The Butterfly Broadcast

Meet Andrea, creator of the @grievinglikeamother instagram platform and mother to six children in Northern California. When a 20-week ultrasound on her 5th child revealed a two-vessel cord. she was told it was not a concern. Take a listen to learn what happened when Andrea went into labor with Terra at full term and what she wishes she would have been educated on before it was too late.

Instagram: @grievinglikeamother

Meet Megan, a 6-ft tall dental hygienist living in Houston who knew early in her adulthood that she wanted to be a mother. Without too much delay, the Holmsteads welcomed one boy into their family, then another, and then a third. Take a listen to learn how the third home-birth was a dreamy success, yet somehow took a tragic turn nearly two months later and the role that Megan's faith has had in recovery.

Instagram: @mholmspice

Meet Laura, a crafty mama living in Massachusetts whom is the creator of the instagram resource page @_thethingsiwishyouknew. As if being pregnant during COVID wasn't stressful enough, Laura was met with more anxiety at 31 weeks when she sensed reduced fetal movement. Take a listen to learn how social media became a source of solace for her after losing Nico and then having a subsequent miscarriage.

Instagram: @_thethingsiwishyouknew

Meet Sarah, a musical and nature-loving mom that shares three children and a bonus child with her wife of 9 years, Rosa. After Sarah's first "textbook perfect" pregnancy, the second pregnancy with Angelee followed suit all the way until birth. Take a listen to learn what happened when the baby's heart defect was revealed and the tremendous impact that this little girl made in just 25 days on earth.

Meet Veronica, a talented photographer with Chilean heritage, who was still learning who she was when she conceived her first child. Everything was going smoothly until she was met with dreaded silence at her 20 week ultrasound. Take a listen to learn how Jayne's birth was a catalyst for growth in Veronica's life while she vulnerably shares the details that validate loss survivors everywhere.

Meet Sarah, an accountant in Georgia who loves the Office so much she named her pit bull after one of the characters. With a teenage diagnosis of PCOS, she sought out fertility treatments which resulted in one healthy pregnancy and birth, but also several miscarriages along the way. Take a listen to learn what happened when Sarah conceived again only to receive a troubling diagnosis as well as and the Instagram sensation she created after surviving her daughter's stillbirth. Hint: a beautiful rainbow skirt is involved!

Instagram: @journeyforjasmine (also Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube)

website: journeyforjasmine.com

Meet Kayla, a mama to four children; two earth-side and in heaven, who recently had her dreams come true. While attending a Jonas Brothers concert, Kayla held up a sign about her angel babies that attracted the attention of the boyband. Take a listen to learn the impact that her message had on the thousands of people in attendance as well as the project, "Blessed By Wes" that Kayla has developed to honor her babies every year.

Instagram: @kayla-graver11

TikTok: @KaylaGraver11

email: [email protected]

Meet Nichole, your Mrs. Central Maryland and a busy mama running a micro publishing label with her daughter. After having two healthy children, Nichole went several years without pregnancy on her mind- in fact she even had an IUD placed. Take a listen to learn how Nichole felt when she still miraculously conceived and the self-discoveries she made when that pregnancy took a turn for the worst.

Instagram: @baltimorebelle

email: nichole@outsiderpoetpress

Meet Madisan, mama to four boys and an adventurist who has moved six times over the last eight years with her husband Mike. When her firstborn son was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor at six months old, Madi thought this would be her greatest life trial. However, two years later when she was pregnant with her second son, Brooks, all went well until 37 weeks when her active boy was slowing down. Take a listen to learn why Madi has since chosen to advocate so strongly for third trimester kick counting and the lives that have been touched by her openness.

IG: @madisanbrooksdock

email: [email protected]