In today's episode I chat with Holly who shares her pregnancy journey, birth story and motherhood experience. Becoming a mother didn't quite look how Holly had envisioned. This is her story of an IVF pregnancy, navigating her husbands cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, to a birth and postpartum that looked nothing like she thought it would.  Holly describes her breastfeeding difficulties, postpartum rage, sleep deprivation, and more.  As Holly describes, motherhood 'has been the most difficult but incredible journey I have ever experienced. Holly shares: Having a baby with her husband via IVF as a result of a gender transition.Preparing for birth and my challenging birth experiencePreparing for postpartumOvercoming breastfeeding difficultiesManaging postpartum rageNavigating husbands cancer diagnosis and treatment during pregnancy and postpartum.Learning how to take care of myself properly and maintaining a positive mindset through it all. LINKS Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia Website: https://panda.org.au/ https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Preparing for birth workshop Free 7 Day Trial Pregnancy Workouts Free 7 Day Trial Postnatal Workouts FitNest Mama Website Instagram @fitnestmama ** This podcast has general information only. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medical condition.  Enter code FITNEST20 for 20% off Solidea's maternity range.  www.solidea.com.au