Amberj, my SIL chose to put her bub straight on the bottle from birth due to lifestyle and she has no regrets. He is a perfectly healthy, happy baby boy. I'm also FF my bub, however not by choice. Yes there is alot of washing and sterilising involved but it doesnt take long to get used to it at all, you just do it and get it over and done with iykwim. You also cop a lot of flack for FF but you learn to ignore. I can understand what everyone else is saying about BF being easier though, seeing as its always on hand. I only BF for about 2 weeks yet I am a size smaller than I was pre pregnancy, apparently its all the worry that comes with being a new mum lol. At the end of the day choose what feels right to you. All the best for the imminent arrival of your bub.