Amanda and Masaki, I am so cheering you on from the sidelines. Breastfeeding is such a convenience for as long as it works, schedule-wise, and so good for both mom and babe. I nursed both my boys for extended periods of time and probably kept Alden out of the hospital once during a serious bout of gastroenteritis because he was able to tolerate breastmilk when nothing else would stay. I am such a proponent for mothers who choose to nurse. I hope that we hear very soon that Marika is all settled in and Amanda is comfortable too.