It's amazing the details you remember when you are having the worst day of your life. I woke up one morning and I knew my baby had died. I called the labor and delivery number and spoke to a nurse named Erin. I told her my suspicions and my symptoms, and while a mother's intuition isn't much to go on medically, she did not dismiss me but validated my concerns and invited me to come to the emergency room, even if it was just to check. I sat patiently while the doctor conferred with the ultrasound and confirmed what I already knew in my heart: my baby was gone, and I would have to go upstairs and deliver it. What a blow. I was shaking all the way up to the 5th floor. I made it all the way into the room before I lost control and started to sob. Enter Erin, my guardian Angel. She came in, introduced herself, helped me get settled, and very gently explained that while we had a long and difficult journey ahead, she was going to be there. She showed extraordinary compassion while she gently explained all the things that were going to happen, while still being extremely professional and proficient with her care. She knew exactly when to joke, when to be gentle, and when to tell me I was strong enough to do what needed to be done. There is no experience quite like going through labor and not getting to have a beautiful baby to take home, and she just understood exactly what I needed. She was wonderful with the other staff, making sure to coordinate my care to give me the most comfortable experience I could have given the circumstances. She was truly an angel that day, and I know full well that I could not have endured the experience without her. I've had 2 live births and 3 miscarriages, and while I have always had excellent care, this was above and beyond. She genuinely connected with me on a deeper level, and her care was flawless. I wish I had more words to describe how amazing she was, but I am still recovering from the emotional ordeal. I just want to make sure she knows how invaluable she is and that the world is a better place because of people like her.