https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 12:30:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1136086 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 13:11:13 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 1136086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, although people did let me know how much I was inconveniencing them to pump. I never cared though - I complete my work that is due, focus on my students when they're with me, and I pump on my "own" time (lunch, before/after school hours, or planning times). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1136002 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:51:13 +0000 yellowbird 1136002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: only because the hygienists are dependant upon me checking their patients. I always tried to make sure i checked their patient so they wouldnt be waiting on me. Luckily, where i work now there are 3 other dentists who can help out, so next time i will feel no guilt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135990 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:48:29 +0000 Adira 1135990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't feel guilty. I feel bad if I'm behind on work, but I don't feel guilty taking time to pump! I'm proud of myself for doing it and thankful that my job is so supportive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135920 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:20:33 +0000 Boheme 1135920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: Same here! We've had several moms leave seeking the same. I need to let it go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135913 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:18:42 +0000 mrs. wagon 1135913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. I always work through lunch so I never felt guilty about pumping time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135896 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:11:47 +0000 Corduroy 1135896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I get frustrated that I get more behind in my work but I don't feel guilty about it. It's not like other employees are 100% focused all day long. My boss seems committed to making things work for me since the woman I replaced left because of work/mom balance. Lucky me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135857 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:56:35 +0000 Smurfette 1135857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I felt like my cowokers thought that I was getting 3 20+mins breaks a day. Even though I skipped lunch cause I felt bad. Not to mention it was cutting into work time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diddo-you-ever-feel-guilty-about-time-spent-pumping#post-1135853 Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:55:04 +0000 Boheme 1135853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I do. I scramble to make sure all my patients are taken care of and I skip taking a lunch. I will take on a higher than necessary amount of patients for the day just so my boss doesn't think I'm taking advantage of the time I'm given to pump. I also feel bad for taking up someone's office during my pump time - I feel like I'm inconveniencing everyone. </p> <p>Anyone else? </p>