https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:12:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-977642 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:54:35 +0000 daniellemybelle 977642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just an update that I wore flip flops today and switched to work shoes at my desk. Still wasn't fun trudging across the pavement with my huge laptop bag but my feet feel a lot better! I'm going to try to be a big girl and suck it up for another few weeks, at least. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-976370 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:47:52 +0000 wheres_c 976370@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted ask now! I asked at about 30 weeks after I fell crossing the street. I parked in the visitor lot for the rest of my pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-976066 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:44:54 +0000 Modern Daisy 976066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted no, but only because I walk 15-20 minutes every day each way during my commute and I think it's great actually! I wear flats though, I have several pairs of tory burch flats that I rotate and I change into heels when I get to my desk. In fact, my work heels live in my desk, they never leave the office. </p> <p>The walking was never a problem for me, even during the awful heat wave we had here. Of course, if you have a medical condition where the walkign becomes a problem then definitely ask for a closer spot, but otherwise I personally think it's a great excuse to incorporate excersize into your daily routine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-976022 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:28:53 +0000 ninja 976022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely ask! I had mentioned how the walk was tough for me to my manager and he gave me his reserved parking spot for the last couple months of my pregnancy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975747 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:19:50 +0000 daniellemybelle 975747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: Yep! And working from home will not be a possibility until very close to my due date... at which point I will probably just start my leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975660 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:59:10 +0000 regberadaisy 975660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: are you there 5 days a week? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975655 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:57:58 +0000 daniellemybelle 975655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: Crocs is a great idea! Or flip flops. Anything with shoe laces sounds like a pain, haha.</p> <p>So right now, it's annoying and my feet get puffy, but it's not unbearable. I agree that the exercise isn't the worst thing though I'd rather do it on my own terms and in sweatpants. :) I'm just wondering if I should get the ball rolling for when it IS unbearable a month or so from now? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975610 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:45:02 +0000 purrpletulips 975610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore sneakers for the last trimester of my first pregnancy (over the winter) and flip flops for the last trimester of my second pregnancy (over the summer) because of foot swelling. I'd suggest keeping an eye on the swelling and talk to your doctor, they might be able to write you a note requesting a closer spot if there get to be concerns. Until then wear a pair of comfy shoes then change and enjoy the exercise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975599 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:41:40 +0000 blackbird 975599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the same environment at work. Super large parking lot, manufacturing, etc. I wore tennis shoes and jeans to work every day. </p> <p>I parked in visitor's parking every day my last 4 weeks in the office. It took me *so long* to waddle into work with all my gear from that far away (plus it was winter! Brrr! Also didn't want to trip on ice), that I just did it. Saved me so much time when I had to jet between meetings and go from building to building. Nobody said shit. The receptionists always chatted me up and it was obvious i worked there b/c of my badge. And now I'm back to parking in the boondocks. </p> <p>The other two pregnant ladies joked that the company policy, which was "exercise is good for pregnant women! There is no maternity parking, you should walk!" was made by a man who didn't have 30 pounds of baby sitting on his man parts ;)</p> <p>I'm not one to "suck it up" if something actually legitimately hurts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975523 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:24:27 +0000 HabesBabe 975523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would leave my "nice" shoes at my desk and then wear tennies into work, change once you got there, and then change back into tennies before leaving for the day.</p> <p>I don't consider pregnancy a disability or a reason for anyone to get special treatment-- unless it's a legitimate concern, then you could get an actual handicap placard and park in the handicap spots anywhere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975521 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:24:20 +0000 mediagirl 975521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see no harm in asking. I remember towards the end of my pregnancy, it hurt to walk 1/4 mile. I can't imagine how it would have felt to walk to and from work, if I had to park super far away. I would get a pass now and if you feel up to walking, just walk. If you don't and you're feeling yucky that day, use it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975503 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:19:44 +0000 pinkcupcake 975503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would walk in comfy shoes and switch shoes when I get to the office. I walked approx 2-3 miles at least 4-5 times per week throughout my pregnancy, and it really helped me control my weight gain' </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975481 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:14:09 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 975481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely walk. The exercise is great for you and you can change your shoes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975434 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:04:36 +0000 T.H.O.U. 975434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@daniellemybelle: I have some cute blak ballet flat style crocs. They are super easy to slip on. I understand that tennis goes are a pain to put on just for the walk but maybe a comfortable pair of slip ons? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975411 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:58:54 +0000 Corduroy 975411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask. There's something unbearable about that long walk to work. I HATED days I didn't get a parking spot in the parking garage at the train station and had to walk 15 minutes to the train. My laptop and lunch would seem so heavy in my back pack or purse and make me really uncomfortable and sweaty. I, like you, was working out at night so it's not like I was turning into a sloth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975349 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:43:30 +0000 Lozza 975349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I planning on talking to my office about this soon (I'm 29 weeks)- 90% of the time I'm fine with the walk (we just got back from a vacation where we'd be walking around for 5-6 hours a day, so it's not like I'm walking-averse), but there are some days when either my hips or my pubic bone area are in so much pain that I honestly can barely walk at all (once or twice I've actually worked from home because it hurt too much to walk around). I plan on talking to HR about it, and figure that if I can walk, I'll just park normally and walk it, and save any options for special arrangements (I assume they'll just let me park in visitor parking) for when I really need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975283 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:29:04 +0000 bunnylove08 975283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask if its very hard for you to walk. I walked 3 miles every day at lunch rain or shine. I would wear comfortable shoes to work and change when I got to the office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975268 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:25:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 975268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would put on different shose and enjoy the walk. I know it's further, but it's good for you and the baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975205 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:08:06 +0000 prettylizy 975205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm on team change shoes. I keep a pair of basic black pumps in my desk and wear my toms in and out of the office most days. Only exception is when I want to wear a fun colour shoe. It's less work than you think to swap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975192 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:02:40 +0000 MamaG 975192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree, put on some comfy shoes and walk on in. I was pregnant in one of the hottest summers on record and had terrible sciatica issues and consistently got poor parking particularly when returning from lunch. For me comfy shoes were flip flops and I wore them whenever I was able to. Into the office, out to lunch, out at the end of the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975172 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:57:36 +0000 Mrs. Pen 975172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask. Yes exercise is good but I remember the feeling. I had terrible sciatica that hindered my ability to walk without pain and I seriously considered asking my midwife how to go about getting a handicapped parking sign. Not because I was lazy but because I was in so much pain from walking! I hope my next pregnancy isn't as painful! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975162 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:54:32 +0000 Adira 975162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask!!! Although maybe wait until you're 34+ weeks? I had a 10-15 minute walk from my car to the building when I was pregnant and it SUCKED. But we have temporary medical parking spaces and I was able to get one. I DID have to get my doctor to send a note though. But being able to park closer to the building was HUGE for me!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975141 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:48:44 +0000 daniellemybelle 975141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Sounds like I should suck it up, haha. I have thought about wearing sneakers and changing shoes when I get in, but it seems like such a pain... But maybe I will give it a go.</p> <p>I will say I walk 1-2 miles at least once a day walking my dog, but it's much more enjoyable because I'm in comfortable clothes, and not rushed to get into the office! But it's not like I'm not getting exercise :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975115 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:41:55 +0000 2PeasinaPod 975115@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: I agree!</p> <p>If possible, can you switch your shoes when you get to your desk so you're making the walk in more comfortable shoes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975095 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:36:30 +0000 looch 975095@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As a contractor, no I wouldn't ask. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975094 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:36:23 +0000 regberadaisy 975094@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@woodentulip: I work in a business casual environment so I was always dressed up. But I changed my shoes at my desk! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975091 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:36:04 +0000 Grace 975091@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends on how you feel. At 29 weeks, walking was good for me and my only excersise. I'm now 37 weeks and I would have to take a break in my 10 min walk in the parking lot, so I'd get the better spot! Use your judgement. Only you know how you feel. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975087 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:35:09 +0000 Bookish 975087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with others, definitely try switching out your shoes. If it gets to be a health problem, then maybe a Drs.note would help your case? I sympathize, I had a long walk from my parking lot, and I had DH take me to work the last couple of weeks to avoid it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975080 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:31:50 +0000 woodentulip 975080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should also note that I worked in a very casual environment about 90% of the time, so I was able to wear comfy shoes and comfy clothes most of the time. On the days that I didn't, I would change once I got to work (this included on -30 celsius days) I would just change in the bathroom. But lots of people did that--snow pants and all! :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/should-i-ask-for-a-special-pregnant-lady-parking-spot#post-975071 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:29:20 +0000 MamaMoose 975071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pregnant I always wore sneakers too and from the office (and sometimes during the day if I was having a particularly uncomfortable day). I would try that. </p>