I Had No Idea I Was About To Become A Heart Mum... Sami Glastonbury's Story

At Sami's 21-week scan, she was told her unborn baby had a heart condition. In that moment, life changed forever. In this episode, Sami bravely opens up about losing parts of her identity after becoming a heart mum. She talks about what it's like entering the extreme caregiver role and the sacrifices she made as a result, like missing some of her other children's milestones, and hitting pause on her career for a time.Frank is now eight years old. Frank also has some vision impairment and an intellectual disability. Sami talks about what it has been like navigating schooling with a child with special needs, and how to find the right support for your family. Sami will also be joining the podcast as a new co-host in 2023! As a heart mum, Sami brings a new perspective to our conversations this year.HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auCREDITSHost: Rachael KnowlesGuest: Sami GlastonburyProducer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies