Ok, has anybody combination fed?
I'm finding BFing tough this time around despite BFing C for 18mos. We couldn't get her to take a bottle until the week before I went back to work when C was 10mos so didn't have the option anyway.
Finding things tough because of some issues we've got with our 4wk old (possible reflux/colic/wind/goodness knows what!) and to be honest I'm exhausted and having a toddler to deal with who doesn't always cope well with me being tied to a sofa for ages BFing.
Hv suggested I introduce some formula for 1/2 feeds per day so that I could get a break?! I don't really know how I feel about this but am certainly not really enjoying BFing at the moment especially in the evenings as for the past few nights G has screamed while nursing.
I am worried about whether formula might make our problems worse but the way I'm feeling I need to make some changes because I feel like I'm on the precipice of PND.
Pumping isn't really the option right now as I just don't feel up to it. So any thoughts? Is it a good idea? Should I just try to ride it out? Is introducing formula likely to make things worse? As you can see I am so conflicted.
Thanks