I am very pro-bfing. Very. So, take what I say with a grain of salt.

I wouldn't introduce formula. Why? The research behind it supports an increase in intestional issues, increased risk for diabetes, and allergies, to name a few reasons.

I didn't give Jonah a bottle until much later in the game, and it was of BM, not formula. He took to a bottle without issue. He took to a cup without issue. He prolly would have latched onto a bottle of ketchup if I offered it. So, don't presume your baby will have latch issues.

Your antibodies in the BM do so much good for your child. And, BF for YOU does alot, too! Each time you miss an opportunity to BF, you decrease your supply. Decreasing your supply could lead to an early end to the BF relationship. You don't really get that time/place/experience back. Most people think their baby isn't getting enough milk, so they supplement. Supplementation is *usually* the problem, and if not the problem, the beginning of what will prolly be a problem.

Pump a reserve, it helps your supply, and allows your baby to continue with nature's 'best'.

Would formula hurt him? Probably not, but, it wouldn't help him like BM will.

As I said, I am very pro-bf'ing. And, as a single mom (yeah, I am mentioning it *again*), I could have used a night or two of sleep, or, maybe even a few hours off. I pumped at work twice a day to keep up my supply for the first year. I would do it all again.

The time goes so quickly, and before you know it, your baby will be walking and talking (and hopefully still BF'ing). I would encourage you to keep up the exclusive BFing.

Good luck with whatEVER decision you make. It is the first of many. AND, a huge congrats for giving your child the best start you possibly could.