BFing question / Last post about the football game

[sugarbear]

I'm still BF'ing. If I go to this game, I'll nurse DS at 2pm and I won't likely be home until 7:30 or 8. Normally I'd nurse him again at 4 and 6.

I am not bringing my pump to this game. I mean, that alone would make me not want to go. Or should I? I just figured I'd pump when I got home and call it good, but now I'm wondering if 6 hours during the day is too long to go? Do you think that one stretch will affect my supply too much?

[dbsk8dance]

I would be okay with 6 hours. Probably a bit engorged, but nothing horrible. You could always hand express if you get uncomfortable. I would pump as soon as you get home or in the car.

[EmilieMadison]

If you had a tiny newborn and were just establishing supply, that would be one thing. But he's nearly a year and you aren't having supply issues now (are you?). You should be totally fine to go.

[ijack]

Don't pump. Just feed him before bed and then pump after

[papie]

I think you will be fine, and one time will have no real effect on your supply.  Just make sure to wear pads, because you may leak, lol. 

[speckledfrog]

You should be okay. You may have to press on your boobs a bit if they start acting up. Does your pump have a battery/car adapter? If so I would just put it in the car and pump on the way home.

[sugarbear]

Thanks everyone. I was going to take the bus there, but having the pump in the car might make sitting in traffic worth it. That's a great idea.

I don't have any supply issues, and I'm home all day Monday to nurse, too.

I don't even think I'll get engorged, but I'll wear pads just in case.

[sugarbear]

Jan 17, 2014 15:17:48 GMT -5 kooshball said:

Again, if you feel like this might be too much for you... i am happy to take the ticket off your boobs hands.

Honestly, until I heard about half time, I was still seriously considering not going. But yeah, no.

And if I didn't go, I would feel weird about giving the ticket away. I know it was a gift and technically that means I can do what I want with it (um, the $1500 in my pocket would sure be nice, and I've already had offers), but I would feel so weird about that. If anything I'd give it to the other teacher so she could bring a friend.

[sugarbear]

Jan 17, 2014 15:19:57 GMT -5 kooshball said:

Also be aware of their bag limitations: www.seahawks.com/gameday/bag-policy.html

Thanks to ML, I was aware of these long ago!
I'm assuming I'll just shove an ID, cash, and phone in my pocket, right?

[speckledfrog]

Jan 17, 2014 15:24:58 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

Jan 17, 2014 15:19:57 GMT -5 kooshball said:

Also be aware of their bag limitations: www.seahawks.com/gameday/bag-policy.html

Thanks to ML, I was aware of these long ago!
I'm assuming I'll just shove an ID, cash, and phone in my pocket, right?

I'm sorry, pockets are not allowed inside the stadium.   

[sugarbear]

Jan 17, 2014 15:25:41 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

Jan 17, 2014 15:24:58 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

Thanks to ML, I was aware of these long ago!
I'm assuming I'll just shove an ID, cash, and phone in my pocket, right?

I'm sorry, pockets are not allowed inside the stadium.   

Dude. I'm new at this!

[speckledfrog]

Jan 17, 2014 15:26:43 GMT -5 sugarbear said:

Jan 17, 2014 15:25:41 GMT -5 speckledfrog said:

I'm sorry, pockets are not allowed inside the stadium.   

Dude. I'm new at this!

I'm poking fun at that exhaustive list of bag restrictions.  That's some serious business!