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teachermom
02-05-2009, 07:28 AM
So, I rarely pump, b/c I'm a SAHM. Which means my freezer stash is null and void.

I've worked the past 3 days to build it up, b/c I want to go a friend's b'day party Sat night. I had maybe 5 oz. in the freezer.

Well, my d-bag of a cat managed to open the freezer in the middle of the night, so when I found my EBM this morning, it was partially thawed out.

I moved it immediately to the fridge.

Do you think it's OK to use on Saturday? If not, I don't think I can go out b/c I doubt I'll be able to pump enough before then. :ohno:

Thanks for any advice/input!
maine06
02-05-2009, 07:38 AM
unfortunately, no :( thawed BM should be used within 24 hours.

BUT, could you feed her the thawed milk today and pump while she's having a bottle/sippy cup? Then you could rebuild your stash in a day or so...

:hugs: I hope you get to go to your party!
teachermom
02-05-2009, 08:22 AM
Ah...crap! But thanks for answering.

And I realize the typo in my title. I meant EBM, not EMB, whatever that would be.

I'm off to eat oatmeal and drink beer today, and PUMP LIKE THE WIND!!!
HeyMrs.K
02-05-2009, 08:34 AM
:hugs: Hope you can get enough to go out Saturday night, you need a little break here and there :silly:
teachermom
02-05-2009, 01:12 PM
I think I'm going to be OK. I ate a HUGE bowl of oatmeal this morning and have already pumped about 5 oz. I'll pump again tonight, 3 times tomorrow, and at least twice during the day on Saturday. I'm only going to be gone a few hours so I should be fine, but I want LOTS of insurance so I don't feel guilty about leaving. I'm a nut. :P
HeyMrs.K
02-05-2009, 01:17 PM
I think I'm going to be OK. I ate a HUGE bowl of oatmeal this morning and have already pumped about 5 oz. I'll pump again tonight, 3 times tomorrow, and at least twice during the day on Saturday. I'm only going to be gone a few hours so I should be fine, but I want LOTS of insurance so I don't feel guilty about leaving. I'm a nut. :P

Nothing wrong with that momma :silly:
axoknp1885
02-05-2009, 02:35 PM
Does oatmeal affect supply? Or is it just the importance of eating enough food in general? It seems like i have seen posts about oatmeal before but am not sure if that is a coincidence.
teachermom
02-05-2009, 03:00 PM
Does oatmeal affect supply? Or is it just the importance of eating enough food in general? It seems like i have seen posts about oatmeal before but am not sure if that is a coincidence.

Oatmeal is a wonderful booster for me, as is beer (which I'm asking DH to bring home for me tonight :winks:!
babyjoy414
02-06-2009, 12:22 AM
Does oatmeal affect supply? Or is it just the importance of eating enough food in general? It seems like i have seen posts about oatmeal before but am not sure if that is a coincidence.
I eat it everyday for breakfast and when I need an extra boost I make some cookies...yum! GL with the pumping Randi...I am sending you mucho milk vibes! Enjoy your beer.