Has your body regulated?

jennajoybeck · January 2014

DD was born 9/25 and I had my first period 12/6 (I BF for a couple weeks and pumped for a few after that. Then we went to EFF.)

I have not had a period since. I've been very crampy and my boobs hurt. The only time my boobs have hurt is when I'm pregnant. I took a test this morning just to be sure and it was negative.

So...anyone else have a crazy body not regulating yet?!

sgautschi · January 2014

At 3 1/2 months pp I just got my first AF. So I won't know if I'm back to "normal" until my next AF.

I hope your body figures itself out! Lol

ETA I'm EBF so I don't know if that'll keep messing things up or not.

sunshine2929 · January 2014

CurlingRocks said:
I've got no answer for you other than to test again in a week. I hope it works out well for you!

I can tell you I got less crampy with AF after being PG the first time, so it is possible your body made some changes, too.

My cramps have been MUCH less painful after having LO. Im extremely happy about that too.. I used to have to take prescription painkillers for them.

eyris · January 2014

I had a 36 day cycle between my first PP period and 2nd. You might just be regulating still.

jennajoybeck · January 2014

Thanks ladies. I have a 14month old DS also, so I've basically been pregnant for two years. I'm sure my body is all sorts of confused. Tomorrow will be 40 days since I started AF, so I guess I'll just keep taking it one day at a time. Good to know others have differences regulating since having LO.

kennazebrowsky · January 2014

I'm getting mine twice a month. It's been very irregular! Hoping I'm back to normal soon.

elm005 · January 2014

Still no AF here but I am still bf

Zmommy2 · January 2014

I still haven't gotten AF, but I didn't get one after DD1 until I stopped BF at 9 months. I was down to pumping one at work, and nursing her 2-3 times a day and still nothing. The day after I completely stopped there it was. I think I was pretty regular after that, but I can't completely remember. I'm hoping it stays gone until I stop BF this time too, but who knows.

mrsmoxie · January 2014

I'm EBF, and I don't think I've gotten my period yet. Just some spotting every now and then.

DaisyZH · January 2014

We FF, had my first period about 6 weeks PP at that point had an IUD inserted. They checked the IUD 4 weeks later and it was misplaced/falling out and not providing protection. They removed it which triggered a super long period. Now we're trying the mini pill (due to blood clots I can't do regular BCP) and I'm getting a week-long period every two weeks. Wtf! So definitely not regulated : )

psychgirl33 · January 2014

Last time I was FF when I got my first PP period and my first 2 were 50+ days long. Then they went back to normal.

This time I'm EBF and I just got my first PP period on Christmas. I'm over 3 weeks in and haven't ovulated yet per temping (using charting to TTA along with the mini pill). I'm expecting a couple crazy periods before it gets back to normal.

averettgirl · January 2014

I had LO October 3. AF showed up December 7 and has been MIA since. I EBF and am also taking the mini pill.

PrettyFade · January 2014

Still no AF for me. It will be four months tomorrow since I gave birth. Had a blood draw pregnancy test on Tuesday which was negative. I'm still in pain too, so getting an ultrasound tomorrow and seeing the Dr. next week. Good luck to you!

eyris · January 2014

@DaisyZH - Was it not an option to have the IUD put back in? Or did you just not want to do it again? I had two terrible periods after having mine placed and it fell out halfway through the 2nd one. It had been checked for placement and was fine. I'm not sure what I want to do and haven't made an appointment yet to talk to my doctor...

PrettyInPearls23 · January 2014

I have no idea, so I would say that I'm not regulated. I've had 3 PP periods, two of which took place after I had my IUD inserted. I've also had weird & random spotting since getting the IUD as well. I'm hoping I'll be regulated in the next 4 months or so.

DaisyZH · January 2014

eyris said:

@DaisyZH - Was it not an option to have the IUD put back in? Or did you just not want to do it again? I had two terrible periods after having mine placed and it fell out halfway through the 2nd one. It had been checked for placement and was fine. I'm not sure what I want to do and haven't made an appointment yet to talk to my doctor...

They can try it again using an ultrasound machine to see if they can place it correctly but they can't guarantee it won't come out again. I guess if it comes out once you're at a higher risk of it happening again? I elected to do the minipill thinking it would be easier than worrying about the IUD coming out againn but I forget to take it all the time. DH and I are considering our options now because I don't think the minipill is a long-term solution for us.

jennajoybeck · January 2014

Are you ladies having cramps and sore boobs while you're regulating? (FF Momma's cuz I know it's pretty typical for BF Momma's to not have AF.)

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