I know it will be more invasive but if there are problems with his BLS they can do a drip instead of formula, and they can have it for a few days as well.

DD was born with extremely low BLS of 0.9, she was on a drip and they also gave her formula, I was upset that I never got asked or approved giving of formula and I had no idea that they could have kept giving her what she needed through a drip - she had it on her arm for 5 days! So was no more invasive!!

I think it was all too much stress for me, a Midwife came up and hand expressed, OMG wasn't prepared for that, it was sooo painful and I would get so upset trying, as I was constantly competing against what the Paed were prescribing, everytime I got close to having enough they would up it, I just wanted the formula to stop, and I was trying so hard but I just couldn't express very much at all.

I think it is wonderful that you are being so prepared, I know that next time I would like to be more prepared as well, but based on my history I wouldn't be able to start trying until quite late, but I am planning on a FT bubba next time so won't need the NICU or SCN

When ever he is in SCN, try for kangaroo cuddles as much a possible, lots of lovely skin to skin, it really does make a huge difference.

You are doing a wonderful thing for Connor, what an amazing mumma you are

Take care xxoo