(2/2) “From the beginning of I would get anywhere from 10-15 ounces during a 5-10 minute pumping session. Within a short period of time, I had an extremely large freezer stash, more than I could ever possibly use. Given that I was exclusively breastfeeding, and could pump enough for an evening out in just 10 minutes, I knew I would need to look into donating because I was quickly running out of freezer space. I saw a friend post on a mother support group Facebook page - she had just had her baby and was looking for supplemental formula suggestions until her milk came in. I offered her some of my milk stash instead. I was really happy to be getting rid of my excessive supply and to say she was grateful for the donation was an understatement. It was an extremely humbling experience. I was reminded of my own fortune; I didn't ever have to struggle or worry about feeding my baby. I've donated to three moms so far - probably close to 600 ounces in total. Our breastfeeding journey has been one of the greatest blessings in my life and I have no plans to stop anytime soon.”

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