Jennifer - would be great to meet up once we're more settled.

Mayaness - thanks hun.. I tried without the nipple shield this morning and it was still very painful, brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes even with the nipple shield, it's painful. I dont know how to make it better.
But my milk is still so little, we have to top up with about 40-60ml formula. I think I must be giving him only 20mls, after 40mins on the breast.

Also I'm not sure when to switch, my boobs arent firm, they're soft. So far, I'm giving one boob a feed then the same boob for about 20mins in hte next feed and then switching. and the second boob for the second half of the feed and full on the following feed. I know I'm supposed to feel for lumpy sections that may not be drained but i find it hard to tell...