# @arielleshipe on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C5omcrBPNRE
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/17750918-arielleshipe-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/e3542eb822.jpg
- **Posted:** 2024-04-11T20:22:38.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Arielle Shipe | Outdoor Adventure + Motherhood (@arielleshipe) — https://gondola.cc/arielleshipe

## Caption

I am not fearless. The idea of taking a 9-day road trip with our baby without any help from my husband was intimidating… There were so many unknowns and “what ifs” in my head… but I decided to trust myself. 

Here’s the thing. I didn’t start big with my adventures with Riley. I started small: walks by myself with her (from the house), then driving somewhere to walk, then hikes, then longer hikes, then a road trip with my husband, then an international trip with a friend, etc. Each adventure building up my confidence. Each adventure showing me that even if I don’t have it “all figured out” yet, everything is still figureoutable. 

I don’t think you have to take a 9-day solo road trip to have fun and fulfilling moments with your kiddo, but I have heard from many moms how scary it can feel to even go for a short hike alone. I guess what I am getting at is that experience builds confidence and sometimes to take that first step you have to be brave. 

So whatever your big adventure is, I want you to know that I am cheering you on. You’ve got this. <3

#adventuremamas #travelwithkids #vanlife #hikingwithkids #vanlifewithkids #hikingadventures

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adventuremamas, travelwithkids, vanlife, vanlifewithkids, hikingadventures, hikingwithkids

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