first PP AF question

NHMountainBride

Anyone have awful symptoms with their first PP AF?  I haven't gotten mine yet, but I stopped BFing about a month ago and I've been having regular symptoms (bloating, food cravings, increase in hunger, etc.) for about a week now.  I've also woken up with cramps overnight once or twice this week.  Tonight I have awful cramps, chills, and a terrible bloat-y feeling in my tummy.  It could also be the flu, or something I ate, but I'm leaning toward AF.  I have a Paraguard IUD.  Thoughts?

Mistyl

I didn't really, but I know several women on here that did...

LenMont

Mine were awful. Be prepared...when AF finally showed, it lasted for almost 2 weeks. Two long, awful weeks.

NHMountainBride

LenMont:

Mine were awful. Be prepared...when AF finally showed, it lasted for almost 2 weeks. Two long, awful weeks.

Greeeeaaat.  Well, motrin helped a little, and now I'm hungry, even though I'm still in pain.  So, I'm trying the ham sandwich cure.  If it's AF related, it should help.  If it's the flu, well, I'm in trouble. 

queenie454

i never used to get any symptoms... now my last 3 have been awful. i eat everything that is not nailed down, the worst cramps ever, and heavy!!! yuck!

katlizabeth

Mine was really light...and like two days long. The next two however have been terrible.  I've only had three.  Cramps...for like two weeks straight...and heavy bleeding.