nip vs pumping while out with friends

[Anonymous]

We, DH and I are going out with our friends tonight for dinner. Our 1 month old is 95% sure to come with us as well.

We're all adults but I don't want to make our friends, another couple we've known for years, feel awkward if and when he getshungey.

I'm sure they wouldn't mind if I nursed while we were out but, like I said, I don't want to make them feel awkward (they do not have children yet)

so..should I pump and bring along a bottle for tonight or just nurse him? It's our first outing since hi birth though I have NIP before and I have no problem with it.

[ALWsMomma]

Just nurse him

[Shermy]

I was always more comfortable pumping to go out - but that is me. I would go with what makes you comfortable, and what you believe would make them comfortable. For example,  If you know the wife finds it a little unsettling, it might be moroe gracious to pump. 

[Anonymous]

Do what makes you comfortable. I was never comfortable enough with nursing to do so in public, so I always made time to pump when we went out.  If it is less hassle to pump, do it. If it is less to nip, do that.

[Kris_PBG]

I wouldn't bother pumping.  Just nurse him.  :)

[Anonymous]

I think this is a perfect learning opportunity for the other couple about nursing and how its extremely natural and common.


Nurse as you normally would in a public place.

[Kris_PBG]

Not to mention - if you pump ahead of time, you will be engorged at the time he is eating - and be stuck like that!  Not fun (been there, done that!  LOL!)

[Anonymous]

Just nurse, your boobs are going to get full and uncomfortable around feeding time anyway.

[Denecia]

I personally just bring a pumped bottle when we are out. I don't like nursing in public.

[UxorQuodMatris.]

Quoting Kris_PBG:

I wouldn't bother pumping.  Just nurse him.  :)

[brittany208]

Personally, I would bring a bottle. I have nothing against nursing in public, I just never did it.