Joanna Gaines, 40, of Fixer Upper says she 'feels 25 again' with a newborn in the house

Joanna Gaines just welcomed her fifth child, Crew, at the age of 40.

And the experience has made the Fixer Upper star feel very young because it reminds her of when she had her first four kids, Drake, 13, Ella, 11, Duke, 10, and Emmie, eight.

'I have forgotten almost everything, so it feels brand-new,' she told People. 'I tell Chip that I feel 25, and in my mind there's something about it that gives me an extra kick in my step. Forty and pregnant … who would have ever thought that was going to happen? But I'll take it!'

Sweet time: Joanna Gaines just welcomed her fifth child, Crew, at the age of 40. And the experience has made the Fixer Upper star feel very young because it reminds her of when she had her first four kids, Drake, 13, Ella, 11, Duke, 10, and Emmie, eight

Sweet time: Joanna Gaines just welcomed her fifth child, Crew, at the age of 40. And the experience has made the Fixer Upper star feel very young because it reminds her of when she had her first four kids, Drake, 13, Ella, 11, Duke, 10, and Emmie, eight

And she also admitted that she is not going to over plan. 

'We're looking forward to what's to come, and what's to come, we have no idea,' Joanna said. 

'I think one thing about me and Chip is that we never like to look really far in advance and plan, that's never been how we are. I joke with my friends that I'm going to be that 45-year-old who's pregnant.'

Cuddle bug: Gaines proudly shared a sweet snap of their newborn son Crew via her Instagram account on Sunday

Cuddle bug: Gaines proudly shared a sweet snap of their newborn son Crew via her Instagram account on Sunday

She added, 'We've always kind of rolled really spontaneous.' 

Gaines proudly shared a sweet snap of their newborn son Crew via her Instagram account on Sunday.

The star was pictured holding the boy wrapped in a blue blanket as she captioned the snap: 'cuddle bug.'

The mother of five is shown wearing a navy top with a floral design as Crew's bare head rests on her shoulder.  

Proud mama: The TV favorite has proudly shared with the world the very first images of her newborn baby boy

Proud mama: The TV favorite has proudly shared with the world the very first images of her newborn baby boy

On Saturday, Joanna revealed the newest addition of her family was born two and a half weeks early.   

'Our baby boy, Crew Gaines, is here and we couldn't be more in love,' she gushed in the caption. 

'He made an unexpected (and speedy) entrance into the world two and a half weeks early - which is fitting given he was a sweet surprise from day one. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful.' 

The five-time mom also shared a cute pic of the rest of the family huddled against her hospital door.

'One of my favorite pics a friend showed me after Crew was born,' she wrote. 'They couldn't wait to meet their new baby brother.'

Joanna's husband Chip announced they welcomed their child Saturday morning.

Oh boy: Joanna and her husband Chip announced they welcomed their child Saturday morning

Oh boy: Joanna and her husband Chip announced they welcomed their child Saturday morning

Family matters: Gaines was surrounded by her family as she awaited the arrival of her baby boy

Family matters: Gaines was surrounded by her family as she awaited the arrival of her baby boy

'And then there were 5. The Gaines crew is now 1 stronger! 10 beautiful toes and 10 beautiful fingers all accounted for, and big momma is doing great! #blessedBeyondBelief,' he tweeted. 

Crew is a bit of a break in tradition, since the boys in the family have names beginning with D.

The birth came one month after she celebrated her wedding anniversary with Chip. She shared a beautiful throwback snap of herself with her veil streaming down her back as he kissed her on the cheek.

Labor: Joanna shared a black and white shot of her husband by her side 

Labor: Joanna shared a black and white shot of her husband by her side 

Can't wait: The five-time mom also shared a cute pic of the rest of the family huddled against her hospital door

Can't wait: The five-time mom also shared a cute pic of the rest of the family huddled against her hospital door

The design diva captioned the black and white photo: 'It's been a good fifteen years @chipgaines. Here's to fifty more,' adding a heart emoji.

In April Joanna told People this fifth child was not planned.

'It was a total surprise,' admitted Gaines.

But it came at a good time for the couple as they now have more time to devote to their family,  after wrapping HGTV's reality show on April 3 after five seasons on air.

Big crew: The couple already had four children – Drake, 13, Ella, 11, Duke, nine, and Emmie Kay, eight 

Big crew: The couple already had four children – Drake, 13, Ella, 11, Duke, nine, and Emmie Kay, eight 

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