Christina A Longbons
May 2026
Christina A
Longbons
,
RN
Pediatrics Clinic
Naval Medical Readiness Training Center Bremerton
Bremerton
,
WA
United States
She connected with our baby, supported us as parents, and brought a sense of calm and reassurance that we didn’t even realize we were missing.
Some people enter your life at exactly the moment you need them most – and Nurse Christy Longbons was that person for our family. After a stressful start for our newborn and a few difficult days of feeding challenges, emotions were running high, and confidence was running low. Then Christy stepped in, and everything changed. With patience, warmth, and incredible skill, she guided us through our first truly successful breastfeeding experience. What had felt overwhelming suddenly felt possible. T’s mom, Christina – who is herself a postpartum nurse – was deeply moved by Christy’s expertise, kindness, and intuition. From one nurse to another, we were genuinely humbled. She connected with our baby, supported us as parents, and brought a sense of calm and reassurance that we didn’t even realize we were missing. And yes, she touched… my life? But in all seriousness, her impact went far beyond technique. She restored confidence, reduced fear, and helped set our family on a healthier, more hopeful path. We will never forget her compassion, patience, and the way she showed up for us during a vulnerable moment. Christy is the kind of nurse who changes lives, and we are endlessly grateful for her.