Calling All Breastfeeding, Nipple Experts. (Lilypadz)

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This would have been such a cute find had i known about them sooner (my youngest daughter is named Lilly)

I have however learned the hard way that covering the nipples and areola at any time during the beginning stages of breastfeeding always proves to be a bad idea. I am speaking of the gel pads and nipple covers.

I used them with both kids, and I never had a clogged duct while using them. Have you been cutting down on the number of times you nurse in a day? If so, then that may be why you are feeling more full/tender than usual. I liked the Lilypadz because I leaked SO much that I'd end up leaking through the normal type of nursing pads, and would always have wet spots on my shirts! Eek! So for me, it was great that the Lilypadz didn't allow that to happen. But if it bothers you, then by all means, go back to the usual type of nursing pads. It's great to have several options to choose from!

I have to agree with Rachel K. And obviously by what you are describing these are not the right solution for you and your particular body and nursing needs right now.

I would just use regular nursing pads preventing leaking and let down doesn't seem like a good idea to me.

I'm actually not familiar with these... I've always used the basic pads that are disposable and feel like cloth. I think allowing some leakage is good... stopping the leakage would cause pain and possible engorgement because the excess milk has no where to go.

Yes, I could definitely see the potential for clogged ducts, which is unresolved may turn into an infected clogged duct.

I feel bad for not giving my 2 cents before you bought these...
I have never used them but have friends who have.
Lilypadz=trouble.
Get yourself some nice cloth pads!