I’m devastated as I write this , I feel like I’m a failure and couldn’t get my body to do what it needed to do . My son will be 3 weeks on Thursday ... and we’ve been breastfeeding since birth . It seemed to be going ok the first week , but now it’s changed suddenly for the worst. I feel like I can’t produce enough for him , or it’s not sustaining him at all. I nurse him every 2-3 hours , but here lately that’s not enough . He will nurse for an hour almost and still root and cry when he breaks away. He cries and just doesn’t look comfortable after. I’m exhausted , my nipples are killing me and now my back is too from being hunched over feeding . My husband suggested I give him a formula bottle , just to see what happens and to give myself a small break. He took the formula like a champ and for the first time looked “ mill drunk” and sleptttt deep. He didn’t root , didn’t cry and get fussy or gassy afterwards , just an angel baby. I was so happy for him but it breaks my heart knowing I can’t do that for him. I feel like all I do is stress and research if I’m making enough for him, if it’s fatty enough ... and then when I give up and read on formula I feel even worse , because every article talks about how breast is best . I sat down with my husband and we decided we’re going to supplement with formula 1-2 times a day , and I’ll pump to feed in a bottle inbetween. We really want to see and make sure he’s getting the ounces he needs .. but I can’t help but feel crushed that this journey might be over and the 2:30 am smiles while he’s nursing may be done . I have been trying to pump and I’m only getting a few ounces , enough for only one bottle . I’m lost and sad and feel ashamed that I can’t do this for my son . Sorry for the vent ... 😥