Heather Evans

The Mama Sisterhood

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Welcome to The Mama Sisterhood - I'm Heather Evans. When my twins were born at 24 weeks gestation, I began to think about the uniqueness of each of our motherhood journeys. I also began to understand the importance of education and support from other moms, no matter how different our lives may be. Each episode will highlight one mother's journey and the lessons she has learned on this crazy path we call life. I'm so happy to have you here. Welcome to the Mama Sisterhood!

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Heather Evans

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Episode 4 - Jenny's Story - Adopting Moses from Sierra Leone, West Africa 22.02.2023 46:53

This week, I had the honor of talking with Jenny Rodgers. Jenny met Moses, a 4 year old with special needs, when volunteering at an orphanage in West Africa. She tells us her story of the 3-year journey to adopt Moses and bring him home to the US. She shares how she and her family manage Moses's special needs, along with what brings him joy! You can find my book, Learning to Breathe, at: https://w...

Episode 3 - Sherri's Story - Parenting a Young Man with Down Syndrome 22.02.2023 44:22

In this episode, I have the honor of chatting with Sherri Eaton. Sherri is a licensed clinical social worker who is married with two children, including a young man with Down Syndrome. Sherri chats with us today about what it was like to receive a Down Syndrome diagnosis 22 years ago, the lessons she has learned from Mikey, and what a blessing it has been to have him in her family. You can find Sh...

Episode 2 - Rebecca's Story - Being a Mom of Quadruplets 22.02.2023 1:03:05

This week, I am so excited to bring you my chat with Rebecca Ishum, who is a mom of nearly 12-year-old quadruplets plus another bonus daughter! Rebecca shares about her fertility journey, quadruplet pregnancy, delivery requiring 2 operating rooms, her NICU journey, mental health struggles, and what it is like to have FOUR babies at one time. You can find Rebecca on FB at https://www.facebook.com/r...

Episode 1 - Heather's Story - Becoming a Mom to Twins Born at 24 weeks, 1 Day 18.02.2023 42:02

Hey, mamas! For our first episode, I wanted to share my family's story with you. Listen in to hear about our four year infertility journey, IVF, egg donation, twin pregnancy, preterm labor, delivery at 24 weeks, our 4 month NICU stay, and more! To find my book, Learning to Breathe, check out: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Breathe-story-micropreemies-defied/dp/1543072151/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LSA39ZW6F...

Trailer 18.02.2023 2:36

Welcome to The Mama Sisterhood podcast! Just a quick intro here - see you all soon! To find my book, Learning to Breathe, about our NICU journey, go to:  https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Breathe-story-micropreemies-defied-ebook/dp/B083S6R3CN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SYM9LFR6YANQ&keywords=learning+to+breathe+heather+evans&qid=1675869477&sprefix=learning+to+breathe+heather+evans%2Caps%2C103&...