Last night (rather, this morning), I went to bed around 12:36am only to stand over my son’s bassinet for a couple of hours crying over the fact that I had to return to work in a few hours. Once I finally calmed down and went to sleep, he woke up to eat at 3:00am. He has been sleeping through the night for about a week now, so I didn’t expect this…

Before work this morning, he was sound asleep while I pumped and got ready for work. Of course, that didn’t stop me from snuggling him.

My husband decided today to ask me what I did all day when I was alone with him as it will be his first day entirely alone with him. I don’t know why it surprised him when I said that I held him and played with him all day. He has seen me with him — this shouldn’t be a shock!

Anyway, in my scramble to dress in a somewhat appropriate outfit that doesn’t look like I’m competing on survivor, I somehow managed to put mascara on. I haven’t even cried it off yet! I even put on some earrings for today.

I got to my office only to find out that I can’t connect to the work network…. Three hours later and I’m just sitting here. Nightmare.

It’s frustrating because I can’t book the nursing room to pump without network access. I can’t even check the calendar to see if it’s booked without network access.

So, I’m sitting here wondering if my supply is dwindling even more and hoping I don’t leak on my pretty pink silk shirt before I can take a lunch break, while wishing I’d read more about breastfeeding and returning to work.

What has gotten you through pumping while working? What are some tips I need to know?