Hi everyone, it's the finale of season 20, and our guest today is Rachel Ivie. She's been on the podcast before, but this time she's had some big life changes. When Rachel was on before, we talked about life with her two children and her experience as a primary school teacher and an influencer. This time, we’re talking about a different chapter. A huge part of our conversation is about Rachel’s journey to conceive this baby, because just as she was preparing to start IVF, she discovered she was pregnant. But alongside that journey, Rachel was also discovering that she had both endometriosis and adenomyosis. We talked about what actually led to those diagnoses, what the testing involved, what it was like to finally have an explanation for what was going on, and what it felt like to be listened to by her doctors. Because, as so many women know, being taken seriously when it comes to things like period pain, fertility and reproductive health is not always a given. Rachel also talks about finding out she was pregnant, and the anxiety that came with those early weeks, particularly after everything she had been through. She is now 22 weeks pregnant, and we talked about how she’s feeling in this pregnancy and whether she’s been able to relax into it a little more. And, of course, I asked Rachel about her two older children and how they reacted to the news that they’re getting a new sibling. Before we hear from Rachel, I'd just like to say a huge thank you to you all for listening and supporting the podcast this past season, and every season – I'm so grateful for every message and DM and comment. Hopefully you'll join me again for Season 21 starting in a few weeks time. And now, here's my conversation with Rachel.
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