It's not so much retreating as advancing in a different direction

Well, the baby latched at 4:30 this morning!

And then, no kidding, my boobs went all fire hose on her, literally spraying everywhere (this happens) thanks to my crazy fast let down. The kid was drowning in milk (a happy way to go), and then got awfully annoyed that Mommy's attempts to dupe her nearly led to her food induced death.

So, the nipple shield prevails, as it does keep that crazy flow in check for her.

In short, I could have been sleeping.