Storing extra milk

DollPosse · Apr 3rd, 2012, 10:57 AM

I pump exclusively because my little lady ha a jaw issue and it makes breastfeeding REALLY painful. I did the same with my first daughter but that was because he was a preemie. Anyways My little lady will be 3 weeks old on Friday but I pump enough for two bottle for her at most pumps during the day. I had thought about picking up some Medela storage bags and freezing some but I have no idea if women actually find having an extra stash helpful. If you store your breast milk did you find it helpful?

Thanks

dashnbohemian · Apr 3rd, 2012, 11:10 AM

When I leave lo with dh while I go shopping, I went and saw Hunger Games last week so my stash really came in handy. You can also donate it!

Mrs.Ping · Apr 3rd, 2012, 12:13 PM

i have already started pumping once a day to build up a stash before lo gets her bottle. i see it as better be safe then sorry!

cutie4evr01 · Apr 3rd, 2012, 13:58 PM

Yes, I freeze excess BM all the time. It comes in handy on days when I don't pump enough at work for her bottles the next day. Or if I need to run out and don't have time to pump, DH can use a bottle from the freezer and I pump when I get back to make up for it. Also, I have quite a large stash, so my older DD (2 years old), drinks a couple cups of BM a day - the nutrients/antibodies are good for children of any age. Over time I've gradually pumped less and less (I don't pump exclusively, but I pump at work), so it's nice to have a freezer stash to rely on, and I'm planning to stop pumping at work when she's a year old, but I know my freezer milk will last at least a few more months past that. Or you could donate it.

OriginalDoll · Apr 3rd, 2012, 14:25 PM

I've been storing extra milk for when I'm back at work. I think it will definitely come in handy

Apr 3rd, 2012, 10:57 AM	#1
DollPosse Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,891	Storing extra milk I pump exclusively because my little lady ha a jaw issue and it makes breastfeeding REALLY painful. I did the same with my first daughter but that was because he was a preemie. Anyways My little lady will be 3 weeks old on Friday but I pump enough for two bottle for her at most pumps during the day. I had thought about picking up some Medela storage bags and freezing some but I have no idea if women actually find having an extra stash helpful. If you store your breast milk did you find it helpful? Thanks

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 11:10 AM	#2
dashnbohemian Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: California Posts: 863	When I leave lo with dh while I go shopping, I went and saw Hunger Games last week so my stash really came in handy. You can also donate it!

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 12:13 PM	#3
Mrs.Ping Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA,Maine Posts: 2,339	i have already started pumping once a day to build up a stash before lo gets her bottle. i see it as better be safe then sorry!

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 13:58 PM	#4
cutie4evr01 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,775	Yes, I freeze excess BM all the time. It comes in handy on days when I don't pump enough at work for her bottles the next day. Or if I need to run out and don't have time to pump, DH can use a bottle from the freezer and I pump when I get back to make up for it. Also, I have quite a large stash, so my older DD (2 years old), drinks a couple cups of BM a day - the nutrients/antibodies are good for children of any age. Over time I've gradually pumped less and less (I don't pump exclusively, but I pump at work), so it's nice to have a freezer stash to rely on, and I'm planning to stop pumping at work when she's a year old, but I know my freezer milk will last at least a few more months past that. Or you could donate it.

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Apr 3rd, 2012, 14:25 PM	#5
OriginalDoll Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 899	I've been storing extra milk for when I'm back at work. I think it will definitely come in handy

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