Hi All...
I have a DD who is just over 3 weeks old. I have been breast feeding her - but I am really hating it and get stressed whenever it is feed time. Feeds can go on for ages (well over 1hour - sometimes 2!) and I am never sure she is satisfied. She only latches on with a nipple shield (I/we have tried so many times without the nipple shield) and most of the time I need a hot pack to 'let down' - probably because I am so stressed. I am also stressed when people come to visit as it may be during a feed - and I am so self concious. Whenever I feed I just want to get her fed and back to sleep - and avoid interracting too much - I know this is impacting on our bonding. I want to switch to formula and have read quite a bit about formula feeding. I feel so guilty it is not funny. I feel I am not a good mum - or don't really care about giving her 'the best start' - but then I really dislike breast feeding... I feel so so stuck!