TS - HUGS sweety. I know how you feel, I went through a similar experience with DD1 and I ended up giving up bfing at 6wks. I still regret it to this day, although I did have a happier baby when I started her on the bottle. I got to the point where I could not stand the thought of putting DD on the breast anymore. Unfortunately I did give up just when I think we may have been turning the corner iykwim.

My main issue with bfing DD1 was attachment and she feel asleep constantly. This time around I was determined to get some help with the attachment issue. It only took one comment from a health nurse and I think I have got the attachment issue down pat now. I will try a describe what she told me to do:

When attached the tip of your nipple should be pointing towards te roof of bubs mouth. Before you attach position your nipple parallel with bubs mouth and nose. When bubs mouth is open bring his mouth onto the nipple. You are aiming to get bubs bottom lip in line with the bottom of your areola and bubs top lip is to go just over the nipple. I hope this discription is helpfull. For some reason this worked for me.

My new bub is 3wks atm and there are times when I just want to chuck it in, although this bub is better with attachment and feeds for longer. My issue this time is that she wants to feed constantly and I am so drained atm. I have comp feed her but only when I was so exhausted that I just couldn't do it anymore.

Good luck Twin Sister, let us know how you go.