Breastfeeding Mamas and AF

hsmaldo · #1 April 26th, 2011, 06:54 AM

When did you get your first PP AF? I just got mine this weekend. I know that I shouldn't complain, but I really was hoping to at least go one more month without because I'm not supplementing with formula with Rachel like I did with Kyla.

It is kind of interesting though, this is around the same time that I got AF with Kyla, so I guess that's just how my body works!

Oh, and I was relieved to know that it was the hormone change that was causing all my nipple pain and not thrush!!! So that's some good news I guess!

dinamommy · #2 April 26th, 2011, 07:44 AM

Very good news about the thrush! I got mine @ right around six months pp this time, if I remember correctly. I was thrilled with that because I pretty much got it right away after both of my girls.

Jule'sMomInOR · #3 April 26th, 2011, 07:51 AM

I don't have mine yet. I have been having phantom AFs for a while now, since about 5 months pp. Juliana nurses several times throughout the night, usually at least 3 and sometimes 5 or more, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's a while. I want to start TTC when she's just a little over 2, so I think I'll work on night weaning by no later than 18 months just to make sure it comes back with enough time to get regular. In a way I want it to stay away a while, but I think I'll be nervous around the 1 year mark if it doesn't come back.

starrsgirl · #4 April 26th, 2011, 08:44 AM

Still nothing over here. I was surprised because Emmett is sleeping through the night now AND I go another longer stretch without nursing/pumping during the day when I work (then I pump when I get home.)

I always freak out and think I'm pregnant. But the chances are slim to none on that right? I was thinking of getting some cheapy pregnancy tests to have around just in case, haha.

Hollybear · #5 April 26th, 2011, 09:14 AM

I got my AF like 28 days TO THE DAY after Sophie was born, lol
I was like "Are you serious?!?!"

I just knew I was going to end up pregnant because I didn't want to get Mirena until Sophie was a few months old. (I had read that it messes with some people's supplies)

mommytokem · #6 April 26th, 2011, 09:45 AM

I got mine when Noah was 5 mos old and since then it's been off anywhere from 28-42 days, except I know I'm not pregnant because dh is fixed.

.s.o.p.h. · #7 April 26th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Still nothing here.

Wren · #8 April 26th, 2011, 11:14 AM

I have it about 3 times. I just stopped nursing 2 weeks ago (Stella is still on a biting/nursing strike) and I have been REALLY hormonal. I'll probably get it again soon.