Pregnancy Perks

[adetheridge]

Most people let me use the bathroom before they go in...does this count? lol Oh and apparently my kiddos will do anything for this little bundle of joy they have never met. I also get my bulletin boards put up for me. That is a plus since I am already super short and have to stand in a chair.

[Ee]

The other day at Starbucks I ordered a tall hot chocolate, and they surprised me with a venti!

[SassyPants150]

Sometimes the people in my classes offer to carry things into the gym for me. But I think they did that some when I wasn't pregnant because I am always wrestling my toddler to get in the door.

[smilesp]

People are always trying to feed me! Nom nom nom

[Deleted]

Feb 5, 2015 8:26:05 GMT -5 smilesp said:

People are always trying to feed me! Nom nom nom

THIS! Last night a friend from church made me homemade  taquitos and chips and dip.. yumm.

But the best perks is from DH. Massages when I want, extra help around the house, and special attention. It makes me super happy! 

[nurserachel22]

@ajzmommy my fiancé will help extra around the house.... And then not do it again until I get annoyed/angry. And he feels like he does oh so much sometimes. Yeah right lol

[nurserachel22]

Feb 5, 2015 8:40:02 GMT -5 beeorange said:

Feb 5, 2015 8:34:31 GMT -5 nurserachel22 said:

@ajzmommy my fiancé will help extra around the house.... And then not do it again until I get annoyed/angry. And he feels like he does oh so much sometimes. Yeah right lol

This was SO at first. He doesn't notice the messes like I do, I've found if I just ask him to clean something he is more than willing/happy to do so. He just needs to be asked first. Maybe try that with your fiance? 

Yeah, I do. Can't ask for everything. Some things are a given! My asthma is worse with pregnancy and he knows. Like dude, clean the shower and bathtub. You know I can't!!!

[brittneysandra]

I want to be fed!!
I want desserts & snacks!! WTF
....Maybe I need to rock my bump more!!. I think people are afraid to ask!

Oh the other day someone let me go to the bathroom before them at BRU...thats it! haha

[mariisz]

Ditto on the "fat or pregnant" stage. I wear very loose shirts for my own comfort but after hearing these stories I need to just show it off more! Haha.

[hellok2010]

At school people offer to carry my things for me which is sweet, but unnecessary at times. Yesterday I was taking two boxes of Capri suns from the office to my room and my coworker said should you be carrying that? Here let me. I just kinda looked at her and replied you know I carry a 30 pound toddler around at home right? To which she replied sure so let me give you a break here. My coworkers make me smile.

My parents are very overprotective when I'm pregnant too. With our son my husband was going through the med board process in another state and they did a lot to help me out. With this pregnancy they are doing the same things. My husband works odd hours an hour away, where my dr is. My dad or mom insist on driving me to my appointments when I have to go by myself. Then yesterday when it got icy during the school day he came and scraped my windows and came in to walk me to my car. Totally would have been fine on my own but with my emotions being high yesterday it totally made me cry a little.

[t1green]

My boyfriend takes out my dog in the evening because my feet are swollen. That's about all I've got.

[robotpcr]

Nothing much from strangers but DH will get off the couch to get me water a dozen times each evening. I love that.

[veganontuesdays]

People offer me their chair everywhere I go. When I say no they wait 5 more minutes and offer it to me again.

My H has been wonderful in general. He is always offering to grab me something, make me something, etc.

[hotcoconuts82]

Feb 5, 2015 8:59:36 GMT -5 @gfj48 said:

I get nothing. I'm jealous of all of you who do

For real!  I feel like people just look at me either in pity or like I'm part of a freak show.  Nobody offers me anthing.

[Ee]

Is anyone else guilty of purposely trying to show their belly off when they want special treatment? Like if I'm getting on the train I totally will make sure my belly is extra visible and poked out so people will be nice to me and let me take a good seat.

[lgsdesigner]

I was at Wendy's and they saw the bump, and handled me a free Frosty saying "The baby needs some chocolate!"

[hotcoconuts82]

Feb 5, 2015 9:46:57 GMT -5 Ee said:

Is anyone else guilty of purposely trying to show their belly off when they want special treatment? Like if I'm getting on the train I totally will make sure my belly is extra visible and poked out so people will be nice to me and let me take a good seat.

Lol.  There is limited seating where my dds take swimming lessons.  As soon as I get there I unzip my coat so everyone can see the watermelon I am smuggling.  Nobody cares.  Nobody has ever offered me their seat.  Poor me. 

[shmee]

Feb 5, 2015 8:59:36 GMT -5 @gfj48 said:

I get nothing. I'm jealous of all of you who do

Samesies. I really feel like I'm gettin the shaft here.

[Ee]

Feb 5, 2015 9:49:53 GMT -5 hotcoconuts82 said:

Feb 5, 2015 9:46:57 GMT -5 Ee said:

Is anyone else guilty of purposely trying to show their belly off when they want special treatment? Like if I'm getting on the train I totally will make sure my belly is extra visible and poked out so people will be nice to me and let me take a good seat.

Lol.  There is limited seating where my dds take swimming lessons.  As soon as I get there I unzip my coat so everyone can see the watermelon I am smuggling.  Nobody cares.  Nobody has ever offered me their seat.  Poor me. 

That is so rude of them!!! Your pity party is totally justified IMO.

[Starbuck128]

I also get nothing, but maybe people are a little kinder with their side eyes when DS acts up in public.

[silentsara]

Feb 5, 2015 9:51:22 GMT -5 shmee said:

Feb 5, 2015 8:59:36 GMT -5 @gfj48 said:

I get nothing. I'm jealous of all of you who do

Samesies. I really feel like I'm gettin the shaft here.

Me too.

[bethypoo83]

One of my BFFs who lives quite a distance away (a 6 hour drive) is a high risk L&D nurse. Last night I sent her my bump picture since we haven't seen each other since I've been pregnant. She sent me back a lovely text about how proud she is of me for taking care of myself and baby and that she thinks I'm one of the cutest pregnant women she's seen (obviously she's biased but I'll take it. She's with pregnant women all day!). It was so nice to hear and so special coming from someone in her role. Wish we lived closer so she could help with my delivery.

[hotcoconuts82]

Feb 5, 2015 9:54:32 GMT -5 alwayslastzz said:

Feb 5, 2015 9:48:28 GMT -5 lgsdesigner said:

I was at Wendy's and they saw the bump, and handled me a free Frosty saying "The baby needs some chocolate!"

I'm pissed at this whole sentence. WHY don't they do that for me!?

I have never, in 3 pregnancies, been offered anything free because I'm pregnant.  Maybe I need to hang out at Wendy's more often.

[psmomma718]

I haven't gotten perks from strangers. I want a free frosty!

But DH has been wonderful, and at work everyone is always trying to take care of me. I drink a lot of water, so someone is always offering to change the jug at the water cooler for me. One of my co-workers also keeps trying to feed me. She comes in every day with a breakfast burrito or some fruit or a snack (the lemon cupcakes have been the best so far). I keep insisting she stop, but she says she has to take care of the baby.

[pinkbarebear]

DH does the dishes most nights! Friends get up to get me water. I once mentioned that I was craving doritos and my friend brings me a small bag everytime he comes over to visit. Even though I totally don't want them anymore, I think it's so sweet!

[tabH]

I got a few free EXTRA donuts at D&D the other day! I just wanted one and she gave me 3 plus munchkins - for the baby, you know?

DH went on a an ice cream run at 9pm the other night. I told him to forget it because it was getting late but he went anyway.

Edit - words

[samiamagirl]

Does getting side-eyed at BevMo by judgey old ladies count? No? Okay then, put me in the "no perks yet" boat. At least from strangers. Friends and family have been beyond sweet and accommodating.

[amylee545]

Not being allowed to shovel snow. Need I say more?

[kristina730]

Feb 5, 2015 12:40:21 GMT -5 amylee545 said:

Not being allowed to shovel snow. Need I say more?

This.  Considering it is snowing AGAIN today I have loved not having to help this season!  Nobody has given me anything for free though.  Guess I am hanging out in all the wrong places!

[grapefruits]

I wear a big puffy coat in public that completely hides the bump, so I don't get any of these things. Jealous.

DH has been a champ, though.