18 weeks along

Today marks my 18th week in my pregnancy. Time is flying by. I can't believe that I'm almost half way through my pregnancy! Luckily I've had a fairly easy time. Even in my first trimester I only had morning sickness right before bed. I know that I am extremely blessed to have such low key symptoms. When I found I was pregnant I was preparing myself for the worst... I was terrified (I still am) that my fibromyalgia would flare something fierce and that I would be miserable for the next 9 months. I am forever grateful that this hasn't happened! I'm grateful that my nausea was only in the evening when I was at home and in private. I can't imagine getting sick at work and having to push through that. I admire women who do have to live through that. I admire the women who are sick the whole 9 months! You are the real champions!

My aunt got me a really cool scrap book from Blink Box Collection that I have been using (pictured above). This weeks card asks: "things I miss most before the belly:" instantly I think SKINNY JEANS! I'm glad summer is coming and I no longer have to wear boots with every outfit because my skinny jeans haven't fit since about week 10! Ha! I think something else I miss is sleeping on my stomach or on my back. Now I do still slip this sometimes at night. There's just something comforting about sleeping on my stomach that I can't quite give up yet.

That's all I have tonight so I'll wrap this post up with a bump picture. I hope you have a wonderful day or night!

XOXO,
Aubrie

Butternut Squash is my new BFF!

Hello lovely!

Have you ever had butternut squash?! I only have ONE time before tonight and let me tell you what: my experience wasn't pleasant. So tonight I decided to try it on my own terms. And here is my finished product:

Here is the recipe if you want to try this delicious dish:

1 butternut squash

1 yellow squash

10-15 brussel sprout heads

1tsp salt

1/4 tsp oregano

1tbsp minced garlic

1-2tbsp olive oil

Preheat the oven to 400F or 200C. 

In a medium sized casserole dish drop in olive oil. After peeling and slicing the butternut squash and yellow squash (do fairly thin slices) place in dish. Wash and slice ends off sprouts and place them in dish. Add the salt, oregano, and minced garlic in. Mix/coat veggies in the oil and seasonings. Also add more or less seasonings to your flavor choices! When the oven is preheated, place dish in the oven for 40-45 minutes. The time will depend on how thin or thick you slice your veggies :) Serve by themselves, with rice, or quinoa (my favorite)!

I hope this recipe helps you find a new love for butternut squash like it did for me!

Let me know if you try this out, or have a variation of this dish, on the comments below.

xoxo

aubrie

I've Gone VegHead

Hello lovely!

As you can tell by the title of this post I have made a life changing decision within the past couple of months. Well, really it will only be 3 weeks on Sunday since I have changed BUT I have been considering going vegetarian since my 24th birthday in October.

There are quite a lot of reasons I have made this choice however I have decided to write just my top 5!

1. I am an avid dog (really all animals) lover, see my pup here!

2. I have been reading this incredible vegan help book for the past week, or so, and it has really opened my eyes to the harmful substances I have been eating.

3. I want a healthier lifestyle. I want to feel my body so much better and honestly I have within the 2 and a half week change.

4. I am seeking relief from my fibromyalgia.

5. I eventually want to become a vegan. Becoming vegetarian seemed like the smartest/ safest place to begin. I want to slowly dip my feet into the waters of veganism and their lifestyles!

Going along with this dietary change I have been trying to make it to my gym more often! I attend a circuit training class and a tightening and toning class. These 2 workouts definitely are a great reminder as to why I am making the choices I am making: to be healthier!

Have you ever made a lifestyle change that seemed so simple but was difficult? If so please comment below! I would love to hear about it.

xoxo

aubrie