Exclusively pumping

[amy2383]

I have been using the medela PISA and just bought the spectra 2. So far I am loving it! Much quieter and gentler on the nipples. Cut down on my pump time as well. Thought I would pass along a review for all those that are attached to a pump! I found mine on Amazon for $140 and have hacked my medela parts to it.

[cougarette]

Jun 11, 2015 9:23:19 GMT -5 @nolagal said:

My nipples would love it, I bet. I'm beginning to loathe my PISA, but I don't think I can justify buying a new pump. I'm thinking if I bought a new one, I would really need to commit to pumping for the long haul and I just can't think that far ahead. But I bet if I had a better pump, I wouldnt hate pumping so much. Gah!

Yeah, pretty much all this.

I am committed to doing it long term, though. But I don't want to spend more money. Sigh.

[amy2383]

I figure even if I go 1 more month I am saving money that I would have to spend in formula. Try coconut oil for your nips! Total game changer and instead of the yellow valves for the medela I started using ameda duck bills and that helped with pain.

[natsgirl]

I have the spectra S2 as my in-office pump (I only go to the office once per week). I got it free through my insurance. I think it's a great pump. Good variation options and love how quiet and gentle it is. It also performs very well...similar to my Hygeia Enjoye (my at-home pump), which has excellent suction. I don't EP. I only pump when at work. I just wanted to say that I agree with how nice this pump is.

[cloe111479]

Am I the weird one that has pumping doesn't hurt my nipples like at all? Occasionally I will put the suction too high and ow.. But most of the time it doesn't phase me.

(I rent a symphony for home and have a hand me down Pisa for work)

[misshart00]

Jun 11, 2015 15:15:12 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Am I the weird one that has pumping doesn't hurt my nipples like at all? Occasionally I will put the suction too high and ow.. But most of the time it doesn't phase me.

(I rent a symphony for home and have a hand me down Pisa for work)

I don't really have a problem with doing it. It only hurts if my nipples are already raw.

[missys]

Jun 11, 2015 15:15:12 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Am I the weird one that has pumping doesn't hurt my nipples like at all? Occasionally I will put the suction too high and ow.. But most of the time it doesn't phase me.

(I rent a symphony for home and have a hand me down Pisa for work)

I'm the same. FTM and I never had to even use lanolin or deal with cracked or sore nipples. Don't be jealous, I am pumping and having to supplement due to a lazy baby not wanting to work at BFing.

[cloe111479]

Jun 11, 2015 16:00:43 GMT -5 missys said:

Jun 11, 2015 15:15:12 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Am I the weird one that has pumping doesn't hurt my nipples like at all? Occasionally I will put the suction too high and ow.. But most of the time it doesn't phase me.

(I rent a symphony for home and have a hand me down Pisa for work)

I'm the same. FTM and I never had to even use lanolin or deal with cracked or sore nipples. Don't be jealous, I am pumping and having to supplement due to a lazy baby not wanting to work at BFing.

Ok. I'm glad it's not me.

[MapleMomma]

Jun 11, 2015 17:46:52 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Jun 11, 2015 16:00:43 GMT -5 missys said:

I'm the same. FTM and I never had to even use lanolin or deal with cracked or sore nipples. Don't be jealous, I am pumping and having to supplement due to a lazy baby not wanting to work at BFing.

Ok. I'm glad it's not me.

it also doesn't bother me, but I think we are the lucky few.

[mommadozer]

Jun 11, 2015 15:15:12 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Am I the weird one that has pumping doesn't hurt my nipples like at all? Occasionally I will put the suction too high and ow.. But most of the time it doesn't phase me.

(I rent a symphony for home and have a hand me down Pisa for work)

Pumping does not bother me. Same with you when the suction is too high.

My biggest complaint about pumping are my headlights through my shirt. How much padding do I need to put in my bra!?

[amy2383]

I think the hardest thing about pumping is keeping my little one entertained for that time frame. How many pumps a day are you ladies at?

[cloe111479]

Jun 11, 2015 19:39:07 GMT -5 amy2383 said:

I think the hardest thing about pumping is keeping my little one entertained for that time frame. How many pumps a day are you ladies at?

I do 5 a day.

When I get up, so DH can feed or occupy her.

Then two at work.

Then 6:30/7 pm. She's usually ready for a nap so I can get her to sleep next to me.

Then before bed. So she's already down.

I'm an oversupplier so I was able to cut down on pumps pretty early. Some days I only get 4 in but that just means the next is double.

[mmarie]

Jun 11, 2015 19:39:07 GMT -5 amy2383 said:

I think the hardest thing about pumping is keeping my little one entertained for that time frame. How many pumps a day are you ladies at?

That was the hardest part for me and the reason why I had to wean off it and start supplementing. I pump in the morning and at night now when DD is sleeping. We have had to start supplementing recently to make the BM stretch out a little longer. I still have probably 400 oz in the freezer that I would like to last as long as possible.

[flyster]

Mine never hurt either. First 6 weeks we were using a shield though so I dont know if that helped slow toughen them. PIS doesn't bother me either.

I pump 4 times per day. 1x after LO has eaten in the morning so DH can get him ready, and 1 time after he is in bed. 2x at work. My supply seemed like it was going down but now with fundigreek its back up.