Ashanti and Tyre Gray welcomed their baby boy, Adonis, on January 5, 2017, at Henderson Hospital. (Photo courtesy of the Gray family)
Ashanti and Tyre Gray were expecting their first baby and were excited to tour The Birthplace at Henderson Hospital when the new facility opened last fall. They knew just a few minutes into the tour that it was the right place for them.
“The head nurse was awesome, very patient,” Tyre says, expressing the warm welcome that he and Ashanti both felt. “The facility felt secure, and I liked the way it was set up,” Ashanti adds. “It made the decision easy.”
Several weeks later — and five days before his scheduled delivery date — Tyre Adonis Gray came into the world, weighing 7 lbs., 15 oz. Ashanti says she began feeling cramps early that morning but didn’t realize her labor had started. Hours later, Tyre rushed out of work to get to the hospital.
One of the things that surprised Ashanti most was how relaxed she felt when it came time for the delivery. The hospital team gave her confidence and put her at ease, she says. “I felt like everybody knew what they were doing, so I didn’t have to worry,” she remembers.
“You establish a rapport with the nurses,” Tyre says, noting the extra care the nurses took to ensure a smooth transition when it was time for them to change shifts. “That was comforting,” he says.
Both mom and dad are overjoyed as they settle into their role as new parents. “It’s like a whole different level,” Ashanti says of the love they feel.
The Grays predict that Adonis will hear the story of his birth many times. “The team at Henderson Hospital did an awesome job to make sure our hopes and dreams for having our baby there came true,” Tyre says.
Learn more about maternity services at Henderson Hospital
The Valley Health System hospitals provide welcoming, family-friendly maternity services, with maternity suites designed for privacy and comfort. We also offer a variety of tours and childbirth classes.