https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 08:36:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-11253 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:31:54 +0000 Meridian 11253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my gosh, this sounds like such an ordeal, I can't even imagine... things to look forward to, I suppose (or dread, haha) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-11218 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:24:47 +0000 T.H.O.U. 11218@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bring mine if going to be out for a while without LO. It was a big reason I went with the medela freestyle so it goes in my diaper bag or purse easily. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-11169 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:38:54 +0000 Maysprout 11169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a manual one that I throw in my bag. If I was gone longer than 4 hours I'd be leaking and sore without one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-11166 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:37:36 +0000 L2sweetpea 11166@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Whenever I'm gone for more than 3 hours it goes with me. I went to a football game yesterday and pumped in the car while others tailgated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-11089 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:39:15 +0000 pelikila 11089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dragged a Medela Symphony with me to work, to field sites, on vacation, etc for the past 7 months. If baby wasn't with me, the pump was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-10974 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 16:51:18 +0000 LaurenEC 10974@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to go to a wedding a few months ago and I pumped in the backseat of the car between the ceremony and the reception. The car/plug adapter has saved me many, many times! I just bought a manual pump to see if that will limit things I have to take though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5889 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:15:21 +0000 sandsandmore 5889@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I was pumping 6-9 times a day, the pump went everywhere! For emergencies I also kept a manual pump in my car. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5885 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:51:28 +0000 erwoo 5885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did bring it once to a wedding but never ended up using it b/c we left earlier than we expected so I figured I'd just do it after I got home, which wasn't that far. Was planning on pumping in the car with a nursing cover on though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5881 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:57:02 +0000 hreichard 5881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No i never took it with me. I went away one time, not expecting to be gone that long and didnt take my pump. Oh my gosh i was in pain! After that i made sure i made short trips until i was completely done pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5842 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:53:50 +0000 ohapostrophe 5842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! I pumped at a wedding in the bride's room once too :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5797 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 05:39:52 +0000 SAHM0811 5797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yes, of course! definitely love the freestyle's portability. I think all pumps should be that small these days. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5792 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:19:53 +0000 amy 5792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I've pumped in my car before. Gotta do what you gotta do. But I have to say if u do plan on being out often the new medela freestyle pump is a must have. It can fit in a purse and much quieter then the metro bag one. I have both since when I had my second I wasn't commuting to work by car I left my old one in the office. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5791 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:25:07 +0000 Mrs. Bee 5791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin - i think i got rid of it! lots of rest and hot water bottle and pumping. phew sweet relief! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5789 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:31:07 +0000 yin 5789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I bring it with me every time I leave the house. I was never brave enough to leave the house with a clogged duct because I would be so stressed out and probably just make it worse.</p> <p>Good luck tomorrow and enjoy the wedding. I'm sure you will have a great time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5753 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:07:06 +0000 Rubies 5753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Always! I rarely have enough milk to pump but I still bring it with me JUST IN CASE. I have a smaller nicer-looking bag/backpack that I put it in so that it doesn't scream "BOOBIE PUMP!!!!"... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5747 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:04:26 +0000 Boogs 5747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I've never taken my pump out, however, I've also never been away from my LO for more than a couple of hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-take-your-pump-with-you-when-you-have-to-be-out-for-a-long-period-of-time#post-5746 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:28:37 +0000 Mrs. Bee 5746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have to go to a wedding tomorrow, and I asked the bride if I could pump in the bridal suite of the wedding venue. I'm battling a clogged duct right now, and don't think I can go 5+ hours without pumping! That means I'm dragging my big old Medela In Style with me to the wedding.</p> <p>Have you ever taken your pump with you when you're going to be away from your LO for more than a couple hours? </p>