I normally feed my little one after each nap. Here is the routine I follow when I hear him waking up.
I go to the washroom as I know that I will not be able to go for at least another hour.
I drink a glass of water. Hydration is super important when breastfeeding.
I grab my cell phone, remote control, and my laptop to make sure everything is in arm's reach if needed. Netflix is a great help when you have 40 min to spend. The phone is there to keep track of time and write down the feeding start and end time.
I make sure there is a blanket ready for whatever wipes will be necessary, or to cover the baby
I nurse on a couch, and to be comfortable, I have a support pillow behind my back. I also use a 'mybreastfriend' nursing pillow to hold the baby, and another smaller pillow under it to make sure the baby is high enough so I don't have to slouch forward. There is also a little foot stool for support under my feet.
Unfortunately, my milk supply was not good enough, and I got a prescription for Domperidone to increase my milk production, which was a great help. Doctors also recommended that I supplement with formula to make sure the baby gets enough food. During the first weeks we fed the baby using a tiny tube attached to the index finger. This helped the baby to learn how to suck efficiently. After that we switched to a bottle. There were other methods that I tried but did not work for me. One was attaching a tube to my breast so the baby sucks both on the nipple and the tube at the same time. The other one was feeding him from a cup. This was so messy and most of the milk did not make it into his mouth.
I also pumped for the first month, but then gave it up as it was too painful.
Breastfeeding was not easy for me. Nipple pain was excruciating from the very beginning and I cried many times while feeding my little one. To manage the pain I used a lanolin cream and I was prescribed an ointment that saved my life. It took me 3 month establish pain free feedings.
While looking for breastfeeding help, I came across a La Leche League. It is a group of women who volunteer their time to help others in need. They gather once a month to discuss breastfeeding issues and help each other with any questions. I found it very helpful to attend their session and to watch other women breastfeed.