How long can I go without feeding?

[snowcone]

DD is 1, still bf morning and night but I have to go away for 5 nights. I had planned that this would be the end of bf, and DD will more than happily have formula (she does during the day sometimes, doesn't seem to like the taste of cows milk on it's own though she has it in porridge) but now it's only a few days away til I go I'm a little sad.

I don't think she gets that much milk anymore but the bf has an amazing calming effect on her. She is teething atm and spent an hour suckling this morning, am sure I'm just a big dummy to her, but it seems to help her. I can't express anymore, I stopped being able to get much out several months ago, despite having previously been a milk machine, so packed away the pump. I just wondered whether there is any of still being able to bf when I get back...

I think i know the answer and tbh i have been wanting my body back for a while, but I'm just sad that I won't have this instant comfort for her anymore.

To be honest, the chances are that when you get back, she will no longer want to feed.
Having had 5 days away from you, she will probably realise that she no longer needs it and will happily get along with other forms of nutrition.
If you pump while you're away, you could still offer it when you get back, but don't be too disappointed if she refuses.
On the other hand, it might be the perfect opportunity to wean her if you are sure that's what you want to do.

Don't worry, you will still be her main source of comfort even after weaning. She will still need your cuddles, comfort and closeness as much as ever. Your relationship will change, but will not loose its closeness.

I have been away from my DD for 3 days when she was 9 months and 3 days the other day and she's 13.5 mths and has 2 bf's a day during the week and more at weekends plus any night feeds she requires. First time round she was feeding 4 times a day and at night and I pumped on those times and she also was happy to feed when I returned. The other day I forgot my pump and hand expressed once. She was happy to feed from me straight away. I would imagine 2 extra days away she would still feed. She's doesn't appear to miss it when its not available but get straight back in the saddle easily. Perhaps you could hand express and just see how it goes when you get back?