Hi Karen! I had my son (also my 2nd, coincidentally) in December. I was price shopping and comparing pumps myself, only wanting to spend around $150 as well. When I went in to the hospital to have him, however, I discovered that if you have Blue Cross Blue Sheild insurance, they pay for it! It came out of my out of pocket maximum, but if you order it after you have the baby, the cost of the delivery will come out first. I ended up only paying $22 for a $300 Medela PIS Advanced Shoulder Bag. If your insurance does not cover this, I would still recommend forking out the extra cash. It is extremely inconspicuous, quiet, and works great. I have been back to work since my son was 9 weeks old (he is now 7 mo.) and I pump at least 3 times per day. It comes with a battery pack so you can pump even in places with no electrical outlet nearby. I bought a hands free bra from a store at the hospital and I can even pump in my car driving to and from work or when I am on the road for work! It also helps when you are trying to get other things done during your pumping sessions. It is also really convenient because you can find replacement parts for them anywhere in case you lose one or forget to put it in your bag. It def pays for itself very quickly. Think of all the formula money you would save! I read review after review on cheaper pumps, and none of them compare to the Medela brand. Lansinoh used to make one that seemed pretty comparable, but they took it off the shelves at Babies R Us because it was not BPA free. Good luck!