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Question(s) about night away from 14 month and still breastfeeding
« on: February 03, 2007, 19:06:20 pm »
Hello.  I am still breastfeeding my 14 month old , David, 3 times a day.  Long story short, we are going out of town for a wedding and he will be staying with my parents.  He will miss 2 maybe 3 feeds.  He has never taken to a bottle.  I haven't pumped in almost 6 months (was barely getting anything then.)  Will leaving David for over night and that many feeds affect my milk supply?  Should I pump while I am away from him to keep supply? 
Any suggestions would be appreciated.  Thanks.
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Re: Question(s) about night away from 14 month and still breastfeeding
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2007, 19:29:43 pm »
I would tend to think that missing 2-3 feeds will not harm your supply.  I would suggest that you bring along the pump just in case you get uncomfortable.

Good luck and have fun!
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Re: Question(s) about night away from 14 month and still breastfeeding
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2007, 21:30:51 pm »
Ditto.  Also keep in mind that some women wean, then go back to bfing and still have milk - you don't dry up overnight.  But definitely bring the pump - you might be surprised at how full you get without him!
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Re: Question(s) about night away from 14 month and still breastfeeding
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2007, 19:50:13 pm »
Sorry for the delay, but I wanted to thank you both Rachel and Erin.  My milk supply always seems so low, I had no idea that women could wean and then start back, WOW  :o
I just hope the LO isn't too upset about missing a few breastfeeds...
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