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Being pregnant can have its perks
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Published: December 17, 2008
There weren't many people in the grocery parking lot as we pulled in last weekend.
Two adjacent spots glistened in the afternoon sun – or it could have been the mixture of light rain and motor oil on the asphalt. Either way, the luck of such great parking options is something of note.
One perfect spot was unrestrained, the closer spot was designated for expectant mothers and those with small children.
My husband made a move for the expectant mother spot.
"What are you doing?" I scolded. "Park in the normal spot!"
"But I've waited for so long and now you are an expectant mother! We can park here!" he responded, navigating the car to the closer spot.
"That is ridiculous! I don't even look pregnant, just overweight."
He relented — even though I know he's silently waiting until I balloon up and he can take advantage of it.
A few days later, I was pulled over by a Statesville police officer for a blown brake light.
It was a pleasant encounter, despite the fact that it's still pretty embarrassing to sit on the side of the road with the lights going behind you for the world to see.
I recounted my story later to a friend.
"Did you use the pregnancy card?" the friend asked.
Of course I didn't.
What is this pregnancy card, anyway?
As a card-carrying member, apparently it allows me to slack off on household chores, refrain from moderate lifting, accept prime parking spots and possibly live above the law.
Not to mention that everyone seems to want to feed me and make me comfortable.
Perhaps that is why pregnant women glow.
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