i’m 21 weeks pp now and trying to get back into the swing of things at work. my baby is mostly combo-fed, but i’m still expressing milk for her and it’s been a challenge to balance pumping with meetings. i feel like i’m always running around, trying to find a quiet room to pump in, and then worrying that i’ll be late for a meeting or that someone will interrupt me. i’ve tried to schedule my pumps around my meetings, but it’s hard to predict when i’ll need to pump and for how long.
does anyone else have this problem? how do you balance pumping with meetings and other work responsibilities? i’ve been using my apple watch to quickly log when i pump, which has been helpful in keeping track of things, but i’m still struggling to find a rhythm that works for me. what are some tips or strategies that you’ve found helpful?
i feel like i’m just winging it right now and it’s stressing me out. do you think it’s reasonable to ask my employer for a dedicated pumping room or more flexible meeting scheduling?