okay mommas - i’m 3 weeks pp and started out exclusively breastfeeding for about 2 weeks and then pumped and introduced a bottle because of major nipple pain. (it was a latch problem, i know, and we have since fixed it but my nipples remain pretty sore and tender to touch. even hurts while pumping). also fyi - i’ve tried nipple shields, been using coconut oil, and have the correct size flanges.

I have been pumping every 3 hours or so and also still breastfeeding directly here and there (no nipple confusion so that’s great!). i get about 2-4 oz per pumping session typically.

BUT now baby is cluster feeding and I can’t keep up my milk supply for bottles. my nipples are WAY too beat up to have her on my breast all those times.

I’m feeling overwhelmed and don’t want to throw in the towel, but i’m strongly considering starting to supplement with formula.

Any thoughts/advice?!