SareBear, I used a nipple shield a couple of times to give my nipple a break ( had quite a nasty graze that's only just starting to heal) and it still hurt a little but it did take the edge off. They are all quite big, I thought it would be too big for DS mouth but a couple of minutes in he got use to it. I have read in my bf book not to use them too often though and the book suggests to do what you did in that you start them off with the shield then when your more comfortable take it off and let them finish. To get my son to open his mouth wider i stroke his bottom lip with my nipple and when he opens up i quickly shove him on. Would be a good idea to go to the bf clinic. I also use the lansinoh nipple ointment and find it nice and soothing. Poor us hey.. I hope we sort this breastfeeding thing out soon.

Ozzie, That's lucky hey. We moved 2 weeks ago and i learnt that our old house was completely flooded out, so im counting my blessings. I hope it stops long enough for me to get some washing dry though i have 3 clothes horses going at the moment and poor Oliver has nothing to wear .. Wow go Elijah on the weight gain, i haven't had Oliver weighed in about 2 weeks, i haven't been able to get out of the house with this mastitis bout but i'm taking him in on Wednesday, he seems bigger, we'll see hey.

Berrme, How did your massage go? I've never had one but it's my birthday soon so i might drop a couple of hints around because i would love to try one.

Oliver has been so good today with his sleeping. We slept together all afternoon into the night lol. Then i had to get up and make dinner and he woke for a feed then was back to sleep. I'm so lucky. He is so beautiful hehe.