Thanks girls! I feel really good still. Weighed myself this morning and I have gained 29lbs total. I can't even believe I have an extra almost-30lbs on my body!
Thanks for the tip on the bra, disney! holy crap, there's just so much to buy still to prep for all of this.
So here's my knowledge I gained just yesterday about pumps. I was offered quite a few through insurance so I had a customer support girl do a compare for me b/c I knew nothing.
First, breastfeeding facts I had no idea about: There are 2 phases. I had no idea what 'phase 2' or even 1 was, so I had her explain that to me too - apparently when a baby feeds, they feed quickly at first to stimulate the milk to come, and then your milk let's down/gets expressed and the baby sucks deeper. I guess the milk comes out like a garden hose!! So Phase 1 is a quicker suck on the pump to stimulate, then you have to manually change it when the milk drops (I suck at the right terms) to make them longer/deeper pumps.
Knowing this now, here's what I learned about the pumps offered to me (and or what was written as 'why moms love this pump' in the compare they sent to me):
Ameda Finesse (offered) is the same as the Ameda Purely Yours but upgraded - it's hospital grade and offers more like a massage-like expression than a pulling feeling. It's a 'closed system' which means that there isn't a way for any milk to get deep inside the pump, like in the motor. Open systems, like the Medela, have this risk and can cause mold and such that can get into the milk. So you have to make sure you clean the Medela REALLY WELL all the time. And you have to replace parts on the Medela more often. Ameda also came with an upgraded tote, 6-pack cooler and 3 different breast size pieces. You can do one or both breasts at the same time. AND it only weighs a pound. Battery back-up, but a cord too if I can just plug it into the Mother's Room wall. This is the one I got b/c it sounded right for me going back to work so quickly, trying to pump for twins. I had to pay $65 for the upgraded version with the tote, extra valves, different sizes and upgraded 2-yr warranty. Worth it!
ARDO Calypso - kinda passed by this one b/c I'd never heard of it but she said it was a good one. It's the quietest one on the market, closed system, digital display, 400 hr warranty, lightweight and 64 suction/speed settings. Then I could upgrade to the 'to go' version with the tote.
Medela Pump In Style Advanced Starter Set - Really, the Medela has always been the one mentioned in these threads, but the fact that it wasn't a closed system turned me off of it. It weighs more than the others (I think I saw a compare online that said 4lbs). It's also a manual phase changer too. One-touch letdown, small and compact. Then I could upgrade to a tote, backpack or a 'metro bag' that had a few more accessories.
Medela Freestyle - says it's great for travel or going back to work. Compact, lightweight, hands-free accessory kit, rechargeable battery for mobile pumping, manual phase change, 1-touch letdown button, record pumping sessions, 2 sizes of breast shields, digital timer/display.
Spectra S1 - Intended to rival any and all hospital grade pumps, closed system, digital and you can program to switch phases at a certain time so you don't have to track it like the manual ones, 4lbs, fully customizable. No totes. I might have gone with this one if it had a tote/cooler.
I hope this helps!
Congratulations on V-day, but you've still a long way ahead of you, so don't let yourself worry too much about those extreme tragic cases--fortunately, they are really rare! 
Lol on the body changes--it is true, so much happens that feels like it should just not be possible... but it is! There you are, making all this space for these little ones, your boobs getting ready to make them milk... Everything is as it shoudl be! 
Everyone is doing well on our end, and I hope all is well with everyone, too! 
I think I joined this thread after you had already left. Your son is adorable & best of luck on #2!!!
I know I already said this but I'm so happy your shower went well! I'm still having great luck on FB marketplace, I highly recommend if you're still missing any key items. 
Its great that youve met most of the OBs already. Congrats on passing your GD test, and good luck with the rest of the move!!
