Parenting Without A License

There’s No Such Thing As A Stupid Question

Posted by Kimberly on March 22nd, 2005 — Posted in Oncology Odyssey

Now, let me tell you about the lunacy of the hospital bureaucracy. Some things are just silly, and need to be dealt with on that level.

My all-time favourite was the lowly med student who was sent to do the scut work of filling out Zen Baby’s preop paperwork. Including some sort of standard form they have. And you know, the first time they just read the form by rote, I just went with the flow. But the second time I was being asked questions like: “Do you know if Zen Baby has been pregnant in the last 3 months?” well, that’s just an invitation in my mind.

So, for your enjoyment (and certainly mine) the top two stupid questions to ask the mother of a 12 month old, and my answers.

“Does Zen Baby consume more than 3 alcoholic drinks in a day?” No. Absolutely not. I’m very firm that she’s not allowed to have more than 2 martinis a day. Unless, of course, it’s a special occasion.

“Has Zen Baby been pregnant in the last 3 months?” I don’t think so…but she hasn’t had her period in months, and her belly *is* swelling. Maybe that’s the answer!!! My baby doesn’t have a tumour! I’m gonna be a grandma!