Thanks Barb. When I was at work DH said DD didn't look for me once! She ate her food and plenty of water but wouldn't take bottle. However she didn't fuss or cry and had a good feed when I got home. Luckily I'm only doing 5 hour shifts so it shouldn't be a problem. I do have something coming up that means I'll be away from DD all day & evening. A friend has offered to babysit but I'm worried that she won't take a bottle and will be a nightmare if she doesn't get any milk. Friend has bub same age and is well experienced - should I not worry or should I cancel what I have on? I've never left DD for that long. Sorry...off on another tangent now!