August 2011 Moms
megd06
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Anyone using the "Expectant Mothers" parking yet?:)
megd06
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I almost used it at Walmart last night--it was so cold, and there were several of them empty (we have about 8-10 EM parking spots at our walmart, and usually at least a few are empty) but I feel like I should wait until I'm showing to use it--bummer that probably won't be until after the snow leaves 
Now if only more stores would get those parking spots!
Now if only more stores would get those parking spots!
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Re: Anyone using the "Expectant Mothers" parking yet?:)
I say USE IT!
1st trimester comes morning sickness which is about the worst part of pregancy...obviously...since it's what we all hear complained about the most. Not to mention the shortness of breath and getting out of breath really easily!
The signs don't say
"Expectant mothers...only if you're showing" !
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Yeah, that's what I've always felt like they were more for--the women who are nearing the end of pregnancy. IMO, the 1st tri isn't the worst part of pregnancy--it's 3rd tri. I'll probably hold off on using them until then, which will also obviously been quite warm then, since it'll be near august
Even then, I only used them when there were no regular close spots. I didn't gain much weight when I was pg before, and I like to think it's partly because I didn't treat myself like an invalid.
So true. Women like to become inactive in pregnancy, and it just makes themselves feel worse. I worked at a bank when KU with DS, so I made a point to walk around the outside of the building 2-3x a day to keep moving. I gained exactly 25lbs with him. I'm hoping this pregnancy will go the same
The main benefit for those parking spots is when carrying a toddler, the shorter the distance, the better (I had chest/heart surgery 1 month before getting KU with DS, so I get short of breath really quick when carrying him)
I'll have to keep an eye out for those. I haven't noticed them before, and I live in a very cold climate, so I would think that we would have them.
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Yeah, agreed. I can think of very few reasons that people who are 6 weeks pregnant should be using those spaces. When the weather is cold, everyone is cold, not just those who are pregnant. I figure a little extra walking and exercise doesn't hurt me at all.
And to the poster who said that you're out of breath during 1st tri, do you really think you're going to be less out of breath in 3rd tri, when you're carrying around 35-40 extra pounds?!
I always run warm during pregnancy, so do pretty much all of my friends that have had babies, so the cold is even less of a reason for me to use them...it feels good!
I personally believe the spots on either side of the cart corrals should be saved for families with young children. I always try to park as close to the corral as I can so I don't have to leave DD unattended.
I'm still feeling good now, but if I had horrible m/s, I would definitely use them - no sense in wasting your time walking when all you want to do is puke!
I will DEFINITELY use them all summer though. We have them at many stores here in Phoenix, and in 110+ degree heat, I will be happy to forgo the extra exercise to stay out of the heat for a couple of minutes
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I agree! I was at the mall today and couldn't wait to get outside. I was so overheated. And no, I wasn't parked anywhere near the door. And yes, I enjoyed my cool walk in the drizzle very much.
we went to our NHL team's game last night, and I'm pretty sure my favorite part of the whole night was the walk to and from the car. lol. And it was a really good game!
It probably depends on your lifestyle too. I'm a stay-at-home mom of an energetic toddler. I work out every morning at 6 AM for 20-30 minutes before hubby leaves for work. Then I take my daughter to the park, the gym, the indoor pool, or somewhere fun. By the time we're ready for the store, I'm pooped and I take full advantage of that spot.
When I was pregnant with DD, I never used the spot. I had a full-time desk job and didn't work out much, so I took advantage of the opportunity to walk around a little more.
LOL...thank you so much kelkel! We love them too! They're much better looking than that old fuzzy picture of DH and me.
ETA: Just went back and looked at the thread again and saw your little bean too! I'll bet it makes you smile every time you look at him/her!
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That's why I won't use them til later. Whenever I see someone using those and they have no bump, I just think, "B*****, I bet you aren't even pregnant!"
AMEN! I do the same thing, and I always end up parking near the back of the lot b/c those are the only corrals that have spots on either sides empty.
Yes! This exactly. My favorite spot in the parking lot is by the cart storage. Makes life with a toddler so so so much easier.