Nickers, I just wanted to give you a big, big hug

What huge effort for you, no wonder you're exhausted! We had breast refusal problems from around 12-24 weeks - it was awful. Some days were okay, some were terrible. It may not work for you, but often on one of our bad days he would relax and at least feed a little bit if I lay down on the bed to feed him. I have no idea why he liked that better, but it really worked for us. It also gave me a rest (maybe that's why he preferred it, because I was a bit more relaxed?), which you really need when you're expressing as well. And have a toddler!

Things are much better for us now, though it's not always perfect. It's great that you have a good supply, that will make things somewhat easier. It sounds like you had great success this morning! Don't worry about whether he got anything or not, the fact that he relaxed enough to suck at your breast is fantastic, and a huge achievement. That's great that you'll have a bulk of time on the weekend to just spend working on BFing. My advise would be to stay in bed! It's amazing what a day in bed can achieve, or even just a half day! Have lots of cuddles, skin to skin time, and do as Barb suggested with letting him decide when he's ready. He may need some help attaching, but it will be much easier if he's ready and willing.

Good luck Nickers, I really hope it *clicks* for Tyron soon. Maybe you could take Barb up on her offer of finding you a LC? Someone who can come to your home and spend time observing you. Sometimes a different person may pick up on something that others have missed (not saying that anyone has been negligent so far! It sounds like they've done all they can.).

Let us know how you go hun