Thanks Now we're 3 and marcellus for your replies,

Now we're 3 - thanks for sharing your story with me, it is nice to know that I am not they only one out there struggling with supply issues, it can feel like I am the only one in the world at times. As much as I would love to restrict his top ups he really does need them after every feed, otherwise I end up with a screaming baby because he is starving...having said that I could start giving him less formula when topping up and see how that goes.....something to think about...thanks. On average he is having 60ml after each feed, sometimes more and sometimes less. He tends to have more before bed and when waking up in the morning.

marcellus - my thyroid is now stable. The Drs did not want me on any meds due to breastfeeding so it sorted itself out for now, I am still undergoing tests to ensure nothing else happens. I have contacted my local ABA and will be going along to suss it out...thanks for reminding me if them!

One of the great things all of you lovely ladies have given me is the support and reassurance that doing both is OK Silly that I needed it I know, but I felt as though I had to make a decision as to what I was going to do about giving up the breastfeeding....perspective is what you have helped me to gain and I cannot thank you enough for that.