I have always been the reflective sort. Often it is the little milestones or dates that occur and it makes me think flip, how did I get to this point?
A few weeks ago my Facebook account decided to remind me that it was 5 years ago that I left the beautiful country of New Zealand.
When I read that, and looked at my slightly tired but youthful 27 year old face, I questioned where those 5 years had gone.
Then I took time to think about it.
I have lived in 7 different houses, in 5 different cities/towns.
Had 4 different jobs.
Bought a car.
Travelled to a further 40 countries.
So in reality, that is a fair few things within a relatively short time span.
So whats next?
Well, possibly a slower pace of life than I am used to. 40 countries in 5 years is quite a lot, and the majority of them involved crazy long bus rides, overnight trains and a lot of fast paced journeys.
Now I will need to slow down.
Here is why
So I am currently almost 7 months pregnant.
I have hidden it for a long time, and only revealled it recently on my Instagram account, but I also hid it physically too. I have only started showing this little bump within the past month or so.
I still hope to continue writing on this blog and travelling. I have already taken the babe to 6 different countries, and I do hope that I will have a mini explorer on my hands by the end of the year.
We already have an overnight stay planned for the first 2 months of baby being here, as well as an epic road and ferry trip to get back to Northern Ireland at Christmas.
Content therefore may focus more on family / baby travel and as well as the new challenges of parenthood.
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Your travelling experience is so valuable. Hope to see your little baby in your upcoming posts <3
Thank you! 🙂
First of all Congratulations… yeah you visited a lot in the last 5 years… BEST OF LUCK for the Future and though share the pics of the baby we are waiting 🙂
Hi John,
Many thanks for your congratulations! We are excited for our little arrival and hope to go on loads of adventures.
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Yay!!!! I wondered what ‘bump in the road’ meant… 😉 There are only more exciting adventures ahead. Love you Abby!!
Aw thanks Holly!
Yeah, it is a good bump in the road. Lots of exciting and new adventures to come for sure 🙂 x
Inspiring post Abbi and good luck in your next chapter of becoming a Mum. Best wishes. Jonny
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Thank you Jonny! It will be a different experience to travelling, but hoping to take it in my stride.
Take care,
Abbi