katie, sorry to hear you're still having bfeeding problems. lc i saw said nipple shields reduce production to 80%...or something like that. haven't used them since i saw lc. sore bbs tho not cracked or bleeding.
not sure if i have a win on the bf'ing front. trying to get out of the habit of topping up w/ formula. got through 24 hours w/ just the breast milk and 1 100ml dose of formula last night. now, i worry about whether or not she's getting enough!!! just been popping her on everytime she's unsettled. am going to try going formula-less again today. fingers crossed.