The Butterfly Blog
Peyton Lauderdale is the co-founder & Executive Director of Gathering Hope, a nonprofit based in Aledo, Texas. Her passion is serving women who have survived pregnancy and infant loss, and rallying others to do the same. She's a coffee snob, friend, wife, and
...Bettye Nicole is a Bible teacher, Speaker, Prayer Warrior, and Author. She hosts the Podcast "Oath of Nicole" and the conference "What's Behind Your Selfie" yearly. Bettye believes we all will encounter challenges in this life, but we must remain hopeful and tru
...by Laura Williams, Owner of Lemons and Confetti
My husband and I tried to conceive for 3 years before becoming pregnant with our son, Noah, who is now 4 1/2 years old. During those years we endured emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual trials. Beyond all that...
by Kori Bailey
I can’t tell you how many times I heard the phrase, “Time heals” after my baby boy died. I know people have good intentions, but that cliche hurts. Each time it came fumbling out of someone’s mouth I’d smile and say “thank you,” but internally I’d cr...
by Whitney Jones
 We found out we were pregnant in July. With this being my third pregnancy, I was instantly showing. Every appointment, blood draw, and symptom were right on track with a healthy pregnancy. I was on blood thinner shots, physically uncomfortable alread...
By Laquita Smith
From the day we met we had a plan. To get married and have babies!! But first marriage! I spent all my life hearing how to prevent having a child until I was convinced that it would never happen to me. Pregnancy that is.Â
October 10, 2015 we jumped th...
By Jessica Dupre
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Hello Friends-
I’m Jessica Dupre and this is part of my story. Infertility is one of the trials I have endured and overcome in my life. Thank you for the opportunity to share and hopefully tighten this network of women who are journeyi
...Written by: Becky Bierwas
Motherhood is complicated.
The death of our child is even more complex.
We have entered into the month where we are bombarded with ads, cards, and commercials promoting Mother’s Day. A holiday where our society mostly celebrates and honors t...