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emilycordonier
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Our IVF Journey
this story was written by Susan Van Der Ende, a committee member with the Butterfly Run Vancouver My infertility journey has been long...
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emilycordonier
Apr 23, 20233 min read
Linnea's Story
Photo Credit to Annie Chen Photography You barely noticed anything, if you noticed anything at all. But a few months ago, I went through...
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emilycordonier
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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...
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emilycordonier
Jul 3, 20222 min read
A Letter to My Forgotten Mom Friend
To my forgotten mom friend, I know you're a mom, others know you're a mom, but I also know you feel forgotten. Because I do too. You...
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emilycordonier
Apr 30, 20225 min read
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...
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emilycordonier
Mar 28, 20223 min read
The Highs and Lows of Pregnancy After Loss
*This blog entry was written by Butterfly Run Committee Member Emily Cordonier. Anyone who has experienced a pregnancy after loss will...
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emilycordonier
Feb 6, 202211 min read
Eight Days, A Lifetime of Love: Miguel's Story
*This story of Miguel, has been so lovingly and bravely shared by his mother Mia with the Butterfly Run community. Photo Credit to Annie...
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emilycordonier
Jan 24, 20227 min read
Amari's Story
*January 24 of this year marks six years since Alisha became a mother to her son Amari. She has graciously shared the heartbreaking story...
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emilycordonier
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Our Pathway to Parenthood: Johanna's Gift
* This personal story of loss has been generously shared by Kim and her husband Stephen, who were both members of the Butterfly Run...
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emilycordonier
Dec 21, 20217 min read
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...
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emilycordonier
Nov 30, 20213 min read
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...
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emilycordonier
Nov 16, 20218 min read
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...
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emilycordonier
Jul 21, 20218 min read
My Journey Through Pregnancy After Loss
*Eudora Koh is a local mom who just recently brought her rainbow baby into the world. In this post she graciously shares her experience...
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emilycordonier
May 24, 20212 min read
To Spencer On His 5th Birthday
To my child on his birthday. It's been 5 years since you were born. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Today, a blue jay...
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