Pumping at work for he first time

elviebird · July 2012

Im in an HR room where people can come use the computer to apply for jobs. One person has already knocked but otherwise it's not so bad. Next month I move to my new office (with walls! And a locking door!) so it'll be much easier. At least now I can bump at work and not feel bad, haha.

stemms8810 · July 2012

I am starting a new part of my job next week where I will have my own office too. I can't wait to pump there instead of in my car!

lindy27 · July 2012

I started last week and the lock to the office I use doesn't work so I put up a sign that said "in use, do not disturb". My boss decided that meant he needed to come in to see what was going on, it was way awkward, thank goodness I had my back to the wall.

I changed my sign to "do not disturb, I am pumping but room with be open in 15 minutes."

easjer05 · July 2012

I have a lactation room in my building, but it's got weird hours for the summer. It's not my department, so I don't want to go in even though I've a submaster to the building. I'm emailing the director of the department to see if they'd mind if I access it when no one is there. Walking to the next nearest lactation room is a huge pain in the arse. To pump for 20-25 minutes has me gone for 45-50 minutes (between set-up, clean-up and travel).

We are supposed to be moving into new offices in the fall (though I was told today it will probably be the spring b/c they are behind schedule). No idea if I'll have my own office again then or not. I think so? I currently share with 4 people and an intern. Pumping in my own office sounds BLISSFUL. I wouldn't have to quit working, for one.

I'm having a very hard time breaking away from work at the right time to pump. I was late on Friday, and again today. It's not good. I've dropped down to 6 pumps, but may have to go back up, because my supply was lower - may've been due to clogged ducts though. I seem to get them weekly.

hurricanelydiaa · July 2012

I've pumped at work once and my boss walked in on me. Luckily I work at night when my body is used to LO sleeping anyway so I only have to pump if I get uncomfortable.

easjer05 · July 2012

Sweet! I just got permission to use the lactation room upstairs whenever needed. That is going to make this gig a lot easier (except there is no table).

k4slr6 · July 2012

The ladies at work use an extra office without windows and put a do not disturb sign on the door, everyone by now knows what that means. One of them sits with her back against the door so if someone tries to come in they can't open the door. The door locks she is just afraid that it will malfunction sometime...which I would be too....we work with a lot of men.

davisas2323 · July 2012

Our pumping room is a phone cubby with no windows and a locking door. It's pretty good, but sometimes I have to kick people out who like to work in there. One guy actually huffed at me today when I said I needed it. Heh.

I know a few pp mentioned folks walking in on them, just wanted to make sure you know your rights at work in regards to breastfeeding. Here's a link to the Department of Labor's site for nursing mothers. Good luck!

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