My water broke at an Obs appointment and it wasn’t until 51 hours later my son was born. It was by far the hardest thing I have ever done. While most of my nurses were phenomenal – Cathy stood above them all. She was our nurse Tuesday and Wednesday evening and I don't know if I would have had a vaginal delivery without her. I got an epidural due to circumstances I could not control and was devastated. Cathy helped me change positions every 30 minutes, did robozo with me – which helped move my son from OP. She provided steady, calm encouragement and support. I had a foley cath, internal monitor, bp cuff, IVs, baby monitor and cords everywhere. I felt urged to reposition often due to hard back labor and Cathy graciously helped move all my cords and wires every time. Her knowledge, creative outside-the-box ideas for labor positions and empowering encouragement are what helped me make it through. On the night I delivered she recommended the nurse who came on after her and was there for my delivery and she was a great fit. Cathy’s experience, wisdom and calm approach were exactly what I needed as a first time, anxious and exhausted laboring mom. I feel so thankful that I was able to have her there. At the end of my labor I developed a fever, my urine turned Hawaiian punch and they found I had a UTI. As Cathy navigated getting those results she never once make me feel it was not under control. She advocated for me when I needed my epidural re-bolused 3 times and was a huge support to my husband and I. After we made it to Couplet Care – she took time to visit our family. Her love for her job and investment in me was so evident. She is an absolute asset to WBH.