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Working Mom Vent

kittiemamakittiemama member
in October 2015 Moms
ugh today was rough. I commute about an hour to work on the train. I lug my computer and my breastpump and my lunch (trying to save money) on the train and then walk almost a mile to my office.

i struggle to find the time to pump but I make it happen - usually get in early and stay lye just to make sure my little one gets milk.

well today I left the valves and membranes for my pump at home:( had to hike another mile to target to buy new ones. That took forever and then I only had ten minutes to pump. So I turned that sucker (pun intended) up high and squeezed meh boobs....

such a monday-ish Tuesday 

also next week I have two baseball games I have to go to for work....already stressing about that because I will have to find a way to pump....going with all male coworkers so just dreading that awkwardness and not looking forward to so much extra time away from my little one

sorry for the big rant! Being a working mommy is rough with a job that requires so much extra "work" 




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  • jasminelukejasmineluke member
    I'm really respect that you still pump! I gave up pumping as I prepared to come back to work at 3 months. I just couldn't see myself working almost 10 hour days ... Usually working through lunch and having to find time and space to pump. So kudos to you momma for sticking it out! You should be proud of yourself :) 
    As a full time working mom with husband who works even longer hours ...I can understand it's so hard!! Between home and work it's really tough to keep your sanity or find little time to yourself. Try to find even 10 mins everyday to yourself to do something your really enjoy... 10 mins isn't a lot but it's something. 
    It's the little things that keep you going ... For me it's my first cup of coffee in the morning with a few Oreos ;) lol.  And in the evening after putting LO to bed I have maybe 20-30 mins to relax before I put myself to bed (not knowing when she'll wake up). I usually sip on a glass of wine and watch some lighthearted TV shows ... It's the little things ... Hehe
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  • SweetnSassy23SweetnSassy23 member
    Can you take LO to the baseball games? That way you can feed and not have to worry about storing your milk.  Also, the venue might have nursing rooms, and you can pump in there.  You're doing a great job. Hang in there mama!
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  • sarapagansarapagan member
    I can totally relate!! I am a special ed teacher, and while my commute is not long, it is still really hard for me to schedule times to squeeze in pumping sessions! When I do, I try to focus on baby girl, but I am mostly thinking of the classroom and if it's chaos while I step out!! Also, I took a much needed mental health day yesterday. My son was in preschool, and my husband was working so I just soaked up time with her and nursed her all day, and it was SO wonderful and such a calm day. We have had a lot of bumps in the journey of our nursing relationship and I just couldnt stop my brain from getting myself all worked up about this country and its terrible maternity leave policies. I was only home with my girl for 6 weeks and I just feel like it wasnt nearly enough to establish that important bond and breastfeeding relationship. We suffered through nipple confusion with the bottle and my nipples, and multiple nursing strikes which led to a decrease in my supply. I am back up to being able to meet her needs with the help of galactagogues. Sorry for venting on your vent post! But, good for you for keeping it going--we should be proud of ourselves and know that the sacrifices will be worth it <3
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