BackupBuddy really does not come into play with the initial sync. Have you checked to make sure the backup directory is the correct one and that the conduits are enabled and properly set? In the past this also indicated out of date conduits. Are you backing up to an Apple? You an do a google search and the information will just jump out at you. One of particular interest is
http://forums.palmone.com/palm/board...message.id=452.
Ben