Good News!

I had my first appointment with Dr. Meeks today and he said that my bloodwork came out wonderful and he gave me the option of have a blood screening done to test for Down Syndrome, spina bifida and various other things. He said that because of my age and health, I have a 98-99% chance of not having anything. I told him that I didn't want the test anyway and that I would love the baby no matter what happens. He checked the heartbeat again today and my dad was able to hear it! I think he was a little teary...:) Dr. Meeks said the baby sounded very strong and healthy. Then, I had to have my pap smear....ugh. Ever since my surgery, paps are uncomfortable. Anyway, he also checked my cervix and said that I DID NOT have to get a cerclage (stitch)!!!!!!!!!!!! I was soooo happy! I get to have a somewhat normal pregnancy! I still have to be monitored often, but other than that....everything is gravy!! He also gave the "go ahead" for me to have relations with Dee! I wanted to cry! Even if i had to have the stitch, which would help hold the baby full term, it would limit me to so many things and I just thanked GOD that I was still able to have intimacy, travel, go on the bike....just be normal....it was a blessing! Sooo, i have another appt. in 4 weeks to do the same thing.
By this point i was hungry....I started to get a little pale and jittery. None of us know our way around Amarillo. Dad and Grams kept asking me what I wanted and I just closed my eyes and kept saying "WHATEVER...JUST GET ME THERE"! After driving around and getting lost, Dad and I saw a billboard for Cracker Barrel. He said, "I hear they have great mashed potatoes". I yelled, "GREAT!!!!! MASHED POTATOES!!! GOOOO!!!!!" I think i scared him a little bit and he sped over. He told me i was cranky..... (wrong thing to say).... I told him that if I don't eat soon, I'm going to throw up everywhere...
He said "ok...honey...stand in line and I will park the car"
As soon as we got our food, I tried to control myself. I never asked Dad or Grams if I ate like a pig. Guess I didn't really care. I had grilled trout, mashed potatoes, okra, and corn. YUMMMMM...
It was so satisfying i wanted to take a nap right there. After I ate, I was normal and nice to be around again.
I can honestly say that I don't like the "Hungry Nichole".....it's not pretty.