breast feeding

hi girls im bout to very open but very honest its bout breast feeding. im wanting to breastfeed or atleast try to, previous daughter i had she just couldnt lach on. but this time im wanting to try again but my nipples r very big even from being young my best friend used to nickname them burger nips, but i just wondering if any other momma been in the same boat has my self and did they get around it or is it totally impossible ? iv spoke to ny midwife bout it n she already said i could hand expess until i can use the pump but i just wanted some advice on your expereinences