Sarah is hands down one of the best postpartum nurses I have ever known. I had the privilege to be trained as a mother-baby nurse by Sarah, and now to be one of her patients, on the other side was a complete blessing.

From the time we arrived on post partum, Sarah separated our friendship and nurse-to-patient relationship appropriately. I arrived at the unit at almost shift change but Sarah, without any hesitation, continued to admit us although it was her time to go home. She stayed back a few minutes just to make sure we were settled in. She educated my husband and me just as she would any other patient although I knew the information already. She explained everything to my husband and down to fine detail which was commendable because this was all new to him. She took her time and assessed my baby and me and at no time did I feel like she was rushing. And, I see this every day that I work with Sarah.

On the day we were getting discharged, I also had the pleasure of having Sarah as our postpartum nurse again. Except this day, was a bit emotionally hard for me. The sleepless nights, the learning to breastfeed my child (the feeling of I’m supposed to know how to do this because I work here), the painful breasts and nipples (due to my little one latching wrong) the cluster eating and not thinking I have enough milk, the feeling of providing and not knowing what’s wrong every-time your baby cries was settling in.

My body was not the same anymore, the pain that comes after birthing a baby, figuring out a time when I can eat a small meal, the calls from family and friends who love us dearly, trying to keep a smile on my face because it such a precious time, and also being so grateful at the same time for such a helpful husband was all seeping in. It is such an amazing moment but the crazy postpartum hormones give you all the emotions. I used to explain this to patients all the time but to experience it was another thing!

I remember walking into the bathroom crying but thinking I needed a friend and ‘girl’ friend who went through this and who I could talk to. I walked outside my room door and said not one word and Sarah walked straight to me and gave me the most comforting hug and pep talk even though I said nothing. She knew my feelings and what I was going through. Her reassurance that our motherly bodies were made for this was so uplifting and gave me such a breath of fresh air to continue.

My family and I couldn’t be more grateful! She is so patient with her patients even if it means that she will eat later. That is truly admirable because for some people having a baby is a once in a lifetime opportunity. For us, after our miscarriages, we thought we’d never get this opportunity and it was a lifetime we were waiting for this opportunity. We feel so blessed to have such a saintly, gentle, respectful, humble, loving, and caring nurse as Sarah! God truly is amazing to have the best nurses working while we had our little one.

Thank you Sarah for not making me feel shy, uncomfortable, or awkward in any way. We love you! Our baby loves you! You truly deserve this DAISY Award, for not just giving us tremendous care but for the care you provide to all your patients on a daily basis!