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The desert is our happy place... it's the place we run away to when we need a little escape.
When I dreamed of finally being pregnant one day I always imagined we would have some epic baby moon somewhere amazing and tropical. Basking in the sun, soaking in every second together before we added a new little person to our adventures. Well two years of infertility and thousands of dollars later that just didn't happen. And that's ok.
Once we found out we were pregnant we were constantly being monitored and then when we discovered little man had a two vessel cord that anxiety and monitoring doubled. I felt like all I wanted to do was stay home and be a human incubator for the rest of the nine months until that baby was in my arms. The idea of being far away from home and the hospital was too much for me. Plus financially it just wasn't the responsible thing to do, since we were still recovering from all the IVF expenses. I had a little cry about my baby moon dreams being dashed but quickly wiped my tears, rubbed my big baby belly and reminded myself that we will have an a lifetime of vacations together with our little family. That was the real dream.
In a last minute attempt to steal away a weekend alone we booked a quick getaway to Palm Springs. With the goal of doing all our favorite things, hiking, eating, sleeping in, spending time together, just the two of us. It was perfect.
We started the trip off exploring Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. If you go to Palm Springs this place is worth the time, it's right off the 111 and it's a gorgeous easy hike with a beautiful oasis in the middle of the desert. Hiking has alway been our escape, our time to talk and remind each other of all we've been through and dream about where we want to go. Quiet time exploring nature, guys try it. It's soothes the soul. After our little hike we took a nap then went to dinner. It was simple and sweet.
After sleeping in and ordering room service (my first time in my life!) we set off to explore the Cactus Gardens and then go shopping at Cabazon. You know, things we most likely won't be doing for a while haha. Sleep and more sleep!
It was a nice weekend, nothing like I imagined but nothing about this journey ever is and I am learning to be ok with that. Can't wait to go back with our little buddy! If you are expecting, I highly suggest getting away one last time together. It doesn't have to cost a ton of money or be this big extravaganza but it's so important to celebrate your love and the fact that you are about to start a huge new chapter in your story!
