Truth in advertising

Please take a look at this picture and tell me what is wrong.
More importantly, what is missing? What does this carefree, smiling, lactating woman not have with her?

The answer is at least two other bags.

I love the breastpump that Michelle loaned me for the duration of Fuller’s breastmilk diet. It works well and quickly, does not hurt, and is conveniently packaged in a case that does not scream “Breastpump! Lactating woman arriving at work!”

But now that I am making the daily trek from my house to work, I have to carefully plan what I need to take with me. I leave the house at about 9:30 am. To get out the door I have Fuller in his infant seat, his diaper bag, the breastpump, and my bag with work folders, magazines (to read while I pump), my purse, and lunch.

I wish I had two more arms. At least I give up the diaper bag and infant carrier when I hand Fuller over to D. But even the walk from the office to my car in the afternoon is an excercise in mule packing- the bag with my work stuff and purse isn't really the most user friendly bag. It won't hang off my shoulder properly. And the strap for the pump isn't long enough to sling over my shoulder and across my chest.

So, maybe Medela needs some truth in advertising. Give that lady a purse, at least!