The secret is out!

So, our secret is out! We made the announcement on Mother's Day and it was so wonderful to see everyone's responses to our news. We have been overwhelmed with all of the support and love that we have received. It definitely makes all of this seem a little more manageable because of how many people want to help and support us. So we made our announcement by buying little onesie's and using the iron-on paper. When we thought I was having twins we were going to use double-stuffed Oreos and we did discover that there are now Triple Double-Stuffed Oreos but we thought that it might be too confusing--so we are just eating those :) Our announcement worked though and now we have little onesie's for them if we can remember who is A, B, and C :)
So, this is week 12 which means that I have 8 weeks left until bed-rest. I celebrate every week because the babies are growing and getting bigger, yet it is also a reminder that I will soon be going onto bed-rest. I am so exhausted right now that I think I could enjoy the first couple weeks of bed-rest and then I am not sure what I will do. I know it will be okay though--this is what is best for the babies right now even if it is somewhat of an inconvenience to our lives--I guess that's parenthood :)
My sister sent me this quote that she found on pinterest--
 "We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."   -Joseph Campbell
I should probably needle-point this quote where I can see it when I get discouraged. I am so excited though about the life that is currently waiting for us with these three babies. I think it will definitely be an adventure that we will forever remember and it will be a time that we cherish--even if we are overwhelmed with the practicalities and necessities of life. 
I was also reminded on Sunday when we made our announcement at church that for every baby that is announced there is someone else that is grieving because they are unable to get pregnant. I remember feeling joyful when others announced their pregnancy yet at the same time wondering if my dream would ever come true. Infertility is such a private journey which I think is what makes it so lonely at times. Now that we have overcome the infertility we talk about it and discuss the journey, yet I am not sure I could have blogged through that struggle. I kept a private journal during that time yet the pain was so intense at times that I'm not sure I could have shared except with someone who knew the journey themselves. There seems to be a bond between people who have dealt with infertility--there is an unspoken connection between people because as much as people want to understand there is no true understanding unless you have been there. I think that is true of many things though--cancer, death, miscarriage, or any painful event. So, for every person that is still waiting for their miracle my heart goes out to you for I truly do know how it feels.
We are blessed though--beyond blessed. I try to remind myself often throughout the day as I feel stressed about the logistics of our work, finances, and material possessions. Those are just things and we can learn to live without many of those things because there truly is a better life (three lives) that are waiting for us. We have accomplished what some doctors did not deem possible and we have defied research with these triplets. I'm not sure words could express how much I am in love with these three babies :)