@Leabyrd I pumped/bottle and breastfed both from day 1. I had to Bc she was in the NICU but it worked out good and lactation consultants recommended it. I feel if you waited 4 weeks your baby may not take bottle. My friend waited til day 17 to introduce paci and baby wouldn't take it. She hasn't done bottle yet and baby is attached to her breast and cries after 10 mins of off. But if you are using nipple shield may feel like same thing so may be safe. Lactation consultant said even if doing all breastfeed (which I have just started to at a month old since she has been gaining good weight) you should still give bottle at least every couple days so they are used to it since if babysat or daycare they will need it at some point.
Re: anyone else not enjoying breastfeeding??