I have a medela mini electric and an avent hand pump (I was given both, didn't buy either) and also my own 2 hands. Tonight I expressed 10mls with the medela before it slowed down/stopped. Not impressed so tried hand expressing, another 10mls, thought it a faff, difficult, couldn't be bothered. Tried Avent hand pump and got 40mls so 60 in total. I thought the medela was supposed to be one of the best ones and electric better than hand pump so was surprised at this. ANyone else had a similar experience? ALso found avent more gentle.
I have also worked out the best time to have a glass of wine is during a feed. Couldn't possibly get to milk quick enough to effect that feed and gives max time to clear prior to next feed