 40 hours of labor, the decision to do a C-Section was made. Lisa never got past 7cm and four minutes apart on contractions. Baby's head would not come down and baby was thought to be larger than her narrow hips would allow. But the biggest issue was her water had broken 40 hours prior and Lisa spiked a fever which meant that she had infection so baby probably did too.

Sweet Isla (Eye-La) Rose was born at 8lbs on Saturday, April 12, 2015! She looks just like her Daddy...and he is so in awe with her. Lisa and Isla both had to do two days of IV antibiotics for the infection, but otherwise healthy. They went home today and are bonding with their new little family.

If you noticed, you can unscramble Isla's name and it will spell Lisa! Rose is my middle name. I just can't believe that I have a Granddaughter to spoil. It will be so much fun.

Also if you recall, I have been making all kinds of things for Isla's arrival like baby shower decor Here and Here, to her crib bedding Here.

Before

Along the way during the pregnancy, Lisa found an antique dresser. It was the right height to use as a changing table and cute in design. The price was right at $20 too. It had a very warped drawer, so Hubby made an open shelf in place of the drawer.

I had made bedding (you can see that HERE) out of material that my daughter fell in love with in a tealy-green color and Lisa wanted the dresser this color. I happened to find a can of miss-tint paint in the very color I needed at Walmart!

Here it is being used in their tiny home. It works perfect for the space they have. I told Lisa that many young adults just starting out, make due with a house they rent and she will look back on this as a fond adventure.

Eventually, the baby furniture will move upstairs and Isla will get her own room but for this first time Mom, she doesn't want her baby that far away.

Though, the birthing plan did not go as planned, we are blessed beyond our dreams.

Update: Here is 6 day old Isla Rose...

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Monday
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple 
Inspire Me Monday @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn
Creative Link Inspire @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
Your Designs This Time @ ElizabethJoanDesigns
Show and Share Party @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday
Project Inspired Linky Party @ Cupcakes and Crinoline
The Makers Link Party @ Upcycled Treasures
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home 
Awesome Things Tuesday @ Sowdering About
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Wednesday
Vintage Inspired Link Party @ Knick of Time
Fall into Fall Wednesday @ DIY by Design 
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Work It Wednesday's @ The Happy Housie
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts
Thursday
Link Party Thursday @ Bloom Designs Online
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 
Create It Thursday @ Lamberts Lately 
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
Home Matters @ Life with Lorelai
Share Your Style @ Common Ground
Friday
Handmade Hangout @ From Gardners 2 Bergers
What To Do Weekends @ Crafts A La Mode
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Creativity Unleashed Link Party @ One Project Closer/The Better Half
Freedom Fridays @ My Turn For US 
Shabbilicious Friday Link Party @ Shabby Art Boutique
Junkin Joe @ The Cottage Market
Catch as Catch Can @ My Repurposed Life
Fabulous Friday Party @ Simple Nature Decor

Saturday
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello 
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal
Sunday
Share It One More Time @ One More Time Events
That DIY Party @ DIY Show Off
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes