aaww I think the 6 week growth spurt varies massively. For us it was only 2 evenings - sorry I don't know if you want to hear that but on the bright side, you might be coming out the other side of it now? I hope things get better for you both.

Kuraiza - Fenugreek does come on it's own - I got the Nature's Own brand from a pharmacy. I didn't want to get it with other stuff in there. As for bleeding, I would have thought you'd want to get that checked out. I thought (could be wrong) that you shouldn't be still bleeding (and getting heavier) at 7 weeks. Good luck with it all hun sounds like the extra pair of hands with your mum will be much appreciated.

amy_o - did you have your GTT at 6 weeks? No-one has given me a referral but i'm sure my endo said 12 weeks (which puts mine on Xmas day ha!). I know SHOULD follow it up, but I don't really want to!

Holly & Katones - good for you deciding what is right for both of you re BF'ing! I was getting to a similar point, just so much frustration & grief. My LC put it well when she said at the end of the day, you want to be able to enjoy your baby!!

SamiH - good luck giving Z the bottle, sounds like you're getting great EBM.

We had a catch-up with our hospital birth class group today - was heaps of fun and I loved seeing all the other bubba's (since my mother's group doesn't start till Dec ). X is the podgiest for sure! He was also the oldest in the group by half a week, but not the biggest - one was born 10lb 7oz. Was fascinating to see how many c-sections - quite a few, the vag births seemed to be the minority.

I've got extra bits so I can express both sides now - honestly it's the best thing... 12 mins and I'm done - it's just heaven. I never thought I'd be so excited about such a thing! I'm getting closer and closer to getting rid of the formula... We had a little BF feed today - he happily splurted milk everywhere (seriously I think he actually blew raspberries on my boob when breathing out!) and managed to SOAK his sleeve - despite wearing a bib and then we finished the feed by bottle. Soooo glad we're doing what we're doing and not trying to feed seriously on the boobs! The bottles are business and the boobies are recreational (I'm sure my DH would agree with that too )