For inspiration and support, it can be helpful to read other women’s breastfeeding stories. For the May Carnival of Breastfeeding we ask you to share a story: your birth story as it relates to breastfeeding, your breastfeeding experience, overcoming a particular challenge, a cute or funny story about your nursling, or your weaning story.
Have a story you want to share in a carnival post on your blog? Email me your submission by May 18, 2009, for consideration for the carnival on May 25, 2009. As a reminder, here are the guidelines that will increase the chances a post will …read more

This morning’s post on making your own nursing necklace is listed among the entries for the Carnival of Creators, hosted by Cyndi at Mazel Tov! Jewelry Treasures. Check out the carnival for posts on all sorts of creative topics including writing, making purses from recycled goods, the performance art “corde lisse” (what?), woodturning and more!

Share your story! If you have a positive, humorous, touching or otherwise inspiring story related to breastfeeding, email me! In a regular series, I’ll feature readers’ experiences. Submissions may be edited for clarity and length. Consider writing about: