The first couple of weeks can be so hard. It's very normal at this early age for your bub to want to sleep on you, you are warm and snug and you smell like mum .

I used a dummy for both my boys from a few days of age and it did not affect their breastfeeding in any way. The dummy really was a godsend! You could give it a try if you really wanted to and just keep an eye out for any problems.

If you need a break from having your bub in your arms or bed constantly, I recommend trying out a baby hammock (Google Amby baby hammock if you want to see what I'm talking about). I used one for DS1 who would only sleep in my arms before we bought it. He loved being in it, it makes them feel snug like they were in your womb and it moves when they do so can help them settle. You can bounce/swing them in it to help them settle too. You can hire them from Hire For Baby (and probably other places) if you wanted to try one out.

You sound like you are doing a wonderful job meeting your DD's needs and I promise you it will get easier very soon .