Google U Grad

An interesting thing happened when my cell phone rang the other day. At work, in my office and I answer it to hear my RE's voice on the other end. She explained that she had taken ill the day after our last appointment ... the appointment at which I had told her of the positive pregnancy test....and had been away from her office until this week.

She was calling to see if I had received the booking for an ultrasound. I was silent. She said "you know, to make sure you're not having twins".

And then I realized that I had used my Google University Medical Degree, and had neglected to call any medical professional when I miscarried this last time.

What the hell is wrong with me? I explained to her what had happened, and why I hadn't called back for the ultrasound appointment. She asked if I was sure I hadn't needed a D&C.

Hadn't even occurred to me that I might have needed one.

I had to go on and confess more self medicating that I had been engaged in, and told her that I had started the second round of clomid this week.

I do clearly remember her saying to me when we talked last about the possibility of that pregnancy not remaining a viable one, that normally she would have me wait a cycle, but given my advanced maternal age syndrome (do you hear the Jaws like music???), she would be fine with me proceeding. I know now that she must not have had my chart in front of her because she said she might have waited another cycle.

Where do I send my request for the actual pigskin certificate from Google U? I wonder if I can get a raise at work for my newly minted degree.