At this point I've been back to work for four weeks now. After getting suggestions and ideas from other teachers, I've worked it out so I'm pumping three times a day while at work. I've been on a team with two other BFing moms who have spent part of their work day pumping to provide nourishment for their babies. I never would have imagined that BFing would turn into a problem at work...let me explain.
Each teacher takes recess duty during the winter months because we're unable to send the kiddies outside. When I returned to work, the other teachers on my team agreed to take the kids and allow me to use that time to pump. The first few days everything seemed fine and dandy with the arrangement. Overtime however, I've started to receive resentful comments from my coworkers about how I don't have to deal with the kids and how I'm getting off easy because I'm pumping.
I never EVER would have imagined that choosing to BF my child would become a problem. I worked my butt off before maternity leave because I knew I'd be somewhat limited when I came back. I've tried my best to pick up more responsibilities since returning to work but feel it is my right to take the time to feed my child. I don't know how long I'll nurse Ethan but doctors recommend 1 year. I couldn't even start to think about the reactions I would get if I chose that. But it's my right and my responsibility as a parent to do what's right for my baby. Why do people have to always have issues?!
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