Pumping Advice - What would you do?

TheAnalyticalMommy

Hi Everyone!

I normally pump 3 times at work and then almost as soon as LO gets home (about 6:15) I nurse him on and off for the rest of the night. (He's likes to nurse a lot)

Tonight, I'm trying to get dinner with a friend and that means that I won't see LO until probably 7. I have a bottle prepped for my husband to feed him so he obviously won't go hungry but... How do I replace that bottle?

I pump at 9, 12, and 4 and will likely not have an opportunity to pump between 4 and 7. Then when I see him, he'll likely want to nurse all night and I either won't be able to pump or won't have much to pump.

Do I just let it go and figure once in a while is okay or do I stay up late and try to pump at 11 when he finally goes to sleep?

He's almost 4 months and I have a slight oversupply (that i'm trying to keep for now).

Thanks for the advice!

TheAnalyticalMommy

OMG why didn't I think of that?! haha

Thanks! That's a great idea... i'll nurse the other side while nursing him when i get home

Thanks!

basil2

If your fridge/freezer supply is plentiful, have fun and don't think about pumping ( unless you get uncomfortable)- if you're worried about the one bottle and running short, pick whatever time is easiest in the next day or so to replace it.

BootsOrHearts

At 4 months your supply should be more or less established and a few hours and one missed pump shouldn't make much difference. Enjoy!