Expressing Myself

It has been a while since I have posted - mostly because this platform is blocked by the firewall at work.  But, now that I am working full-time again I am finding myself pumping all over town. I have to say I am very impressed by the openness of all of the workplaces I have emailed about my need to pump.  They have all had private pumping spaces (some nicer than others).  I have had to miss some discussions but everyone has been very accommodating.

As I prepare for more work trips I find myself emailing other folks in charge of venues to see if they have private spaces set aside for this.  What I learn is that what they think of as private I do not.  For example, a convention room with piping and a curtain is fine for nursing a baby but not fine for pumping.  Pumping involves more exposure and is less socially acceptable to do in front of others. It means I need a chair, a table, and a fridge. How do I go back and advocate for myself without getting stuck in a bathroom?