Back to work and engorgement

[Whyriskit]

I'm going back to work in June when DS2 will be 10 months. I'm going to be going back two days and DS2 will be at a childminder. He currently has about 6 feeds a day (he's very snacky!)and a dream feed of formula.
I know that if I don't feed him for about 6 hours (eg on a rare day away from him), I'm in agony by the time I get home. I'm not sure I'll be able to express at work (it's office based but I'll be out and about a lot - can't see me expressing on a bus!). Will my supply adjust itself or am I setting myself up for mastitis and sore boobs?

I went back at about the same time and I work 2 days per week too. I did express for a few weeks at lunchtime, just for my comfort. After a few weeks my body seemed to work out that I didn't need as much milk on those days.

Are you sure there is nowhere you can express, even if you do it by hand?

I went back to work at 11 months for two 12.5 hour shifts a week. The first four shifts were agony. I didn't want to express at work either. After that I tried to reduce the "snacking" in the day before work by keeping her occupied with other stuff and things just seem to have worked out fine. (DD 14 months now). I just dream feed her before and after work. I think the regulation of supply of breast milk is clever!

Good luck!