Everyone.

Sorry I have been MIA latey but been having some difficulties with feeding/supply. Ava has a great sucking reflex (a little too good - LC called her a parhana) and for the first couple of days did a substantial amount of damage to my nipples . Ended up expressing for a couple of days to allow for healing time. Started using a nipple sheild to help with the 'chomping' which seemed to work. Unfortunately I have been struggling with low supply since and DD not putting on any weight (lost 10% over 2 weeks). Tried for a week to increase my supply (feeding every 3 hours, and expressing in between but demand feeding at night) so have been just exhausted. Hasn't worked enough tho and midwife has suggested I go to the doctors to get something to increase my supply ( can't remember the name).

I've been struggling mentally with BF - would shudder everytime I had to put her on the boob - she would just hurt me!!! Trying to get more from me then I could give - all that sucking just hurt!!! I have finally decided to express what I can and then top up with formula for as long as I have milk, and then full time FF when my supply dries up. Lots of tears were shed before I made that decision. Hopefully Ava's weight gain will continue (put on 30 grams over 48 hours).

Haven't had the time to read all the pages yet, but look forward to getting 'back into the swing of BB'.

BTW - thanks alot Belle for your PM's. I tried your suggestions. My boobies just didn't want to play .