Has anyone else ever had one of those “oops” moments that makes you question your life choices? Like today, when I remembered everything—except the actual pump parts needed to, you know, pump. Cue the “no use crying over spilled milk” mantra—at least metaphorically for now, because I’m dodging a literal milk flood under this blazer, which, thank goodness, I thought to wear today. Blazers: not just for looking professional, but also for camouflaging milk stains!
Nobody truly prepares you for the multi-level strategy game that is breastfeeding. It’s like going back to the days when you’d accidentally bleed through your clothes during your period, except now, instead of your butt being the center of attention, it’s those conspicuous milk stains front and center. Ah, the joys of motherhood!
Today’s fashion mishap left my shirt looking like a modern art piece, luckily hidden beneath my trusty blazer. I snapped a pic, possibly destined for the “Moms of the Year” album, but first, I’m making a beeline home to grab my forgotten equipment, return to work, and attempt to pump on the go. Yes, that’s my current definition of multitasking.
This incident just adds to my list of reasons why I dream of a remote job. Being a first-time mom trying to juggle breastfeeding in the mix of office life is like competing in an endurance race you never actually signed up for. When you’re trying to maintain a semblance of your pre-kid life while avoiding the Motherhood Olympics hurdles, remote work seems like a golden ticket. Here’s to making it through the day, one milk-stain-free step at a time!
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