From the minute I walked into the labor and delivery floor to start my induction, Marina made me feel beyond comfortable. I shared that I was a surrogate, and she shared she had also been a surrogate before, which made me instantly feel more comfortable with her! From the beginning of my care, she made sure I had everything I needed and more! I was alone for my birth, but she made sure she was there for me so I didn’t have to feel alone! Through getting my epidural, feeling all the labor pains, and emotionally being drained, Marina was there to cheer me on and let me know I could do it! She pushed me through labor when I didn’t even know if I could do it! Without her, I honestly don’t know how I would have done it! She also supported me emotionally after birth with all the feelings and thoughts I was having about being a surrogate! She made me feel so seen and normal, and I will never forget her! Everyone on that floor was amazing and deserves recognition for the job they do and how well they do it! Marina just stood out the most to me for how attentive and caring she was, emotionally and physically, with me! Thank you so much for everything, Marina! You were meant to do this job, and I know you stand out to anyone who meets you!