tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post3038683677253163134..comments2023-07-27T16:47:39.266+01:00Comments on Two Shorten the Road: A Run-In in the Hospital GarageTwo Shorten the Roadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03552869938010784108noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-24193698279459842532009-05-08T00:04:00.000+01:002009-05-08T00:04:00.000+01:00I completely agree that I wouldn't have been able ...I completely agree that I wouldn't have been able to handle that situation as well as you did. <br /><br />It strikes me that it doesn't sound as if the woman was in labor or any sort of distress. She was just entitled, in her mind. Sick.Mommy (You can call me OM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07330090628350118582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-41667516614657725642009-05-05T16:27:00.000+01:002009-05-05T16:27:00.000+01:00I'd have been all about the practical "How long di...I'd have been all about the practical "How long did you expect me to wait for you to pull in? If your pregnant wife can't walk from the parking space to the door, then drop her off and then look for a spot. Pregnancy is not a disability, you know."<br /><br />And for her, I'd have probably gone with "I didn't see a reserved notice on the spot, and I have things to do today that don't involve waiting for idiots who do not know proper garage parking etiquette."<br /><br />But, I think your responses were much better, since they didn't involve personal attacks on these goofballs. Jeez, I live in the Midwest, where we don't have quite as much congestion as DC, and even I know it's every man for himself in the hospital parking lot. Be quick or be circling!areyoukiddingmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16107214079237461141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-86453284334052973212009-05-04T19:21:00.000+01:002009-05-04T19:21:00.000+01:00Sheesh. The DC sense of entitlement...THAT I don'...Sheesh. The DC sense of entitlement...THAT I don't miss. I'm so sorry this happened to you. I know how shaken I would have been. Honestly though, it sounds like you handled it really REALLY well! I'm glad you stood up for yourself and reminded them that pretty much everyone visiting a hospital is stressed for one reason or another.Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177178792621340014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-17216468532523254242009-05-04T17:56:00.000+01:002009-05-04T17:56:00.000+01:00I don't think I'd have handled it with that much g...I don't think I'd have handled it with that much grace, especially when Grant was in the NICU. <br /><br /> I'd have burst out crying or had a complete tantrum right there. <br /><br /> Yes, people do feel entitled. It's gotten out of hand. You handled the situation very well.littleangelkisseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140422279498772797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-2122221023326089162009-05-04T15:49:00.000+01:002009-05-04T15:49:00.000+01:00Awesome. :)Awesome. :)Malnurtured Snayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03506933474730575045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-11797245723584367762009-05-04T15:22:00.000+01:002009-05-04T15:22:00.000+01:00I realize this wasn't the main point of the story ...I realize this wasn't the main point of the story but I've had some really rude run-ins with pregnant women. (Before I go any further, I want to state that I've been a pregnant woman myself.) Talk about entitled! I had to give one the beat-down once and people walking by were giving me dirty looks for swearing at a pregnant woman. A bun in the oven doesn't excuse stupid, ass-y behavior.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm sorry this happened to you during a fragile time in your life. But it sounds like those people haven't been told off enough in their lives. Maybe next time they decide to act like jackasses they'll remember this incident.AMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039516231351178085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-49100792379966626852009-05-03T13:54:00.000+01:002009-05-03T13:54:00.000+01:00Good for you!!!Good for you!!!electricladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336802326230963572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-49880060812012655842009-05-02T22:20:00.000+01:002009-05-02T22:20:00.000+01:00How sad and maddening! I think stress on everyones...How sad and maddening! I think stress on everyones' part made the situation worse. Have you thought about sharing this with hospital management? Hospitals around here have plenty of competition, so it might behoove them to do something about it.dcpeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717760056852737076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-50804412113211733212009-05-02T03:25:00.000+01:002009-05-02T03:25:00.000+01:00Thanks ladies. I wish I could say I consciously to...Thanks ladies. I wish I could say I consciously took the high road. But after I left, I was so upset that I kind of wished I'd added "asshole" after what I said to the guy, and "bitch" after what I said to the woman. <br /><br />I knew it was better that I hadn't, though. :)Two Shorten the Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03552869938010784108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-13382770126760256042009-05-01T21:28:00.000+01:002009-05-01T21:28:00.000+01:00Good for you! I had to delurk because I spent 7 1...Good for you! I had to delurk because I spent 7 1/2 weeks at Inova Fairfax on bedrest and then after another 10 days of bedrest at home went back to deliver my son -- just 11 days ago. I HATE that garage! Granted while I was on bedrest I didn't have to deal with it, but knowing how awful it is from many prior appointments there, I almost felt guilty when friends would come to visit because I knew what a hassle it is. Dealing with that sort of thing is never fun, but especially when visiting your child in the NICU. My 6 1/2 year old daughter spent 5 weeks in the NICU at GW and having to deal with parking in the city just added to the nightmare! Anyway -- once again kudos to you for giving that women what she deserved. And congratulations on your beautiful little girl!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137863271039042064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-21126912688259754372009-05-01T20:54:00.000+01:002009-05-01T20:54:00.000+01:00I hope - no, I *know* - I would never have acted l...I hope - no, I *know* - I would never have acted like that girl, even remotely. But I will say that these last few years have taught me so much and really made me realize that there are so many more important things in life. That, and I've learned that you never know what someone else is going through.<br /><br />It sounds like you handled the situation remarkably well. I'm proud of you.Bluebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026618678540051581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933084868399786273.post-62448713198532637752009-05-01T20:48:00.000+01:002009-05-01T20:48:00.000+01:00You make me proud to be your friend.You make me proud to be your friend.caramamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327695885346537321noreply@blogger.com