For breastfeeding moms, How much milk do you have stored in the deep freeze for emergencies?

Question

I have over 320 ounces but I am scared it's not enough. So, I am still pumping and storing what my son doesn't drink while I am at work.

Answer 1

With my last 2, I wasn't able to pump enough to store any in the freezer.  I was usually only one or two feedings ahead.  I reeeeeally hope this time will be different....

Answer 2

I have about 240 ounces, but I'm planning on making soap with a lot of it. But then, my son is almost ten months old, so another couple months and he can have cow or goat milk in an emergency. I'm not too worried about it.

Answer 3

None.  I don't like pumping and I'm always there.  If there really was an emergency I guess my son would have to have formula then.

Answer 4

Carnation Good Start is the closet formula to breast milk.

Answer 5

If you stay at home that should be fine for emergencies. I have around  1250oz or more but I am donating it. You are doing a good job but as long as you pump and nurse the baby you should have plenty for extra.Always pump after the baby feeds or in between. The more empty the breast is the more milk your body will make.

Answer 6

I don't have any I don't make much milk just enough for the feedings I miss..I have a low milk supply. I pump about 5-6 oz at a time and that is what he drinks when I am at work

Answer 7

None. Alyssa won't drink thawed milk after its been frozen. I have formula for emergencies.

You have enough milk for at least 10 days worth of bottles. I think you have enough. Just make sure you use the older milk as you add more to collection so it doesn't get too old.

Answer 8

oooh! thats quite impressive. i just bought a deepfreeze for that reason. i just put around 100oz in the df. i am working on another stash in the regular fridge. i have about 20oz. i pump once a day and i get about 5-6 oz total. my baby is 12 weeks old. it is quite awesome to see your liquid gold stashed for your baby. hold old is your baby and how often do you pump? keep up the good work!

Answer 9

i have A LOT i cant even begin to guess how much is in there