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do you "need" a manual pump?
I'm almost done with my registery (had to get it done so Dh's parents could help out with nursery) and I'm waiting on a call back from our insurance as to which breast pump is covered (if any ::fingers crossed::) but I'm wondering if I'll ever need a manual pump? I plan on getting the Medela PISA regardless of insurance (or depending on what ob's wife and LC say) but was wondering about manuals. They're cheap enough I'm not worried about putting it on the registery and just getting one later.
We've had some at work before and I've helped the clients add to their baby frustratoins and they just seemed tedious. But is there ever a time when you ever actually need one?
Married 6/30/07, TTC 9/07,Mc 12/07, Mc #2 10/8/09,Twin boys 11/30/10, seperated 8/11
"Our greatest glory isn't in never falling but in rising every time we fall"
8/24/09 3rd cycle on 50mg Clomid= BFP 9/23/09 =10/8/09 m/c #2 at 6wks 2days 3/9/10 4th Cycle on 50mg Clomid = BFP 4-5-10 200mg prometrium 2xdaily 1st beta/progesterone 10dpo=43 2nd beta 13dpo=339 u/s 4/16=5wks 3days single visible sac and fetal pole h/b 4/28=Suprise it's Twins! 150 and 127 bpm Labor Buddy to Sonadora and Strunella
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"Our greatest glory isn't in never falling but in rising every time we fall"
8/24/09 3rd cycle on 50mg Clomid= BFP 9/23/09 =10/8/09 m/c #2 at 6wks 2days 3/9/10 4th Cycle on 50mg Clomid = BFP 4-5-10 200mg prometrium 2xdaily 1st beta/progesterone 10dpo=43 2nd beta 13dpo=339 u/s 4/16=5wks 3days single visible sac and fetal pole h/b 4/28=Suprise it's Twins! 150 and 127 bpm Labor Buddy to Sonadora and Strunella
Craft Blog *~* Loss/Pg Blog: PM me if you'd like to read along *~*Bfp Chart
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Re: do you "need" a manual pump?
If you have an electric, then no, you will never need a manual pump.
I will recommend registering for the Medela Car Adapter though - its $17.99 and is an adapter so that you can pump in the car. Huge lifesaver - definitely recommend it.
I did!
I saw it in the store and couldn't resist that one! We don't go far...but still :-)
"Our greatest glory isn't in never falling but in rising every time we fall"
8/24/09 3rd cycle on 50mg Clomid= BFP 9/23/09 =10/8/09 m/c #2 at 6wks 2days 3/9/10 4th Cycle on 50mg Clomid = BFP 4-5-10 200mg prometrium 2xdaily 1st beta/progesterone 10dpo=43 2nd beta 13dpo=339 u/s 4/16=5wks 3days single visible sac and fetal pole h/b 4/28=Suprise it's Twins! 150 and 127 bpm Labor Buddy to Sonadora and Strunella
I never knew they had that! Excuse my ignorance, but wouldn't it be noticeable pumping in the car?
Ahhh- that's very smart!
I had a manual pump, and needed it quite a bit...
but that's because I was EP'ing and I kept the manual pump handy for when I was out and about in case I had an emergency pumping situation (as in fully engorged and needed some relief). Sure I could have packed up my electric, but that thing is bulky and I tend to travel by train/on foot.
In general i don't think you'd need one.
Not noticeable at all... I just put my Hooter Hider on and to other drivers, it looks like a shirt. I'm sure they don't even notice.
I would get in my car, unsnap the nursing hooks on my bra, hook up the pump to my chest, resnap my bra (I never used a hands-free bra) put the Hooter Hider on and then start driving! When I was done, I would just turn the pump off and wait until I was at my destination (or at a long enough red light) to unhook everything. It was actually really convenient. Of course, when DH would drive, I would just do it like normal but still with the Hooter Hider. Best part was - there was a warm bottle ready to go and I was empty!
E&R - To clarify, do you mean that if I ask to BORROW/RENT their hospital pump, the parts that provide are mine to keep and its likely my insurance will pay for them?? Are the parts new? I might consider doing this because a friend of mine is currently using my pump and while I know that she's clean and is keeping care of it, the parts will be getting worn down after two years use (mine, then hers) and I was either wanting her to purchase new parts or I will... but if insurance will pay for the ones the hospital provides, I might just do that.