Number five is alive

And it’s a boy!

Mama and baby are doing fine and, believe it or not, there are things I’d rather do right now more than blog. We’re getting to know the little guy and Judi, who was convinced it was a girl, is recovering from the shock. More later. For now, enjoy the pictures.

Much closer…

Things are starting to move quickly here now, so I’m going to post a quick update during a lull in the action. Judi is doing great and her contractions are solid, regular and effective. It’s not easy on her, but she’s a trooper, and she’s making real progress. She has a feeling that when the nurse comes back in to check on her it will be just about time for a baby to show up…