When did your AF return?

[scarymarygoldfish]

DD is almost 8 months old and I still haven't had AF. She's BF, but also eating 3 meals a day.

I know I shouldn't complain, but it just seems weird.

[bubbleandme]

For breastfeeding mothers, the average time for AF to return is around 14 months. It just depends on the person though, I know fully breastfeeding, feeding two hourly mothers who has AF return at 5 months!

Mine returned at 13 months and I was (am) still breastfeeding.

[Jess1889]

Fully breastfeeding mine returned unlucky at 12 weeks

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[cindye]

After my first, AF returned at 7.5months. At the time I was breastfeeding 3-4 times a day. After my 2nd, AF returned at 5 months when I was still feeding 3 hourly. So different both times for me.

[scarymarygoldfish]

I'll stop thinking about it then. Thanks heaps for your responses.

Just another quick question: should I be using birth control for the very rare occasion? Or are the chances very slim?
It wouldn't be the end of the world (or I would definitely take precautions), but I'd rather leave it for another 8 months or so.


Thanks heaps for your help.

[Hollywood]

Mine stayed away for 19 months and DS went on to BF for nearly 4 years. He was a pretty keen breastfeeder and didn't get right into solids until well after 12 months, so I figure that may be why mine stayed away for so long (I breastfed on demand and coslept, he fed during the night whenever he wanted).

[bubbleandme]

Just another quick question: should I be using birth control for the very rare occasion? Or are the chances very slim?
It wouldn't be the end of the world (or I would definitely take precautions), but I'd rather leave it for another 8 months or so.

You ovulate before you have your period, so you can become pregnant before you have your first AF back.

[Degrassi]

5 1/2 months despite breastfeeding! I noticed Libra fleur tampons have changed their design since I last used them over a year ago & I don't like them as much