Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Watching you grow.






73 comments:

Aura said...

PS. I was only 9 weeks in these pictures. I'm now 13 weeks.

j said...

Congrautlations Aura - such a blessing, and such a blessed child!

Natosha said...

SO adorable Aura!

My body was changing really fast. I was starting to show at 12 weeks (probably a little bloat, too) and MAN does it change fast! Every single time I walk by a mirror I check out my bump, always have. Such a miracle!

Congrats again!

Megan said...

oh wow, how exciting! gorgeous pictures.

Monique said...

Must feel amazing. You look beautiful. Lovely Silohouette.

becca:) said...

congratulations, aura :D and good luck!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful beautiful :)

Monica said...

ah this is beautiful! i'm so, so excited for you! congrats again and I can't wait to see how your belly grows and how you guys prepare for your new little one!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE it! You are going to make the most gorgeous pregnant woman ever! & I love how much I know you're going to appreciate this. <3

Every Little Thing said...

congratulations! i can't wait to see your future baby room :)

That Girl in Pearls said...

I Love this! What beautiful words as well... enjoy your new journey :)

Hope you're doing wonderful,
B.

Ashley said...

This is just crazy!! It seems like only yesterday we were in high school getting grilled cheese from classic 50s. Now you're going to have your own little human being that you're responsible for. IT IS BLOWING MY MIND.

Deepthi Pola said...

congratulations aura!!! enjoy the new phase of life

Amanda said...

Amazing pictures. You make me want to be pregnant all over again. :) (p.s. I think my 3 girls are enough...)

Adriana said...

congrats!!

Diana Twiss said...

Congratulations! I can't remember now how I happened upon your blog, but it inspires me. You're beautiful and authentic. May this continue to be a time of great blessing--soak up every moment you can.

Anna Walker said...

aw, This is the sweetest post ever! I swear! Congrats on the little one, I am glad you're super excited! I love the pictures at sunset!

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a little black cloud in a dress said...

Pregnancy is the most amazing and mind boggling thing I've ever experienced. I used to get emails every week from some website that would explain exactly what was happening that week, like "This week your baby will develope eyes" and I would literally get wrapped up in thoughts about how MY body was MAKING eyeballs. Truly amazing. :]

Shandell said...

oh congrats!
beautiful pictures as always.

kelly ann said...

congratulations! what a precious gift. <3

Unknown said...

Congratulations! How exciting! :)

Shutterbug Mama said...

congrats! I love the way you journal your life through pictures

Jessica Elizabeth said...

Aura,

I have been reading your blog since you had your first livejournal account. Watching you follow your dreams, become a wife and now a mother has been an honor. You are my favorite read, I get a tinge of excitement everytime I see a new post!

Congrats to you and Michael. All of your avid readers will be following your journey into mommyhood!

xo Jessica

Melissa said...

precious!! love reading your blog. it's a breath of fresh air =) thank you!

Dan & Heather said...

Thank you so much for sharing your growing belly pics with us! Motherhood is such a beautiful part of a woman's life.

Katyha said...

Aura I haven't been here a while and how much things have changed! congratulations sweetie may this adventure be the very best one :)

siniann said...

So amazing! Beautiful pictures.. You will be amazing mom. Take care of yourself :)

Jodi said...

look at you, you blossoming beauty. are you going to find out the sex of the baby? We didn't with Che and it was truly the greatest of surprises. x

clare @ the pretty walrus said...

Adorable, and I can't agree more. I didn't have an easy first few months at all, but even despite that it was amazing seeing the changes and life literally forming.

Just wait until you start feeling movement - now THAT's something!

Keep well x

The Franglaise said...

Hi Aura, I've only recently discovered your blog but I'm glad it's just in time to watch your growing belly. I really loved being pregnant. I hope you will/are enjoying it too! Bisous from Paris x

Selena (Fran) said...

Ow, is beautiful and happy!
I loved the pictures and the vídeio below.

Kiss of light and your souls: Aura + baby!

liz. said...

How wonderful! When you you find out if its a boy or girl?

mama bear said...

Congratulations Aura. I'm so so happy for you and cant' wait to watch your beautiful belly grow. xx

Born of the Sea said...

wow that is incredible that this is only at 9 weeks! YOu are so tiny it must show a lot sooner.

I can't say it enough though, congratulations. SO exciting! I can't wait to follow the progress on your blog!

XXXX
-Morgan (Blackbird Fly)
Blackbird Fly

Geezees Custom Canvas Art said...

So beautiful, congratulations!

Kait said...

So sweet! I just watched your video too and I love it. Congrats you two!

~3iNnA~ said...

Congratulation Aura.

Johanna said...

Yowzer! Thanks for sharing with us. I'm very excited to follow along. :)

Anonymous said...

congrat's on your wee one! i can't wait to see you guys grow as well!

i love these pictures, especially the shadow. :)

-Tina

Anonymous said...

Aura, I love how open you are! I am 19 weeks pregnant, and I wish I could show all of my belly pics on my blog and FB for the whole world to see, but my sister hasn't taken my pregnancy very well (she wishes she was pregnant instead of me)and so my parents are having a hard time showing their excitement at their first grandchild. Just as I was done looking at your post, she called me at work and made me cry. I'm sorry to add such a sad comment to your post, because it's such a beautiful post, but I thought at least I could tell a stranger about how sad I am that I can't celebrate as much as I want to. Maybe seeing your posts will give me the stregnth!

Valerie said...

Oh my goodness you are adorable! I was hoping you would post a belly shot soon. I loved being pregnant and sporting the baby bump. Pregnancy was such a beautiful time in my life and it AMAZED me to think that I was actually making a brand new person! Loved the "parasite" comment as my husband and I also referred to our sweet babies as parasites. :)

Christine T. said...

You are so adorable. I love your photos and so excited to be watching from afar this journey with you.

jennifer said...

Yay! babies are the best!

Queen of the Rant said...

You are going to make a wonderful mom-I can tell already-

ag. said...

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS! What a sweet summer video and the perfect way to end it! Beautiful photos as always!

She falls in love, ten times a day! said...

How freaking cute! Aura, are you and Michael intending on finding out the sex of the baby or are you going to let it be a surprise? I think you're having a girl! I'm just calling it right now. And if I'm right, you owe me $10. :-)

cat said...

how wonderful! blessings to you, your husband, and your little one. wishing you all the love and joy a new baby can bring...

Melissa Blake said...

I am so happy for you! Can't wait to follow your journey!

Rayana said...

Hiya Aura!

Thanks for sharing your life with us. It's so happy and inspirational :)

Rayana

Anonymous said...

Aura,

Youe little bump is so cute and I couldn't be happier for you two. Thank you for sharing this journey with us!
Shea

bex said...

wow, how exciting! i'm sure you'll be an amazing mother! you look just lovely with your sweet baby belly :)

Leigh said...

It is a miraculous and wonderful journey, parenthood. Welcome! And congratulations, of course ;)

Anonymous said...

Aura!
I've been reading since you had a live journal! Congratulations, much love, and many blessings on your pregnancy! :) Congratulations!

Erin said...

Aura! Oh my goodness, first of all, HUGE congratulations to you and Michael. I am one of those people who's been following your blog forever...we go all the way back to iam.bme and then livejournal days. Don't know if you'll remember me :) It's so strange how life and the internet works as I hadn't read your blog in almost a year and stumbled upon it because "Pacing the Panic Room" linked you and I find out you're pregnant the day after you post it! EEP! This is especially exciting for me because I had my first son 2 months ago and my pregnancy was such a wonderful time for me and I'm so thrilled to be able to be a part of you documenting yours. I'm sending warm thoughts your way and I'm sure you're going to do the pregnancy and motherhood thing with all the grace, beauty and style possible. <3 -Erin

Julie-Inspired said...

How beautiful...you're going to be a great mama , congrats!!

Julie xo

Heather said...

Aura, It never ceases to amaze me how much you and Michael enjoy life. It's amazing and serves as a reminder to me that life is a gift, not a sentence. Cherish every moment and surround yourself with the things and people that make you happy. You two will be amazing parents and I can't wait to follow your blog :)

Anonymous @ 9:38 AM on September 29 2010, I was saddened to read your post. Congratulations!I hope things between you and your sister improve. I have a sister that's 18 months younger than me, so I can totally understand the rivalry and jealousy that can sometimes ensue. My sister was married and is now pregnant with her second baby. I has happy when I found out she was pregnant the first time, but experienced a little bit of sadness, as my biological clock ticked LOUDER than ever that day :) However, Nicholas is the greatest little guy in the world and my heart explodes everytime I see a short video or photo of him. Your sister's sadness will pass. Baby's do that. Loving Nicky as much as I do has only taught me to happily wait in anticipation for my turn. And it will be amazing :)
Celebrate, little ones are a gift that brings a family closer together than ever imagined.

Kiersten said...

Congratulations to you and your husband Aura!

These photos are beautiful, as usual.

<3 Kiersten

Colleen said...

woohoo! Congratulations. Your baby bump is wonderful news. And I love your video.

the chirpy bird said...

Oh my goodness I just adore this! The pictures are so romantic and you look absolutely gorgeous!
xo tash

yours truly, melissa said...

SO cute! You're gonna be such a cute preggers. :)
P.S. That song on your video...I promptly downloaded it (and the other 3 songs they have on itunes) and have been listening to it non-stop! Love it...

Kathleen said...

This will be your biggest adventure yet. Sending positive thoughts your way :)

Nerdcakes said...

SOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..... <3 from Vancouver!!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Aura. :)

Barbara said...

Thank you for sharing this news and your journey with us! I am so excited for you. It will be an honor to travel with you on your path to motherhood.

Peace!

Annah said...

Lovely pictures. and Congrats! :)

Kym said...

oh my goodness! congratulations!!!! I've been reading your blog since hellovegas on LJ. I'm so happy for you!

Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird said...

Oh my goodness. This is beautiful. And so is your blog.

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Anonymous said...

I have enjoyed your blog so much, Aura! I am so excited for you and your hubby...Congratulations on your pregnancy! Such precious photos you are sharing! As I read your last post and before I watched the video, I thought "Oh, I hope she's having a baby!" You will be such a sweet and fun mother for a little one! I'm excited to follow along with your exciting {sweet} adventure! *I always enjoy your photography!

Happy Saturday!

Ann~Margaret

AmyK said...

I hope I'm that cute when I get pregnant :) Cute post, too.

raichel said...

congratulations!!!
Best wishes.....

Lil Muse Lily said...

oh my! i haven't been here in a while and look how much i've missed. you are having a baby. congratulations!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Aura,

I read your blog and absolutely love it. I was reading this post on Sunday and had the strangest, what I guess you could call deja blog.

While reading about you finding out you were pregnant I thought hmm.. maybe that is why I'm having these pains. I immediately went and took a test and it was positive. I too sat in the bathroom and cried. I walked out and guess what? My boyfriend was sitting there in his underwear fanning a fire he started in our oven.

I thought this was just too bizarre not to share.

Oh, and our baby is half Persian too. =) I may need you to recommend some of those Farsi books one day.

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

Aura - I am so incredibly happy for you that you are having a baby! I've read your blog for a year now and have read many of your posts talking about your longing for a baby. So so so so excited for you and your hubby!!! I'm expecting my first baby in less than ten weeks. It has been the most incredible journey. I pray that you are feeling well, enjoying this time, and just loving your life at this very moment. Your baby will lead such a blessed and awesome life filled with so many great adventures. Congratulations girl!! So excited for you!!