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Pump/dump/drinking questions: WDYT? WDYD?

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So tonight DH and I are headed out to a Reds game. (decided not to take DD with us after all due to the sun, etc.)  I will probably have 2 draft beers. Is that considered two drinks or maybe three drinks since it would be technically more ounces than what a bottle would be? This is the first time that I'll be drinking more than just a bottle of beer so I'm trying to figure out what to do. Pump and dump when I get home right?  Then what if she needs to eat about three hours later? Can I feed her then (it would be about 3 hours since my second beer) or do I need to give her a bottle again?  WDYT? What do you do?
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Re: Pump/dump/drinking questions: WDYT? WDYD?

  • ENevENev member
    I've drank on plenty of occasions over the last 8 1/2 months and I've only pumped and dumped twice. If you're ok to drive, you're ok to nurse, or so they say ... If you'd feel better pumping and dumping when you get home, great, but I'd definitely say you're fine three hours later.
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    imageENev:
    I've drank on plenty of occasions over the last 8 1/2 months and I've only pumped and dumped twice. If you're ok to drive, you're ok to nurse, or so they say ... If you'd feel better pumping and dumping when you get home, great, but I'd definitely say you're fine three hours later.

    I don't want to sound like a drunk here - LOL - by "plenty of times" I mean like one drink, maybe two. The times that I've actually gotten drunk have been the two times I've pumped and dumped! 

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  • jen-dalejen-dale member
    imageENev:
    I've drank on plenty of occasions over the last 8 1/2 months and I've only pumped and dumped twice. If you're ok to drive, you're ok to nurse, or so they say ... If you'd feel better pumping and dumping when you get home, great, but I'd definitely say you're fine three hours later.
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  • mrsmiller06mrsmiller06
    This whole thing has been very confusing for me the last few months! Hence the reason I've only had one drink (ok, half of a strawberry daquri) and dumped when I pumped 2hrs later. From what I have read, it is the same in your breastmilk as it is in your blood. So however many ounces of alcohol your body metabolizes per hour, concurrent with how many ounces you consume. Personally I have enough stocked up in my freezer that I just dumped that one time, and probably will if I ever get the chance to have a drink or two again. Have fun!
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  • BeckyS1211BeckyS1211

    imageENev:
    I've drank on plenty of occasions over the last 8 1/2 months and I've only pumped and dumped twice. If you're ok to drive, you're ok to nurse, or so they say ... If you'd feel better pumping and dumping when you get home, great, but I'd definitely say you're fine three hours later.

    definitely this!  And we don't think you're a drunk E : )

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  • BeachBride72106BeachBride72106

    imageENev:
    I've drank on plenty of occasions over the last 8 1/2 months and I've only pumped and dumped twice. If you're ok to drive, you're ok to nurse, or so they say ... If you'd feel better pumping and dumping when you get home, great, but I'd definitely say you're fine three hours later.

    This is what I have done too.  If you are worried about it they make test strips that they sell at Target.  I always tested it and only once did I have to dump.

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  • nicobean1nicobean1 member
    If you feel tipsy, then dump. Otherwise, I think you're totally fine to nurse. I would.
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  • pentagrlpentagrl
    If you decide to pump it will only be for your comfort. The alcohol will still be in your body and thus your milk. They say about a drink an hour leaves your system though so i think 3 hours later you should be just fine! Have fun!!
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  • sept9107bridesept9107bride member

    imagepentagrl:
    If you decide to pump it will only be for your comfort. The alcohol will still be in your body and thus your milk. They say about a drink an hour leaves your system though so i think 3 hours later you should be just fine! Have fun!!

    agreed with this! I went to the Reds game last night and had 1.5 beers..by the time I got home, I felt like it was out of my system, so you should be good as well unless you are still having a drink later in the game. 

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