Hi guys,

I'm in a bit of a dilemma about what to do... hoping some of you might be able to give me some advice. Anyway I have a gorgeous baby girl who is four months old and fully breastfed. At the moment she is feeding quite often during the day (2 - 3hourly) usually 6 or 7 feeds a day. I consider this a good deal as she has been sleeping about 8pm - 6am for about 8 weeks. Myself, DH and DD are all happy with how BF is going.

I have no choice but to return to work in December (I'm a nurse) - have been stressing out about it because I really dont want to, DD will only be 6.5 months old and has never accepted a bottle of EBM despite a lot of trying - we gave up in the end because it was stressing her out big time (have tried different teats etc). Finances are the only reason for me to return otherwise I would gladly resign or extend my leave.

My options are:

1. 3 x night shifts/fortnight (9pm -730am) - baby will hopefully still be sleeping the night (haha)? Obviously will be very tired - will try to do these on the nights before DH's days off so he can look after her but I can still BF but am wondering if being so tired will affect supply.

2. 4 x day shifts/fortnight(7am - 330pm) (on DH's days off) - this is my preferred option but can't think about how I can still do this and continue BF.

What do people think? Sorry this is a long post but I am worrying about it and friends/ family don't really understand, and I don't know how solids affect length between breastfeeds etc (1st baby ha ha no idea). I don't want to wean her until we are both ready.

Thanks, Pip