Bfeeding Mum’s?
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Topic: Bfeeding Mum’s?
Posted By: 11111
Subject: Bfeeding Mum’s?
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:31am
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When did your period return?
With the boy's I got it back exactly 4 week's after having them and was still feeding at the time, but not very well. This time I have not got it back I am starting to wonder if maybe I am PG(we have not used anything for contriception) my tit's are sore, but I can't tell if this is due to feeding or not. I would rather not be tihs soon, but more worried bout what other people will say I can hear teh comment's now. anyway enough ranting from me. ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: Mum2ET
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:43am
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I didn't get my AF back until Ella was 10 months ------------- Mum to Ella (5) and Tom (2) |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:44am
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With Leah, I didn't get AF back till 7 months when she self weaned. Have not had it yet with Joel and am still feeding him. -------------  
 
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:46am
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all mine were 4/5 mths. i would test to be sure if i was you... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:52am
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I haven't got my AF back yet.... Harry is 9 months and weaned about a week ago..... ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: aussiegirl
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:53am
I haven't got my period back yet, Hayley is nearly 4 months old 
Don't worry about others and what they say (easier said than done, I know!) its your family and your children
Can you get pregnant without having your period back? I have no idea, so have been using contraception every time! Take care and hope you find out either way soon -------------  Mum to Hayley **30.6.08
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Posted By: first
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 9:05am
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Butterfly I got mine back when I started on the mini pill but only once. I'm a little concerned like you and can totally relate to the what will people think comment. I'd suggest just doing a test for peace of mind. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: M.i.s.s.y
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 9:32am
Ive had 2 already & Jades only 10weeks old!!! -------------    
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Posted By: DJ
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 9:45am
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about 6 or 7mths I think. It's quite normal for AF not to returnwhen bf, so you might not have to hear those comments yet! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Alanismum
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 10:40am
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My baby is 11 months and I am only feeding her once a day but still haven't got my period back. So I guess everyone is different. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MonicaMouse
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 10:44am
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I didn't get mine back until just before Blair turned 10 months old (and yup I tested). Then had a 42 day cycle (and yup had to test again especially with special hugs around what I thought would have been O without proctection), and now I've just had a 23 day cycle. ------------- 
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Posted By: solgirl
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 11:20am
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I think for everyone it is really different....I got af back when Emma was 13months old, and has not return yet from having Paige and she is nearly 7 months old....and hoping it stays away for a while longer too ------------- MUMMY TO EMMA (4yrs), PAIGE (2yrs) & http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 11:28am
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Mine came back when Ems was 4 months old. She's just turned 8 months, still BF, and I've had 3 AFs so far. The cycles have been about 35 days and AF is heavy and lasts up to 7 days, with spotting in between. Whereas before Ems was born I was a pretty regular 28/29 day cycle with regular/lightish AF only lasting up to 4 days and never spotted in between. I wish it had stayed away longer though. Feel a bit ripped off! ------------- 
 Missed MC July 2011
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 11:33am
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Lil miss is 15 weeks and I'm having a bit of random spotting but still no AF. Gremlins were 10 weeks and Maya was 16. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Troods
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 11:38am
LOL Emma. I know you mean when Maya was 16 weeks but just have to say that reading your post makes me chuckle at the thought of not having AF return for 16 years. Now wouldn't that be fantastic  -------------
Missed MC July 2011
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 12:17pm
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Tammy, yep you can get PG without getting AF cos you can still ovulate prior to AF arriving.
I had random bleeding for one day at six weeks, but have had nothing since (Daniel is now 3 months) but I have had changes in my cervical mucous, so something is going on. My current birth control is abstinence  ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: pikelets
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 12:22pm
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I got mine back when DS was 7 mths. He started to drink less once he started eating more solids.
Looks like it is just one of those random things of when it comes back. Maybe you should do a test to rule it out (or in). Good luck ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
3 Angels - Dec10 / Mar11 / Dec11
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 12:27pm
LOL well I think i might have to cave and test. I just hate the thought of testing and getting -ve cause i feel like it was waste of money.
I actuallt really want it to be +ve now too. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 2:26pm
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Well good luck then And I just noticed, Michael and Emily have exactly the same age gap as me and my sister! (2 days short of 2 years). Cool!
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Posted By: chonny
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 3:12pm
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debs, i didnt get mine back with V until he was over 1. i can't remember how long but we had been trying to get preggy with David for 9 mth but Dr's only count 6mth coz didnt get af back for first 3mth of trying. good luck chicky, hope you get whatever result you are after.... -------------   
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Posted By: jaz
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 4:06pm
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About five months once I'd been back at work a couple of weeks and cut back to about three feeds a day. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 5:11pm
hi deb!! 
i still havent got mine back and tobs is 5 months. i never got mine back till after i stopped feeding the girls too. goodluck with testing etc... keep us posted. i guess if you havent been using contraception there is a chance you "could" be or could just be the breastfeeding keeping it away...
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 22 October 2008 at 8:36pm
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It was 12 months to the day - I got my first after having Charlotte on her first birthday, almost to the hour, lol. Had a few worries, so stocked up on cheap HPT's, you can get singles for about $6, so pretty cheap. All (obviously) negative, but it sure made me sweat less knowing I had one tucked away in my drawer, *just in case* lol! ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 23 October 2008 at 7:59am
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well I am kinda breathing a sigh of relief now as nice as a BFP would have been after my day yesterday I really think it would be nice to wait a bit longer.
LOL about the test's I got a 3 pack so have a few tucked away. Course I still ahve very sore boob's and don't know why. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 23 October 2008 at 9:38am
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ooh so you've tested? lol- i had moments after toby was born that i was sooooooo sad that he was my last and i wanted more, then i'd have a crazy day with the 4 kids and be relieved i wasnt preg!!
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Posted By: mumtooboys
Date Posted: 23 October 2008 at 10:14am
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Bit late now, but in case anyone is interested, Kellymom has an interesting article on http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/fertility.html - breastfeeding and fertility that makes for an interesting read.
The thing about periods is that they can be all over the shop. Anything that is 6-8 weeks post birth is classed as lochia, even if it has previously stopped and it's actually quite rare, if you are bf, to get them back before 8 weeks. Having said that, mine came back really early with DS1 (think it was technically 12 weeks) as I was bleeding FOREVER after he was born. Having said that, the first 2-3 months post birth is when you are hyper fertile, as Britney Spears and a mum in my antenatal/coffee group found to their cost! With DS2, it was 11 months and feeding was erratic to say the least in that he'd dropped night feeds at 7 months, then they were back 3 weeks later! I felt "different" from about 9 months though and thought that it was going to put in an appearance, but it took a further 2 months. First one was fine, second one was atrocious (started on his first bday no less!) with heavy bleeding for a week and minimal bleeding for nearly another week!!! I ma now waiting for the third, which is technically a day late, but finally went on the mini-pill last month and that has always made me very irregular.
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Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 24 October 2008 at 7:36am
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thank's heap's for that link it makes so much more sence now and totally put my mind at rest. it is pissible to get pregnant, but not all that common. Now I will jsut relax and trust my body that when the time is right for baby number 4 it will happen. preferably not before Ems is 6 month's tho. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 24 October 2008 at 8:41am
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