Bleeding, Bedrest, and Babies...Oh My!

The past several months have been exciting and difficult. If any of our readers have experienced bedrest, listen up! After Amanda and I heard the exciting news that we were pregnant, we didn't know we were in for a roller-coaster ride. One that takes turns you don't anticipate happening. Shortly after the exciting news, Amanda experienced an ovarian-cyst burst that had possibly resulted from IVF; then, she started bleeding at about midnight one night and about gave her husband a heart attack from the screaming.
Once Amanda got to the doctor the next day with the help of her mom and dad, still bleeding, the doctor informed Amanda that we still had two babies that looked healthy. Whew! What a relief. However, Amanda would then remain on bedrest until just about two weeks ago; bleeding every single day and night, fearing she may lose the twins at any moment.
So, it has been a roller-coaster ride, but we have been "waiting-in-line" to have this experience for five years now. Together: We have rejoiced; We have cried; We have laughed. Amanda has been strong, and I bear witness that she has been watched over by many angels: family, friends, and neighbors.
Amanda is just finishing her fourth month of pregnancy and, yes, she is showing!!!