I wasn't able to breastfeed my first child. We were told that my nipples were too big, her mouth was too small, I didnt try to latch her on fast enough so she got used to the bottle, etc. Made me feel like I did something wrong. I was given a bunch of knickknacks to try out: syringes, nipple shields, creams, sugar water, etc. I tried for about 3 months and finally had to give into the formula to feed my child. I know now that it wasn't a horrible decision, but at the time it made me feel like a failure, like I couldn't do my motherly duty. I kept blaming myself. I had a 23hr labor, I couldn't get to 10cm and the Dr ended up pulling her out with the vacuum at about 8cm, but before that I still pushed for about an hr. I was exhausted and was shaking with adrenaline. I couldn't hold her to feed her the first time and the nurse took her from me and fed her an entire bottle of formula. Kept thinking that if I had just toughened up and tried right away she may have latched. 
When my son came along, I was prepared to feed him formula and pump colostrum. My boss bought me 5 big cans of formula and I bought 3. I was ready, but I ended up returning ALL of it thanks to Suzette, my RN during my stay at the hospital. Right away she took a look at my breasts and said it would be a piece of cake. Of course I didnt really believe her at first. Like any newborn we had some work to put in before he fully knew how to latch, but I'll never forget all the effort and time Suzette put into it. She was so persistent and patient. Even while I was resting she had my husband hold my son and worked on sucking exercises with them. She used a couple different methods until we found what worked for him. I ended up giving my son tastes of formula on the first day to help him latch, and now, 2 months later, I can proudly say he's only eaten from me since. No gizmos and gadgets. I can't thank Suzette enough for her determination and patience with my son and I. While other nurses waited on my call, Suzette was there on the dot for feeding times to help and teach. I really felt a difference when she wasn't there. No other nurse put in the time and effort that she did, and I know she didnt have to, but she did and it meant the world. She even went as far as following up with me after I left the hospital. I wish I would have had her for my daughter. That's why I'll be recommending her to any first time mom, any friend I know is struggling, and any mom that was told she couldn't. A million thank you to Suzette from my son and I.