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Cheryl -
My ds wasn't early or part of a set (lol), but we did overcome some major problems with latch and milk production. We were in the lac consultants' office every few days. We started with finger feeding (syringe w/tube taped to finger) to build up his weight (he lost over 15% of his birth weight) then progressed to tube feeding at the breast then, finally!, he got the hang of it. But it did take a while - and it was time consuming. I just kept in mind what so many women say on this forum - this too shall pass. It was such a happy day when we could get rid of those syringes. And, looking back, I'm so glad we went through it. For one, my dh could help with the finger feeding and - what a few have already said - the tube at the breast really helped with his learning & boosting my supply. I figure that the struggle to get by those first three months - lack of sleep, frustration, etc. - made it that much more special when he could finally bf w/o all the gadgets. And, let me tell you, our lactation consultants got a Christmas present... they were great. Definitely utilize their services, or LLL - the support is essential.
You're doing a terrific job - go with your instincts.
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