I used to wince and cry every time he latched. Coconut oil helps a ton!<3 hang in there you've got this mama!

Try coconut oil on your nips. It WILL get better. I used to cry each time my daughter latched for a couple of weeks. We found out she was tongue and lip tied and couldn't get a good latch even though she was getting plenty to eat. But I wouldn't have known that had I not seen 2 different lactation consultants. Don't give up and ask for help. It's so much easier than bottle feeding once you've gotten the hang, and better for baby by far!

run your milk on them

keep drinking water and ask for nipple cream. i know its hard and the pain is unbearable but try different positions and make sure the baby is as close to you as possible when nursing to get a good latch

don't give up! I don't have a baby yet, so I don't know from experience but I know that if you keep trying it will be worth it, have you tried a lactation nurse? they may be able to give you some pointers, I hope everything works out for you! I plan to breastfeed and I'm nervous as hell

have you tried a nipple shield?, that worked for me