The Butterfly Broadcast

Meet Ally, owner of both a social media marketing and a photography business and married to Drew Glover. However, the most important thing Ally would want you to know about her is that she's Lincoln's mom. When the Glovers got pregnant, they didn't anticipate any complications especially when all NIPT genetic testing came back normal. Take a listen to learn what happened when these giddy first-time parents requested an ultrasound at 30 weeks and how their lives would be changed from that moment on. Ally's love for Lincoln is contagious and you wont be able to help falling in love with this strawberry-blonde booy either!

Meet Abby, a social butterfly who enjoys horseback riding and country line dancing. Conceiving was both exciting and nerve-wracking for their family as Abby carries an 18th chromosomal anomaly that could be passed to baby. At the 20 week ultrasound, the doctor confirmed a concerning diagnosis paired with some scary statistics. Despite the medical predictions, Abby carried to full term and gave birth to beautiful Lily. Take a listen to learn the many miraculous ways that Lily was able to beat the odds as well the roles that unicorns and TikTok have played in remembering sweet baby girl.

Tiktok: @94abster

Meet Luisa Gates, a Colombian born woman who has a dream of owning a farm and living the self-sustainable, homestead lifestyle with her family. She and her husband were ecstatic to be pregnant with their first child and had a blissful pregnancy up until 24-weeks gestation. When Luisa experienced spontaneous bleeding, she was given conflicting feedback from medical providers about the safety of her baby girl, Genevieve. Take a listen to learn how a past dream ended up providing Luisa and her husband comfort as the tragedy unfolded and the reason that white butterflies have become so symbolic for their family. You will feel so connected to Luisa as she opens her heart about Genevieve!

Meet Clarissa, the outstanding Mrs. Utah County 2023, leader of the "Glitter Force" which comprises of her three daughters and home renovator extraordinaire. Another important detail to know about her is the advocation she provides for women that suffer from PMDD (premenstrual dysmorphic disorder) which is a condition that has abnormally affected her hormones for many years. In this episode, Clarissa shares what she has learned from each of her four pregnancies, especially the miscarriage she suffered at 14 weeks. You'll get chills as she explains the way that God prepared her for that experience and you'll be equally captivated to learn the meaning behind the name of the coaching business she developed, "Adagio Fit".

Instagram: @adagiofit

Website: adagiofit.com

Meet Cierra Olsen, Colorado native and mother to two adorable girls ages 3 and 5 years old. Imagine the surprise she and her husband felt when their subsequent pregnancy came to an abrupt halt just days after the positive test. Within the very same year, she lost another pregnancy at 18 weeks and ANOTHER at 12 weeks. Take a listen to learn how Cierra felt after that triple trauma and the intuitive advice she can now give her friends or anyone that finds themselves struggling after miscarriage. She is so relatable, this is a must-listen!

Instagram: @cierraolsen

Meet Jenessa, graphic designer and wife of an air traffic controller that has led them to live in wild places such as the Grand Canyon. She is also the face behind the instagram handle @heyjenessa in which her objective is "spreading hope and light during recurrent pregnancy loss, PCOS, stillbirth, infertility, anxiety, and depression."

Her story is unique in that the traditional statistic for loss is 1 in every 4 pregnancies... yet for her it has unfortunately been 3 in every 4 pregnancies. Take a listen to learn how Jenessa has been affected by each of her six different type of losses and what finally compelled her to create an online space for conversation and advice.

Meet Julie Card, recent VP of Share Parents of Utah and volunteer extraordinaire. Julie says, like many people, she was once naive in thinking that healthy babies come naturally with wholesome aspirations. However, her first pregnancy put her through the ringer, being sick and bedridden for 6 months, so it was no surprise when she also had Hyperemesis Gravis her second pregnancy (aka not "instagrammable" according to today's standards.) At 31 weeks gestation she was out with her family when she didn't feel well and visited labor & delivery. One moment she was told baby was fine and to go home and the next moment she was told a helicopter was waiting outside ready to Life Flight her to a bigger hospital. Take a listen to learn how Julie now feels 20 years later about that life or death decision she was forced to make that dreadful day as well as her inspired insight on the vision quality of caterpillars vs. butterflies.

Instagram & tiktok: @shareparentsofutah

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This is a story about Tiffany, current president of Share Parents of Utah and mom to two adopted children, two angel babies, and two rainbow babies. In her own words, she was "living her best life" and preparing for her wedding when she found out she was pregnant. She and her fiance were thrilled to welcome this baby after Tiffany's previous fertility struggles. Twenty weeks of a normal pregnancy passed by up until the day before her wedding... and that's when things got crazy. Take a listen to learn what it was like for Tiffany to pay for burial costs rather than a honeymoon, as well as the way she coped with both baby Jayden's birth and the miscarriage that followed. You will appreciate the service that Tiffany has dedicated to Share Parents even more after hearing her story!

This is the story of Aubrey McDonald, a Nashville dwelling mama who loves being apart of the Burn Boot Camp staff and workout fam. After having two healthy children, things were going well with her third pregnancy until the 20-week ultrasound where they were given a terminal fetal diagnosis. The McDonalds world soon flipped upside down as they began to research this rare condition and connect with others in similar situations. Take a listen to learn how Aubrey and her family made the most of the second half of the pregnancy with sweet baby girl Tess.

Instagram: @aubreymcdonald_

This is a story about ME, your host Baylee Demars! I grew up dreaming of the children I would one day have while at the same time feeling terrified that it would never happen for me, given my family history of infertility. After my first son's miraculous yet traumatic pre-term birth, I was eager to have a second shot at a "perfect pregnancy". Take a listen to learn how my worst fears were manifested and what that process of healing looked like for me. After hearing my story, you may better understand why I entered my first pageant at 12 weeks postpartum and why I chose my platform to be "Before the Rainbow: Supporting families of pregnancy & infant loss through community, conversation and compassion".

Referenced in this episode:

"How to Support a Loved One Who Has Experienced A Pregnancy or Infant Loss" video resource: http://bit.ly/PAILLOSS

"Share Parents of Utah" Non-profit organization: sputah.org & @shareparentsofutah

Instagram: @bayleedemars & @mrsutahamerica