"To start my postpartum life felt like a nightmare - this tiny human I’d carried inside of me, was now needing constant care in the NICU. Would she live or die? Would she get to come home? Did I do something wrong? My pregnancy had been so difficult and I was so ready to get this girl out of me! Thus, was not prepared for things to go “this” way. Cut to Olivia coming home after almost 1 month in the hospital. She is perfect and yet I am struggling immensely. This is where Gabrielle became an angel in my life.

 

I can’t find the words to truly express my gratitude and love for Gabrielle’s role in my life. She loved/loves my babies without question and always held space for me, probably without even realizing it.

 

Motherhood is obviously an adjustment. It is impossible to describe what it’s like taking on a new identity. I would really still be struggling to find my way without her light. Gabrielle was an integral part of our story and whenever we share how we started a life with Olivia- we will always speak of her. Her contagious smile and kindness, her dedication, and the difference she has made. My heart melts when I watch her love Olivia and our cat, Fred- it melts even more when they love her even more."