feeding problems...at a loss?

I would continue to offer the at every feeding, sometimes it takes MONTHS for babies to learn how to nurse. I had to use a nipple shield with my little guy for the first month, and now he nurses just fine without one. I was really upset over it thinking we would never get off of it. Also he can sense when you are stressed out and probably gets uneasy when it's time to nurse because you are frustrated. And being stressed out can cause you to produce less milk. I would continue to pump and freeze it if you have to, but don't switch to formula, he will eat it from a bottle if he is hungry enough, do not worry about it. Is there someone else that can bottle feed him for you? Oh I also have to use the football hold it is what works best for us both and makes us both the most comfortable we have tried cradle but, it's just not for us! My best advice is RELAX, do NOT stress it only makes it worse. Just relax and realize that you are trying the best you can and you are making good decisions for you and baby! You might also want to try always nursing in the same spot and set up a good routine before each feeding, like read a book, then sing a song then we talk while getting ready (Mommy is going to lay this pillow down in her lap for you to lay on....etc) GOOD LUCK!