We use Aptamil too - a hv told us (coincidentally) that it's the one that tastes most like bm.
In contrast to you guys, we had a pretty good night. Gave H some formula for his last feed - since starting at nursery we've given him one bottle a day (if not at nursery) to wind down my supply a bit before I'm back at work. I think this is working as I'm not getting engorged as much now (after 2 weeks).
Anyway. He drank about 120ml and was out for the count by 8. He woke at 12 but I cuddled him back to sleep and he next woke up at 4, when I fed him. Then slept til nearly 8!
Unheard of! I was practically doing cartwheels at 8 this morning even tho DP was grumbling that ut 'still wasn't good enough'!
Honestly, if he sleeps that much when I'm back at work, I really feel I could manage.
New dilemma is how the bloody hell am I going to get to work on time. It's just over 2 miles to the nursery (5 mins from office). That's a 35 minute walk (power walk, 45 if usual pace with pushchair). Or 2 buses can take as little as 25 minutes.
Problem is, there's no guarantee of getting on the bus. I can't fold this pushchair (travel system).
Am weighing up possibilities - carrier: guaranteed on bus but he's pretty heavy these days. Carrying nursery bag, handbag and change of clothes would be very difficult.
Buy cheap stroller: I hate that they face out (get choice with current travel system) and I always feel that babies look a bit neglected in them - ie cold, exposed, can't see mum for reassurance - and not very comfy for sleeping. But they do fold which should guarantee buses. As H can't walj though, would have to throw him at random stranger to get on and off. Bags a problem, tho wouldn't need change of clothes. Oh and apart from the really cheap ones, they're all minimum £ 100.
Walk everywhere: Takes longer, not good when utterly knackered. Rain = very unglam arrival at office.
DP has just suggested a taxi for the first week which I'd normally refuse on cost but tempted to go with that to buy some time.
What would you do Berries?