Give her some one on one attention. Then explain, "I'm going to __________ and you're going to play for a while, and THEN, we will ____________ ". At 5 you could point out the clock and explain when that will be. Little picture cue cards could even help as a reminder. Also in her play time maybe offer options, you can either do this or this, but those are the only two choices right now, because this is the time that Mommy needs to _____________.
I'd say there is a security issue going on right now, esp with you pregnant, but some solid one on one time followed by an explanation that the playing alone time is not FOREVER, it is finite and something desirable will follow that, should help. She needs to know she is loved and you like being with her, but she also needs to gain a sense of separation "security" (best term I can come up with), that she doesn't have to interact with you ALL the time in order to know that you're there and love her.
Hope this makes some amount of sense! 
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Michelle
...the greatest of these is LOVE. (I Cor 13)
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I'd suggest a schedule
