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From Heartache to Hope: My Journey with Infertility and Finding Peace
In this deeply personal journey, Kelly shares the struggles of infertility, multiple miscarriages, and the emotional toll of years of treatments. From unexplained infertility to the eventual birth of three children, the path was filled with heartache, doubt, and uncertainty. Yet, through it all, there is a message of hope. One day, the weight of infertility may lift, and peace can be found in the midst of the struggle.

Butterfly Support Network
Apr 243 min read
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Fertility Struggles: A Journey of Hope, Loss, and Solidarity
In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Adrieanna Kucher shares her story of fertility struggles, including multiple miscarriages and the emotional challenges she faced. After a traumatic loss in March 2025, she sought counselling and found support through the Butterfly Run. Living with PCOS has added its own difficulties, but she continues to hold onto hope. Her message is one of solidarity for others on a similar journey, reminding them that their grief, feelings, and hope

Butterfly Support Network
Apr 231 min read
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Finding Light After Loss: Three Supports That Helped Me Heal
After losing her son Marshall, Alanna Knobben learned that healing after child loss comes through connection, remembrance, and redefinition. Connecting with others brings understanding and hope, remembrance keeps loved ones present in our lives, and redefinition allows us to rebuild, honoring both love and loss as we learn to live forward.

Butterfly Support Network
Oct 30, 20252 min read
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Every Story is Unique - Angel from Baby Bean
Our story began with love and loss—multiple miscarriages, a stillbirth, and the emotional weight of pregnancy after loss. Through grief and healing, we saw how many women face similar struggles without enough support. Baby Bean Consulting was created to change that, offering compassionate guidance, clarity, and empowerment for women navigating miscarriage, birth trauma, or pregnancy after loss.

Butterfly Support Network
Oct 22, 20255 min read
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Our Journey to Luca
Infertility is never a journey I thought we would have to cross and trying IVF terrified me. I didn’t know back at the start that it...
emilycordonier
Jun 25, 20235 min read
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Infertility Sucks
By Emma Gardner, Butterfly Run Vancouver Committee Member We had a pregnancy scare recently. We are careful and we take precautions not...
emilycordonier
May 3, 20237 min read
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Zaria's Story
There are two distinct hospital visits that have changed my life forever. The first, was being told I was pregnant, and the second, was...
emilycordonier
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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A Love Letter to My Sweet Son Lloyd (IV) James Markle
Dearest James ~ When I found out I was pregnant with you - I just could not stop smiling. I shared the news with a confidante and she...
emilycordonier
Apr 30, 20225 min read
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When Grief and the Holidays Go Hand in Hand
*this story was generously shared by Brooke who joined the Butterfly Run Committee after experiencing the loss of her baby. My dating...
emilycordonier
Dec 21, 20217 min read
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Brayden's Story
*Local mother Larissa shares the story of her sweet son Brayden. My husband and I met later in life so after we got married we decided to...
emilycordonier
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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What I Learned From Losing My Son
*This blog post is written by Butterfly Run Committee member Emily Cordonier. She initially wrote it for her own blog, one year after...
emilycordonier
Nov 16, 20218 min read
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Lessons From My Pregnancy Losses
* The following story was submitted to us by local mom Heather Ballachey, who bravely shares about her experience with miscarriage and...
emilycordonier
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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The Piece of Jewelry I Never Wanted
*Steffany Botchar is a local mom who wrote this raw account after experiencing a miscarriage with her first pregnancy, and bravely...
emilycordonier
May 10, 20215 min read
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The Vancouver Butterfly Run Metamorphosis Continues
*Kimberly Lockhart is the Co-Chair of the Vancouver Butterfly Run. In this post she shares with us how the run has grown over the past...
emilycordonier
May 7, 20215 min read
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