Hi exxx, from what I see in the pics of your nipple-stopping rig, they look great except for one thing-- I think according to that thread Mumma Bear created, you are supposed to cut a small area off the edge of each stopper to allow air to pass through easily, or else you don't get good suction, which seems to be the problem you were having. I'm thinking of trying that method myself because I don't have the patience or desire to keep taping my nipples all of the time, plus it's supposed to help improve the shape of the growth as well, so I've been looking into it. Hope I can find something that works!