Our Journey Together as One

Yeah, I got new toy.

After much consideration and research, I finally got myself Medela Pump In Style (PIS) Advanced Backpack (electric double breast pump). My dream electric double breast pump is actually Medela Freestyle (FS), but well, I settled with Medela PIS instead due to the following reasons:

1. Price : RM1,750 vs RM1,500 – Okay, RM250 more is quite substantial to me. The money able to support my little girl’s one time pneumococcal vaccine injection.

2. Bag : Tote bag vs Backpack – oh yeah, I could carry my backpack and handbag easily now, rather than one tote and one handbag.

3. Bigger power of the motor - Thus, the suction is stronger.

I love my Medela PIS so much. It is really saves me lots of time. I can finish my pumping session within 10mins compared to 20-25mins for Avent single electric breast pump. You may be think that 10mins vs 20-25mins, is not much different. Just bear with it. But for a working mum like me, who going to pump in office for one or two times, the 10 to 15 minutes difference is really a matter!!! Sometimes, it only takes me 5 mins. Besides, my dear able to sleep soundly when I pump in the middle of the night (it is definitely quieter than Avent).

With this Medela PIS, I am more confident and encourage to breastfeed my little girl beyond one year old. I was so frustrated and down when my milk supply going down when I used Spectra 3 electric breast pump (borrowed). After all, only I realized that the milk stimulation function (2-phase expression for Medela) is really works.

I love my Medela PIS. I enjoy my breastfeeding journey. It is a wonderful experience.



En Qi is now:

• Weighs 7.1kg
• 66.5cm long

• Actively rolling over and able to roll left and right now

• Is still learning how to sit unsupported

• Screaming loudly to indicate her objections

• More and more playful nowadays. She can laugh so loud while playing with her cousin.

• Sometimes she does not like to be left alone in her spring cot. She would cry to get our attention. Once we carry her out from spring cot, she smiled happily!!

• Stranger anxiety. Very picky on people around her. She would cry if strangers trying to play with her. Only few people able to carry her, mummy, daddy, grandma, auntie (our Vietnamese maid) and uncle.