Meet Holly Ann, a first grade teacher in Kansas and creator of the instagram resource page @bloomlikemagnolia. Everything was going smoothly with her first pregnancy with her daughter Magnolia until Holly Ann noticed a decrease in movement while 8 months pregnant. Take a listen to learn how writing the children&#39;s book, &quot;Some Babies&quot;, was a cathartic experience for her while coping with immense grief and why she has chosen to donate books in Magnolia&#39;s honor.
 
Instagram: @bloomlikemagnolia

44. Mary Adkins: What 3 Miscarriages in 1 Year Taught Me

Baylee lost her second pregnancy at 10 weeks. This personal devastation completely altered her perception of miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss as she yearned for compassion and understanding. She created this podcast as Mrs. Utah America to serve as a resource of conversation and community. Butterflies have been symbolic for her in this journey which is why she chose the imagery of metamorphosis to organize the interview format: 
Caterpillar phase: what life was like before
Chrysalis phase: the climax &amp; ooey gooey mess of the loss
Butterfly phase: the changes and beauty that have emerged