I agree that it really depends a lot on the baby. But it was much easier for me second time round too. DS#1 had a tongue-tie which prevented him from attaching properly and I went through the cracked nipples, 2 bouts of mastitis in the first 3 weeks, nipple shields for a few weeks and lots of pain. Second time around Tom attached first time and I only had some minor soreness in the early weeks (long gone now!!). I sincerely hope that your second time is easier too. I am sure you will get there, it certainly is worth it, isn't it!