I have heard some crazy stories about where people have pumped: driving down the highway (hooray for hands-free pumping bras!); on an airplane; in a multi-stall restroom at work surrounded by young 20-somethings who had no freaking idea what you were doing or why, only that it was weird. okay fine, I was the young and impolite 20-something in that story. but for those who are not busy running a marathon and pumping at the exact same time — yes, some devoted people take pump breaks during a long run — it can be a tiring daily task where you are stuck alone in a space in a seated position.
Since we’re working with Philips AVENT as they introduce their BPA-free double electric comfort pump, we believed we’d share some motivation for how to utilize your pumping time wisely, focusing on three goals: treating yourself, being productive, and reconnecting.
Treat yourself
Read a book that takes your mind to another place.
Page with a guilty enjoyment magazine.
Play a game or resolve a puzzle on your phone.
Save a tasty treat to eat when you’re pumping. (This may break Heather’s extremely strict hygiene guidelines about pumping, but I’d do it.)
Play a favorite podcast in your earbuds.
Be productive
Order groceries for delivery.
Plan a vacation, or even just some weekend activities.
Take care of something that’s been on your listing — a lost password that’s been stopping you from getting something done?
Go with the pictures on your phone and delete the ones that aren’t worth saving.
Make a doctor’s appointment you need.
Reconnect
Call a friend, voice to voice, not just with your fingertips.
Write a say thanks to you note for something you’ve been appreciating.
Email your sister-in-law just to let her understand you like her.
Comment on a blog you enjoy.
Call your mom.
How do you spend your pumping time?
Thanks to Philips AVENT for sponsoring this post. We like that they’re trying to make the pumping experience better for working moms.Â