March 2013 Moms
lindseybell3
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Why do they have to make it smell so good if you can't eat it??
How do you feel about expectant mother parking NOW?
lindseybell3
member
Just for fun, because some people were sooo "pregnancy is not a disability" when they had tiny bumps. Now that you're hauling around something the size of a pineapple in your poor old uterus and trying not to piss yourself as you skate across the parking lot, do you appreciate the parking spots more?
I sure as hell do. Of course I'm also arm wrestling a 2 year old as I walk, who is as compliant and wieldy as an angry bag of cats.
Why do they have to make it smell so good if you can't eat it??
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Re: How do you feel about expectant mother parking NOW?
The only place I've seen them is in front of Buy Buy Baby, and they piss me off more now because they are always filled with women who literally just peed on the stick. Seriously? Those spots are not for you!
I LOVE your 2nd paragraph!
I agree! I finally am using them. Before I felt too guilty or like I shouldn't, but now with less than 6 weeks to go I'm taking advantage of it!
BFP#1 11/12/11 ~ No heartbeat 12/12/11 ~ D&C 12/19/11
BFP#2 3/25/12 ~ Heartbeat 141 4/16/12 ~ No heartbeat 4/25/12 ~ D&C 04/30/12
BFP#3 7/16/12 ~ EDD 3/26/13 ~ It's a BOY ~ DOB 2/26/13
True. The only place I've seen them is at a baby store and my doctor's office.
I have not found any mommy to be parking in our area, would love it thou!
I have a Daughter born 2/26/2013. She is pretty much amazing!
Same here. The only place really is the hospital where I get blood work and NSTs done. When I went for my 3 hour glucose test, the lot was packed and I was going to have to park literally a half mile away (and I had a set appt time to make). I swung around hoping one of those spots was open, but they weren't.
It's a girl!
Ugh, yes. I'm already stressing about this too. You're probably right: I really didn't mind walking pre-toddler but now I am ready to fight someone over a good parking spot.
This. I do, however, recognize every pregnancy is different. I think it's a nice gesture for women who feel as if they need it. Luckily I only drive a few times every month when I go to visit my parents.
I agree with all of this.
The only time I've used one was a few weeks ago when I went into the city with a couple of gfs for dinner and a movie. To pass time in between, we went to Wal-Mart (which I think is the only store one can find those parking spots in this particular city anyways). My one gf was 36 weeks pregnant with a sprained ankle while the other just had a cast removed after 3+ months of casts and crutches for a broken ankle. It was late out so the parking lot was fairly empty anyways but my pregnant friend suggested we use the spot for expectant moms and/or those with child. I cramp up from a lot of walking and I knew my gfs would appreciate a shorter walk, so we parked there.
However, I was back at the same Wal-Mart today and did not use one of the spots even though it was empty. I parked across from it so I was almost as close anyways. Although I'm in a lot of pain from SPD and have a lovely waddle going on right now, I figured that it's kind of silly for me to use a spot that's closer to the store when I'm going to be doing a whole heck of a lot of walking IN the store. Kind of defeats the purpose, right? Although walking isn't easy for me right now, I think a mom with a baby or toddler in tow could make much better use of that parking spot than I can. Give me a few more weeks though and I may change my tune.
BFP #1 09/02/11 M/C 09/12/11 8w6days
BFP #2 07/18/12 Baby S born on his EDD 03/23/13
SS - age 12...SD - age 8...DS - 13 mos.
I appreciated the ones they have at Babies R Us when I rolled up the other day and had to pee after 20 minutes sitting in traffic
I also appreciated the spot when I rolled out of there with a stroller, car seat, and a bunch of other stuff. I did NOT appreciate that the couple who took the other spot was not even pregnant, but shopping for a baby shower (I overheard them talking in the store).
However, I just think the spots are for courtesy/customer perk and I don't think it should be necessary for any store to provide them. Subtle but important difference.