You can store your breastmilk on the counter if you are going to use the milk within 4 hours. You can store your breastmilk in the fridge if you are going to use the milk within 4-7  days. You can store your breastmilk in the freezer if you are going to use the milk within 6 months in the fridge/freezer combo or within 12 months if in a deep freezer.