Embracing Parenthood: Cherishing Joyful Moments and Taking It Slow on Our Travels

Over the past two years, our family has embarked on a transformative journey, brimming with moments of happiness and anticipation. Almost a year after a poignant miscarriage, I joyfully discovered my pregnancy in March 2018. Filled with newfound hope, I decided to leave my job immediately and focus on this baby, dedicating myself to an interior architecture degree while relishing a slower pace to ensure our baby's well-being.

During pregnancy, I went on a babymoon to the nearby place of Bintan with my best friend, Reiny, and my husband. At the time, I didn't want to fly or move much, given my pregnancy-related concerns and paranoia, all because I wanted to do everything I could to keep the baby safe and sound.

When Tiana arrived, we cherished precious moments at home, basking in the joy of parenthood we had prayed for. We ventured into travel when she turned three months old, bringing about a shift in our priorities. Parenthood urged us to take a slower, more deliberate approach to our adventures. Our trips to nearby destinations like Batam and Bintan were carefully planned, allowing us to explore new places at our own pace, free from the pressures of a hectic itinerary.

From our heartfelt prayers for a baby to the magical moment we finally cradled her in our arms, it felt like a long and emotional journey. Now, my most longed destination is wherever she is, and home is wherever she rests. I eagerly anticipate sharing the wonders of the world with her as she grows.