https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:59:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628397 Wed, 28 Sep 2016 09:57:03 +0000 mfa_lady 2628397@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, guys, I went with the lame option and ordered another Medela. After a late / hassled / frustrating morning only having to get ONE kid out of the house today, I thought to myself....I cannot deal with one more tiny complication (even as tiny as those little yellow adapters for the Spectra, ha!). </p> <p>So, hopefully my new Medela will do me as well as the first one did. And I already know I have all the parts and a bag it fits easily in, etc etc. Thanks for all the help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628184 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:38:35 +0000 catomd00 2628184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: the freemies come with a short tubing and piece that connects to the Pisa tubing. Then, you put the cups in your bra and the tubing goes under your shirt (or can just stick out the top.) the tubing just slides into the top of the cups (at the 12:00 position). They're not super discreet since they give you Madonna boobs, but so much better than the horns! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628182 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 21:34:25 +0000 Pollywog 2628182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So the circuits all blew out in the pump room today during my only break during 6 hours of meetings. By the time we figured out that the problem was with the room, not my pump, my next meeting was starting. I had to pump during a conference call or leak everywhere. I pumped with my spectra and no one heard my spectra. You could totally hear the sound from the PISA my colleague was using. </p> <p>As for parts, I haven't needed replacements and I pump into Avent bottles. I cannot recommend it enough! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628163 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 20:57:43 +0000 MrsKoala 2628163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starlitsky: yay! Thank you!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628114 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 19:57:28 +0000 Amorini 2628114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: Omg, I could've written this post just yesterday. I wrote my requisite pump post a few weeks back about PISA vs Freestyle and then never made up mind. Yesterday I finally got around to doing more research on PISA starter and S2 (both $0 with insurance) and Freestyle ($199 upgrade). After going round and round and reading tons of reviews and boards, I opted for the S2. I didn't vote because I haven't used it yet, but thought I'd share how I made up my mind.</p> <p>I just couldn't get over the upgrade price and the lower pump rating of the Freestyle which was my #1 choice going into this. The S2's selling points for me were was that it's lighter than the PISA (contradicts what you've read?), quieter than the PISA and I felt better about the closed system. I've never had a pump (or a baby!) so I don't have the stash of supplies like you and I did consider it a negative that Spectra parts aren't so widely available as Medela parts, but the weight, noise and closed system issues outweighed the bad. </p> <p>I'll be interested to hear what you decide! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2628016 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:48:50 +0000 starlitsky 2628016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: It's on Amazon :grin:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Maymom-Breastshield-Connects-Backflow-Protector/dp/B01DGEDVUM/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1475009230&#038;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Maymom-Breastshield-Connects-Backflow-Protector/dp/B01DGEDVUM/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1475009230&#038;sr=8-2</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627878 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:12:47 +0000 kes18 2627878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am in the same situation and I got a spectra this time. I actually got an Ameda with my first (only thing they would send) and I bought a Medela PISA out of pocket. Worked much better. This time I am getting a spectra. I still have my PISA, but I definitely want to try out the spectra. I'm getting the adapters so I can use my medela flanges though. As for all the bottles. I already have 4 medela bottles and like 8 ameda bottles. I just pumped into the 4 at work and used my others for fridge storage. So I'm just going to do the same this time. Pump into spectra bottles, transfer them to the others at home for storage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627862 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:57:56 +0000 MrsKoala 2627862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@starlitsky: do you have a link to where to buy that? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627848 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:46:15 +0000 ShootingStar 2627848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LCTBQE: I did but I've only used it once 😝. I had a Freestyle the first time so I can't compare it to the PISA. It seems pretty good but it is huge. If they'd been comparable in price I'd probably prefer another freestyle just based on the portability factor. But I did get good output the one time I used the spectra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627842 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:32:22 +0000 starlitsky 2627842@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Spectra and use Medela parts with that yellow connector piece from Maymom. Love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627839 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:29:39 +0000 Anya 2627839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm definitely getting a Spectra next. All the hype has sold me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627798 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:53:33 +0000 nana87 2627798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have this same question! There are lactation rooms where I work that have Medela symphony's in them, so I'm likely to just keep with Medela since the part are mostly interchangeable between the PISA and symphony... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627792 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:48:01 +0000 mfa_lady 2627792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: Ohmygah. The best of both worlds! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627791 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:46:50 +0000 sunny 2627791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: Yup!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627784 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:40:30 +0000 mfa_lady 2627784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunny: So, with that one little yellow adapter you can use all your Medela stuff?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627782 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:38:09 +0000 sunny 2627782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shantuck: That was exactly my thought process! I was concerned that the pump was just not effective for me, so I was willing to try something new. I've found for this baby that I just produce more milk overall because I pump with both the Spectra and the Medela and I get about the same amount with both. However, I would imagine for some ladies that might not be the case! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627774 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:25:59 +0000 snowjewelz 2627774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just go with the PISA again for convenience... I just cannot deal with more parts, etc haha. Thinking about it gives me a headache already. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627773 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:24:41 +0000 Shantuck 2627773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had the PISA last time but am going Spectra this time. I had heard that there were conversion pieces you could buy for the Spectra to use the PISA parts and most reviews I read when I was researching say that the Spectra was much better. I had supply issues when I went back to work last time so I guess that is why I'm motivated to try something new. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627771 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:21:10 +0000 sunny 2627771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: I had a Medela PISA for LO1 and I got the Spectra S2 for LO2. I do find that the Spectra is quieter than the Medela. I bought a set of connector pieces for the Medela bottles/flanges so that they can be used with the Spectra. Best of both worlds IMHO! :)</p> <p>Found the post: <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2533817" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/second-pump-a-2nd-pisa-or-try-the-spectra#post-2533817</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627765 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:09:15 +0000 psw27 2627765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: yeah mine trucked along well for 14 months of pumping (and my best friend is using it now - with her own parts of course) so...I am assuming if anything, the new one will be a little more powerful at this point hahaha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627764 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:06:29 +0000 mfa_lady 2627764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Oh, interesting! I had a Medela the first time so am not too concerned about the open system. I'll definitely look into those hacks before I decide for sure, though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627763 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:04:53 +0000 Mrsbells 2627763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mfa_lady: I used a medela in the hospital for a few days but I had already ordered the spectra s2. I prefer pumps that have a closed system so that made me go for the spectra. I love everything about it, however I looked online and saw some of the reviews mention that the markings on the bottle fade away and I have already noticed some fading. but i still would chose the spectra over medela because of the barrier that makes it a closed system. I have seen online hacks that allow you to use your medela parts with a spectra pump so you might want to check that out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627762 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:03:01 +0000 mfa_lady 2627762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@psw27: This is so true. I mean, it worked the first time. I think it'll be just fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627761 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:01:48 +0000 psw27 2627761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know anything about the other pump, but I can say that I am in the same boat and I plan on sticking with another PISA because I can't stand the idea of having two different sets of parts... I had a few nightmare situations where I left something at work or home and it was such a pain! I can only imagine with 2 kids and 2 pumps and less sleep I would lose or forget something or bring the wrong pieces! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627755 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:48:58 +0000 mfa_lady 2627755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@catomd00: Okay, talk to me about this! I can hardly bear having to have two sets of bottles, so am leaning toward another PISA. How does the Freemie connector kit work? Also, a real question (maybe from a big dummy over here): How can you pump with your shirt on if you still have tubes attached? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627746 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:39:33 +0000 catomd00 2627746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard good things about the spectra but went with another medela Pisa for #2 since it got the job done and j had all the parts. I did buy a freemie connector kit for it, which I like a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627731 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:21:36 +0000 LCTBQE 2627731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: am I hallucinating, or didn't you get the Spectra this time? do you like it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/another-pump-post#post-2627686 Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:48:02 +0000 mfa_lady 2627686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know there are a million posts about this, but I'm starting yet another one because I really can't decide. If you've used one or both, let me know what you think! </p> <p>I had a Medela PISA with DD1, and it did just fine. I assumed I'd get the same thing for DD2 (due in a month), but there are tons more options this time around. (The Freemie is one, too, but I think I've decided against that.) I've narrowed it down to:</p> <p>Medela PISA<br /> -Pro: I can use all the same parts and bottles. (This is big...seems like a pain to have two sets of parts. I'd like to keep one pump at work and one at home if possible.)</p> <p>Spectra S2:<br /> -Pro: I've heard great things. IS IT WORTH IT?!<br /> -Con: Different parts. See above.<br /> -Con: Bigger than the PISA (Is this true?)</p> <p>HELP ME! Please? </p>