I was told my baby's heart stopped beating and that night I would need to go to L&D to deliver my beautiful boy. It was really hard and we felt so alone and broken. Come morning, Kaylee took over my care. I wish I could explain better how comforted she made me feel. This was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through and she made sure my fears and feelings were heard and acknowledged. She made me feel that my emotions were valid. She repeatedly reminded me that he will always be my baby. She was the only nurse during our stay that actually called our son by his name instead of “the baby” or “him”. I could feel that she genuinely cared. She was so respectful and so gentle and knew just what to say and just when to say it. She did not overwhelm us with her presence, but we also did not feel ignored. She explained each thing she was doing or checking for. There are things that she said that even now I think back on when my heart is aching, that bring me comfort.

I have delivered 4 beautiful babies and I’ve never had a nurse as kind, relatable, filled with love, and just all-around amazing. I just need to reiterate that this was the hardest day of my life, and so much of it is a blur. But I remember her words. Her hug and her soft touch. She deserves to be acknowledged because she is so good at her job. She is exactly where God wants her to be.If it weren’t for her, I don’t think I could have made it through that horrible day.