BM going sour quickly?

[LilMomma83]

This is so weird...I could keep freshly pumped BM in my fridge for like 10 days (new tried to keep it longer) and it would still be good when I was pumping for DS1, but, now with DS2 my BM is going bad in as little as 3 days? It is really frustrating. I can't figure out what is different that is making this happen?

And yes, it is definitely BAD, it smells bad enough you want to throw up - it is not just the "odd" smell BM might have if you ate something weird or if it came from the freezer etc.

So why is this? Should I be freezing it right away if it is not to be used the same day or next day? Usually it is used quickly, but, I am going to have the whole weekend off and I will be pumping. Oh, and this weekend I will also be out of town while pumping (baby will be with me, but, I will be feeding him from the tap).

[ASusan]

high lipase?

[LilMomma83]

Originally Posted by ASusan

high lipase?

How do I know? And would that change baby to baby? Where can I find more info?

[KristaDJ]

Are you sure your refrigerator is working properly? Spoiled milk is usually the first sign of fridge on the fritz. Stick a thermometer in it and see if it's under forty in there. If it's not the fridge I haven't a clue.

[Heba]

Originally Posted by LilMomma83

How do I know? And would that change baby to baby? Where can I find more info?

Good info and suggestions here: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/l...essedmilk.html

[LilMomma83]

Originally Posted by Heba

Good info and suggestions here: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/l...essedmilk.html

OMG! I think it is my containers! I am still using the ones from when DS1 was a baby (and a few of those were given to me second hand)..I'm thinking maybe they are just worn out and not working as well, I think the lids are starting to stretch too (these are plastic). I also have been pumping straight into the bottles and putting the nipple on sometimes which is less airtight. I'm going to try only storing in my freezer bags for a bit and see if that helps, if not I will get some new (maybe some glass) containers and try those....but, that makes so much sense!