Hello all.
I recently posted about currently having to "pump and dump" for two weeks while we figure out if B has milk protein allergy. Because the protein can shed from mom for 2 weeks and I have to go back to work so soon, I was advised to use a hypoallergenic formula and continue to pump so we can know for sure before I return to work. On the plus side, he is like a different baby!!!!! He smiles so much more and sleeps so peacefully!
On the downside, I think my pump is crapping out. I have an old Medela pump in style. (A friend gave it to me after using it for her boys. Yes, I have proof of all her negative HIV/Hep C, etc tests) It seems to be drastically losing suction. Unfortunately, I risk my supply dwindling if I don't replace it ASAP.
So, my question is: would you all advise replacing it with another PIS or buying a freestyle to maintain supply and for ease of pumping when I return to work shortly? Why?
Thank you!
I recently posted about currently having to "pump and dump" for two weeks while we figure out if B has milk protein allergy. Because the protein can shed from mom for 2 weeks and I have to go back to work so soon, I was advised to use a hypoallergenic formula and continue to pump so we can know for sure before I return to work. On the plus side, he is like a different baby!!!!! He smiles so much more and sleeps so peacefully!
On the downside, I think my pump is crapping out. I have an old Medela pump in style. (A friend gave it to me after using it for her boys. Yes, I have proof of all her negative HIV/Hep C, etc tests) It seems to be drastically losing suction. Unfortunately, I risk my supply dwindling if I don't replace it ASAP.
So, my question is: would you all advise replacing it with another PIS or buying a freestyle to maintain supply and for ease of pumping when I return to work shortly? Why?
Thank you!