Well, maybe I just have to put up with pain and a cracked nipple forever
Saw the LC again. She said technique is good and everything, what a surprise. She just said to make sure she gets lots of the bottom in. We took her off 3 times and my nipple was still ridged every time but getting better each time. I just can't seem to get it. Couldn't work the nipple shields, she really doesn't like them!!

So basically again told to keep doing what I'm doing and persisting and it will get better Whatever. Losing hope now. I will keep trying though.