Help! Not enough milk to go out without LO

[sunnylove]

I am set to do a bunch of things in the coming week and I'd like to leave baby with a babysitter. DH's sister came home for the holidays and really wants to babysit before she leaves next week and I don't want to tell her no, "I don't have enough milk stored up," but I don't!! I hate pumping and can never seem to find the time or desire. I've thought about introducing formula for when he's babysat, but I REALLY don't want to. Is it OK though? I'm afraid he will not drink it or have a bad reaction to it. Is there anything I can do??

 

[cat_reversing]

how long are you going out for, could you not just go out for a shorter time, feed him before you go and directly you get back? that should buy you about 3 ish hours?
Don't give formula if you don't want to, and don't feel pressured to go out and spend more time away from lo than you feel comfortable with.

 

[calliebaby]

Maybe try pumping two times a day for couple of days. After first morning feed and last feed. It should get you a few ounces for just in case.

 

[calliebaby]

Maybe try pumping two times a day for couple of days. After first morning feed and last feed. It should get you a few ounces for just in case.