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IrishMom77
Brothers!!
Member since 8/05 3498 total posts
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Roseann
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Breast Pumps
So do I rent or buy?
Which ones are the best?
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Posted 2/13/08 10:45 AM  |
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08BabySurprise
My Life. My Everything.
Member since 10/07 9151 total posts
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Re: Breast Pumps
I will be renting from the hospital first. I don't want to spend close to $300 on a pump to then find out that the BF thing isn't working for me. So the plan is to rent and if all goes well, I will invest in one.
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| Posted 2/13/08 10:48 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
Name:
Jesss, duh.
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Re: Breast Pumps
I am going to buy. After I make sure BF works for us.
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| Posted 2/13/08 11:26 AM |
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I am going to buy. After I make sure BF works for us.
me too
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| Posted 2/13/08 11:36 AM |
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Kelly9904
Mommy to 2 amazing little boys
Member since 5/05 9306 total posts
Name:
Kelly
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Re: Breast Pumps
I wouldnt buy until you know 1. that you can and enjoy BF and 2. decide if you want to pump.
I BF but had no intention of continuing when I went back to work so I didnt want anyone to spend alot of money on an expensive pump I wouldnt get a ton of use out of. DS bf fine but he was 10lbs at birth and I never produced enough to satisfy him. So I bought a small manual pump to see how much I was getting and for feedings that DH would do and used that on and off for a few weeks but then decided to stop BF. I am glad I only spent $35 vs $300+
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| Posted 2/13/08 11:37 AM |
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CherylWoops
momma's boy
Member since 10/07 1553 total posts
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Cheryl
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Re: Breast Pumps
I am extremely fortunate that SIL bought a good one, used it w/ both kids and is giving it to me (just registered for all the accesories), but if I didn't have a hand-me-down, I think I would rent. At least until I knew whether BF worked for me or not.
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| Posted 2/13/08 11:39 AM |
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LisaI
Momma's Little Beans
Member since 1/06 3923 total posts
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Re: Breast Pumps
It all depends on many factors. I personally would not buy one until after the baby is here to know if you can BF (they are not returnable). How long do you plan on nursing? Do you want to nurse and pump? Will you be going back to work afterwards? Lots of things to consider and this will base which one to get.
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:03 PM |
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Deedlebugs
Blessed
Member since 12/05 10281 total posts
Name:
Kiki
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I am going to buy. After I make sure BF works for us.
same here
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:06 PM |
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dapnkap
Our 3 angels
Member since 7/07 4824 total posts
Name:
Karen
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Re: Breast Pumps
I'm going to rent from the hospital first and see if it works out. If it does, I will buy my own pump.
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:07 PM |
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TeamSweet
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/07 834 total posts
Name:
Heather
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by 08BabySurprise
I will be renting from the hospital first. I don't want to spend close to $300 on a pump to then find out that the BF thing isn't working for me. So the plan is to rent and if all goes well, I will invest in one.
Me too.
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:14 PM |
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CalendarGirl16
Alyssa's Mommy!!!
Member since 7/07 1138 total posts
Name:
Tiffany
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Re: Breast Pumps
I registered for the entire system and am hoping that I get it at my eventual shower
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:19 PM |
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LovingLife
Blessed
Member since 8/06 2818 total posts
Name:
Blessed
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Re: Breast Pumps
Posted by sunflowerjesss
I am going to buy. After I make sure BF works for us.
same here
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:27 PM |
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wannabemom
look who's freshly baked!
Member since 12/07 7364 total posts
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aka marriedinportjeff
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Re: Breast Pumps
how much does it cost to rent one anyway? I vaguely recall it is pretty expensive.... like 100+ a month 
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:48 PM |
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My4GirlsMyLife
My 4 girlies
Member since 2/08 9702 total posts
Name:
Valerie
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Re: Breast Pumps
Didnt know you could rent them ! I was going to buy one but not if i can rent it instead. How much is it to rent ? does renting add up to buying one or close to it?
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| Posted 2/13/08 12:51 PM |
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mrspetunia77
Back on Board.
Member since 10/06 1838 total posts
Name:
Ally
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Re: Breast Pumps
i'm going to buy. i've heard good things about the ameda purely yours. it's not bisphenol free, though, so i'm going to suck it up and buy the medela pump in style.
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| Posted 2/13/08 6:37 PM |
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tabrtm
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 1314 total posts
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Re: Breast Pumps
I am going to wait until the hospital and see how that goes. If it seems to be working, I will have DH purchase one before I get home from the hospital.
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| Posted 2/13/08 8:48 PM |
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ckone
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 3014 total posts
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Re: Breast Pumps
I bought it and used it for six months. My sil also used it for six months so I felt that I got my money's worth. I especially feel this way since I'm on baby number two.
I bought the Pump in Style Advance. It is recommended that you wait to but until after the baby is born because you can't return this item - if for any reason you decide not to BF.
Good luck.
Message edited 2/13/2008 10:35:49 PM.
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| Posted 2/13/08 10:33 PM |
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juanvi
Get Out!
Member since 10/06 4463 total posts
Name:
Christina
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Re: Breast Pumps
I say you buy after BFing works for you. I din't pump until after a couple of weeks anyway. Medela pump in style is great!
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| Posted 2/13/08 11:02 PM |
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