Yes, when DS bit me while nursing for 3 WEEKS STRAIGHT when he was 10 months old, that caused my cycle to return. We were obviously nursing less frequently b/c of the biting.
Post by suburbanzookeeper on Jan 29, 2015 21:59:04 GMT -5
With DD - 18 months, started sleeping through the night for about a week with no night feedings and no pumping. I had a Mirena which I assume also contributed to my lengthy time without a period.
With DS - a week before his 1st birthday when he had a solid 2 weeks of sleeping through the night (which he promptly stopped doing as soon as my period showed up).
Post by ginkgoleaf on Jan 29, 2015 22:03:50 GMT -5
10-11 months. I stopped pumping at work at 9 months and it was all downhill from there, lol. He weaned right at 10 months and there was really nothing left at that point. I do think the two were probably related.
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Both kids mine came back 2 wks after I returned to work and started pumping during the day. They were both EBF to 6 mos and never supplemented with formula, but apparently my super fertile body sees during-the-day pumping as a sign that it's time for baby making.
7 weeks. One week after starting the mini-pill. I was EBF. I am slightly envious of all of you with a much longer hiatus, maybe that would have prevented our surprise pregnancy at 6 months post partum.
With my first it returned around 8 months. He was eating more food but wasn't anywhere near STTN. With my second I am 12 months PP and it has not returned. I don't really nurse in the MOTN but I am nursing two children so I guess that is why.
DS1 - 5 months DS2 - 10 months *not sure if it was related but it was two days after I started giving him a bottle of formula in the evening DS3 - 8 weeks on no signs. Getting the Mirena put in so won't really know this time.
9.5 months both times. The kids started eating a lot more solid food and nursing decreased. But it was irregular after J. I only had 2 periods between 9.5 and 13 mos when I was pregnant again. I expect the same with the girls. Especially because they have been nursing a ton lately being sick.
My first period just came back this month after the first of two pregnancies starting in March 2011.
DS was born December 2011 and I nursed for the first year. Started weaning to just morning and night at 12 mos and then just at night at 14 mos and then I got pregnant with DD in Jan 2013. She was born Oct 2013. Nursed again for a full year and weaned to just morning and night at 12 mos. Weaned mornings at 14 mos and I was only down to every other night and it finally came back.
First baby period came back after only two months. I was bummed but just thought it was the norm. We did have to supplement but she was breastfeed around the clock,
Second baby still no period. I keep thinking I am getting it but doesn't happen. She does not breastfeed since she prefers bottles. I do pump 4 times a day. DD is 4 months today.