How Mummy managed it?
Besides the file, Mummy keep another log book to manage which storage bags will go to which ziplock bags and also which to use first FIFO (First In First Out).
Mummy will do this once every 2 weeks when Mummy exchanges the EBM between our freezer and Sam Yee's freezer. Sam Yee freezers will have 7 ziplock bags with each ziplock bags contains two days (based on pumping day) of frozen EBM. Each day there will be 6 bags of storage bags because Mummy will usually pump 3x daily, so total will be 3pumping x 2 breast = 6 storage bags. Once Mummy gets the EBM from Sam Yee's freezer then Mummy will start to pack into individual ziplock bags by total of about 20oz. This is to make thawing easier on daily basis because Mummy will just need to take one ziplock bag to thaw as each ziplock bags are being labeled already.
Now.... 
Help….both Sam Yee and our freezers are full. Mummy is having headache trying to squeeze all the frozen milk into the biggest compartment in our freezer. Yes, our own food are now located in the small compartment. This week is a really disaster because some of the EBM has to be placed on the small compartment with the rest of the frozen food (like chicken, ice-cream, etc..). All the frozen food is packed in the air tight Tupperware container to keep the freezer clean and also to keep the food fresh.
Help….both Sam Yee and our freezers are full. Mummy is having headache trying to squeeze all the frozen milk into the biggest compartment in our freezer. Yes, our own food are now located in the small compartment. This week is a really disaster because some of the EBM has to be placed on the small compartment with the rest of the frozen food (like chicken, ice-cream, etc..). All the frozen food is packed in the air tight Tupperware container to keep the freezer clean and also to keep the food fresh.
Mummy has not choice but to write an email to Dr Koe for SOS. Still waiting reply from her...
Mummy may have no choice but to throw some of the frozen EBM away….which Mummy is very very RELUCTANT and SAD.
HELP !!!!!!
19 comments:
chanel, i know many people who buy an extra fridge just for storing bm... how lucky to have such a healthy supply!
wow...so much EBM and such comprehensive record on the EBM. salute you!
WOW, ur really very keng & devoted to BM man. salute you!
yes, Chanel, it is such a blessing for Ariel. Hope there is a way to donate to babies who need them out there!
Maybe rent a freezer for your EBM. :P
This is always a *good* problem to have...hehe...what about using some of the bm to feed Jeriel too? Or using it in a milk bath for Ariel?
I never used the system you used (i.e. logbook). I just use lil stickers as labels :)
maybe you can donate them, you can try to call some local hospitals, as i know some hospitals do want bm for those premature babies.
it reminded me why i didnt bf Philip longer. i dont think i hv the persistence like u....
i oso dont know how to help u, u r just like a milk cow..
ya lo, think can donate to hospital...
btw, you so keng!!!
wow...really alot...she needs to drink faster
Chanel, I was bf my newborn bb too. But she seems like not enuf every feeds. I tried to pump out but only hv 2.5-3oz on 2 breast and I managed 2 pump 2x daily coz no milk when I pump more too. So is really not enuf for my dd. Any advise to make the milk flow more?
I really admire you where you have so much milk for your dd..
don't throw lar... i used to use my EBM to bake cake and cookies because Naomi refused to take EBM and I had bundle of milk supply too....
Hey, pop some over to my freezer if you need to. I'll be happy to tumpang them for you.
Kristie
no space for another fridge...
Elaine
have to keep record wor...if not pening to manage wor...
Irene
learn from other Mummies experience....there are a lot of other great mummies there toooo...
Mummy to QiQi
manage to find solution..hope it helps...will share in the next post...
mybabybay
dont know where to hunt for place to rent freezer..will love to rent if you have any contact...
giddy tigress
I cannot use labels...pening going through the freezer hi hi...
Jeriel reject the milk....
huisia
not sure can or not...
LittleLamb
at least you tried ....dont worry it is still better than nothing...
wen
seeking lactation consultant for sos har har...
chooi peng
not sure wor....
jazzmint
she is taking quite a lot per day during weekday(daytime) wor...
Baby Sasha N Mom
I will try to email to you once I can get your email addresss....
Vivianz
wow baking?..you are very creative lar...
A Mom's Diary
Thanks....will keep you in my mind...
wow wow wow....i really 'faint' seeing the 'tough job' u had there!! salute & kudos to you chanel!!
can't believe, u so skinny but so productive!!
btw, i like giddy tiger's idea...bathing Ariel...that's cool!
Ya... can use to bath the baby or yourself too! The lactation consultatn I know in penang said it's ok to do that provided you got overload BM. So envy and at the same time salute your hardwork and persistentcy to pump milk daily.
Hi Chanel. I really envy you. Have the same nipple problem as you do. Mine is a mush worse problem because I have PCOS (polysystic Ovary Syndrome) so I will always have Chronic Low Milk Supply.
I agree with Huisia. Instead of throwing the EBM away, donate them to any Special Care Neonatal Ward for Prem and Problematic Babies . They encourage mothers to breastfeed their babies. If babies cannot suck, EBM is the next best thing.
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