Thank you so much, BG. Wish you were going to be at my side with that kind of support. Lol! I've since googled BLA and feel a bit more in the know about it. I'm on maternity leave now so I'll take some time to watch some videos too.

I didn't like using the nipple shields at all with BD. I did it because I thought I had to but now I know I should have tried harder or sought further advice. I think I was a deer in the headlights with my first baby. I want to be informed and supported. I am feeling far more determined this time around.

I just hope I can. DH has promised to kick visitors out again if I feel stressed or uncomfortable. He still feels bad that he wasn't reading my signs as well as he should of (he's a gem).