The ABA is a really great idea! I am surrounded by lots of people that are currently BFing and it's wonderful. Interesting though as one of my close friends is heading back to work soon and planning on expressing once during the day. I gently mentioned engorgement and loss of supply etc etc and the obvious one - how are you going to get enough EBM for the next day at childcare and was met with "Oh, I hadn't even thought of that - I am sure it will be fine!" It made me realise how EASY people think BFing is. I think unless you have done it, you never really realise how difficult it can be. Every single woman I meet that has BF I am officially in awe of and those who have tried and been unable, well my heart goes out to them.

Jellyfish - your story is simply GORGEOUS. I love love love that story. And I had the same experience with DH grandmother. She has a heap of great grandkids (over 20!!) and she was so impressed I was BFing. It made me feel really good about it all.