<p>Mandy and Kate chat to mother and daughter dynamic pea duo Vicki and Rachel from Newcastle. Vicki is a mum of five kids and wife to her husband Neil, who has an acquired brain injury due to a stroke. One of her children also has neurofibromatosis, ADHD and learning disabilities. Her daughter Rachel was a young carer for her siblings and her stroke-affected stepdad, and recently became a mum to 2-year-old Amelia, who is a gorgeous little <a href="https://swanaus.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SWAN</a> girl.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Rachel talks about Amelia’s birth and early few weeks spent in NICU. Amelia had a challenging start and needed approximately 25 emergency department visits in her first year for tube reinsertions and tape allergies. Rachel talks about the search for a diagnosis, which after many genetic tests, has still yet to be determined, and living with the uncertainty that this brings. </p><br><p>Vicki also talks about supporting her girl Rachel and the joys and challenges of being a mum and grandma to such a diverse family. Thank you Vicki and Rachel for sharing your story with us!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Listen to our Spotify playlist –<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FIEKEeyFLPrVdNW2Qo9dj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas Love</a></li><li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/371044426914238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Hangout</a></li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0FdWi8INuj3xt-L4Z-R7Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Buy our book <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-invisible-life-of-us-9781761040252" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Invisible Life Of Us</a>!</li><li>Leave us a <a href="http://www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">speakpipe&nbsp;</a></li><li>Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!</li><li>Melbourne forecast for Thursday April 18&nbsp; - Showers increasing,&nbsp;17 degrees&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland

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Mother and daughter pea duo Vicki and Rachel talk about their wonderfully diverse family

APR 17, 202452 MIN
Too Peas In A Podcast Mandy Hose and Kate Mulholland

Mother and daughter pea duo Vicki and Rachel talk about their wonderfully diverse family

APR 17, 202452 MIN

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<p>Mandy and Kate chat to mother and daughter dynamic pea duo Vicki and Rachel from Newcastle. Vicki is a mum of five kids and wife to her husband Neil, who has an acquired brain injury due to a stroke. One of her children also has neurofibromatosis, ADHD and learning disabilities. Her daughter Rachel was a young carer for her siblings and her stroke-affected stepdad, and recently became a mum to 2-year-old Amelia, who is a gorgeous little <a href="https://swanaus.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SWAN</a> girl.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Rachel talks about Amelia’s birth and early few weeks spent in NICU. Amelia had a challenging start and needed approximately 25 emergency department visits in her first year for tube reinsertions and tape allergies. Rachel talks about the search for a diagnosis, which after many genetic tests, has still yet to be determined, and living with the uncertainty that this brings. </p><br><p>Vicki also talks about supporting her girl Rachel and the joys and challenges of being a mum and grandma to such a diverse family. Thank you Vicki and Rachel for sharing your story with us!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Listen to our Spotify playlist –<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FIEKEeyFLPrVdNW2Qo9dj" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Too Peas: Songs Our Guest Peas Love</a></li><li>Join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/371044426914238" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook Hangout</a></li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0FdWi8INuj3xt-L4Z-R7Q" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li><li>Buy our book <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-invisible-life-of-us-9781761040252" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Invisible Life Of Us</a>!</li><li>Leave us a <a href="http://www.toopeasinapodcast.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">speakpipe&nbsp;</a></li><li>Help spread the love for Too Peas by rating and reviewing us!</li><li>Melbourne forecast for Thursday April 18&nbsp; - Showers increasing,&nbsp;17 degrees&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>