Ugh monday

[icedtea]

I'm now getting jealous that the Spectra isn't an option for me.

[katie0919]

Feb 27, 2017 16:06:00 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

katie0919 , I just ordered the Spectra S2. I was going to wait and do more research but everything I saw said to go with either the Spectra or Medela PISA. I had an issue with my milk just not coming out, even though it was definitely there since I was engorged, and the Medela didn't help at all so I figured I may as well try something different, especially since insurance covers it. Are there any basic accessories you recommend getting? I don't want to go crazy and buy a bunch since I'm not sure breastfeeding is going to work for me (and I'm perfectly ok with that) but I'm sure there are some things I will want to get through the first few days/weeks of trying.

sleepymonkey - the only thing you will need that it doesn't come with is a hands free pumping bra (simple wishes is the one I used)....honestly, I had extra tubing and flanges and never needed any of it the entire first year. I *probably* could have replaced the valves about halfway through the year and probably should have, but other than that you're good - I'd probably get a few valves to have on hand in case they tear or get worn out. I always pumped at work with the spectra bottles, then poured the milk into my son's daycare bottles, then put the lid on the spectra bottles and stuck them in the fridge so I could pump in it again next time without having to wash it - that is the only thing about the Spectra, the bottles and flanges are wide neck and none of my bottles were, so I couldn't pump directly into bottles (or old medela bottles). But it was a non-issue for me.  

[irish14]

Feb 28, 2017 8:53:21 GMT -5 katie0919 said:

Feb 27, 2017 16:06:00 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

katie0919 , I just ordered the Spectra S2. I was going to wait and do more research but everything I saw said to go with either the Spectra or Medela PISA. I had an issue with my milk just not coming out, even though it was definitely there since I was engorged, and the Medela didn't help at all so I figured I may as well try something different, especially since insurance covers it. Are there any basic accessories you recommend getting? I don't want to go crazy and buy a bunch since I'm not sure breastfeeding is going to work for me (and I'm perfectly ok with that) but I'm sure there are some things I will want to get through the first few days/weeks of trying.

sleepymonkey - the only thing you will need that it doesn't come with is a hands free pumping bra (simple wishes is the one I used)....honestly, I had extra tubing and flanges and never needed any of it the entire first year. I *probably* could have replaced the valves about halfway through the year and probably should have, but other than that you're good - I'd probably get a few valves to have on hand in case they tear or get worn out. I always pumped at work with the spectra bottles, then poured the milk into my son's daycare bottles, then put the lid on the spectra bottles and stuck them in the fridge so I could pump in it again next time without having to wash it - that is the only thing about the Spectra, the bottles and flanges are wide neck and none of my bottles were, so I couldn't pump directly into bottles (or old medela bottles). But it was a non-issue for me.  

Oooh so I wonder if the spectra would fit our wide-neck avent naturals bottles? That would be super.

I have a medela PIS that was fine with DS, but I had undersupply (probably early latch issues) so I'm considering spectra or renting a mammoth hospital grade one. Since I already have the PIS and my Medela single hand pump (which I really like, actually) for backup I feel like I have some flexibility.

I won't use anything but the hand pump for first month or three, if I even use that. Depends on how the milk comes in this time... fingers crossed

[PirateCat]

irish14 I've read some Amazon reviews saying the Spectra fits Avent bottles, which were what I wanted to try.