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[quote=Anonymous]I was where you are, with three kids (one at a time ). I had to do 2 week trips while nursing, to overseas. I brought electrical pump with me on two trips, managed to keep my supply through pump and dump for the first kid *(6 mo), tried and had to give up with the second since the jetlag and logistics of pumping during the day just did not work out and I lost my supply, and i did not even try with the third kid, just switched to formula (tho he was 11 months at the time so it was an easier decision than at 6 month)

It was hard logistically - from trying to pump on an airplane - I found out I could not do it, I was too stressed. I ended up just pumping during layover in Europe to relieve my hard as rock breasts. Take some advil and a lot of nursing pads. I had to explain to security screeners who have never seen el pump what it is which was pretty embarrassing to me. My el pump broke the first day of my trip and i had to spend th first business day running around the city trying to find any pump, with the assistance of the office assistant. I ended up buying manual pump there and took it with me as a back up on all subsequent trips in case electrical stops working. It is also easier in case you need to pump in the office etc. and will give you a great peace of mind to have it.

I would say go. Your husband will be fine. Your baby will be fine. You will be heartbroken but will also feel good about the work choice you have made. Do not bring baby with you - it is not fair to the baby. The long flight, the germs, the vaccinations, the uncomfortable hotel, strangers, jetlag. Leave the baby in the comfort of her own home, with dad. He will be fine, both of them.

My 6 month old did not recognize me during the first two hours when I got back. That broke my heart further - but then he remembered and everything was back to normal! Be prepared but know in the end, you are the mom and the  baby will remember!

It is very hard but do-able. And it seems you feel it is something you need to do so do it. And honestly, 6 days is very do-able. It will go by quickly, especially since you will have a busy and exiting agenda on your plate. Just investigate pumping options for pumping during the day i fyou want to keep it up. You want to make sure  you have a quiet place to go where you can relax. [/quote]

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