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Mama2Max
LIF Infant
Member since 3/12 228 total posts
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Jes
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Commuting
Anyone else commuting into Manhattan? Just wanted to complain - it took 2.5 hours this morning. I hate asking people to get up but yesterday I started feeling light headed and needed to ask for a seat. I thought I could make it standing today, but someone offered about 30 minutes into the trip and I couldn't refuse. I hope tomorrow is easier... I don't want to waste days off since I missed all of last week.
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Posted 11/7/12 12:10 PM  |
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jams92
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Re: Commuting
ugh i feel bad for you 
I am lucky to drive to work, but took the subway this weekend to go out fri night, sat and sunday...only once did someone offer me a seat. i cant imagine how you mommas do it on a daily basis.
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| Posted 11/7/12 12:14 PM |
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mommyof3girls
LIF Adult
Member since 5/12 2773 total posts
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Sue
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Re: Commuting
Welcome to my club!!
I take the train in every day for work and not once have they offered me a sit. They just look at me and then close their eyes.
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| Posted 11/7/12 12:19 PM |
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RSquared0907
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/12 712 total posts
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RJ
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Commuting
ugh, you're kidding - I haven't commuted since the storm and have been working from home. The agreement I made with my boss was that once power was restored to my house, I would start commuting again. Although we thankfully got power back this morning, she said I should just finish out the week at home. I commute to midtown from Babylon and I'm 35 wks right now. I've been assuming it will take 2-2.5 hrs for me - there's absolutely no way I can stand that long!! I feel for you ladies, I understand this sucks for everyone, but people should still give up seats for you!!
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| Posted 11/7/12 12:49 PM |
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Mama2Max
LIF Infant
Member since 3/12 228 total posts
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Jes
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Re: Commuting
The LIRR is so packed tight with commuters - I don't think anyone even realizes I'm pregnant!
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| Posted 11/7/12 12:51 PM |
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Samira0407
Love being a Mom
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Commuting
It's awful! I take the E train in the morning; and luckily I get on at the first stop. But i have to take a bus to the train; and I have to sometimes wait 15-20 minutes for an empty bus to finally come; because NO one ever offers their seat on the bus! Coming home since I get on about 1/2 way down the line and one of the last stops in Manhattan I hardly ever get a seat! I will wait 20+ minutes and let 5 or 6 trains pass until one comes that is finally empty! Luckily I'm in Queens and I have the option of the Express Bus; so I've started taking that home at night. It's double the cost of the subway; but at least I get a seat and a comfortable ride home. Luckily I only have a few more weeks left. I start working from home at 38 weeks. Can't come soon enough!
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| Posted 11/7/12 1:00 PM |
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gdubs
This baby is awesome!
Member since 11/10 2467 total posts
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Gina
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Commuting
I go into the city once a week and this is the first time since the storm. The trains are like cattle cars. I actually had a guy grunt and roll his eyes when I asked him if he could let me in so I could have the middle seat. People are awful.
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| Posted 11/7/12 1:19 PM |
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dlj97
LIF Adult
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Re: Commuting
Posted by Mama2Max
The LIRR is so packed tight with commuters - I don't think anyone even realizes I'm pregnant!
Ditto. I let the people around me know and ask them to just be careful with their bags and stuff. I am barely showing, so people might not realize I am pregnant yet, but I try to make it known so people don't stand up against me.
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| Posted 11/7/12 2:08 PM |
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AngnShaun
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Member since 1/10 21015 total posts
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Ang
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Commuting
Ive been taking the express bus until the gas situation gets under control... then i will drive to the train.
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| Posted 11/7/12 2:09 PM |
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Samira0407
Love being a Mom
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Re: Commuting
Posted by gdubs
I go into the city once a week and this is the first time since the storm. The trains are like cattle cars. I actually had a guy grunt and roll his eyes when I asked him if he could let me in so I could have the middle seat. People are awful.
OMG I hate that!! People get so annoyed when I ask to sit in the middle seat which means they're a litlte squished or have to move their bags! HELLO I'm 30 weeks pregnant; if I'm squishing you then get up and give me your seat!
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| Posted 11/7/12 2:42 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Commuting
I hear you! I think now that we're wearing winter coats it's less likely that people will our big bellies and offer us a seat.
I take the subway to work and I'm lucky to be the first stop on the local so I take that to work. But going home, I have to get onto a packed subway and stand every night. Last night a man (who was standing) noticed I was pregnant and offered to ask someone to give up their seat for me. I politely declined, but the offer just made me feel good.
My suggestion is to open your coat and stick out your belly, rub it, let people know you're pregnant! I mean, more often than not they will close their eyes and pretend to be asleep, but once in a while you'll find a nice stranger. And don't be afraid to ask for a seat if you don't feel well!
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| Posted 11/7/12 3:06 PM |
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