One thing to remember is that you have only been at this for 5 days. You have to decide where you stand. If you are truly committed to bfing and want to do it more than anything, I would say stick it out or you risk regretting giving it up. If you are really more on the fence in terms of your beliefs about bfing, then you need to decide if it's worth it to keep going. If you are on the fence and your sanity is in jeapardy, then maybe quit or do both as much as possible.
If on the other hand you are truly committed to bfing, remember these things. You are in toughest part. I read once that if you are not 120% committed to bfing, you will easily find 100 reasons to quit. It's hard, and they don't always tell you that ahead of time. For many mothers/babes, it does not come naturally. In addition, you are post-birth hormonal and any little thing will lead you to feel overwhelmed. This is really not a good time to be making any big decisions. If you want to keep bfing, I recommend the following: Make a decision you will not quit on bfing for at least the next 2 weeks to get you through this tough part (6 weeks is when things usually start to get better/easier). Scrap formula all together- in a matter of days she will forget it exists. Spend the next week (if this is possible) doing NOTHING but bfing and sleeping. Lay naked in bed with her. If she cries, give her the boob. If she keeps crying, keep giving her the boob. There are times in the beginning where literally I am in bed for 3 hours with my nipple in their mouth (surviving this abuse requires LOTS of lanolin salve). Sleep WHENEVER you can- this will help with hormones and keeping your sanity. Truly dedicate the next week to doing nothing but taking care of yourself and bfing. And remember- it requires a TON of patience- up to 6 weeks for you both to figure it out. Also try not to get to frustrated- babies sense our mood and react to them- so if you are frustrated she may become fussy (easier said than done, I know).
Here is the thing, you need to feel good about whatever decision you make. if you are on the fence about bfing, you can probably quit or breast/formula feed and feel good about your choice. But if you (like me), believe 120% in the importance of bfing for you, you will probably end up regretting quitting when, later, you hear about how much easier it got for people at 6 or so weeks. So figure out where you are on this issue philosophically and make your decision based on just that- your beliefs. You can't really decide based on how tired you are, how overwhelmed you feel, how hard it is, etc because if you go against your beliefs, when you feel better you will wish you had decided differently. Most of all, regardless of what you do, hang in there- this is such a difficult time you and your body are going through, but it will pass
