Hi hun,

Sorry bout the infection hope that clears up soon xx

WRT feeding every 2-3 hours, thats completely normal and Jazz did it up until 4-5ish months. It's just because breastmilk is quicker to digest than formula so bubs need to feed more often.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR and the unsupportive GP. Mine has always been great, especially through mastitis, and I know how much that support meant to me throughout that time. I would suggest tring to find one who is pro-bfing, it can make ALL the difference!

I'm not exactly sure about the crack so I defiantely think contacting the ABA is a great idea. Maybe you could try a nipple shield while it heals? I've neever used one though so don't know how they work...?

I fed to settle. Well, its cheaper an more effective than a dummy LOL that was my opinion, but I can see that would be unappealing. Jazz wouldn't take a dummy anyway, which I guess is a blessing, spat it out from day one so i had to find a different idea. Rocking, walking, and a sling were all really impractical at one week post c/s, I barely had the energy to carry her while walking, let alone pace the floors rocking with her, so I just fed.
I kind of think bubs don't really know what they want in the first few weeks. I mean, they've never been 'hungry' have they? They used to have constant food supply, and now they don't. They've never been uncomfortable in a nappy, or cold, or overstimulated. This world is new and bright and scary to a newborn! So I just fed her, I figured it was comforting, she might be hungry who knows! She might just need cuddles because everything is just too weird and new. Either way most of the time it worked.

Hope the crack heals for you quickly hun. I've said it a million times but you have Lansinoh right