https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:17:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265150 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:25:27 +0000 birdofafeather 2265150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As someone who just had to miss an old friends wedding this weekend due to work commitments and flight schedules, if I could have made it work, I would have and I am 29w and have a 2.5 year old! Logistics might seem tough but get away and let DH take care of the kiddo! Pumping at 11 months shouldn't be a huge inconvenience! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265149 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:24:13 +0000 autumnlove 2265149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265148 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:23:25 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2265148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>GO!! I went to a wedding when J was only about 4 months old, and it was a little weird heading out to the car to pump every few hours - but we had so much fun and it was totally worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265129 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:09:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2265129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: yay! I think you will be really glad you did. And there are lots of posts on here about traveling with breastmilk so look at those for more tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265117 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:00:37 +0000 bushelandapeck 2265117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyG: @Foodnerd81: Thanks for the tips! I called the hotel and they do have a fridge/freezer in every room so it shouldn't be a big deal. I think I'm going to do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265112 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:58:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2265112@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: would you be flying? Get a good cooler and ice packs and carry it on with you. It's actually no big deal- I only flew once with breastmilk and I was all ready for trouble with the TSA but they were totally unfazed. The hotel should be able to give you a fridge to store it in, and there probably is a freezer for the ice packs, or maybe someone local could freeze then overnight for you before you leave. </p> <p>I pumped at my sisters wedding in the bridal suite, with my one glass of wine at my side, bridesmaid dress folding down to my waist. Not my usual activity at a wedding but my other sisters ended upcoming up and it was fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265111 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:58:14 +0000 JennyG 2265111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bushelandapeck: I had to travel for work when LO was 10 months old. I asked the hotel for a room with a refrigerator and kept all the milk I pumped the last two days. I bought some of those ice packs you break to activate and used them to travel back. I froze the milk as soon as I got home. So if you're only going for the weekend, save all the milk you pump, fly home with it on Sunday, and freeze it when you get home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265106 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:51:31 +0000 mrsjyw 2265106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would def go! I have to skip a wedding for a dear friend next month out of state and I was really considering going and lo would only have been 8 weeks. At 11 months I would go and leave the babe w Dh! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265090 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:39:19 +0000 bushelandapeck 2265090@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Foodnerd81: The milk is my only hesitation...I think it would deplete ALL of my frozen milk (and I don't want to supplement) and I will still need to pump every 4-5 hours. How would I transport the milk home with me? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265085 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:37:01 +0000 Foodnerd81 2265085@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My only hesitation would be over the hassle of pumping enough for the weekend and while you are away, but I think it's totally doable and worth it. The first weekend away has to happen at some point and this is a great reason for it. You will be so happy to see her when you get home! And by 11 months she may be drinking less milk than you anticipate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265065 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:25:47 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2265065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go and leave the babe with DH, absolutely. She will do great, and so will you! This wedding will only happen once! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265060 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:21:42 +0000 bushelandapeck 2265060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NovBaby1112: He will be at the lake that weekend and we have some friends coming up....so that would definitely help!<br /> @Jess1483: @TemperanceBrennan: Thanks! I know you're right, it's just so hard to imagine leaving her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265056 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:20:00 +0000 TemperanceBrennan 2265056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Go! It will be great for you husband and daughter and for you to have some alone time and see a dear friend. I don't see any downsides :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265054 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:18:31 +0000 Jess1483 2265054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If DH feels confident and is on board, I would say go for it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265051 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:17:10 +0000 NovBaby1112 2265051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go solo! I am sure your DH will be just fine! Are there any family members nearby that could maybe help him a bit? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265037 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:07:56 +0000 bushelandapeck 2265037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MOMTOLITTLEB: She does take bottles, which is great. DH hasn't had her (or the two of them together) for very long, so I guess that's my worry? I'm sure he could do it, but I wonder how much I will be worrying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265036 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:05:34 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2265036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it would be tough to take your DD but if your husband is happy to cover for you, you should go on your own! Does she take a bottle ok? Maybe it would be good timing to start getting away from the night feeds if you want to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-go-4#post-2265026 Mon, 17 Aug 2015 11:54:04 +0000 bushelandapeck 2265026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A very dear friend of mine is getting married over Labor Day weekend and I am undecided about whether or not to go. I need to decide ASAP! Help! </p> <p>My friend lives across the country (2 hour time difference) and DD will be almost 11 months at the time of the wedding. She is still nursing and wakes 1-2x/night. I have never been away from her for longer than a few hours. I could take her with me, but I was worried about the time difference (wedding is 4pm MT and are on EST) and also about hard it would be to travel with her all day (no direct flights). I had decided it was too much and have already told my friend this. Now DH is adamant that I should go, that I never do anything for myself, and that he can take care of the kids. I'm so torn about whether or not I should go! I would still need to pump while I'm gone and it would be cutting it close with the amount of milk I have frozen. I would LOVE to see my friend though, and was really bummed thinking I would miss her big day.</p> <p>What would you do? </p>