Number Three?
April 17th, 2006 @ 9:25 am

We were scheduled to be induced yesterday.

We sat by the phone all day long.

They never called.

I called this morning.

They just called me back.

We’re #3 in line to be induced today.

They haven’t called anyone in yet.

We’re thinking this isn’t going to happen today.

In fact, I’m not sure this is ever going to happen at this point.

We're having a baby

90 Comments

  1. Ashley
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 9:40 am

    I AM SOOO SORRY. DANGIT.

  2. Kristin
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 9:46 am

    They never called!? That sucks! Their karma is dropping pretty fast for this torture they’re making you go through.

  3. Frema
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 9:50 am

    Oh my gosh, I thought FOR SURE your next update would be about your little boy! Hang in there. You didn’t go to work, though, did you?

    Happy belated Easter!

  4. AnnieM
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:01 am

    Oh Gosh! That’s awful! I’ve never heard of being on-call for induction! You must have one really cozy uterus! He’ll be here soon…

  5. Cody's Mama
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:07 am

    THAT SUCKS!!! It will happen, (i hope before Xmas…lol) Your baby boy will be here soon…

  6. DeAnn
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:14 am

    Oh, it will happen. Babies always end up coming out, you know…

    I will be thinking inducey thoughts for you today!!

  7. Avorie
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:15 am

    Oh how awful!!!!

    I can’t even imagine!

  8. Corinne
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:16 am

    that sucks donkey balls….

  9. liberalbanana
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:21 am

    Isabel, that sucks! I, too, thought this post would be to introduce the Little King to the blogosphere! Maybe you guys should be killing time doing some of the things your mom suggested… ;)

  10. Heather B.
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:27 am

    I just cringed reading that. I can’t even begin to imagine how you must feel right now. Bob and I need to have a little talk about showing up to things in a timely manner. I’m really sorry man.

  11. Lisa
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:27 am

    That is such a bummer. I’m sending “Labor” vibes. Apparently the little man is a bit nervous about making his debut.

  12. Mrs. Ca
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:27 am

    You poor thing! I hope that they call you really soon! Good luck!

  13. Saron
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:35 am

    What a bummer. I hope your Easter wasn’t totally ruined from waiting around for them to call you in.

    Hang in there!

  14. for Joke!
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:43 am

    Ohhhhhhh SO EXCITING!!!

  15. jessica
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:46 am

    good god, you’ve got to be kidding.

  16. anna
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:50 am

    Ugh. what a roller coaster. Hopefully there are plenty of things to keep you guys occupied while you wait on the phone call. Good luck!

  17. Katja
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 10:56 am

    I can’t believe they NEVER called you! I kept refreshing your blog today and yesterday for the big announcement… Keep us posted!

  18. napagirl
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 11:16 am

    OH.CRAP. I was SO thinking about you ALL.DAY.LONG yesterday and even called my mom so she could check your site when I was without a computer for a bit. Damn girl. Do I need to come to Seattle and straighten some people up? I’m not afraid! You know that Country vs. Southern conversation we had? I can get REAL Country REAL fast!! Thinking of the three of you and hoping it happens SOON!!

  19. Fraulein N
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 11:20 am

    Hang in there. He’s gotta come out sometime.

  20. Chas
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 11:37 am

    Good grief! I was sure you’d had her by now. It sounds like your hospital needs to get a new system…like scheduling inductions beforehand.

  21. Christar
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 11:39 am

    You poor thing! They shouldn’t string you along like that. I really hope that they get things moving along for you today. Good luck! And I can’t wait to see your little baby! :)

  22. Durga&Michael
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 11:58 am

    i’m so mad rite now…bloody hospitals!! ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

    hold on girl, u’ll be just fine :)

  23. HollowSquirrel
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 12:49 pm

    oh for fuck’s sake. I’m SO sorry!! But it will happen. This week. FOR SURE. I wish I could come up with something fabulous to distract you with until then. But my mind is mush from sleep deprivation. Big hugs for you and a giant middle finger salute to waiting in line for induction.

  24. dee
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 12:50 pm

    Maybe it is time for some hard core sex? Couldn’t hurt!

    I too was expecting to see a baby on the next post. Good luck! Hope it happens soon!

  25. Elisette
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 12:58 pm

    Oh, that’s just mean.

  26. Nap Queen
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 2:09 pm

    No way. I can’t believe they didn’t even call you! In the immortal words of Stephanie Tanner (Full House) “How Rude!” I hope you are first in line tomorrow morning :)

  27. Emmakirst
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 2:47 pm

    oooooo crap! i thought you’d be updating with a pic of baby! i soo hope you go on your own like now!!!!!

  28. Bridgermama
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 4:24 pm

    Goodness! I hope you get to birthing soon!

  29. Suzanne
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 4:47 pm

    Ugh!!! It will be soon!!!

    hang in there!

  30. the ockers
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 5:42 pm

    they never called? WTF? how awful for you to be anxious and ready all day long waiting for some asswipe to remember to phone you. Good luck for today. I hope they get it right this time.

  31. ramblingmuse
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 8:00 pm

    Man…the waiting must be excrutiating!

    Soon!!

  32. Amanda
    said,

    April 17, 2006 at 8:10 pm

    What is WRONG with people?! You cannot do that to a pregnant mother. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this CRAP. Hang in there.

  33. Liza
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 4:06 am

    Fingers crossed that it will happen quickly and easily…AND SOON!!!

  34. melissa
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 9:16 am

    *refresh, refresh, refresh*

    Hang in there! I hope you’re in right now holding your little guy!

  35. Anth
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 10:24 am

    WTF???? I thought for sure you were welcoming Baby Boy on Sunday!! But now it’s Tuesday…hoping they called!!

  36. something blue
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 11:16 am

    I’m so excited for you. That baby must be have arrived by now, yes? I can’t wait to read all about it!

    Best of luck…

  37. amalah
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 11:53 am

    ACK. That’s horrible. Am hoping it happened today, or is happening, or has already happening, because ENOUGH ALREADY.

  38. K.
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 1:02 pm

    I am sure, that by now your little boy is here. Sorry they put you through so much grief beforehand though!

  39. Christar
    said,

    April 18, 2006 at 4:59 pm

    I’m hoping you had your baby last night… just because I remember in a previous post you said you didn’t want your baby to be born the same day as Katie Holmes and Tom Cruises baby… and supposedly they had theirs today

  40. kerri
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 12:48 am

    Who knew there was an Induce Me waiting list? Happy baby soon!

  41. textile_fetish
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 7:26 am

    Oh this happened to me. I was throwing things violenly when I was told an emergency came in and took my room an I had to wait until the next day *maybe*.

  42. Victoria Winters
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 8:55 am

    It’s Wednesday now. Did you have him????????

  43. kellyf
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 9:22 am

    He’s gotta be here by now! I’m gonna go out on a limb and say CONGRATS!!

  44. MK
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 9:23 am

    I am hoping that your absense means a baby! fingers crossed! We can;t wait to hear all about it!

  45. Heather
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 5:13 pm

    Ugg!! I’m crossing my fingers for you!! Hope to hear good baby news soon. Hopefully since it is Wednesday and you haven’t posted since Monday that means there is a little one in the picture!!

  46. Ticket 4 Two
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 5:29 pm

    Since its been a few days I KNOW Isabel has had the baby! So let me be the first blogger to say Congrats!!!! I’m sure he’s the cutest lil boy in the world…

  47. DeAnn
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 6:14 pm

    Why no post telling us the baby’s here. I’m sure it’s happened.

    Congratulations you guys. Now get back to the Web, dammit!!

  48. amalah
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 6:15 pm

    aaaaaaaaaaaaccccccccckkkkkkkkkkk. waaaaaaaant to know about the baaaaaaaby…………

  49. Suzanne
    said,

    April 19, 2006 at 7:46 pm

    So, I’m guessing he’s here!!!!! CAn’t wait to see pics & here that you are all three ok! Congratulations & hugs!!!

  50. Katja
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:06 am

    He has to be here by now! Congratulations and I hope you are all okay! Hope to hear from you soon.

  51. for Joke!
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 3:05 am

    ISABEL WE NEED AN UPDATE!!!!

    We’re dyin’ over here!!! :)

  52. Tanya
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 5:52 am

    Okay, enough already. I’m sick of hitting the refresh button.

    Hope you’re all doing really well and enjoying life.

  53. SortaBlonde
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 6:04 am

    Should we start guessing about the weight yet???

  54. jessica
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 6:17 am

    GAH! need.an.update.

    finger.hurts.from.refreshing.

    I guess congratulations!

  55. Frema
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 6:37 am

    Hopefully at this point you’re safe at home with your new little boy. Can’t wait to hear the good news!

  56. dee
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 10:56 am

    Um, congratulations! I’m assuming he’s here. The waiting is killing me!

  57. Anonymous
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 12:16 pm

    Update!
    The “Little Prince” made is appearance via c-section on Tuesday at around noon. Everyone is fine. He weighed 9 lbs 11 oz and was 22 inches long. Lots of hair and so cute! Isabel is doing well, and was concerned about everyone not knowing. I’m sure we’ll hear from her soon!

  58. Anth
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 12:23 pm

    Oh yay! Thank you, anonymous! :)

  59. SortaBlonde
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 12:33 pm

    What a big boy! Congratulations, Isabel!

  60. Katja
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 1:29 pm

    So glad to hear from you! Thanks anonymus! Hope to hear from you soon Isabel!

  61. Nikki
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:08 pm

    Congrats Isabel (and King)!! What a big boy. Can’t wait to hear all the details.

  62. Carrisa
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:28 pm

    Holy crap that’s a big baby! Yay! Congrats to you both!

  63. Audrey
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:32 pm

    Congrats, Isabel! Your little prince shares my birthday - it’s a great day to be born, let me tell you!

  64. Tanya
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:36 pm

    congratulations!!

  65. Emmakirst
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 2:48 pm

    Oohhh congrats! What a big boy. Can’t wait to see pics.

  66. Lisa
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 3:46 pm

    Yeay Isabel! Yeay King! Yeay little prince! I keep “refreshing” the page hoping to hear something. So happy you guys are all doing great!

  67. Lisa
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 3:48 pm

    Oh and Um, that’s one big baby! Can’t wait to hear THAT story!

  68. DeAnn
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 4:03 pm

    OK, Woman, I am starting to worry that you guys got buried under a house you’re demolishing. Don’t do this to us. Someone is supposed to be on here telling us baby news so that we don’t worry needlessly!!

    (And so we can send gifts, of course! Right everyone?)

  69. DeAnn
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 4:04 pm

    Um, OK, I retract and add another CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    I can’t wait for pictures!

  70. Della
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 7:44 pm

    WooHoo! Congratulations to y’all!!

    Welcome Little Prince!!!

    Can hardly wait for the pics!

    Did you ever decide on a name?

  71. Frema
    said,

    April 20, 2006 at 7:59 pm

    Hooray for Isabel! :)

  72. Mabel
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 12:05 am

    (((hugs))) They need to call, I’ll be thinking about you…

  73. Corinne
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 12:06 am

    Holy Crap that’s a big baby!! Sounds like Isabel went all Amalah on us… and had a monster baby!! Congratulations y’all!!!!!!!

  74. Saron
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 2:18 am

    Yay! Congratulations!

  75. Mrs. Ca
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 5:29 am

    Congratulations! Glad to hear you’re all doing well. Give the little prince a kiss from all your internet friends!

  76. HollowSquirrel
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 6:18 am

    YAY! Fantastic news! Congratulations on your son! Way to go, mom!!! Hugs to you, the baby and the King!

  77. Durga&Michael
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 6:24 am

    HOOOOOORRAHHHHHHHH FOR ISABEL!!!!
    Mike and I are soooooooooooooooo excited for u guys!!! I would have refreshed the page amillion times in teh last few days. Hope u and King Jr are safe and well.
    HOOOOOORRAHHHHHHHH FOR ISABEL!!!!

  78. Avorie
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 6:31 am

    Oh yea! He’s finally here! Congratulations!!!

    Can’t wait to hear all about it and see some pictures of the prince!

  79. Stephanie A.
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 6:51 am

    Congratulations, Mama! I’m sure he is just adorable! Can’t wait to hear all about it and see some pictures!

  80. Liza
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 6:52 am

    Congratulations!

    I hope that The Prince, like big baby Noah, is a huge healthy boy who will let you start sleeping before you have to go back to work. :) :) :)

  81. Julie
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 7:51 am

    Congratulations!

  82. Megan
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 8:19 am

    Oh, yeah!!! Welcome, big baby! Congrats Isabel!

  83. Heather B.
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 9:51 am

    Bienvenido Bob!

    (Please tell me you didn’t name him Bob)

  84. Nap Queen
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 9:51 am

    Be looking in the mail!! Congrats :) I can’t wait to see photos!!

  85. kerri
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 10:23 am

    Congratulations babe! So exciting! Happy thoughts and prayers with you and yours. : )

  86. Allison
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 10:27 am

    Yeay!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see the pictures!

    I love big babies. They’re so sturdy and cute. I’m always freaked out to hold my friends’ little six pounders because they seem so fragile.

  87. bad penguin
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 1:49 pm

    Wow, what a big baby. Congratulations!

  88. Fraulein N
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 1:49 pm

    Yay!!!! He’s finally here! CONGRATULATIONS!

  89. janet
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 2:22 pm

    yay!!!!!!!!!!! can’t wait to hear from you. seriously. thinking about you lots and lots!

  90. Sara
    said,

    April 21, 2006 at 7:19 pm

    Congratulations! Hope you are on the mend soon. Yeah!