Mawg - why not try BFing for a day or two and see how you go? The colostrum in the first few days is fab for passing on antibodies etc, MWs call it liquid gold, so even if you decide not to BF long term, any is better than none. M has had some formula, but is mostly BFed, it works for us - I express one feed (4ish oz) every day, that feed gets topped up with formula if he's still hungry, DH gives the bottle(s) in the evening while I get some rest.
rrreow - 3 1/2 weeks on, I'm still finding BFing fairly painful, at least during the latch. I went back to basics yesterday and realised that I'd got sloppy with his positioning, have corrected that and it's been much better since - I wasn't bringing his head round enough so his nose wasn't touching, which was clearly pulling me in the wrong direction.
Red - I don't have any/much numbness afaik, at least not so I've noticed. I hope things get easier for you soon - are you still on the hospital painkillers, and are you taking them on time/to schedule? I found that really helped, as I'd generally take the next lot of pain relief slightly before the previous lot wore off, so the pain never really built up. I hate taking painkillers generally, so it was difficult for me to do, but it really did help a lot. I noticed if I missed some or was late taking them! (It also took the edge of BFing pain too...).
Pink - glad Violet is doing well :) hope the jaundice stays under control and she gains weight asap!
Sunny, MrsBri, everyone else still waiting - hope the babies start to make an appearance soon (except for Aloha, who can keep hers inside till she's ready :o )