Thanks for visiting our page! We created this team in memory of our son, Ethan Alexander Schutte, who was unexpectedly delivered stillborn on August 21, 2018.
We had a textbook pregnancy and had no issues with mom or baby. But then, at 38 weeks, his heart was no longer beating.
Nine hours of labor later, we met our beautiful baby boy, Ethan Alexander Schutte, delivering him into a world he would never know.
We left the hospital with a blue box that contained his onesie, a hat, and a teddy bear, having to walk past happy new parents clicking their living babies into their car seats in the back, beaming with pride, love, and excitement.
We were part of the 1% of pregnancies that end in stillbirth. We've been on a journey of healing ever since and celebrate his birthday every year.
The butterfly has become our symbol for Ethan and we think of him every time we see one.
“A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam, and for a brief moment, its glory and beauty belong to our world… but then it flies again, and though we wish it could have stayed… we feel lucky to have seen it.” – Unknown
We're fortunate to have delivered our healthy, happy rainbow baby on October 18, 2021, Ms. Bella Louise Schutte, Ethan's little sister.
Here's a video of our story, produced by March of Dimes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6SPySIVACM
Please join us in supporting March of Dimes, making a donation in honor of Ethan's memory. Your donation will help create positive change for moms and babies everywhere, especially those most at risk.
Thanks in advance for your love and support!
- Alex, Kim, Bella, Jace, and Ethan 🦋
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
Thank you for your support!
