BF and periods

[turtle23]

Despite only BF for 9 weeks my period made an appearance for the first time today. I'd been warned to expect a flood but it is barely there. Is this because I'm BF? When do they kick in properly if you continue to exclusively BF?

[georgiemama]

Mine did not come back until DS was nine months old, once I dropped feeds down to night time only they came back.

[VictorianSqualor]

They can come back at any time, in any strength, there is no 'normal', but it's likely lighter because you're BFing yes.

How's it going anyway?? Getting any better?

[turtle23]

Oh, VS...I had 4 1/2 hours sleep last night and am on top of the world as a result. It's like a holiday. Fingers crossed for tonight! Haven't given up on the breastfeeding yet. Have decided to take it one day at a time.

[VictorianSqualor]

Great, I'm really pleased for you.