I can understand where myson is coming from. I went into BF'ing knowing it wouldn't be easy but never expecting I'd have any problems. DS had perfect attachment, never had cracked nipples, etc but he wasn't gaining enough weight. First thing suggested was low supply so off I went to buy a pump (yes, called ABA about pump hire and no one ever got back to me - very disappointed about this) to express, took fenugreek, motillium, akivite, lactation cookies to boost supply. Saw 3 different LC's where they finally worked out DS has a weak suck which made sense since I only ended up with blocked ducts because DS wasn't draining my breast.

I guess the point I am getting at is I have learnt that breastfeeding is a partnership between you and bub and needs both of you to work together and if one partner isn't doing the job, then the partnership suffers. I did everything I could for my supply, it was up to DS to take it. He is still learning to suck properly. I am determined to keep breastfeeding even though it is so tempting to let it go.

Renstar, just know that you CAN breastfeed and there is a multitude of support with your midwives, LC's, ABA and all of us here at BB I don't think it matters if you have bottles on hand or not because it comes down to what you feel and believe in your head and heart. And you deal with the problems as they arise and you will get through them. We all have.

Good luck!