using batteries to pump?

Jennyinheaven

I have an Ameda purely yours and I ep and supplement. Planning a weekend camping trip with my H in two weeks were my mom will take DD and we get to have some grown ups time. I am debating if I should try pumping in the woods using batteries in my pump or start drying up. DD will be five months on the 19th and has just started trying mashed vegetables and also drinks formula. Advice, thoughts?

LunaBug924

I guess it's really your choice. Did you have a goal in mind as far as how long you'd like to BF for?

I'm not familiar with the type of pump you have, so I can't speak to using it with batteries. I don't know if this is an option, but I got a car adapter for mine and have used it a bunch of times. Just as easy and I get the same output as I do at home.

Jennyinheaven

@LunaBug924‌ , I am on the fence I guess that's why I'm posting. Originally I thought I would be all earth mother and breastfeed until she weened herself but in reality I had an emergency c and didn't actually meet my baby until a few hours after birth, she was given a bottle in that time, then she had jaundice all that led to serious latch issues that several visits to several LC's couldn't remedy so pumping was my compromise to stay sane. That being said I am proud I made it this far:), guess I'm not sure how much more $ I want to invest for a car charger etc if I'm closer to being done with it then not.

LunaBug924

Jennyinheaven said:

@LunaBug924‌ , I am on the fence I guess that's why I'm posting. Originally I thought I would be all earth mother and breastfeed until she weened herself but in reality I had an emergency c and didn't actually meet my baby until a few hours after birth, she was given a bottle in that time, then she had jaundice all that led to serious latch issues that several visits to several LC's couldn't remedy so pumping was my compromise to stay sane. That being said I am proud I made it this far:), guess I'm not sure how much more $ I want to invest for a car charger etc if I'm closer to being done with it then not.

I definitely understand. I'm sorry you've had so many hardships, but it's great that you've been able to give your LO breastmilk up till this point! It's really a personal decision whether you want to continue. If you think you'll be happy with your decision once you return, then go for it! But if there's any chance you'll feel guilty about quitting because it was more convenient not to pump on your trip, then maybe you should take the pump along. 

All that's important is that your baby is fed, and that you are both happy. So whatever you decide is the right decision. 

ns1

Be prepared to go through lots of batteries...I think my battery pack for a medela says it lasts about 8 pumps. I have a car adapter not specific to a pump...just an adapter from a cigarette lighter/outlet to make it able to plug anything in. You can find them at a decent price nearly anywhere. It'd be worth it to me...but that's just me.

spinsoffresonance

It's really up to you if you feel you want to start weaning or not. I have a $20 manual lansinoh pump that I use for traveling, that's what I would bring rather than bother with the big pump. I actually find that it's more efficient than the medela symphony (hospital grade) pump I use at work so it takes me about the same amount of time to pump both breasts than with the double electric.

Nikkipal82

If by chance you haven't learned to hand express yet, I highly recommend learning before your trip. I went on a trip and didn't know how and I had to wake up a sleeping baby to nurse. Whether you decide to wean or not, it will be good to know while camping. Lots of good YouTube videos. Good luck with your decision. Do what's best for your family!

stiches221

Becole42 I have the same problem with mine.