I rememeber feeling the exact same way in hossy when on about Day 2 a paed came in to review DD (for other issues) right after I had fed her. Thought I was going so well with the BF, she was screaming though and the paed said "No offence but this baby is starving." My heart just about crashed right through the floor.
He was actually the one who suggested to us that we comp feed there in hossy, until my supply increased. My milk didn't come in until about day 5 and she was just so hungry! So we comp fed in hossy and took some bottles and fomula home with us but I am happy to say she didn't need them once my milk fully came in.
Anyway what I'm trying to say is what marcellus has said - things don't always go as planned. Look at the comp feeding as a temporary thing and work really hard to get her back on the BB full time once you sort youselves out a bit.
I also advocate speaking to the ABA or an LC, or going to a BF clinic. Immense help.
Can you take some time off work? I know that's probably impossible with the FDC in your home, but could someone look after all the kidlets and maybe you and DD can spend a few days lounging around in bed, skin on skin and just let her suckle whenever she wants.
I've heard fenugreek is great and there was another as well, I can't remember though. Will post later if I remember it.
Also - lots and lots of water!!! I'd drink between 500-1000mls every feed. Even if you can't have time off work, trying to keep DD in a sling or carrier that you can BF in might help, as would having several bottles of water around the house, so that when you are running around after your charges you can grab water whenever you see it and knock it back.
Hugs hun, hang in there!!!
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