Jade whilst I agree with you, I think formula discussions should remain out of this forum. This forum is for support for breastfeeding not formula. If a person was having difficulties with formula brands and a BF'er went into the formula section and told them they should start relactating people would find that inappropriate too. This is why we have seperated the two forums, so that there is no BF vs. FF.

Prama I just want to tell you that you have my support to, I will stand and cheer as long and as hard as you need! You can do this, if you want to continue to breastfeed formula is a short term fix which doesn't actually help with breastfeeding difficulties. I turned to formula with my first after advice from a paed and it didn't fix anything, it actually made things worse, and when I tried to re-establish bf'ing she wouldn't have a bar of it. Bottle feeding wasn't easier, and I see that now. Making up bottles in the middle of the night, forgetting how many scoops of formula, needing to take bottles with me wherever I went, trying to find somewhere to reheat a bottle etc. Whereas for me after we got over the "teething problems" it was overall a lot easier in the long run, I could feed on the run, I never had to sterilise or anything and it was definitely a lot easier on my pocket. As for the sleeping, it made no difference. At first I thought it was but then it actually made it worse. At the end of the day you have to do what is right for you, but I think with the right support you really can do this (if you feel its something you want to do). With regards to the pain in your nipples have you tried strengthening them in the shower? I know it sounds strange but I got my gf to do this as she had similar problems, it wasn't that her baby was latching incorrectly it was just that her nipples were sensitive. Also with my SIL she could never pump effectively and so it wasn't a very accurate guide to her milk. And she went on to feed her twin sons yet if she tried to pump she would get nothing.

Please know I am here for support, and you shouldn't feel bad for whatever you decide is best for your family.