(And I hope it wasn't hurtful to hear my whining about nursing!)

It wasn't, although I did feel envious as things turned around for you - you know, the way they're supposed to. And jealous of your pumping volume! Holy cow, if I had the flow you have...

Thank you for raising the economic privilege issues. These weren't a factor for me, but they obviously are for so many women, and "breastfeeding is free! formula is expensive!" is a dangerous oversimplification of the comparative costs.