My husband and I lost our baby at 11 weeks gestation. After many hard conversations and tests, we decided to move forward with having a D&C. When I arrived at the Day Unit, I was greeted by the kindest voice. This voice belonged to Patty. I was in 10/10 pain, emotional, and scared. I knew Patty could tell. She gently helped me get dressed and immediately offered me pain medicine. Patty and I conversed back and forth about being nurses, we even shared a few laughs. We joked about me not giving my patients lidocaine for their IVs, which she then spoiled me with a painless poke. I was scared to get Dilaudid because I don’t like the way it makes me feel. I told her I was having a panic attack. Patty said, “What can I do to help,” and held my hand until it passed. I knew she had a million things to do, but she put ME first. After I was all ready for my surgery, Patty walked with the transport nurse while she wheeled me back to the OR. Patty held my hand the whole way and helped keep me calm. After surgery, I was again gently greeted by Patty. I wasn’t scared anymore because I knew she would continue to pick me up and keep me safe. Patty’s shift had ended before I was ready to discharge. I’ll never forget what she said to me; “Your time will come.” These four words have remained in the back of my mind throughout my grief. But only in Patty’s voice. As a labor and delivery nurse myself, I take care of these sad situations all the time. What Patty made me realize is that your nurse can make a difference. Patty turned my sadness into relief. Patty made me feel safe, heard, and validated in one of the most vulnerable and darkest times of my life. Patty embodies everything an excellent, DAISY Nurse should be. I have a lot of favorite nurses in my life, but Patty will always be number one for me. Birth stories look a little different on my home unit. However, Patty will forever be my favorite part of our first baby’s birth; no matter the terrible circumstance. Thank you, Patty. I hope I can be half of the nurse you are one day.