Thank you all so much for the advice! I figured I owe you all an update since you were so helpful.
I've been able to successfully bike to work almost daily for the past 2 months. I got a basket for the back of my bike to put my bag in, which makes riding easier with a heavy bag.
I splurged for another pump to keep at home, which helped immensely (not just in terms of weight, but also cognitive load of things to remember). I first bought a used one, but it had been very well used and was not powerful enough to get much milk, so I just bought a new one.
I started carrying my milk in an insulated lunch box, and also use the trick of keeping my pump parts in the fridge at work in-between pump sessions.
Riding my bike is definitely the only exercise I'm getting right now, and even though I am just so tired all the time, it does feel good to finally move again!!
Being a working, pumping mom has been such a huge adjustment for me, but I've got a routine down now, and it's feeling a lot less overwhelming.
Thank you all again!!
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