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storing bm

happytracyhappytracy member
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I have been EBF and I need to return to work in 5 more weeks- so I want to start building a freezer stash.  I do have a medula instyle pump.  How do you store your bm??  I have some of those 2.5 oz little bottles but that just seems like its not much.  Can you freeze bm in the the 5 oz bottles (like the one that came with the pump?  I have heard about the storage bags- but have not looked into that yet.  Do you just put the bm in these containers, put the lid on and stick it in the freezer?

Sorry I am a beginner at this.  Thanks!!!

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  • vtkgirl77vtkgirl77

    If you plan to store quite a bit, I recommend the storage bags. Here's what I do: I pour my BM into Lansinoh storage bags, squeeze out the air, and mark them with the date and amount. Then I freeze them lying flat so that they are like a thick index card. Once it's frozen flat, I put them in a shoebox in the freezer lying sideways by date. After the shoebox is full, I put the lid on and start on the next shoebox. This system works really well for me.

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  • happytracyhappytracy member
    imagevtkendra:

    If you plan to store quite a bit, I recommend the storage bags. Here's what I do: I pour my BM into Lansinoh storage bags, squeeze out the air, and mark them with the date and amount. Then I freeze them lying flat so that they are like a thick index card. Once it's frozen flat, I put them in a shoebox in the freezer lying sideways by date. After the shoebox is full, I put the lid on and start on the next shoebox. This system works really well for me.

    Great idea!!  I think I will copy you with that! Thanks!

    Dx: PCOS/Amenorrhea/Anovulatory/lining problems. Clomid = BFN's. Lots of cancelled cycles due to thin lining or cysts. IUI#1= Follistim, estrace and endometrin = BFN IUI#2= Repronex, follistim, viagra suppositories and endometrin= BFN. IUI#3= Repronex, follistim, viagra suppositories, femtrace and endometrin= BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isabella born in June via C-section!!!!! She is so incredible! Went back to RE to TTC#2 and got a WONDERFUL surprise!! Baby #2 on their way!! My Beautiful son Liam born Feb, 2011!! Lilypie image Lilypie First Birthday tickers
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    imagevtkendra:

    If you plan to store quite a bit, I recommend the storage bags. Here's what I do: I pour my BM into Lansinoh storage bags, squeeze out the air, and mark them with the date and amount. Then I freeze them lying flat so that they are like a thick index card. Once it's frozen flat, I put them in a shoebox in the freezer lying sideways by date. After the shoebox is full, I put the lid on and start on the next shoebox. This system works really well for me.

    This, especially the get the air out part. 

    I LOVE the idea with the shoebox!! what a rockin' idea! totally going to do it!

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