162: Amanda King's heart wrenching decision after a devastating diagnosis of her unborn twins

Amanda King is an Aussie who fell in love with a kiwi while on a sailing trip around Croatia. She now lives on a sheep and beef farm on the south island of New Zealand. The transition to life on the land was a rollercoaster for the former city girl. But it was the next chapter in her life that proved the hardest. Amanda and her husband tried to have a baby for three years, before turning to IVF. Their first round was a success and Amanda discovered she was pregnant with twins. But at 17 weeks, she got the heartbreaking news that her babies had Edwards Syndrome and wouldn't survive. She was then faced with a heart wrenching decision of what to do next, and decided to end the pregnancy which was incredibly traumatic. It took six rounds of IVF to create the family she has now. This is her story.Introducing the Merry People Bobbi kids gumboot! Cute, fun, sturdy and long lasting, the kids boot is perfect for all their daily adventures. With a brand new black colour (the perfect black school shoe), the kids range is now available in 7 colours. Head to merrypeople.com to get your hands on a pair.'The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth' is your trusted companion as you make the transition to motherhood. It will educate you about all facets of pregnancy and birth so you’ll never have to say: “I wish I’d known.” Grab your copy: www.australianbirthstories.com/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia