BabyMoon

Today we begin our BabyMoon.

This is the honeymoon type of vacation for first time parents. 

Our last time away away from home, together, and traveling,

without our new addition with us or on our minds.  

Matt and I completely get that, come Harvey, our life will change forever.

This BabyMoon is also an excellent chance to really communicate with each other about this change.

There are many benefits to take advantage of the while on this trip.

Becoming truly present to the miracle occurring. 

Strengthening our bond in our marriage.

Building our parental foundations.

Learn to never lose sight of our love, friendship and respect.

We are one our way to

1st. Kirk Creek, just south of Big Sur.

Camping for the evening at our favorite secret spot.

2nd. Drive north to San Francisco.

Two nights at our favorite secret cheap hotel with views of the bay and city.

3rd. Head east to Sacramento.

Time to visit Matt's dad and show him my big growing belly. 

Haven't seen him for months.

Then south to home.

5days 4nights.

A BabyMoon to always remember.

Vicky.

Movement.

Wiggles, bumps, kicks, pokes, punches, pulls, turns, elbowed, kneed, tugged.

The many gifts from Harvey.

These past few weeks he has increased in movement.

Pattern.

I love that I am beginning to sense his patterns and habits.

Harvey moves mostly in the evening, usually starting around 9:30pm.

Whether I an sitting still or dancing around the house.

Harvey is alert, awake, and active when the sun goes down.

He can't see the sun yet.

Hopefully the sun's magic will quickly teach him the "normal" times for activity.

Personally, the sun did not work its magic on me.

It was the invention of multiple alarms and coffee, that helped train my night owl habit.

I'm still a night person, and Matt is coming over to the dark side.

But to be brutally honest, my life path has me being a morning person.

We. Me. I need to pull up my big girl pants and be a mommy.

Time to set an example for my son.

Our life needs one thing to be successful,

Self-discipline.  

Being active and inactive at inappropriate times, will only hinder our ability to run a smooth and we'll oiled family machine.

About Harvey's movement.

It will continue getting stronger and more often.

I love every bump and kick.

It's only creating a deeper bond and connection to my future son.

I'm honored to have to gift growing inside me.

He is his person, with his own habits and patterns.

I can't wait to really meet him, and get to know him.

I Love you Harvey. 

Vicky.

Working at Starbucks while Pregnant

Pregnant Barista

Working at Starbucks has pushed me to adjust and acclimate my every move.

Squat, don't bend.

(don't want to squash Harvey)

Stand balanced on both feet, not all my weight on my right leg.

(which I have learned, pushes on my sciatic nerve)

Ask, ask, ask for help.

NO

ladders, carrying milk gallons, taking out trash, closing shifts, putting orders away, lifting coffee cadens

My personal no's

Opening shifts(4am)

Warmer(standing in front oven for hours and running food out to cars)

Working over 6hr shifts

Working on Sunday's (personal day with Matt)

I've really learned that experience at work affects my pregnancy experience.

Stressing over work and pushing myself, is not worth it.

I am lucky to have Matt working so hard to support us.

I could not do it without him. 

I have really enjoyed working while pregnant. Specifically my little Starbucks family have been very supportive, helpful and excited to have an addition to the family.

My plan.

Work to about a week or so before I'm due, June 19.

So I can be ready, relaxed, and present.

Wrapping my head around labor and being in a place of calm and confidence.