buliej - here's a random thought for you - when giving your DS the bottle, is he just lying in someone's lap? I always BF my DD with her lying on a pillow across my lap (initially because I had a c/s and it was uncomfortable without a pillow, then we continued because she was used to it and so was I! If we're out though I BF without one). Anyway, if that's not something you've already tried, you could try lying him on a pillow and giving the bottle?

I know what you mean re the formula - I'm going back to work 3 days a week in a couple of months, and I had hoped to continue BFing. My theory was DD could have a feed before work and after work, and she could make do with water during the day (she'll be 11 mths at that point). But currently I'm having some BF problems as she has a cold and is only feeding once a day, and I am scared she is starting to self-wean I also feel funny about introducing formula, like you I don't know why but it does make me sad. I think because I LOVE the bond from BFing.

I hope you find a solution to your problem soon