DD is 11.5 months (stop, i can't think about it) and I had to use my hand pump the other day because i got waxed and got my hair done and was gone for 5-6 hours. i was super uncomfortable/leaking, so i pumped after she fed and felt much better!

i WAH most of the time and i was hoping that after my last wedding a couple months ago, i would be able to pack away my pump, but i've had to use it a handful of times since. i'm not planning on weaning at 12 months, but really, i would prefer to never pump again for this go-around.

do i keep my pump out for when i'm away from her after she's 12 months old? did you keep BFing after you packed your pump away for good? if you BF after a year, did you pump if you were away or just soldier through the discomfort?