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Working Moms That Travel

nittanygirl28nittanygirl28 member
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Hey ladies...I've been back at work for a few weeks but next week I'm back to traveling for work. I leave on Monday morning and return on Thursdays. Totally dreading it! Any tips from anyone who is also traveling for work? For my first trip I'm traveling by train. Not sure I'm brave enough to pump on the train but it's a 4 hour ride. What would you do?
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  • V&G101808V&G101808 member

    I would totally pump on the train! Do you have a nursing cover? Battery pack for your pump?

    I haven't had to travel yet but I have some travel coming up next year... I'm going to buy the battery pack for my pump primarily for travel purposes (pump in an airport, etc).

    How will you be storing the milk you pump? My job is paying for special cooler boxes that I can ship my milk in using Overnight Priority FedEx delivery.  I used to work in shipping and we did this before for other moms who pumped and went on travel.

    My plan is to buy some cheaper bottles simply for transport purposes.

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    mommabmb said:
    V&G101808 said:

    I would totally pump on the train! Do you have a nursing cover? Battery pack for your pump?

    I haven't had to travel yet but I have some travel coming up next year... I'm going to buy the battery pack for my pump primarily for travel purposes (pump in an airport, etc).

    How will you be storing the milk you pump? My job is paying for special cooler boxes that I can ship my milk in using Overnight Priority FedEx delivery.  I used to work in shipping and we did this before for other moms who pumped and went on travel.

    My plan is to buy some cheaper bottles simply for transport purposes.

    OH MY! I hadn't even thought of what to do with the milk. That's a good idea with the coolers- I'm going to ask my boss about this. 

    @V&G, I seriously think we have an obnoxious amount in common. Between the Martha-like craftiness and being working moms that EP with baby boys.... it's like you're my sister from another mister. Except I have one of those and you're probably way cooler.

    Haha!! I'll gladly be your better sister from another mister :) We do have an awful lot in common!!
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  • nittanygirl28nittanygirl28 member
    V&G, I love that you're able to ship the milk back. I am going to look into the cost of that. I was planning to bring an extra cooler & I'm staying in a suite with a fridge/freezer so I thought I'd be ok for the day to day storage. As for pumping, the train has power outlets so I just need to make sure I have a window seat.

    Mommabmb can I be your friend too? I EP & have a little boy too! Not super crafty yet but I hope to be.

    I'm really not looking forward to leaving my little guy. Plus it's a lot of work for DH on his own for a few days. I'm already quizzing him at night with baby stuff and leaving notes and instructions. I feel like I'm micromanaging but I want him to feel prepared and supported while I'm gone. Would you do the same or am I being neurotic and controlling?
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    @nittanygirl28 Sure! We can be friends :) I do think that's a bit of micromanaging, but I will likely do the same thing!!
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  • V&G101808V&G101808 member
    nittanygirl28 said:
    V&G, I love that you're able to ship the milk back. I am going to look into the cost of that. I was planning to bring an extra cooler & I'm staying in a suite with a fridge/freezer so I thought I'd be ok for the day to day storage. As for pumping, the train has power outlets so I just need to make sure I have a window seat. Mommabmb can I be your friend too? I EP & have a little boy too! Not super crafty yet but I hope to be. I'm really not looking forward to leaving my little guy. Plus it's a lot of work for DH on his own for a few days. I'm already quizzing him at night with baby stuff and leaving notes and instructions. I feel like I'm micromanaging but I want him to feel prepared and supported while I'm gone. Would you do the same or am I being neurotic and controlling?

    My biggest concern would be keeping the milk fresh, but if you keep 4 days worth of milk fresh, you'll have to use it pretty quickly once you get back home to baby.  If your train ride isn't too long you could freeze the first few days worth of milk and keep it frozen on your trip back?? I'm sure the train people can supply you with ice if needed to keep the cooler cold/milk frozen...

    (But I've never been on a train so I'm not sure, haha)

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  • LJUTCMommyLJUTCMommy member
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    V&G101808 said:

    I would totally pump on the train! Do you have a nursing cover? Battery pack for your pump?

    I haven't had to travel yet but I have some travel coming up next year... I'm going to buy the battery pack for my pump primarily for travel purposes (pump in an airport, etc).

    How will you be storing the milk you pump? My job is paying for special cooler boxes that I can ship my milk in using Overnight Priority FedEx delivery.  I used to work in shipping and we did this before for other moms who pumped and went on travel.

    My plan is to buy some cheaper bottles simply for transport purposes.


    That is AWESOME of your employer!

    I know, right? I wish I worked at V&G's company. I am the first pumping mom ever in my organization, so going about it has been awkward, but I think of myself as a pioneer--blazing the trail for any of our employees who may be pumping moms in the future.
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    Blaze on, @LJUTCMommy!!

    We have 3 mothers room here and 20 pumping Mommas :) I'd say they're experts in this field by now, haha.
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  • laabejalaabeja member
    Worst case scenario, bring a few large ziploc bags and a bunch of Lansinoh (or whatever brand) freezer bags and use the ziplocks filled with ice as portable refrigeration. You can get ice to refresh at the hotel, any food vendor, or coffee shop. If you travel by plane, if you mention it's for breastmilk the stewardesses may even bring you a barf bag full of ice (those bags don't leak!). Just be sure to carry it all in a plastic grocery bag or a waterproof container of some sort.
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  • nittanygirl28nittanygirl28 member
    LBib-this is great! Thank you!
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