I am planning on expressing for one feed per day (early a.m. feed if that helps). So far I have expressed a few times as a practice run and all seems to be going well.

But, if I replace DS's early morning BF with an EBM feed, won't I be very full and sore by the time DS's next feed comes around? If I have to express at the same time I would normally BF, that defies the point of expressing. Will my breasts eventually get used to going a longer time without feeding and make less milk for that period?

And, when is the best time to express for this feed? Should I do it an hour or so before his next feed, or is there a better time?

Then there's the question of feeding from a bottle - any tips to ensure DS will take the bottle? Is it likely to cause confusion having him go from breast to bottle to breast again? And, if he won't take the bottle, do I offer the breast instead?

Thanks in advance!