Pregnant Gisele Bundchen, 44, holds hands with boyfriend Joaquim Valente during beach stroll in Costa Rica

Pregnant Gisele Bundchen and her boyfriend Joaquim Valente enjoyed a romantic stroll in Costa Rica as they prepare to welcome their first child together.

The model, 44, and the jiu-jitsu instructor, 37, held hands as they walked along the beach with their dog ahead of the New Year.

Gisele showed off her baby bump in a low-cut, flowing black mini dress paired with gray sandals.

The retired catwalk sensation shielded her eyes with sunglasses and wore her long hair cascading down her back.

Meanwhile, the personal trainer and gym owner wore a black t-shirt with red shorts and flip-flops.

This will be the third child for the supermodel, who hails from Horizontina, Brazil. Gisele also has daughter Vivian Lake, 11, and son Benjamin Rein, 14, with ex-husband Tom Brady, 47.

The lovebirds enjoyed some quality time at her and ex Brady’s old favorite vacation spot, where they once shared a beachfront estate complete with a pickleball court and yoga pavilion.

Before calling it quits with Brady in late 2022 after 13 years of marriage, the exes traveled there every year after football season and even held a second wedding ceremony at the idyllic location.

It comes after Brady, who was reportedly ‘stunned’ by Gisele’s pregnancy, admitted in a candid Instagram post that 2024 didn’t go ‘the way he wanted’ as he celebrated New Year’s with his three children.

The former NFL star uploaded an assortment of photos as he posed with son Benjamin and daughter Vivian, and Jack, 17, who he welcomed with ex Bridget Moynahan.

He wrote to his 15.1 million followers: “I couldn’t have imagined a better way to ring in the new year than with the loves of my life.”

“As we look back on the past year and think about the year to come, there is no better perspective than looking at these three and always trying to be better for them every day, and help guide them in any way we can.”

Tom added that he was “so grateful for the experiences, blessings, family, friends and everyone else who has impacted me along the way….”

“I am so blessed to have joy and gratitude in my life,” the star shared, adding, “No year turns out exactly the way we want it to, but when I think about 2024, I couldn’t imagine anything better. ‘

‘So many new experiences that I have been able to share with wonderful people, especially the three beautiful angels in these photos.’

Finally, the football pro wrote to his fans: ‘I wish you all a happy and healthy 2025, and as I say to so many of my loved ones, “the best is yet to come!”.’

A source has now said this People that Gisele is excited to “openly embrace this new chapter.”

Gisele “received a lot of positive messages and congratulations,” the insider said.

She “wanted to keep it private for as long as possible, and that was starting to become a challenge.”

The supermodel is “feeling great” and is continuing with “Pilates and other exercises that will also help with labor,” the source added. She has “always taken great care of herself,” the insider said, noting that the model “eats healthy and also meditates.”

In November, Bundchen said she believes there is “no perfect road map to follow” in life.

The Devil Wears Prada star took to social media to share some words of wisdom with her followers.

Gisele wrote on Instagram: ‘There is no guide to life, no perfect road map to follow.

‘But remember: everything you are is a choice! Feeling good, being healthy and cultivating a positive mindset are daily choices that only you can commit to.

“Every day offers the opportunity to choose habits that nourish your body, uplift your mind, and guide you toward the life you truly want to live.”

Gisele – who was married to Tom between 2009 and 2022 – previously claimed she would not change anything about her life.

The blonde beauty emphasized that she feels “grateful for every lesson” she has learned.

Gisele – who started dating Joaquim after splitting from Tom – told ABC News: “I wouldn’t change anything in my life.”

‘I’ve had incredible experiences. I’ve learned so much. I have my children, who are the greatest blessings in my life, and now I get to create a new season – a new chapter in my life, and I get to learn new things.

‘I can walk my path in a different way. I am grateful for all this. I am grateful for every lesson.’

Gisele’s setbacks actually helped her find clarity.

She explained: ‘It made me realize what I want and what I don’t want.

“I am deeply committed to living my truth more than ever. That’s where my heart is now. I live my truth and I make no apologies for it.”

Gisele currently lives in her $11 million Miami mansion, where she plans to give birth at home, with her children and Joaquim.