Jessica there has been so many great responses here but I thought I would share as well.
I was really apprehensive about BFing too. From the families I had known, FF was just the way to go, and I was all set to FF. I literally have about 25 bottles in a box... I was that certain he would be a FF bub.

I decided to give it a go for the obligatory six weeks - unless things went awry between birth and then. Like you, don't like my breasts/nipples being touched and really don't like the sensation of breastfeeding. But, we're now almost at 12 weeks and still going strong.

I can't say I particularly enjoy it - but I do enjoy the simple pleasures that come with it, and although they may have taken a while to achieve, it's been well worth it. I get fifteen minutes of 'me-time' when i breastfeed. I get to stare into DS's eyes and watch him smile and giggle back at me. I get to laugh at him chatting with himself and making noises after a feed. He his never as content, even after EBM! It was great for post birth recovery - it's the best reminder for pelvic floor exercises!

WRT your DH helping out... there is so much more they can do. I was going to express full time for the same reason... it didn't happen and now we haven't had a bottle of EBM since he was four weeks old. He can help settle, cuddle after bathtime, cuddle and read stories to (it's never too early to start)... breastfeeding is such an amazing bonding experience for you to have with your child. I don't doubt that FF mums can get this with their bubs too, but from my experience, it's just not the same when he has a bottle of EBM - I'm in another place, and I've got things on my mind - BFing gives you such a closeness.

Emma is right - BFing can help you to get your body back faster - especially keep you healthy with all the extra fluid intake - least with me I find I'm extremely thirsty while I BF.

It is entirely your choice - and good on you for taking a hold of it... but even with all that apprehension, if you are willing to give it a go... it may be worth a try. Even if you only make it to two weeks... I have found it to be such a rewarding experience. WRT to working and FFing, maybe you could comp feed - FF during the day, BF morning and night?? That way you still get the bonding experiences breastfeeding brings and he still gets the good stuff!

Whatever decision you make, you do what's best for your family (well said Jodie), and turn a blind eye to whatever judgements you get. A mothers' mental state and their ability to care for & provide for their child is so much more important than whether or not formula is so bad for our children, IYKWIM.

Best of luck with the impending labour.