Moving from breast feeding to bottle worries

[Inspirachion]

I am a breast feeding mum to 3 month old ds. It has never been vsucessful despite vast amounts of help, and perseverance.
Have been supplementing with formula since 3 weeks old. Formula volumes gradually increasing as he grows. Lately 3 bottles formula daiy and bf on demand. Seem to be run ing short/slow flow and slow letdown on bm much of the time. Breasts have only ever felt full first thing in the morning though today he woke early so not full this mornng.
Can see the breast feeding disapearing soon sadly.
My worries aside from the nutritional and bonding are that It will become hard to comfort him without the breast feeding as an option and therefore he may be upset more / cry more / be less calm and settled.
Am I worrying with good reason or not?

No, I'm afraid that is one of the benefits of bf, although I am sure you will find a way for your baby - as he gets older and more responsive he'll be easier to distract/calm with a cuddle.
However, what would you ideally like? It's not too late by any means to build up your supply again - or do the problems you've had mean you wouldn't want to do this?

Ds gets frustrated at low milk times and Nothing I try seems to help us am so sad about it

Would dearly like to keep up the bf but feels like an impossible task

:( Have you spoken to a breastfeeding counsellor?
WOuld it be possible for you to spend a day doing nothing but feeding, eating and sleeping?

Yes have tried this but seems to make little impact don't know why. Dh awake now will discuss trying this again today. Is worth the effort.
Considering herbal supplements to increase supply but worry they could be bad for ds.

When you did that, did you also gradually reduce the ff top ups?
i really think a bfc could help - assuming tht's what you want to do, of coiurse

Most recently the bfc has said I could consider domperidone but I haven't gone that route maybe I should

If you really want to start decreasing the formula Inspirachion and keep bfing I think it can be done but understand how distressing this is for you.

Are you in touch with a local bfing counsellor who you could see face-to-face? Think this will be invaluable in helping you to continue.

I'm sure you will have already read the links already but thought I'd post them for you (and any lurkers ).

Decreasing Formula Top-Ups

Is my baby getting enough milk and

Increasing Low Milk Supply

Please don't forget too that many Mums breasts don't feel full during the evening but your baby will still be getting milk even if you think they aren't. Both of mine cluster fed during the evening but its not a sign of low supply, thankfully .

Like stealth says, if you do choose to give up bfing you will find other ways to comfort him soon.

We have decided to stay in bed today and make a concerted attempt to improve things. Thanks for the links I haven't see the oneabout decreasing top ups before so will read that now
thanks to you both for the encouragement
will go back to bfc this week

good for you and very good luck! Let us know how you get on x

Inspirachion - good luck from me too :)

One day of trying the skin to skin though will not be enough - it's a different approach you need, and you need to keep it going.

Domperidone cannot be effective without the basics of ensuring frequent, effective removal of milk from the breast, though it can be a useful back up to this.

Do call one of the bf lines.

RL help from someone who knows their stuff can be v. useful.

Just wanted to say, have a lovely day in bed and can't really give you anymore advice as tiktok has already given you some brilliant advice.