Did she just say April Fool's?

I hope so, really I do.

Maybe it wasn't the best idea to schedule my annual exam (four months late) for April 1st. I actually didn't think much about the date when the receptionist offered an appointment. My main concern was whether or not Craig could watch the girls. His calendar was open for that Wednesday afternoon, so I took it.

I sat in a waiting room filled with expectant mothers, which always makes me wistful. We don't plan to have any more kids. We don't want more, and yet, I found myself imagining I was there for a prenatal appointment. Why does my mind play these games? In any case, the nurse quickly brought me back to reality. I was measured and weighed. My finger was pricked, my blood pressure tested, and I peed in a cup. Hoping to make light of my bodily functions, I started small talk.

"It's so strange to go from coming here once a month while I was pregnant to coming once a year"

"So you're done having kids?"

"I think so."

"Do you still have your periods?"

Ummm. Excuse me? Did she just ask me whether or not I was still having a period? Was she just asking me whether or not I was entering menopause? Do I look old enough for that?

"Yeah. I still have them."

Later I related this to my midwife, and she laughed.

"I just delivered a baby with a 44 year old mom. You're only 35. You're still baby making age. Though speaking of 35, you need to think about getting your first mammogram."

Gulp. Okay. So I'm still fertile, but I do need to get the mammaries checked. I am so not ready for this, and not a single person said "April Fool's" to me.