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JoJo2010
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Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I am undecided if i want to BF, I am leaning more towards BFing for at least the time that I am home with DS, but after that I want to switch to formula.
In this case..would you register for a pump? I really don't want to spend all that money and only be using it for 8-12 weeks or have other ppl buy it and not use it.
Suggestions?
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Posted 1/7/10 2:07 PM  |
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DomesticDeeva
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I would wait to make sure BFing works out first. If you're only going to be using it for 8-12 weeks, you can rent one instead, or purchase a manual one.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:10 PM |
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twiceasnice
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
Posted by DomesticDeeva
I would wait to make sure BFing works out first. If you're only going to be using it for 8-12 weeks, you can rent one instead, or purchase a manual one.
ITA!
I BFd for 10 months. I thought I would be lucky to make it to 3. I went back to work and continued (by pumping) and the months just kept going by.
This PG I REALLY want a new pump (electric as my old one was manual) but I don't want to spend the $$ until I know BFing my new LO is successful.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:15 PM |
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RandiG
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I registered for the Medela Swing Single Electric Breastpump. I figured this would be good enough.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:15 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I just posted about this last week. I think, once I see that I (and little one), take to it - I'll prob buy a manual pump.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:22 PM |
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kahlua716
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I have the same thoughts as you- I'll try it for at least as long as I'm home (if it works at all).
I'm going to wait til I have the baby and rent a pump before I buy one.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:31 PM |
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Tine73
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I only BF'ed for 2-3 weeks. If I had a good pump, I may have continued.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:33 PM |
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Janice
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I rented mine from hospital.
I would save gcs and if you need one, send dh out to cash gcs.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:37 PM |
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chickiemom
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I am planning on trying to BF.. I'm going to rent the pump and register for the acessories until I am sure that I will be successful at it then I may just buy the pump myself.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:46 PM |
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Michelle1123
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I would at least get a manual single pump in case you NEED to use it. If BF'ing works out, then you can get an electric/double.
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| Posted 1/7/10 2:55 PM |
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mtnmama
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I waited to buy one until after DD was born and I knew I would need one. I bought the smaller medela one. But I did not pump much, just mostly to build up a freezer stash.
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:02 PM |
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
You have FM
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:03 PM |
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LoveyQ
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
In your situation, I would definitely rent one from the hospital. You would have a professional grade pump at a FRACTION of the cost and if you only rent for 2 or 3 months, you're still only paying a fraction of the cost of buying a pump.
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:04 PM |
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I registered for the pump as it is my goal to EBF for at least 4-6 months. My plan is to rent a pump for a few weeks from the hospital as long as I am able to BF and if it works, I will buy the Medela PIS on my registry.
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:13 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
Posted by LoveyQ
In your situation, I would definitely rent one from the hospital. You would have a professional grade pump at a FRACTION of the cost and if you only rent for 2 or 3 months, you're still only paying a fraction of the cost of buying a pump.
ITA. If you decide that you want to continue BFing, you can always buy one after that. If you're BFing while you're home, you may not even use the pump that much.
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:20 PM |
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sasha96
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
wait and see
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| Posted 1/7/10 3:53 PM |
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MrsList
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Re: Those undecided about BFing..or anyone who can help.
I'm planning to rent a pump and buy all of the accessories like the tubes and things new. I think you can rent them from hospitals and medical supply stores, and maybe pharmacies.
I'm planning to rent from Centereach Pharmacy. I saw on their website that they have them and it's a small family pharmacy that my parents have used for years.
Message edited 1/7/2010 4:52:59 PM.
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