Wheldon Family Story

As a first time mother, I had no idea what to expect, but we knew that finding the right doctor to deliver Sebastian would be an integral part of our experience.  Little did we know that we would not only find a doctor who put our minds at ease, but a place like Bayfront that felt like a home and a staff who would come to feel like a part of the family.

From the moment that we met Dr. Reyes, we knew that this was the individual we wanted to deliver our first child. He was thorough without divulging too much technical information; he was firm but engaging and funny; he kept us up to speed with each step of the delivery process, from the moment they wheeled us in to the moment they wheeled us out, all the while allowing us the comfort and calm that comes in knowing that each detail was addressed and every possibility thought through. Dr. Reyes was, and IS, the perfect doctor for us.

 

My husband’s family happened to have a long-standing trip planned to Florida from England two and a half weeks before Sebastian was due. I will never forget Dan saying to me, “You know…I have a feeling that Mum and Dad might actually be here to see Sebastian born.” Later that evening, after a full day of walking the mall with Dan’s parents, as I got up for one of my many middle-of-the-night trips to the restroom I felt my water break. Nine hours later, with tears of joy streaming down our faces, all of the anticipation of the last 9½ months came to a realization as the incredible staff at Bayfront and Dr. Reyes delivered into our arms the most perfect baby boy the world has ever known (or so we think).

 

Thanks to Dr. Reyes and the amazing staff at Bayfront Medical Center, Dan and I were able to realize the full emotional experience of birthing our first child free from feeling overwhelmed by the clinical process. We were able to welcome Sebastian into the world on Super Bowl Sunday with the love and amazement that comes with a perfect birth experience. There was never a moment when I felt confused or scared. I felt only the joyous anticipation over the little man that we were about to welcome into our lives.

 

Once Sebastian was born the nurses were on-call to help with breast-feeding direction and all of the never-ending first-time mothering questions and concerns. We never felt abandoned or alone…even when they sent us home!

 

Our positive and joyful experience is what we wish for all families, and we sincerely feel it can only be found at Bayfront!