Do you need a larger or smaller breast shield for the expressing - they come in different sizes for different sized nipples. And sometimes using olive oil on your breasts (once they are no longer bleeding) can make them slipperier and help reduce the abrasion from the shield.
Hang in there!
Already onto that I had so many issues with DD1 that I have all the tools this time I actually have three sizes so we could work out the best fit. My LC is worth her weight in gold!

Haven't tried the olive oil but am back using Lasinoh now the infection has gone so that helps a bit. Might try the olive oil if I'm still having issues. Thanks!

Tegam - awww thanks hon. Your encouraging words mean a lot. I had a terrible ride with DD1 and somehow managed to soldier on (I must have been insane!!) so I'm determined again this time. I'm in a much better head space to cope with it all this time too, knowing it is possible to 'get there'. Let's hope I can stay positive!