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Can 7.5 month old go 8 hours without Breast Milk

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I am a WOHM who exclusively BF DD for 6 months. We've introduced solids and she's a great eater. I still pump during the day and BF at night and on weekends. DD has never slept more than a 5-hour stretch (and that was only twice) and for the past 3 nights she's been nursing every 1-2 hours. I really feel like I can't function any more and need one good night's sleep. DH could spend one night alone with her and give her some of the milk I pumped during the day. I am totally out of freezer milk though, so it might set us back for the day time, even if I pump in the morning. Would it be okay for her to go without BM for 8 hours while I am at work? I would pump for the next day. She has been eating 3 meals. I really don't want to supplement with formula but am at the end of my rope.
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I changed the title because I realized the abbreviation BM could mean Bowel Movement, LOL. I'm hoping someone has some feedback for me.

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Eek - sorry!  I don't know the answer, but am curious too...   (Sorry you're so tired, mama!  It's best to shoot for the "ideal" but you are only human, I know that for sure.  And accordingly you must do what's best for your babe and YOU.)

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