Lisa, I second what Belfie has said re. keeping trying. Probably my biggest regret is that I wasn't more persistent, even though I know I was at my limit - I had months (and the odd moment still) of thinking we could have done it if I'd tried harder. Persisting with it will be worth it even just for your own peace of mind down the track.

Surprised, I gave away my pump parts but I would think they will be fine for you to store & use again, I would just sterilise them before you use them next time? My pump was dead, i finished up on a hire pump, so that went back to the chemist