My daughter has been EBF since birth. We dabbled with an occasional formula feed for a few days when she was 5 months old but it wasn't successful so didn't persevere. I am starting to feel a bit trapped though as she is with me 24/7 which is lovely, but I also have a 3 year old daughter who apart from nap times, I don't really get any 1 on 1 time with any more. Let alone being able to go out and do things for myself.
We are also struggling with baby not going to her Dad very easily. He can hold for around 5 minutes before she's hysterically crying, which is also taking its toll. I rarely leave the house without her because of this, so I'd love to just know that if I wanted/needed to be apart from her, that at least he or someone else could feed her if necessary!
I haven't pumped this time around, due to not having the time/patience/willpower with the toddler in the mix as well! Is it too late to express? Do I need to, or are there any formulas that are tolerated more than others? And do I go for bottles or cups now she's a bit older?! The couple bottles we tried to give her previously were the Lansinoh ones with Aldi formula, she wasn't a fan!
Sorry for the long post and I'm grateful for any words of wisdom!