The XL Stages of Pregnancy

The Top 8 Ways You Know You're in the Extra Large Stage of Pregnancy...

#8 -- You need at least two breather breaks while climbing any set of stairs.

#7 -- The first thing the nurse says to you upon seeing your ankles is, "Whoa! Talk about some edema (swelling)!"

#6 -- When folding baby clothes, you discover that your tummy makes an ideal shelf & folding surface.

#5 -- A school parent tells you, "You look like you could just topple over forward!"

#4 -- The only way you can wash dishes at the sink is by standing to the side.

#3 -- The T-shirts that most comfortably fit you are your husband's shirts... the ones that are in the back of his drawer because they're too large even for him.

#2 -- One of your students tells you during gym class, "Mrs. Schleicher, when I glanced over at you, at first I thought you were holding a big basketball!"

#1 -- Your ultrasound tech measures your babies at 4 lbs 9 oz and 4 lbs 11 oz.... for a grand total baby weight of 9 lbs 4 oz.

While this stage is certainly not the most comfortable, both Jason and I realize that we have SO much to thank God for. We were very pleased last Monday to hear our babies' approximate weight. The boys still need more time in the womb to grow and mature, but they are certainly at a viable stage if they were to be born early. We are also thankful that Amy is still feeling well enough to teach, mostly full-time, with only an occasional half day. Through all of the inconveniences of being a bit larger, we are reminded that extra growth for me means health and growth for the babies as well. Thank you so much for your continued prayers as we draw nearer and nearer to the boys' arrival.