I cannot agree more. I got the Medela parts from the hospital and a friend lent me her adapters. I think the Medela parts are easier to use and clean, they're much more versatile, bottles fit better, and replacement parts are cheaper and easier to find. I found the Spectra parts bigger, clunkier, and harder to get used to. So yes--Spectra pump, Medela parts+adapter.
Found on Amazon for $8. Maymom Flange Adapter for Spectra S1 Pumps, Spectra S2 Pump; Connects Between Breastshield and Spectra Backflow Protector (Maymom Flange Adapter (White)) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B072LV9Q61/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Mv8RDbAB5QCX6
TalentCell Rechargeable 12V DC Output Lithium ion Battery Pack for LED Strip/Light/Panel/Amplifier and CCTV Camera with Charger, Multi-led Indicator Black (3000mAh) https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00MHNQIR2/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_1EGQQCNJ811RZ57K6RF1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
No problem! Also this is the pumping bra I love: Pump Strap Hands-Free Pumping Bra Adjustable Breast Pump Bra https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G2FOVQ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AKnCzbATD8Z3D
I was going to buy this and a more traditional one to compare, but I loved this one so much I just bought a second one instead. So I can't comment on the more traditional type. This one is soft, totally adjustable, easy to wash, and allows for hands on pumping (breast compressions). Supposedly you can also breastfeed while pumping a single side, but I haven't been that adventurous yet!
Please feel free to ask me any questions, now or in the future. Due to some medical issues with LO, he had to be bottle fed his first 3.5 weeks, so I had to become a pumping master much quicker than anticipated. He's breastfeeding now thankfully, but I go back to work in 4 weeks, so I've got to get pumping again! Good luck!
I got the 'simple wishes' pumping bra.
It looks like you would get the L to XXL size, its one bra but has Velcro co you can adjust to your exact size. It won't serve as a normal bra but it fits over a normal nursing bra.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drillyapps.babydaybook
This is the app I use to keep track of everything. The only thing it doesn't have is an alarm, but it does tell you how long it's been between feeds, pumping, diaper changes, etc.