Quick Note - this episode was recorded in 2022. Please excuse the sound issues in the beginning. Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.

In this episode of The Butterfly Spot, Kaitlin Firestone tells her story of heartbreak after losing her son Andrew at 12 weeks and her daughter Lillian at 36 weeks, as well as the difficulty of navigating her current pregnancy. Kaitlin dives into her struggle with mental health, specifically OCD, and dealing with trauma after loss.  This is a vulnerable episode and we thank Kaitlin for her openness and willingness to share the hard stuff with others who need to know that they are not alone.

Before undergoing surgery, Kaitlin received a comfort basket from Butterfly Baskets, which reminded her that she was not alone during this time. Since then, Kaitlin has been a member of the Butterfly Band. She attended the Butterfly Baskets retreat where she could open up about her loss with other women and receive some much-needed self-care through yoga, art therapy, and more. She also discusses how peer support groups and therapy have helped her immensely. 

Kaitlin, thank you so much for sharing your story. You can listen to this podcast below, or on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

If you would like to share your story on The Butterfly Spot, please contact us! We are hoping to get back to uploading once every month or two! Email info@butterflybaskets.org.

Reminder: Our fourth annual Flutter Run is October 21st! Join us for a 5k run or 1 mile walk in-person at Exton Park on Swedesford Road, Exton, PA. Or run/walk with us virtually any time in October, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.

www.flutterun.org
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Today's episode is for those who recently learned their baby has been diagnosed with a life limiting condition (such as a chromosomal condition like Trisomy 18).  It's a solo show where host and nonprofit founder, Katie Hill, reflects on pieces of wisdom that helped when she was carrying her son to term, as well as things she learned through the process.

You are loved and you are not alone.

Register for the Butterfly Baskets Flutter Run: 10k/5k Run or 1 Mile Walk, HERE: https://runsignup.com/butterflybaskets

Episode 5 of the Butterfly Spot is a shorter episode.  Host and Butterfly Baskets Founder, Katie Hill, chats with Julie Shapiro, Founder of Aubrey's Advocate about six suggestions for the first six weeks after loss. These are practical ideas for those early days of grief and healing.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

• Aubrey's Advocate and its mission of education and advocacy
• Six Suggestions for getting through those tough early days after pregnancy loss or infant loss

Related Resources:

• Check out Aubrey's Advocate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubreysadvocate 
• Butterfly Baskets Flutter Run, Wilson Farm Park, November 6th, https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Wayne/butterflybasketsorg 
• Flutter Run Sponsorship online or form to print