I'm so sorry you're experiencing this, especially the day before you return to work. I remember going back to work when my 1st was only 9 weeks old. It's difficult.<br><br>
Maybe your baby is picking up on your stress? <b>Maybe your added stress has affected your let-down and your baby likes the quick let-down of a bottle?</b> Just in case, you may want to ask your caregiver to burp him frequently (like after every ounce) to simulate the time it takes for a nursing session and allow him to become satiated better. Your caregiver might say that he "downed" the bottle in just a few minutes, I need more. Also, most caregivers aren't familiar with breastfed babies, only formula fed babies. You know what's best. You're his mommy.<br><br>
Also, you can estimate the amount of bm your baby will need by multiplying his weight by 2.5 ounces... then, divide this number by the number of feeding sessions he normally has in a 24 hour period. So, if he's 10 lbs mulitiply 10 by 2.5 and then divide by the number of feedings.<br><br>
The pp's gave *great* suggestions. And, although I only worked maybe 15 hours a week for about 8 months, I think I used each one of these suggestions... they were great!<br><br>
To help keep up your supply since you'll be pumping, try to get extra sessions in while you're at work when you can... nurse on-demand when you're home. Rest!<br><br>
take care,<br>
carla<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/smile.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="smile">