Poll: Breastfeeding

katnipeverclean · February 2014

Same here considering I work for a very small business and all of the offices have windows so it's not like he can just make another non windowed office for me. I know I could press the point, but I really don't want to.

Idk how my coworkers are going to feel about me pumping in one of the unused conference rooms. Everyone here is so snooty and complains about every little thing.

When do you ladies plan on speaking to your job- before leave or when you're getting ready to come back?

With my DD I talked to my boss before I left and told him that I was planning on breastfeeding and that I would be pumping in my office because I wasn't going to occupy the single user bathroom for 15 minutes or prepare my kid's food in the can. I mean I said it nicely, but that was the jist.

But as I said it didn't work to BF dd so it wasn't an issue. We've moved buildings and I no longer have my own office. I could reserve the conference room daily, but that's not fun to kick people out ya know?

helloblueeyes · February 2014

shanicenicolle said:

SarahVol131 said:

helloblueeyes said:

MrsLele said:

For those of you concerned about pumping once returning to work, here is the law : https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/Employment/WorkplaceSupport/WorkplaceSupportinFederalLaw/tabid/175/Default.aspx It is your right, no matter your company. Just wanted to put the info out there for those interested

I wish this helped me, it's for paid hourly workers, since i'm on salary it's kind of up in the air. I'm not the only female on salary but the other 2 are the owners wives and they don't "work" in any office and are all done with having kids.

And before anyone suggests going to HR, i am HR, but really the first person to have a kid and stick around. Most of our hourly employees are college kids and it's not really an issue we run into very often plus the law works on their side, not to mention they get breaks and lunches on time or on a schedule they want.

It's one more thing i need to bring up to discuss with my boss at some point, but talk about awkward.

Same here considering I work for a very small business and all of the offices have windows so it's not like he can just make another non windowed office for me. I know I could press the point, but I really don't want to.

Idk how my coworkers are going to feel about me pumping in one of the unused conference rooms. Everyone here is so snooty and complains about every little thing.

When do you ladies plan on speaking to your job- before leave or when you're getting ready to come back?

Not sure, I honestly would like to have a plan that i could bring to them first.

But i haven't figured out what to do. I don't have my own office, or even the possibility, we have one bathroom that i don't want to use. No conference space, nothing, our office is tiny and very open. The only option i can think of is my car, but that seems like a pain in the ass.

I wasn't kidding when i said it would be a nightmare to pump at work.

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Bsmortz · February 2014

I pumped in a closet at work. I also worked full time from 3 weeks pp to 1 year pp. Breastfeeding is hard, pumping is hard, formula is hard. Choose your hard.

Anaderstubbs · February 2014

I'm a FTM and I've chosen not to breastfeed. I've done the research and respect and understand the benefits to both sides. My husband and I just feel that this is the best decision for us and our doctor supports us 100 percent. Of course everyone has their opinion,but my motto this pregnancy is you have to do what you think is best for your situation and ignore the negative comments.

mrscurlygurl · February 2014

I hate that some of you face hardships with pumping at work. That is one of the areas that really needs to change so that we can "normalize" breast feeding again. Of course women have the right to choose not to do it, but the women who want to shouldn't have to face such giant obstacles. I am fortunate to stay at home, but I did think about what it would have been like to need to pump while teaching. With teaching, you only get certain breaks and there are a lot of meetings. However, I wouldn't have felt awkward being like...sorry peeps, gotta pump so if you need me in this meeting you can deal with what's happening under this nursing cover.

I haven't worked in an office environment though, so I won't pretend to know what that's like. I'm just saying that is shouldn't have to be an awkward conversation. There is NOTHING to be embarrassed about when it comes to breast feeding.

Allison546 · February 2014

Salsera29 said:

I'm going to try it. If it doesn't come relatively easily, I'm going to FF.

JFYI, it won't come relatively easy. In fact, it's pretty damn hard at first- at least it was for me. But I got past the 6 week mark and then loved it. I am looking forward to my BF relationship with this new LO.

argonne · February 2014

Allison546 said:

Salsera29 said:

I'm going to try it. If it doesn't come relatively easily, I'm going to FF.
JFYI, it won't come relatively easy. In fact, it's pretty damn hard at first- at least it was for me. But I got past the 6 week mark and then loved it. I am looking forward to my BF relationship with this new LO.

This. If you truly want to BF, don't go into it thinking "if it doesn't come easily, then I can't BF". Once you pass the six week mark and you figure out what your boobs are doing and it doesn't feel like someone is taking a grinder to your nipples everytime LO latches, it becomes a lot easier for most women. Some women do have supply issues and it never comes easily. I, however, could have fed an entire army. I ended up donating a lot of milk.

dobbyisfree · February 2014

Im surprised at all the reactions where people dont want to pump at work. For my job its something Im so excited about! Im a salaried pharmacist. I work from 8 am to 9 pm no break. I eat dinner on the floor behind the counter. When Im pumping, company policy is i get 20 minutes of uninterrupted time every 4 hours in a private location, not the bathroom. Im so thrilled by this. I told my front end manager I want to pump til the baby is 12. I havent gotten a break at work since 2009. This is gonna be awesome!!! Haha

Allison546 · February 2014

argonne said:

Allison546 said:

Salsera29 said:

I'm going to try it. If it doesn't come relatively easily, I'm going to FF.
JFYI, it won't come relatively easy. In fact, it's pretty damn hard at first- at least it was for me. But I got past the 6 week mark and then loved it. I am looking forward to my BF relationship with this new LO.
This. If you truly want to BF, don't go into it thinking "if it doesn't come easily, then I can't BF". Once you pass the six week mark and you figure out what your boobs are doing and it doesn't feel like someone is taking a grinder to your nipples everytime LO latches, it becomes a lot easier for most women. Some women do have supply issues and it never comes easily. I, however, could have fed an entire army. I ended up donating a lot of milk.

Exactly. We're not trying to single you out, OP. I just think half the battle is the mentality going into it. If you aren't prepared for how hard it could be and/or aren't really committed to sticking it out if it is hard, you probably won't BF too long. Not saying that's good or bad, it's just the truth.

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Allison546 · February 2014

amlonica said:

Im surprised at all the reactions where people dont want to pump at work. For my job its something Im so excited about! Im a salaried pharmacist. I work from 8 am to 9 pm no break. I eat dinner on the floor behind the counter. When Im pumping, company policy is i get 20 minutes of uninterrupted time every 4 hours in a private location, not the bathroom. Im so thrilled by this. I told my front end manager I want to pump til the baby is 12. I havent gotten a break at work since 2009. This is gonna be awesome!!! Haha

Yeah, the breaks at work are nice I guess. But pumping is still a pain in the butt- transporting milk, washing pump parts, trying not to forget anything at home everyday, etc etc. I pumped for 6 mos after going back to work FT and while I plan to again, I'm not exactly looking forward to that part.

katnipeverclean · February 2014

I hate that some of you face hardships with pumping at work. That is one of the areas that really needs to change so that we can "normalize" breast feeding again. Of course women have the right to choose not to do it, but the women who want to shouldn't have to face such giant obstacles. I am fortunate to stay at home, but I did think about what it would have been like to need to pump while teaching. With teaching, you only get certain breaks and there are a lot of meetings. However, I wouldn't have felt awkward being like...sorry peeps, gotta pump so if you need me in this meeting you can deal with what's happening under this nursing cover.
I haven't worked in an office environment though, so I won't pretend to know what that's like. I'm just saying that is shouldn't have to be an awkward conversation. There is NOTHING to be embarrassed about when it comes to breast feeding.

I agree with you, however I work in an office of five people and I am the only female. I have zero support. They're not against it but they're not supportive either. I worry about storing pump parts in the fridge to the point where if BFing does work with this LO I'm considering getting a mini fridge for under my desk.

dobbyisfree · February 2014

The pharmacy can stop when im not there. Its okay. Doctors take lunch too. We are human. This profession for too long been about the free advice/info/instant gratification. When i was an intern the pharmacist had a set lunch time from 2-230 and no one struggled because of it. Ill have specific times when i go so if people drop off my techs will know when to add a few minutes, and doctors can leave a voicemail. Its my right and your right to do this, and you dont need to feel guilty. People normally have to wait to see their doctors, so if a few times a day Im not available for a few minutes, life will go on.

Ecomom17 · February 2014

mrscurlygurl said:

International board certified lactation consultant. On top of that I also breastfeed a 15 month old, but we had serious serious issues at first. My milk didn't come in for 2 weeks, she wouldn't latch for 3 months, she had to have two surgeries on her mouth before she would finally latch. Now she's a pro who can even do yoga while nursing
Haha...part of me wonders if the acrobatic nursing DS did towards the end toughened my boobs up to not hurt so badly this pregnancy.

Man, if that's true, how come mine hurt WAY more this time around?!?! DS's acrobatics did nothing to toughen me up! :P

TheSliceOfLife · February 2014

My employer was required to designate a lactation room because of the Affordable Care Act. Not sure what size/type of company is required to do this, but it may be worth looking into if you think that finding a spot to pump will be difficult.

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KayP79@msn.com · February 2014

I EBF my son until he quit at 10 months.He is 2 now. It was hard at times but i felt i gave him a good start. Now my first child ( DD) is 14 years older than her brother and i did not choose to BF at all with her, they both are healthy and smart happy kids

i will BF this LO too, i feel that there is such a strong bond built while doing that.

Glitzyklm · February 2014

I am still nursing my 26 month old. Although, I question if he's getting anything at this point. I plan to breast feed this one too. I'll tandem nurse if E doesn't choose to wean before July.

Like pp have said, breastfeeding is a TON of work, I agree it's best to go in knowing that going in. It's not all rainbows and butterflies like it can be portrayed. But that being said, after about 6 weeks things do get easier.

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