Baby #5

Tomorrow I will be 35 weeks...the last half of this pregnancy has flown by until now...the heat is finally getting to me and we've resorted to constant A/C and days at the pool. I feel good during the day, but nights are a different story as I toss and turn all night...I can't sleep on my right side because of heart-burn and acid reflex and I can't stay on my left because I wake up with sore kidneys from the baby boy kicking them all night, I can't sleep on my back because I can't breath...it gets complicated finding a sleep position, but I guess this just goes to say that the final days of this pregnancy are winding down. I am trying hard not to wish away the summer as I enjoy the kids being home and the freedom that gives us, but I also want the end of August to come...definitely a catch-22. I feel ready in a few ways and very unprepared in most others.

at 31 weeks:a profile of his face and his hand near his mouth

Who will this little one be? How will he fit into our family? How will it be juggling 4? We are all at different stages in preparing for this baby, I have to keep reminding Brian that I am pregnant:), Samuel is radiating with excitement to finally have a brother (on earth) and Maggie is looking forward to holding him. Sadie kisses my belly frequently and tells us that he is her baby, "my baby" and I am her mama "my mama"...she's a little possessive right now...adding an addition will be interesting for her, but I think she will love him to bits once she realizes he is here to stay.