HI,

Marcellus has offered some great advice. Babies often have their *longest sleep" in the early part of the night. (not sure how old your little one is?) so if some-one else can get him to sleep, then he will stay asleep for 4 or so hours - perfect for a movie or catch up with friends. Most babies *want mum* if she's around - we are their favourite girl! But if she's not available they will quickly and esily make other arrangements.

Regarding the formula - the short answe is no - it's possible to successfully combine breastfeeding and bottle feeding. But bottles have a way of creeping in - you are busy, so you give a bottle, or you are tired so you give a bottle. And many mothers are then disappointed to find that they have effectively weaned their baby before they wanted to.

It's important to get some time for yourself - having a breastfeed baby shouldn't put a stopper on this. they are very adaptable! Good luck with it