how many ounces to freeze

jessicag85 · April 2013

My lo is a little over 5 weeks and I return to work in 2 weeks. I've been pumping to try to get a stash. I've been freezing 2 oz in each bag. Now I'm wondering if I should be freezing more. I'm not sure how much lo eats per feeding and I'm also wondering if that will change by the time I get to the newer frozen milk. Like if I put three ounces in each bag will she be taking four by the time we get to the part of the stash ... or am I just over thinking? What worked for you? Thanks!

ANA6 · April 2013

I pump to 6 oz then freeze sometimes 7oz.

melody921 · April 2013

I freeze 6 oz at a time. I used to do 3-4, but it was a pain to have so many bags in the freezer. DD only takes 5 oz in a bottle, but I always mix fresh and frozen anyway, so it's not a big deal.