can only get good latch in football hold

hilwithonelary

The only way I've ever been able to get DD to get a good latch is in the football hold.  The problem is that I HATE the football hold.  It requires me to set up pillows just right.  I would love to get out more, and I'm not scared to NIP, but I feel stuck because I physically can't manage to nurse without my elaborate setup. 

The past few days, I've tried to get her to latch in the cradle or cross cradle several  times to no avail.  She just has little pacifier sucks, and when I break the latch, I see the stereotypical lipstick shaped nipple of a shallow latch.  I rearrange to the football hold, and immediately she starts nursing effectively. 

What can I do?