I was so THAT girl.
Twice.
Yes, yes, I am pregnant. And I know that's why they have these spots. But still? I'm fully capable of walking. I'm not 2 weeks past due carrying an 11lb baby. I just couldn't help myself. I was so excited to get to my anatomy scan at MFM that I took the very last "expectant mother" spot {which was, ahem... right next to the door.} But BRU? There were plenty of spots. I just wanted to park there. No excuses.
Personally I think they should do away with all expectant mother spots and put in spots for families with small children. {I know they already have these at some stores.} Because it's about a bajillion times more difficult to lug my two toddlers out of the car and into a store than it is to walk my fat, pregnant ass 10 feet to the front door.
Let me tell ya...
Yes, yes, I am pregnant. And I know that's why they have these spots. But still? I'm fully capable of walking. I'm not 2 weeks past due carrying an 11lb baby. I just couldn't help myself. I was so excited to get to my anatomy scan at MFM that I took the very last "expectant mother" spot {which was, ahem... right next to the door.} But BRU? There were plenty of spots. I just wanted to park there. No excuses.
Personally I think they should do away with all expectant mother spots and put in spots for families with small children. {I know they already have these at some stores.} Because it's about a bajillion times more difficult to lug my two toddlers out of the car and into a store than it is to walk my fat, pregnant ass 10 feet to the front door.
Let me tell ya...
Anyone else park in these spots!?! Please tell me I'm not the only one ;)
that's interesting! we don't have those spots here in SIngapore haha
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I parked in the expectant mother spot at BRU until Caroline was 1. I figured with a toddler and a baby-in-arms I needed it more than some 8 week pregnant lady coming to register. I'm the worst.
ReplyDeleteIt drives me nuts when people park there who are definitely not pregnant, e.g. men or old women, etc. You better believe that I parked there as soon as I found out I was pregnant! That's what they're there for, right? :-)
ReplyDeleteYour big pregnant ass - i don't think ;)
ReplyDeletehaha... fantastic! Would be nice to have such spots in Australia :) x
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you,it is good for pregos to get some extra steps in, but mamas of toddlers get plenty in as it is! I think it would be nice if all the spots next to the cart racks were reserved for families at grocery stores.
ReplyDeleteI always giggle with glee when I happen upon spots for families with young children. Trying to lug around three babies who are 3,2, and 1 is far more difficult than lugging around a big ol' belly!
ReplyDeleteHa ha. So true. Where are these spots for families with young kids???
ReplyDeleteLove that sign! Happy WW :-)
ReplyDeleteyou may have a point!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I had my twin belly bump I needed those space! But yes, they are also necessary when carting around the kids. In my area they are called the new and expecting parents spaces.
ReplyDeleteOh girl, I'm with you. I've been saying this since the first time I tried to get 2 kids into target at the same time. it makes me sweat in the dead of winter!
ReplyDeleteI definitly took advantage and I love the Mothers With Child parking now :)
ReplyDeleteI would so much rather have had new mother parking than preggo parking. I waddled six miles the day I went into labor. I could barely walk forty feet recovering from a c-section hauling a new born in a car seat.
ReplyDeleteMy local CVS used to have a pregnant/toddler parent parking spot. They took it out this weekend and I voiced my opinion on upset that they took it away. I only used it twice and once when I was hugely pregnant and there was ice.
ReplyDeleteYES, YES, YES. I've thought that a zillion times. Getting in the door with 2 tiny humans is much harder than carrying a watermelon in your belly.
ReplyDeleteI cannot agree with you more! I will soon have 3 under 4 & under and those spots are too few and far between.
ReplyDeleteI did when I was preggo!!! It was great!!
ReplyDeleteSmart idea!
ReplyDeleteHave a great WW
POSH
I was bummed I didn't get a spot today. They were all taken. 8 months pregnant plus a 3yr old. Yup, I take advantage any chance I can!!
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