Medela Hand Help Mini Electric Pump

Bought one today for $80 at ToysRUs and I can't get one drop to come out of
me.

What am I doing wrong? I used the Avent Isis and was able to get 3.5 oz!
Wahoo!

But I really wanted to use the electric!!

Help!


~Carol Ann
Mom to Morgan born 3.24.04
http://tinyurl.com/3ycdq ---Picture

Carol Ann wrote:

Bought one today for $80 at ToysRUs and I can't get one drop to come out of
me.

What am I doing wrong? I used the Avent Isis and was able to get 3.5 oz!
Wahoo!

But I really wanted to use the electric!!

You may not be doing anything wrong. Have you
been using the Isis regularly, or did you just use it
that one time? It could be that you just don't let
down for the electric pump very well (and it might
stay that way) or it could be a practice effect. I
used the Isis very successfully, but if I took, say,
a month off from pumping, I'd have a hard time starting
back up again. Different pumps really can make a big
difference in how much, if any, milk you can get--
especially if you're touchy that way.

Best wishes,
Ericka

"Carol Ann" wrote in message
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Bought one today for $80 at ToysRUs and I can't get one drop to come out
of
me.

What am I doing wrong? I used the Avent Isis and was able to get 3.5 oz!
Wahoo!


The Medela mini-electric was rec'd to me as a good choice if I didn't want
to spend for the Pump In Style. I can't help you with the M-E, but just
wanted to say I still really want to try the Isis! A hand pump has been
advantageous to me more often than I would have thought for quick and
efficient pumpings. 3.5 ounces is more than I usually have the patience to
get out of the PIS because I get tired of sitting!

Other than not getting any milk, is the M-E comfortable and unclumsy to use?
I wonder how it compares to the PIS- and wonder if I could have done without
spending all that money.

I have over 30 ounces in the freezer at this point. I have 3 Avent bm
storage cups (6 oz. each) full, and I don't know how many bags. The 6 oz
portions are in case I know I will be away for several feedings in a row,
someone can just thaw and use it within 6 hours of thawing, a portion at a
time poured into a bottle.

BM pumping is not as easy as it sounds!!!

Jill

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"Carol Ann" wrote in message
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Bought one today for $80 at ToysRUs and I can't get one drop to come out
of
me.

What am I doing wrong? I used the Avent Isis and was able to get 3.5 oz!
Wahoo!


The Medela mini-electric was rec'd to me as a good choice if I didn't want
to spend for the Pump In Style. I can't help you with the M-E, but just
wanted to say I still really want to try the Isis! A hand pump has been
advantageous to me more often than I would have thought for quick and
efficient pumpings. 3.5 ounces is more than I usually have the patience to
get out of the PIS because I get tired of sitting!

I would like the PIS.

I tried again today and was able to get 2 oz out! I was shocked. It's
terribly loud, though.

I am glad I got it. I'll use both the Isis and Mini Electric until I decide
whether I want the PIS.

Other than not getting any milk, is the M-E comfortable and unclumsy to
use?
I wonder how it compares to the PIS- and wonder if I could have done
without
spending all that money.

Wished I could get the PIS...honestly....argh!!

I have over 30 ounces in the freezer at this point. I have 3 Avent bm
storage cups (6 oz. each) full, and I don't know how many bags. The 6 oz
portions are in case I know I will be away for several feedings in a row,
someone can just thaw and use it within 6 hours of thawing, a portion at a
time poured into a bottle.

Wow! That's allot. I threw out 2 of the bottles and am now down to 2 bags
and 1 2oz bottle. I think I'm going to put the milk in a separate
tupperware container so it isn't laying in the freezer with all the other
stuff.

--
~Carol Ann
Mom to Morgan born 3.24.04
http://tinyurl.com/2botd ---Pictures!