is it realistic to go away for 2 days while exclusively breastfeeding?
My husband wants to go away for 2 days for new years if I leave enough pumped milk?
I have twin boys who are nearly 3 months but I’m not ready to wean yet
I have a very good pump (ameda purely yours) and could pump
But I’d need to pump every 3 to4 hours To maintain supply right is it realistic
Or should we give up on the idea?
Apologies for bad spelling and grammer using a blackberry
it is realistic, and it is certainly possible.
i went to cuba for one week when my baby was 4.5 months old. i exclusively breastfed. i began pumping milk a few months before i left to make sure i had enough for the week. my baby fed 5 times a day, slept all through the night, so i pumped 40 bags of milk – 5 bottles for 8 days. just knowing that she had my milk, and a bit of formula just in case helped me to enjoy my trip with my sisters.
i brought along a manual pump, and pumped into bags rather than a bottle to save room in my purse. i was engorged for the first two days, then after that, i only pumped 1oz each side to feel comfortable. since you’ll only be gone for two days, just pump when your boobs hurt. YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR MILK!!!! Trust me on this. my baby is almost 14 months, i stopped breastfeeding her nearly 2 months ago, and i think there’s still milk in there. milk does not go away overnight. it takes months.
you don’t have to give up on the idea. taking time out with your husband is a good thing to do. getting a break from the babies will give you and hubby time to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company.
if you really want to go, pump NOW. it’s close to new year’s, get as much milk as possible. it’s okay to use a bit of formula too for a few feeds, don’t worry.
you will not have to wean. nurse again when you get home, the babies won’t forget, just be persistent, they’ll take your milk.
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