OHbaby! Forums : Playing the pregnancy card https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 07:57:56 +0000 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:51:07 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=28218 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I used to explain my forgetfullness...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=776934&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#776934 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 28218
Posted: 16 September 2009 at 1:51pm

I used to explain my forgetfullness at work towards the end... I felt it was valid.

I did use it at a cafe too, I had ordered a lasagne but it out cold in the middle. I asked them to heat it properly explaining I was pg and meat had to be heated really hot to kill off bacteria. I didnt want them to spit in my food....

I used to throw " I am carrying your child around all day " to DH when I was tired and didnt want to do anything at home. He was happy to oblige ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:51:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=776934&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#776934 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : LOL HeyJude!!! that is classic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=776024&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#776024 Author: colee25
Subject: 28218
Posted: 15 September 2009 at 5:57pm

LOL HeyJude!!! that is classic - i love it!

i do and i dont... depends what kind of mood i am in... which could be anything at any given moment right now mainly when i am tired though...

works pretty well too i have to admit, and now that i am getting so much bigger i dont even have to try which is even better! ]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:57:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=776024&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#776024 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Only did it when flying to Oz....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=767309&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#767309 Author: oscarboo
Subject: 28218
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 6:42pm

Only did it when flying to Oz. They gave us three seats for the two of us so that I had more room ]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=767309&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#767309 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I think I have accidentally played...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=767278&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#767278 Author: monkey33
Subject: 28218
Posted: 06 September 2009 at 5:58pm

I think I have accidentally played the card! A guest at the hotel was complaining - one of my team members offered them something and they were pushing for more and being very grumpy. When I came out he was all smiles and agreed to take what we first offered - it may have been the fact that a manager had come out and he realised that was all he was going to get but my colleague swears he was like a different person! I guess, who really is going to get all angry with a pregnant lady ]]> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:58:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=767278&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#767278 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I have a really naughty one to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=765241&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#765241 Author: HeyJude
Subject: 28218
Posted: 03 September 2009 at 11:18pm

I have a really naughty one to confess.

I told DH that 'they' say that you shouldn't change toddlers nappies whilst pregnant (for the same reasons as kitty litter).

I have barely changed a nappy in 3 months.

It was totally worth all the bad karma when my DS had the runs in the middle of the night ]]> Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:18:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=765241&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#765241 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : DP doesnt let me do anything....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=763186&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#763186 Author: MyLilSquishy
Subject: 28218
Posted: 01 September 2009 at 9:35pm

DP doesnt let me do anything. I'm only 12 weeks preggers, not exactly much in my way or anything, but he is so gorgeously worried about me. if i do a load of washing while he is at work, he comes home and asks me if i felt dizzy or anything, if i had to throw up while standing etc. (i have really bad ms and can get quite dizzy randomly, even while sitting or lying down) then he does dinner and cleans up and does what needs done with not a bad word about it.

he bought us kfc for dinner (i got chips and asked him to get me a pottle of mayo to dip the chips in). he got there and asked for his burger and the chips and a pottle of mayo. chick says "there is mayo on the burger" and he said "nah in a pottle. missus is pregnant and i dont want to know what will happen if i go home without it" then she asked her supervisor and eventually gave it to him (most kfcs will give you some if you ask... that chick apparently hadnt passed 6th form...) lol]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:35:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=763186&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#763186 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : LOL febgirl!!! I used it to get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=755299&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#755299 Author: Babe
Subject: 28218
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 10:03am

LOL febgirl!!!
I used it to get out of dishes when the dishwasher was broken but kinda legit coz the hot water on my hands made me pass out other than that I don't like to be babied much.]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:03:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=755299&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#755299 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I have to sometimes deal with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=755285&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#755285 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 28218
Posted: 24 August 2009 at 9:53am

I have to sometimes deal with the grumpy public at public meetings and the like, so plan on wearing tight fitting tops so it's glaringly obvious that I'm pregnant - people generally don't yell at pregnant women ]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:53:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=755285&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#755285 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I used it a lot when I was pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754850&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754850 Author: Maya
Subject: 28218
Posted: 23 August 2009 at 5:15pm

I used it a lot when I was pregnant with the gremlins - lifting suitcases at the airport, boxes etc. when we moved house... by the end I couldn't even drive, but that was on legitimate medical instruction lol.

With lil miss I tried, but no one cared - apparently by baby #4 you just need to man up ]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:15:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754850&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754850 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I have to admit - I was REALLY...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754534&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754534 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 28218
Posted: 23 August 2009 at 8:23am

I have to admit - I was REALLY pedantic about NOT using the pregnancy card! I would get royally p***ed off if people dared tell me not to do something. I cried at work in December (6 months preg) cos people were telling me off for climbing a step ladder to hang decorations!

I'm just so stubborn, I didn't want to be coddled at all. Wish I had, though...]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:23:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754534&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754534 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : My DH has been quite diligent...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754432&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754432 Author: LouD
Subject: 28218
Posted: 22 August 2009 at 10:26pm

My DH has been quite diligent about the things im not supposed to have or be doing........one of which is sanding the drawers

I am gonna have to get him to take over the shower soon cos i really am struggling with the bending down thing]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:26:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754432&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754432 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : So far I have been banned from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754291&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754291 Author: LadyLizard
Subject: 28218
Posted: 22 August 2009 at 6:13pm

So far I have been banned from (note the banned, I actually attempted to do some of these things but was royally told off by DH)

Cleaning the oven
Cleaning the shower
Vacuuming
Gardening
Painting babys furniture

I am playing the pregnant card tonight, because I don't want to go and watch the rugby, I will be in bed before 10pm!]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:13:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=754291&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#754291 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Hannahbil wrote:Cleaning the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=753631&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#753631 Author: LouD
Subject: 28218
Posted: 21 August 2009 at 5:14pm

Originally posted by Hannahbil Hannahbil wrote:

Cleaning the oven!!!!! Those chemicals are too strong for me to use lol!


Totally!!!! cant risk inhaling anything....LOL........but im sure car exhaust fumes around the world are worse.......but i wont tell if you dont!!!]]> Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:14:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=753631&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#753631 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I played it all the time....especially...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752941&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752941 Author: MummyFreckle
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 9:43pm

I played it all the time....especially in cafes / restaurants. At work I got lots of special treatment, although I didnt play the card that often. I used to do yoga stretches on the floor by my desk which people thought was funny, and I used to walk around barefoot when my feet got swollen. ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:43:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752941&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752941 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : A colleague pulled the card for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752857&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752857 Author: monkey33
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 8:53pm

A colleague pulled the card for me a few weeks ago (when I was hardly showing!) - I was flying to Queenstown with my boss and another colleague and we got the free sweets. Then when they came around to do drinks my colleague said, excuse me but my pregnant friend here is still really hungry, are there any more snacks available? (they were for him not me!!) and the lady was so sweet, she leaned over and whispered to me, you know what, I think we have some extra muffins left over from the breakfast run, would you like one? It was so embarrassing! She then returned with enough snacks to feed any army! ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:53:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752857&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752857 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I never used it for anything but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752602&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752602 Author: MrsH
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 4:26pm

I never used it for anything but I should have. If anybody knows Wellington, there is a 'lane' called Plimmer Steps (has a statue of a man and dog at the bottom). Well they don't call it Steps for nothing and they had escalators and lifts to use if you didn't want to use the steps. Of course working in that building (Plimmer Tower) and being heavily pregnant, I didn't want to use the steps. Well, whaddya know - they decided to take the lifts AND the escalators out of commission to do work on them about six weeks from my due date.

Suffice to say I only ventured out of the office if I was feeling fit. BUT I should have called someone and complained and pulled the pregnancy card....... ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:26:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752602&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752602 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : erm... yeah I wanted to head...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752572&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752572 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 4:02pm

erm... yeah

I wanted to head from France to the UK earlier than I'd planned but my tickets were booked and paid for. I told them I needed to see my doctor urgently about something pregnancy related and they let me go earlier.

Flying was easier too - people helped lift my bags into the storage and I was able to get on and off first.

I got out of gardening entirely because of the whole cat poo thing - you know, "just in case"

And got away with odd requests in restaurants and cafe's.

Would do it all again too!]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:02:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752572&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752572 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Haha I just cleaned the oven today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752544&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752544 Author: lisa85
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 3:47pm

Haha I just cleaned the oven today

I got out of painting the babies room. Actually come to think of it I got out of EVERYTHING! I loved that part]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:47:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752544&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752544 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : monikah me too:) ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752542&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752542 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 3:47pm

monikah me too:) ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:47:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752542&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752542 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I&#039;ve got out of cleaning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752530&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752530 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 3:32pm

I've got out of cleaning the cats pooey bum haha and when I got placed at a school for practicum at the other end of Auckland I well and truly used it and got changed to one 5 mins up the road. Embarrassingly though I bawled my eyes out and not even on purpose!!

I also use it sometimes to go home early when we're out when I'm bored rather than tired ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:32:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752530&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752530 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Cleaning the oven, and the cat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752521&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752521 Author: shadowfeet
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 3:23pm

Cleaning the oven, and the cat litter box. I stopped my volunteer job because of morning sickness (cat food made me feel so ill, as well as the poop smells) and cat litter boxes.

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:23:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752521&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752521 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : haha ive never cleaned an oven...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752387&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752387 Author: monikah
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 1:35pm

haha ive never cleaned an oven in my life. DH does most of the duties in our house anyway :D]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:35:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752387&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752387 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : me too re the oven..he did a brilliant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752345&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752345 Author: ElfsMum
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 1:08pm

me too re the oven..he did a brilliant job he's an awesome cleaner..might use it again soon though atm he's just as sore with teeth etc! ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:08:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752345&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752345 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Cleaning the cat litter box -...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752264&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752264 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 11:57am

Cleaning the cat litter box - but hey, it's legitamate. ]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:57:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752264&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752264 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Also cleaning the oven.I made...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752240&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752240 Author: MamaT
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 11:30am

Also cleaning the oven. I made DF do it - although he did a terrible job

]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:30:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752240&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752240 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Cleaning the oven!!!!! Those chemicals...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752226&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752226 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 11:08am

Cleaning the oven!!!!! Those chemicals are too strong for me to use lol!]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:08:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752226&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752226 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : I got taken off vacuuming and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752108&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752108 Author: fallen
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 9:31am

I got taken off vacuuming and was told NOT to lift anymore boxes at work.]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:31:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752108&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752108 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : lifting the 50kg dumbells off...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752089&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752089 Author: monikah
Subject: 28218
Posted: 20 August 2009 at 9:20am

lifting the 50kg dumbells off the floor at work. valid i think. lol. i would life anything up to 25kg and slide the heavier weights but once i go to the 50's i couldnt even drag them in case i hurt my back]]> Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:20:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=752089&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#752089 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Carrying the photocopy paper was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=751957&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#751957 Author: hannibal
Subject: 28218
Posted: 19 August 2009 at 10:06pm

Carrying the photocopy paper was all I ever played the card for ... nothing too exciting. ]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:06:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=751957&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#751957 <![CDATA[Playing the pregnancy card : Ok ladies fess up, Have you played...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=751955&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#751955 Author: lemongirl
Subject: 28218
Posted: 19 August 2009 at 10:04pm

Ok ladies fess up,
Have you played the pregnancy card to get out of something /get special treatment.

DP was the first to use ours. Got us out of a massive customs queue the other day by having a word to the man. To be honest I was embarrassed because I just look fat, not pregnant right now!]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:04:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=28218&PID=751955&title=playing-the-pregnancy-card#751955