Emily at 31 weeks in 4D

Last week we had the chance to gp get 3D/4D ultrasounds of Emily at 31 weeks. It was such a cool experience. We saw her facial expressions, her smiles, her frowns, her hands and she also showed off her feet and her big toes. Jim and I keep looking at the pictures trying to figure out which features she got from each of us. She has Jim's cheeks for sure which I was hoping for. I cant wait to smooch those chunky cheeks. I think our poor baby has my nose which I was not hoping for. She has full lips and we still dont know where those came from. The nurse said she is definetly a character and a wiggle worm which I already knew. I couldnt decide which picture to post so I figured why not post them all. Enjoy!

Here I grow...

I cant believe that this coming week I will be 24 weeks which means its my last week of my 2nd trimester. It really has gone by fast and I am loving every minute of it (minus the swollen ankles and fingers... oh and the heartburn). I am so in love with this little girl already. I find myself "playing" with her. I woke up the other day and tapped on my baby bump and she kicked right back. I cant help it I just laugh out loud and say "Good Morning Emily". Jim has felt her a few times but he swears that she is already a Mama's girl because lately every time he tries to feel her kick she stops. It's such an awesome experience. On 3/20/2012 it seems like I woke up to a bigger baby bump than ever before or as someone people have said I finally "popped". Jim even notices when I came home that night without me saying anything.
We have been taking pictures of "the bump".

Week 15- February 4, 2012

Week 17- February 18, 2012

Week 21- March 17, 2012

It's a GIRL!!!

Well I know it been a while since I last posted anything but we have had a lot of excitment lately to fill everyone in on.

On February 20, 2012, we found out our baby is a GIRL!!! We are so excited!!! Everyone asks me if Jim is ok with having a baby girl and he is just as excited as I am. After trying for 5 years we did not have a preference. A boy would be great because we would love to pass on the Costello name but a girl would be fun too. There is nothing better than a Daddy's girl.

We also had a Gender Revealing Party for our small group of friends. Everyone was asked to wear pink or blue depending on if they thought we were having a boy or girl. Stephanie helped me make cupcakes with pink frosting inside and white frosting on top. All at once, all our friends bit into the cupcakes at once to find out that we were having a girl. I cant believe how hard it was to keep the secret for 6 days until we could announce it to them. As thank you gifts for coming, we made s'mores in a jars. They turned out really cute.

Well after finding out that we are having a girl we have started a little bit of shopping. My first purchase for the baby was also for Jim. I bought him his very own diaper bag so he doesnt have to carry around a pink bag.

We also went to Costco and laughed as we came out because our basket was filled. Filled with what you ask??? Diapers, wipies, a thermometer that goes across the forehead, water and dog food. Awwww how things have started to change already but we wouldnt change it for the world.

We have also been given lots of gifts for our Baby Girl already. My bff, Katie, gave us two boxes of the cutest dresses and outfits that are hand me downs and some stuff still have the tags on it. Katie's Aunt and Cousin gave me the cutest oufit and white shoes that have hand painted roses on them. I just love them. Jim's Mom gave us a an outfit, ballerina shoes and a matching hat that she bought years ago because she knew we would have a girl one day. And my co-worker gave me cowboy boots. Oh I cant wait to put her in them with a cute skirt... She is ready to go visit her Grandma, PawPaw and Uncle in texas with those babies on.

Introducing Baby Costello

On November 11, 2011 we recieved a call that we had been waiting 5 years for, "You're Pregnant". We were so thrilled and we had a hard time keeping it a secret. As of today, the Baby is 12 week and 3 days and is due July 22nd though my Mom swears it will be July 24th. Here are the ultrasound pictures from yesterday's appointment. It was so surreal to lay there and see he/she's profile, arms, hands, legs and the top of the skull. Enjoy!