I started pumping immediately after DD was born because she didn't latch well so I got a good stash too. I am back at work and still pumping and am still pumping more than she takes from the bottles. Right now (I am estimating) that I have about 2 months of extra so when I am done pumping I can give her the frozen for another 2 months.
The above is a great thing to note. I was so thankful that I started pumping immediately and building up a stash. 10 weeks after DD was born I had a complication which required surgery. I had a bunch of tests before and after the surgery including 4 MRIs and had to pump and dump for 48 hours after the surgery and each MRI. I luckily had enough milk to accomodate DD but it came close and that was an added stress that I didn't have to deal with when I was going through all those tests.
Mama to my sweet lil girl (Summer 2010)
No suggestions, just sympathy. I had to throw out hundreds of ounces of frozen milk. I was pumping approx 144 oz/day for 3 or 4 months (especially while DD was in the hospital) but we had to eventually switch to 100% formula for DD. Donating wasn't an option for my, unfortunately. I hope you are able to use or donate yours!
If you are freezing, I agree witht he suggestiuons of freezing them flat for future storage. It took me a while to figure this one out, but it saves a lot of freezer space!
Mom to a spirited, red-headed, former 28-weeker 10/2009 and a more mellow monkey 12/2013.
Just as an FYI, I eventually ended up with a surplus of frozen milk. For various reasons, I could not officially donate my milk, but I was able to donate privately. So if you get in that position, there are ways.
Beth, mom to older DD (8/01) and younger DD (10/06) and always missing Leah (4/22 - 5/1/05)