Thank you dribbleface, I think what you're doing is pretty impressive...breastfeeding and expressing and a little topup too, that's a lot of work but it sounds like the right way to go. I'm sure your lo will put on weight very quickly, and judging from your post you sound more relaxed which is great. The key is that he's getting your milk and if he prefers the bottle for now so be it. Don't worry if he suckles only for a bit, as long as breastfeeding remains a positive experience he should be able to continue. And as you're expressing your milk supply should be fine.
I try to remind myself that for however long we manage to do it, the first weeks are the most important (for their health) after all. So I try not to set goals that span too far ahead; my dd is 8 weeks old and if we have to stop we still have managed this time. Every day counts!
Saying all that, dd has had a horrid evening, screaming, trying to suckle and then crying some more, no idea why. Colic, wind, something I ate? She's only just stopped and has fallen asleep in my arms so I can write on my phone.
That's the hardest thing isn't it, seeing them so distressed and inconsolable and tiny, where's a magic wand to make it all better?
It's good to talk to each other isn't it? Thanks for listening to my ramblings!
