disappointed that coworker stopped breastfeeding before returning to work

[cdrew13]

Wow - that's great what your company does that for moms, now if every company did that-

[pennykandy]

I had a similar situation at work except this woman was due before me. I was hoping that she'd get the whole pumping at work thing figured out so she could help me when I go back....but she quit BFing before coming back.....now I have to figure it out on my own LOL. Luckily I work for a hospital and they have 2 pump rooms with 2 medela (symphony I think) pumps....and they provide us with a pump kit for the pumps. So that will make it easier.

[cacasey1981]

Originally Posted by pennykandy I had a similar situation at work except this woman was due before me. I was hoping that she'd get the whole pumping at work thing figured out so she could help me when I go back....but she quit BFing before coming back.....now I have to figure it out on my own LOL. Luckily I work for a hospital and they have 2 pump rooms with 2 medela (symphony I think) pumps....and they provide us with a pump kit for the pumps. So that will make it easier.

If you need any tips there are a lot of posts on here and you can also go to workandpump.com and kellymom.com

[Smalls]

Good for you for offering her some advice. You did what you could. I know it's nice to have a pumping buddy too. I'm the only one who pumps at work currently--it's almost kinda nice though since we only have one room and I'm not fighting with anyone for it.

I made it my mini-duty to get our pump room cleaned up and in better order for any future mamas that may not be as "bold" as me to say something. A department was using the pumping room as their own personal break/conference/storage room. I finally went to HR and within 24 hours, the storage stuff was cleaned out, refridgerator was cleaned out, a sign was on the door and was locked from the outside!!

[sh0rtchica]

Originally Posted by mrsmusic Try not to let it show to her since there is nothing you can do about it and you don't want things to be awkward. But that is disappointing. Your company, however, is AWESOME.

[melilo]

I know kind of how you feel... There were 7 of us pregnant at my work at the same time. Only 2 of us are pumping, and at least 3 didn't nurse at all. The other woman I think really dislikes breatfeeding, she won't even say the word. She calls it "mama baby feeding." I think she will pump until 6 mos and then wean like with her previous child. My son is 3 mos older than hers, but I bet I'll be pumping well after she quits.

I feel kind of sad about it, but it's not my baby or my choice.

I actually like pumping. I like knowing I'm giving my baby awesome food. I like that I get longer breaks to do it. It's very satisfying to me. I'm proud to carry my enormous pump bag to and from work.

[pennykandy]

Originally Posted by cacasey1981 If you need any tips there are a lot of posts on here and you can also go to workandpump.com and kellymom.com

Thanks! I have another 7 weeks before I go back, so I plan to hopefully do some research before then. But what I was really hoping was that she'd figure out 'the system' at work, for reserving the room, or rooms in our department we could use etc.