About how long does it usually last? I'm a P/T breastfeeder (only 2x a day) and it's actually sent my boobs into overdrive... I always thought the opposite.
I want to say mine was about a week. Not much longer than my usual periods. However, the cramps were HORRIBLE! I was not prepared for that. Felt a little like early labor pains all over again. Be prepared with some tylenol!
I know I didn't have one until after I weaned completely so no help in that department. But the first 2 were the worst of my life. I think a lot of it had to do with the BCP. Once I stopped taking the pills my period went back to being very light. I tried 3 different pills and they all caused terrible side effects that I never had prior to getting pregnant. Very odd.
I was EBF when I got mine back, but it was only slightly worse than I remember my pre-baby periods being. However, I only had one off BCP before we conceived so that's not saying much....
The Knot won't share my Bump Siggy, so here's the low-down:
4/27/07 - Got engaged!
8/31/08 - Got married (to my best friend)!
12/30/08 - Got Pregnant!
9/3/09 - Welcome to the world, Elias Solomon!
8/16/10 - Got Pregnant, again!
5/14/11 - Welcome to the world, Talia Hadassah!
1/14/12 - Ready or not, here comes #3 (EDD 9/27/12)
Re: TMI Question: first period after delivery