Pregnancy Etiquette

This morning started off like any other Tuesday morning. Bundled up in the San Francisco chill, I walked up to my bus stop and saw the crazy lady who recently pushed me to ensure she attained the first seat available. I've seen her encounter a few close calls with the bus, as she is prone to throw herself in front of the massive beast to make it stop for her. Only this morning, her aggressive nature came back to bite her on the bum.

As expected, she made a bee-line for the doors, but instead of stepping up, she fell flat on her back and landed between the bus and the curb like a cockroach on its deathbed. Other patrons quickly lent helping hands, though there were many eye rolls and sighs as I am sure they thought the same thing I did: karma is a . . . well, you know.

Ambling onto the bus with torn pantyhose, she sat down and finished painting her face. The lady sitting next to her graciously offered me her seat. I told her I would manage, but appreciated her kindness. I said, "In five months of pregnancy, I just want to thank you for being the first to offer me your seat. If things get hairy, I might take you up on it, but for now I am fine."

As the months progress and my tummy expands, I'm tempted to tally the number of offers I get. So far, one and counting.

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My bus route provides some sort of entertainment value on most days. This morning, I was at the center of the drama.

Every morning at my local bus stop, this one crazy lady comes rushing up to the curb and pushes everyone else out of her way so she can scurry on board first and do her makeup sitting down. The first person in line, I was sure I would be able to rest my laurels for the short ride to work. As the bus pulled up, the wacky woman came flying down the block and threw herself in front of the bus making it come to a stop. Irritated by her actions, the bus then moved up leaving her a few steps behind. Not to deter her, she came roaring back and pushed me aside. My bump may not be at the full nine month capacity but it's obvious that I am expecting. To see what happened, read more

As a big city girl often does, I take public transportation to work every morning.

Yesterday, as I stood in the aisle holding onto the railing, a very pregnant woman came strolling along. Curious to see what would happen, I watched as a woman and a man both leaped to their feet and offered her their spots. Jumping inside with pride for humanity, I was pleased at their reaction. To see why, read more

Mommy Dearest,

My friends are clueless and in need of some pregnancy etiquette. I am due in one month and they expect me to have dinner at 9 p.m. I can't think of a worse time!

Then, people cancel at the last minute on dinners that have been planned for weeks. My social life is dwindling and they're messing with it. At this point, I need bow downs, not hassles!

– Pregnant Princess

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