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Posted 10/29/2014 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
So, yesterday was my daughters 3 month bday. I'm slightly freaked out because I haven't gotten my period back. The dr said it can take 3-4 weeks after you stop breastfeeding. I only pumped consistantly for almost 2 months, then I think because of having PPD my milk supply ran low. I kept pumping off and on, (not a lot) until about 2 weeks ago and haven't pumped at all since then. I'm really hoping I didn't manage to get myself pregnant again. I'm pretty sure I'm not, my husband and I have been careful and to be honest we have only been together a few times because I've just been a mess. With my first daughter I got it back sooner but I only pumped for about two weeks. Any other moms have this issue? Thank you and sorry for the overshare.
Posted 10/29/2014 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
Happy 3 monthsy's to that little bundle of love! :)

And in hoping to put a positive spin on this for you...... Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause a delay in the return of your cycle. :) Also, another positive spin would be that possibly, just possibly, when you do get your cycle back, your anxiety will decrease! This happened for me with my now 9 month old, but I am still nursing at this point.

:) Here's to hoping positive things for you!
Posted 10/29/2014 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
It took over a month to get mine back after I stopped breastfeeding and pumping.
Posted 10/30/2014 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
hi, don't worry about oversharing, i am a male but i like it when women talk about supposedly "secret" things because it helps me understand them more.

i hope things turn out well for you.
Posted 10/30/2014 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
JF.,

With my second child, it took me a couple of months (about 8 weeks if I remember) after breastfeeding/pumping to return to a regular cycle again. (this is on the longer side...but I was exclusively nursing, (no formula) and for a prolonged time. (2 yrs....yeah..."moo!!", lol!)

It is unlikely that you have anything to worry about...just give it some time.;)

Enjoy your little one...I bet she is a beautiful blessing...

...and continue your anxiety management and posting with us! We are here for you.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/30/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)
I can't remember exactly, but I think it was a month or two. Fingers crossed it all works out for you!!

Haha- Rich- that's too cute. :)

S.C- I know that feeling!! 16 months for me - MOOOOOO!!!
Posted 10/31/2014 12:50 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone! I'm hoping it turns out well. It's been about 6 weeks since I was exclusively pumping. I never breastfed her. After that I would pump sporadically every couple days and the last time was on the 18th. I've had cramps the last few days, but nothing is happening! Ugh. I'm more concerned about being pregnant again. God I hope not.
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