I am booked to go back to work in 3 weeks, so i will be on minti a lot less, as a working mother of 3.  Imy is taking her bottles much better, although still has her off moments when she refuses.  we are giving her one bottle per day, in preparation for my return to work, otherwise she is breastfed still.  I found out she prefers formula from a bottle, rather than expressed milk, which surprised me; but her all time favourite way to feed is still the breast.  I returned to work when Charlotte and Lachlan were 5 months old, since i had very little support at home and they were twins, i was happy to let them go for a while and someone else look after them.  This time, returning to work feels a lot harder, as one baby is so much more easy to care for than 2, and as a bottle refuser, i have become used to her being with me all the time.  I have also bonded differently to Imogen, as i haven't had to split my attention 2 ways, and daily life isn't so task oriented with her (so i can take the time to do things like baby massage etc).  I am just working one day per week to start off, and then i will go back to 5 days per fortnight in march, so that i can ease back into work.  it seems to be coming way too quick and i am starting to wish i had more time at home now.  i know that work is good for me though- it makes me a better mum, as the time i have with my kids after work and between shifts is better quality.  I also need that time to myself in a different role.  i am hoping it all works out in the end.