Pregnant and Vulnerable?
We live in a large city near the beach in the southern US. Crime isn’t rampant, but it does happen. I have to admit that as my pregnancy progresses, I worry a little bit about my personal safety, especially since my husband is away with business a lot.
I am very aware of the fact that I move a little bit slower than usual, and that I waddle. My large midsection screams to the world that I am with child. I feel very vulnerable I have to admit.
Today, I was coming out of Walmart and a lady approached me and told me she didn’t want to hurt me. I immediately put my toddler in the van, got in and shut the door. She came to the window and told me she was a recovering drug addict and wanted a ride to the clinic where she could get some methadone. It was just a few blocks away she said.
On the chance that her story was really for real, and also so she knew I could call for help,  I got out my cell phone. I told her that I’d call someone to take her or I’d pay for her to get a cab. She said no, she wanted me to give her a ride. With that, I drove off, leaving her standing there. I also called the manager at the Walmart too. Better safe than sorry.
I don’t really like to fixate on the negative, but today’s experience jolted me a little bit. Do you worry about personal safety more when you are pregnant, or when you are out with your infant? What steps do you take to make sure that you and your family are safe during outings?
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Hil says...
That would have left me shaking. I’m glad everything ended up ok. My husband thinks I’m a little nuts when it comes to safety, but you really need to be on your toes when your condition is so obvious.
Science-mom says...
Wow, I would have been scared, too, even without a tummy and a toddler in tow. Good for you for acting so rationally!
Gwen says...
I’m outside of Boston and I can say that I’m paranoid all the time when I leave my apartment. Especially when people glare at my pregnant belly, those scare me the most.