Hi, I’m Margot—a doctor, a first-time mom, and now, an expat in New Zealand.
For years, I dreamed of living abroad again after spending my teenage years overseas. But life happened, and I settled into my career as a GP in Belgium. Then, in a whirlwind of big decisions, my partner Patrick and I chose to move across the world—and add a baby to the mix.
It was everything I had dreamed of. But then, something unexpected happened. Heavily pregnant and, later, freshly into motherhood, I didn’t want to go anymore. The idea of uprooting everything while adjusting to life as a new mom felt overwhelming. But it took a leap of fate and my partner’s boundless enthusiasm to get me on that plane.
This blog is where I share our experiences: the emotional rollercoaster of moving abroad, the beauty (and chaos) of raising a baby in a new country, and the little everyday moments that make it all worth it.
Whether you’re considering a big move yourself, parenting through major life changes, or just curious about our adventure, welcome! I hope you find something here that resonates, makes you smile, or reassures you that you’re not alone in navigating the unexpected.
Let’s embrace the adventure—messy, beautiful, and everything in between
Fun Facts:
- My favorite animal is a cow (you must really want to see it)
- No food with a face.
- I’m a big Friends fan (in case you hadn’t noticed).
- I’m a dog person.
- As a teenager, I used to keep a diary, and ever since, I’ve dreamed of writing my own blog.
- I believe thirty is the age to discard all absolutes (there’s a story there).
- I don’t like to admit it, but I can be really clumsy.
- I am a dreamer.
- I love to dance (bachatera!), run, practice yoga, surf, and cook.
- As you can imagine, I don’t easily get bored.
- I love being a mom.
- Poetry and quotes can really inspire me.
- We named our daughter Elsa after my grandmother (NOT the movie frozen :p ).