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New Pump Parts?

MJC1116MJC1116 member
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Hi ladies...not sure if this would be the right board but I just wanted to see what the general opinion is...

I'm 38 weeks with #2; DD is 4 so it's been a while to say the least. I just got out the breast pump and spare parts. I have 6 sets of parts that I had stored away in the garage for some time. They still look pretty good (only pumped for 5 months), but I'm thinking since it's been so long, maybe I should get new parts.

What would you do? Thanks!
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TTC #1 4/2009 -  DD 2/5/10
TTC #2 since October 2011
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8/2013 - IUI #2: 50 units Follistim +  Ovidrel  = BFP! Beta #1 (12 dpiui) 8/21: 45  Beta #2 (16 dpiui) 8/26: 301 Beta #3 (21 dpiui) 8/30: 1,929. 1st Ultrasound 9/4 - One perfect sac. 2nd Ultrasound 9/13 - Heartbeat at 124 bpm! Anniversary  

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Re: New Pump Parts?

  • vvvvvfeevvvvvfee member
    yup, exactly what PP said.
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  • mommatotwo2mommatotwo2 member
    I have a Medala as well and five years between kids, pumped about 6 weeks with DD1. With them having been in the garage, if they weren't in a climate controlled environment, I'd just make sure there are no signs of rot/mold, etc. If it looks good, I'd do a good wash and a boil to sanitize and the order new tubing and membranes.
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  • DahliaFlowerDahliaFlower member
    I might be a little concerned about the deterioration of the plastic, which will occur with any plastic over time.  If this doesn't worry you, I'd do what PP suggested.  On the other hand, if you just want to be 100% comfortable and you can afford to do so, maybe you could buy new pump parts.  I have bought a lot of extras for pumping at work and the Maymom brand (compatible with Medela) is very reasonably priced.  I have not noticed any difference from the Medela parts.  

    TTC #1 12/2009
    BFP #1 1/2010, M/C 6 weeks
    BFP #2 6/2010, DD lost to     congenital heart disease, we are heartbroken.

    TTC #2 4/2011, diagnosed MTHFR, FVL
    Four natural cycles BFN; Clomid IUI BFN; Follistim IUI BFN;
    1/2012 IVF #1 BFN
    4/2012 FET BFP #3
    5/2012 7w1d u/s: anembryonic demise; M/C @ 8w.
    6/2012 found Stage II/III endo on laparoscopy, removed w/ laser.
    8/2012 IVF #2 epic fail: no viable embryos.

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    1/2013 Surprise chemical pregnancy BFP #4 (break cycle), IVF #3 postponed.
    2/2013 TI w/ hormonal support, prednisone, aspirin, Lovenox, acupuncture gave us a miracle BFP #5!
    Heartbeat on U/S at 6w1d!     Baby,please stay!!
    Our miracle baby boy arrived 10/2013!  We are so in love!!

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  • DesignermommaDesignermomma member
    I just bought new flanges and collection bottles since my old one was not BPA free. I use it for back up only since I got a new one for free from my insurance. Might check into that and see if your insurance covers anything too.
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