Well it looks like my bfing DD is slowly coming to an end. She has a high palate that is making bfing almost impossible as she can't suck the nipple. My LC advised that this was likely to happen and despite my persistence and sheer determination, I don't think its working out

I have been bfing and bottlefeeding EBM but have also had to start FFing aswell due to supply issues...I'm surprised she has accepted the boob and bottle and breastmilk AND formula all at the same time. Shes a good girl.

But now, more frequently she is getting frustrated with bfing. She even hits my boob sometimes...

What makes it harder is that DH doesn't understand the problem and believes I have given up too early and should put more effort into it...ie: express every hour all the time and continue persisting with bfing even though DD eventually just screams her head off til I give her the bottle.

I s'pose I'm just feeling alittle ganged up on and ashamed that I am considering not breast feeding. I enjoy the experience and it brings tears to the eyes that I may not be doing it anymore...but I have to think of what is best for DD- I don't want her screaming at my boob all the time- I want her to enjoy her time with me AND have a full belly...

Just needed to write this all down...surely I'm not the bad mum I think I am??