Benjamin Stephen Bohman was born on Friday October 16 at 11:59am.  He came in ready to rumble at 10lbs 2oz and 21 inches long.

We brought Benjamin home Saturday night to an eager group of little girls. It was very entertaining to watch Ashley and Alyssa gush, grin, and giggle as they saw their new little brother come into our home. Heather is so happy to have another baby, I keep reminding her that babies become children but that does not seem to deter her enthusiasm. As for me I am actually really excited to have another son, and look forward to many excellent years of father son time with my two boys. The baby part is a little strange to me, they don’t do anything productive or entertaining, but to watch Heather and the girls with him you would think they found a treasure beyond their wildest dreams.

I am a little overwhelmed at the prospect of being responsible for 5 precious little people. Thank heaven for Heather, she really carries the burden for us both with spectacular energy and joy. As for me I have faith that the Lord will provide me the strength to provide for the children he has given us to take care of.

Heather is pregnant with our 5th child.  “Number 5″ as I have taken to call him/her is due October 18, 2009.  

Number 5

Heather had an ultrasound this morning and I am happy to tell you that it does seem to be a human baby and it has 2 arms, 2 legs, a head, and other parts that we would expect.  We did not see the part that most people are concerned about with this type of test.  They say we will get that information at the next ultrasound in 6 weeks.

D.J.  wants a little brother and has told us that he will not be happy if it comes out a girl.  We told him we would do what we can about that, but we will get what we get and we won’t have a fit. 

Ashley, Alyssa, and Arianna all want a little sister.  I think their American Girl dolls are a little to static and they want a real baby go poo-poo. 

All of the kids are very excited and have volunteered to share a room with Number 5.  Heather is REALLY excited.  I am happy, mostly because Heather is REALLY excited and the kids are so positive about this new addition.  I am sure when the time comes and this little guy is with us I will be just as excited and happy as everyone.

Heather and I are both undecided on any gender preference.  I think we both just hope for a happy healthy baby.  A low-maintenance baby would be great!  So long as it has a gender we will be satisfied. 

Here is a short clip of the ultrasound with more proof that Heather does indeed have a human living inside her and not some grotesque belly popper from a 1986 science fiction movie.