I have a Medela PISA and like it. I heard some people complaining the Ameda makes a beeping noise so if you're going to be pumping at work that can be a major con.
I got the ameda through my insurance and was having trouble with it after a month or two. It was losing its strength. When we switched to my husbands insurance I was able to get another pump (shhh!) and opted for the medela and it's a lot stronger. My advice is to go with the Medela!
I love my Spectra! I had a Medela PISA with my first and it was ok, but the Spectra blows it out of the water. It is harder to find accessories though.
TTC #1 for 4 years with every trick in the book.
IVF in October 2010= BFN Elliott Michael born 9/22/11
I suggest the Medela PIS starter set. Do not pay extra to upgrade. Buy your own bag, I like the Sarah Wells pump bag on Amazon. For extra parts, try Maymom parts, they are interchangeable and sometimes even better than the original 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.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE. 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!!
10/2014 Surprise BFP #6
Our second daughter arrived in May 2015! We are so grateful!
I love my Spectra! I had a Medela PISA with my first and it was ok, but the Spectra blows it out of the water. It is harder to find accessories though.
I am considering the battery powered Spectra pump. Is the is one you have, and if so, is it strong enough as compared to the PISA?
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.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE. 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!!
10/2014 Surprise BFP #6
Our second daughter arrived in May 2015! We are so grateful!
I also have and love the Spectra S2. It's stronger and yet gentler than the PISA, and I found it much better than even the hospital-grade Medela Symphony. Spectra increased the amount of milk I pump and decreased the amount of time I need.
I have the medela, and I love it! I've found it easy to use and care for. It's also easy to find replacement parts-if you need them or want to have spares around.
I love my Spectra! I had a Medela PISA with my first and it was ok, but the Spectra blows it out of the water. It is harder to find accessories though.
I am considering the battery powered Spectra pump. Is the is one you have, and if so, is it strong enough as compared to the PISA?
I have a Spectra S1 (the battery operated one) and a medela PISA. I can get twice the milk from the medela that I get from the spectra. So the spectra is now sitting in my closet being useless. I guess everyone is different though since pp likes her spectra more. I definitely notice that the suction isn't as strong with the spectra
I love my Spectra! I had a Medela PISA with my first and it was ok, but the Spectra blows it out of the water. It is harder to find accessories though.
I am considering the battery powered Spectra pump. Is the is one you have, and if so, is it strong enough as compared to the PISA?
I have a Spectra S1 (the battery operated one) and a medela PISA. I can get twice the milk from the medela that I get from the spectra. So the spectra is now sitting in my closet being useless. I guess everyone is different though since pp likes her spectra more. I definitely notice that the suction isn't as strong with the spectra
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I am not sure, I have the plug only model.
TTC #1 for 4 years with every trick in the book.
IVF in October 2010= BFN Elliott Michael born 9/22/11
Re: Which pump is best??
Elliott Michael born 9/22/11
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.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE.
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!!
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.
Vacation, break, second opinions, on to new RE.
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!!
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Elliott Michael born 9/22/11