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Happy1
I'm a mommy!!!!
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My commute to work today
Okay so I'm on the train this morning at almost 7 months pregnant. A handful of people sitting begin to stare at my belly knowing I am obviously pregnant but anyone might ever give up their seat 
In addition to all this my heart begins to pound, I start sweating, felt faint and like I was going to vomit at the same time. My co-worker was on the train with me and said I looked pale. I drank some water and felt better shortly after. I think it was just an anxiety attack but thankfully I feel much better.
In addition to all this still no one offered their seat! What amazes me most is how inconsiderate people can be especially with a large sign over their heads that clearly reads, "Kindly give up your seat to the elderly, handicap or pregnant women"  
AMAZING!!!!!!
Message edited 2/26/2008 7:02:18 PM.
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: My commute to work today
That is just awful. I do not miss commuting into the city.
I love when you KNOW the people see you and they pretend not to.
How rude!
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| Posted 2/26/08 7:02 PM |
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Happy1
I'm a mommy!!!!
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Re: My commute to work today
Posted by Diana1215
That is just awful. I do not miss commuting into the city.
I love when you KNOW the people see you and they pretend not to.
How rude!
It really is terrible, people can be so rude!
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| Posted 2/26/08 7:54 PM |
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clwp
Love my girls!
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mommy
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Re: My commute to work today
I have no expectations of people... in fact I tend to be surprised when people are kind... stinks to be so synical, but this is what it comes down to.
Sorry you had that experience with the syncope and all. I get that a lot, especially in the morning. Make sure you stay hydrated and if your blood pressure is low make sure you are eating something or bring a salty snack or something. I keep salted cashews in the car with me all day.
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| Posted 2/26/08 8:19 PM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
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Karen
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Re: My commute to work today
I'm sorry! That just isn't right.
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:36 AM |
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Preguntas
it's pretty precious
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Lauren
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Re: My commute to work today
jerks.
Sounds like you had one of my blood sugar attacks.
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:39 AM |
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sami
So very blessed!! Thank u !!
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Re: My commute to work today
I always say this some people really dont know how to act! Hope you feel better.
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:41 AM |
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jennyb
Expecting #3 in Sept!
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Re: My commute to work today
That's the NYC pregnancy commute nightmare. I hate it! People are so damn rude!
I hope you're feeling better. 
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:46 AM |
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mtnmama
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:58 AM |
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CherylWoops
momma's boy
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Cheryl
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Re: My commute to work today
Posted by clwp
I have no expectations of people... in fact I tend to be surprised when people are kind
Same here. I'm sorry to hear that you had an attack though! Hope this was just a bad day for you and that it doesn't happen again.
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| Posted 2/27/08 11:59 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
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Re: My commute to work today
Uggghhhh!! I know exactly how you feel.
The best is when you are waiting for the train and when it comes, there's clearly only one or 2 seats left and people have almost pushed me aside to get to the seat!!
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| Posted 2/27/08 12:25 PM |
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Rycois
Blessed with 2blue/2pink
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J
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Re: My commute to work today
Amazing, right? I am 36 wks and still don't here "would you like to sit?". I've been offered a seat a handful of times.
I do have a history of faintish spells on the subway (even before I was pg) usually from low blood pressure. If you feel like you need to sit you should just yell "would someone mind giving up your seat?" Embarass the sh!t out of them - they'll get up 
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| Posted 2/27/08 12:26 PM |
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JP826
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Me!! All about ME!
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Re: My commute to work today
No one knows your commute better than me, so I know EXACTLY how you feel & can totally relate
We ride with some of the classiest people around.
I hope you feel better
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| Posted 2/27/08 12:41 PM |
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CalendarGirl16
Alyssa's Mommy!!!
Member since 7/07 1138 total posts
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Tiffany
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Re: My commute to work today
wow well i don't commute but I was on a train at 4 months pregnant.. I had just started to show and I had tons of people offer me their seats.... so sorry for your awful morning, hope you feel better
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| Posted 2/27/08 12:49 PM |
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shapla79
Where Does The Time Go?
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Re: My commute to work today
I totally sympathize with you! The best part of my ride is usually LIRR. When I would wait on the LIRR platform, people would let me get on the train first so that I could get a seat (I'm the last stop before Penn Station on the express trains).
When I get to Penn Station, I'm surprised by how rude most people are on the subway. People would see that I'm pregnant but would continue to push their way to get into the crowded subway car. Meanwhile, I'm covering my stomach and pushing back to protect the little one. Other people would see that I'm pregnant but are too lazy to give up their seat.
I'm also surprised by people's generosity when they offer their seat...I wish more people were like that!
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| Posted 2/27/08 2:49 PM |
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pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
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Re: My commute to work today
I would have asked to sit, I really would have
some people may not OFFER but I cannot imagine someone saying "no" when asked to get up
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| Posted 2/27/08 2:51 PM |
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mrspetunia77
Back on Board.
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Ally
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Re: My commute to work today
people on the train blow!
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