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I used to think NY'ers had it the best...
...as far as commuting. We don't have to own cars or pay for gas, hop on the subway at anytime and go anywhere...but now that I'm pregnant I realize commuting via subway SUCKS. I have to schlep a tote with me everyday for morning sickness and pray I don't vomit on everyone on the E train. This morning a man had his shoulder right under my chin and I thought "if I were to vomit right now I couldn't even get to my bag in my hand". Then some guy walks on eating a roasted chicken. At 8AM. I turned green. It would be so much easier if I could take my own car and smell my own smells, and pull over and puke in private. How is everyone else dealing with morning sickness during their morning commutes?
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Re: I used to think NY'ers had it the best...
Don't count on it, especially during rush hour (at least on the NYC Subway). I find that if anyone will, its mostly older people or women. Young people are the worst. A 100 year old person could get on with crutches and they would just stare at him. I must say, however, that I think some people are afraid to offer seats to women they THINK are pregnant but not quite sure (how bad would it be if the woman wasn't actually pregnant). I also think a lot of people are in their own world during their workday commute and never look up and therefore, don't even see the fact that there is a pregnant woman standing.
That's a tough one! I'm so thankful to be out of the 1st trimester. It's kind of a sick joke how people are more willing to give up seats when you're showing, not in your 1st trimester when you are ready to hurl your insides all over everyone. I had several experiences where I had to get off the train, including ones where I ended up throwing up on the platform (gross). What helped was I walked it off. Just had to leave the train and sometimes walk to the next stop if not my actual destination. The cool air of winter helps tremendously. Also dressing in layers helped me a lot because I would get hot in my coat and sweaters and being able to take them off was a lifesaver. Also not trying to read or do other things like play with my phone, sometimes closing my eyes helped. And then those sea bands were somewhat helpful. Let's all be thankful it's not the summertime. I can't even imagine how gross a subway in the summer could make a nauseous pregnant woman feel!
I have found people generally polite about giving up seats to pregnant women and elders, even people with young kids both mums and dads. In the case on unwilling passengers I've seen a few bold senior citizen ladies even get in a guys face and ask them kindly for their seat. Any man who would say no to that is going to look like a complete schmuck so don't be shy ladies once you get to that point. You're basically guaranteed a seat!
That's not just it!Wait until you have your LO!
I can't wait to move out of the city.People are so rude when you have to push a stroller.
But I feel for you, I remember those days...
I always thought I might throw up on the subway but it never happened luckily. I did manage to compose myself and get off at the next stop for a breather and sit down break a few times. One thing I did do when I didnt want people showing themselves in during rush hour is face the door. No one is going to push up against your stomach!
As far as getting a seat, it depends. I didnt show until late and then it was winter so it was hard to tell that I was even pregnant. Even now, I see women and don't offer my seat unless I am 100% sure the womamn is preg. Sometimes you just can't tell. I found women to be more considerate than men.
I live just outside of the city and cant imagine getting on the subway with my baby during rush hour.