Near midnight, I went into Labor and Delivery to deliver my second child. Because of my prior cesarean, I walked in hoping for a VBAC, but I was scared I’d be faced with another c section. Mady was warm and welcoming from the moment I walked in. If she ever stressed, we didn’t see it. She was so thorough explaining medications and monitor readings, and she did so in a way that was like talking to a close friend. She listened to my concerns, and she promised she would do everything she could to make my dreams of a VBAC a reality. A couple of times, she asked another nurse for a second opinion. She explained she trusted the consulting nurse, and this brought me comfort. She went the extra mile instead of making assumptions. She watched my vitals closely, and she was in my room often to check on me. When I woke up at 3am to go to the OR for a repeat c-section due to fetal heart rate, Mady was by my side, speaking positively and keeping me calm. Even through the chaos, she took the time to treat me with care. Thankfully, I was able to VBAC (on the operating table) with Mady right beside me. I couldn’t ask for a more compassionate nurse in one of the most vulnerable and special moments of my life. Her bedside manner is unmatched compared to any other nurse I’ve encountered, and that, paired with her expertise, deserves a DAISY Award.