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Pumping at work

I am about to go pump. Right now, there isn't a designated space (hopefully HR will have this in place within the next couple of days). I am likely going to be using a conference room, but they do not lock. 

I am terrified someone may walk in on me, so I am considering making a sign. I don't want to blatantly say "PUMPING: Do not Enter". What is a more subtle way to say that while also getting the point across that no one should come in?

Also, I am picking a conference room right now because I want it to be semi-inconvenient so they ensure a space is provided soon.  

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Re: Pumping at work

  • How about ''Temporary lactation room in use'' ?
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  • I made a sign that says "please do not disturb", then I put a picture of a crying baby and a picture of a bottle.

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  • "PLEASE KNOCK. Lactation room in use." Good for you for picking a conference room. Also, I would put a chair against the back of the door so if someone does try to enter they will hit the chair first. That will stop most people. 
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    I made a sign that says "please do not disturb", then I put a picture of a crying baby and a picture of a bottle.

     I like this too! 

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  • My coworker has a sign that says "pumping in progress: enter at your own risk" and she put a pic of the pump and a baby on it. It gets the point across! 

    I really like pp's idea about putting a chair behind the door as added protection, too.  

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  • I was able to work out a deal with IT and am using one of their empty but restricted rooms that only a couple of people have access to. It has a desk, phone and computer docking station so I will be able to work while I pump.

    I pumped once this morning and will be heading home here in a minute to nurse S for lunch. I don't think this is going to be too bad.

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  • "Please do not enter.

    Thanks,

    Amberley"

    That's what I put for a sign. People knew I just had a baby, so it wasn't rocket science as to why someone shouldn't walk into the office I pump in. I also put a chair against the door so if someone is that dumb, it's harder to open.

  • It's great that you can go home and nurse!
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  • i have had several coworkers walk in on me even though i put 3 signs on the door.  Now i make a sign that is laying OVER the door handle, so they literally have to lift up the sign to enter.

    It says "DO NOT ENTER.  COME BACK IN 30 MINUTES"

    i had one that said "In Use" and people still tried to come in.

  • I have a laminated picture of a cartoon cow that I stick on my door.  But that's to be funny and probably isn't appropriate in your situation.

    I liked the suggestion of "temporary lactation room" and I think it's awesome that you're trying to be inconvenient Wink

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    I have a laminated picture of a cartoon cow that I stick on my door.  But that's to be funny and probably isn't appropriate in your situation.

    I liked the suggestion of "temporary lactation room" and I think it's awesome that you're trying to be inconvenient Wink

    I kind of love this idea, Grey! Stick out tongue

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