@Heathereaddy I think the Spectra S1 is the one that has the rechargeable battery. I was so disappointed that I couldn't find a vendor my insurance worked with that offered the S1! The Spectra S1 is still only $190 on Amazon. Sooo....I may just take my S2 and quietly purchase the S1 without telling my hubby. Lol!!! And, yes, the reviews have a lot to live up to!! Having heard personal testimonials and reading the reviews, I def have high hopes for it!!
@ChrissyMarie128 yes- I meant the spectra 1! I had to pay a little out of pocket for the spectra 1 because my insurance wouldn't cover the battery but hopefully it'll be worth it!
@ChrissyMarie128I ordered through aeroflow. They were great and even sent me free milk storage containers! Our flex spending account reimbursed us for the small out of pocket fee.
@maggiemu42 My insurance is the same, they will only cover one brand/model and it isn't known for holding up well. I ended up going and purchasing the one that I wanted (and used previously), and that will be my main pump. I am still going to get one through insurance, and keep that one in the car for when I am out and about, so I don't have to pack up the main one.
@chrissymarie128 That sucks that you had so many issues with your Pump-In-Style. It is the one all of my friends have used with their kids with zero issues, and I used one when I exclusively pumped with my DD (and also had zero issues). That thing was a workhorse, pumping 16+ ounces every 2 hours for months and months. And I have had plenty of friends that have used the same exact PIS for 4 kids (just changing out the tubes/flanges/etc), and didn't have any issues. Maybe you got a lemon?
@ChrissyMarie128 I didn't like the pump in style either! Ds was in the nicu for a bit and used the hospital grade pump and it was fantastic! I got home and couldn't pump nearly as much! My insurance will pay for renting a hospital grade pump so I'm doing that this time! Ds was born last June so my pis still works fine for traveling and stuff!
Anyone in the DMV, the one I'm supposed to use is call The Neb Doctors of Maryland if anyone is looking for a medical supplier I had never heard of them until my insurance suggested them.
@ChrissyMarie128 the Spectra website has a page with a long list of distributors that supply a Spectra upgrade (of course if your insurance covers it)... Check it out! I just went for the fully covered corded one. I'm looking forward to trying the spectra, especially because it's supposed to be quiet!!!!!
I was going to ask my OB about the breast pump today (and how I go about getting one), but the assisting nurse said "Oh, you are 30 weeks....have you gotten the breast pump yet?" I told her no, and she said that she would make sure I had one before I left. So they handed me one as I walked out the door.
I filled out a form with Aeroflow this morning, got a call this afternoon confirming what pump I wanted and telling me insurance would cover it, and they are already shipping it out! So awesome! Though now reading the negative opinions of the pump in style here, I hope I don't hate it!
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@winnie1122 Me too...my Medela PISA arrived on Monday. I have read lots of great reviews and I am just happy my insurance covers it I don't have to shell out $300 for it!
I think the Medela PIS works great for those who have good milk supply. However, nothing beats a hospital grade pump and to have one like the spectra on the market available for retail is amazeballs. It came so highly recommended from the lactation consultants I spoke with as well as every distributor I spoke to that I couldn't not get it. And, uber bonus, on the quiet feature!! I know that Aeroflow offers the spectra s1 and s2 and that the s1 is covered but it's an upgrade because it has a rechargeable battery. so it has some slight out of pocket costs. So if you haven't ordered a breast pump yet on def get on the Spectra bandwagon! After such a terrible Medela PIS experiences with low milk supply myself and other Mommas with the same experience with the PIS I just couldn't rely on it again. It's too emotional.
GOOD LUCK to all with our milking machines!! May we produce and abundance of nourishment for our babes!!
I had the same issue. Once I logged into my BCBS account online and searched breastmilk pump, I found where I can order through CVS Caremark. Too bad they only offer Ahmeda.
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@chrissymarie128 That sucks that you had so many issues with your Pump-In-Style. It is the one all of my friends have used with their kids with zero issues, and I used one when I exclusively pumped with my DD (and also had zero issues). That thing was a workhorse, pumping 16+ ounces every 2 hours for months and months. And I have had plenty of friends that have used the same exact PIS for 4 kids (just changing out the tubes/flanges/etc), and didn't have any issues. Maybe you got a lemon?
GOOD LUCK to all with our milking machines!! May we produce and abundance of nourishment for our babes!!