hi bee,
since your friend pass you the manual one, can try out first. Some baby can latch on very well, no need to pump at all. It will be good to watch baby grow up and form the close bonding. So if no pay leave extension is an option, do consider.
hi ltjabi,
if really no choice but to buy after baby born, then you could get your hubby to join membership, eg. kiddy palace. still can get some discount and all the baby items are well equipped at same place. Prepare hubby with a list of the specific items and code number so that he can pass to the staff to buy together during your hospital stay or confinement. Right now you can start looking at the items that you need, check out price and product code to make the list. As for daily necessity such as milk powder, diaper, wipes, etc, he could make a trip to supermarket or even the pharmacy/shops at hospital.