A newlywed wanted a big family but delayed having children to establish careers and continue traveling. Fear arose that parenthood would end long trips and quick getaways, prompting one final pre-conception trip to Costa Rica at age 30. After the oldest daughter was born, travel initially felt overwhelming due to sleepless nights, pumping sessions, and cumbersome baby gear, plus concerns about sleep, stroller choice, and vaccine timing. The family eased back into travel by visiting relatives in Philadelphia and the Twin Cities, then visiting familiar cities such as Chicago. Over the years, the family added three more children.
As a newlywed in my 20s, I knew I wanted a big family. Yet, my husband and I agreed to put off having kids. Like many prospective parents, we wanted to establish our careers and build a nest egg. However, the biggest reason I put off having children was that I wanted to continue traveling. I was afraid I would need to stop traveling once I had children
I feared that once I had children, I would no longer be able to travel to far-flung places around the globe for weeks at a time or squeeze in quick getaways during long weekends. I assumed that my life of adventure and constantly exploring somewhere new would come to an end as soon as I became a mom. I waited for years, but when I was 30, I decided to take one last trip with friends before trying to conceive.
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