Day 22: Place of Birth

Here's the facts... Landon was born at Bay Medical Center in Bay City Michigan. He was born Friday, March 26, 2010 at 7:57 pm EST.

The nurses at Bay Med were absolutely wonderful.
I remember Nurse Lynette. She was the nurse that discovered Landon did not have a heartbeat. She is involved in the baby loss support group called Precious Reflections, how ironic that she is the first nurse I had. Lynette was also my nurse later in the week. She said when she came back after her days off she saw my name on the board and requested to be my nurse, Lynette is special.
I remember Nurse Ellen. Ellen spent hours with Paul and myself. She was the nurse to prepare us for, well, what to expect when you're about to deliver a baby who has passed away. She took great care of us and she took great care of Landon after he was born. She went above and beyond the scope of her job duties, she helped us contact the funeral home, something that first time parents should never have to think about. She encouraged us to spend as much time as we needed with our son. We are forever grateful for her kindness.
I remember Nurse Heidi. She spent the worst hours with me. She was my nurse during the tough labor hours. She held my hand through the physical and mental pain. Even though I know she had other patients, she treated me like I was the only patient she had. I am so thankful for her.
I remember Nurse Danette and Nurse Tammy. They were the nurses that were actually present for Landon's delivery. They were extra gentle with me and with Landon. I appreciate everything they did for us.
I had several other nurses during my 8 day stay and each nurse I had was kind and gentle. I am thankful that the nurses at Bay Med treated me with such great care.

For day 22 I decided to use a picture of my delivering nurses with Landon. This is Nurse Tammy, Nurse Danette, and Landon.