TTC and still breastfeeding? Thread # 5 - Positive Vibes!

How is everybody? I'm on CD5, AF still here but light now, been heavier than the last 2 I had in Nov/Dec so hoping that's a good sign. I'm feeling impatient I want to fast forward a weeks or so, so we can get to the baby making lol! Going to start DTD Eod from about CD7 then maybe an extra day around Ov. Feeling excited :)

Sorry ladies! I decided to take a few days to chill as af has been mucking me around and it made me paranoid there's a problem again. Stupid body.
I will read through and catch up with you all shortly

Cupcakes, I know how you feel (having just got AF back a month or so ago). I read that the longer it takes to return the more likely you will return to full fertility so it might be a good thing in the end..?

Lea, I like your optimism. I was so hoping I would catch the first or second eggs, it wasn't to be for me but won't stop me hoping for the third despite an obvious luteal phase defect :/ Combined with finishing house renovations and moving in the next month it would be a miracle if we fell pregnant this cycle..

pear, we are cycle buddies (fingers crossed I actually Ov) enjoy your little mn break, I'm probably going to be slightly ttc obsessed this cycle as obviously first proper cycle trying, that 7+ months of limbo doesn't count lol! I am going to get knocked up, only one month away from bfp :) I'm going with positive mental attitude!

cupcakes hopefully AF coming soon for you. Sounds promising that your boobs didn't hurt away from DS, less milk production means less prolactin... Got to be a good sign :)

Hi all, not been posting massively lately as I'm usually on my phone which is a pain.

Welcome to the new members, we've had a few graduates lately so lovely to see some new people coming on board.

Pear sorry about the BFN.

STILL no AF here. Sigh. On the up side, DS spent the weekend at my mum's. Last time he went (about 3 weeks ago) I was in agony my boobs were so sore. This time I barely felt anything, so he must be taking less milk when he feeds? That's got to help.

pear Same here. It was two years ago on Tues that ds2 was conceived.

I'm still waiting for af to show her annoying face. On day 40 so far and my cycle lengths are so different every time.

Pear, sorry to hear about your BFN, but it does sound like your body is now ready for another pregnancy. Thanks for the summary of your luteal phase. Seems like it can take quite some time to lengthen even with stopping breastfeeding which is frustrating but good to know to prepare myself. I am already taking agnus cactus, I read (on Kellymom mainly) that it was okay in breastfeeding so hopefully it is... I also took it while I was waiting to get my periods back after going off the pill to get pregnant with DS (which took 18 months too!), it is hard to say whether it worked or not but I got pregnant around 5 months after period returning. I had a very short luteal phase around 2 cycles before conceiving so was hoping that it might lengthen more quickly again but guess the prolactin will be hindering that...

Yeah for the return of your cycles Lea!

Morning, I've woken up to CD1 never been so happy to see AF!! My app tells me that last cycle was 224 days -that's over 7 months!! Oh gosh I hope that was just my body taking a break and fingers crossed I'll Ov on cd 20 as normal this cycle. Either way I'm hoping docs can help if I encounter any problems.

Hello April and Dob

pear sorry for Bfn, really is great news about the longer lp though.

April I wasn't sure about temping but a lovely lady on here said to give it a go and it did show ov. I have only done one cycle but I just looked at the overall pattern and not individual temps.
The nipple pain made me wonder about latch and all sorts until I clicked that it was obviously hormone related!

Thanks for that info Mini, sorry new to using forums and didn't see your post when I just replied.

The nipple pain took me by surprise and I did have trouble sleeping/resting through the nighttime feeds and unlatched as soon as I thought DS wouldn't complain too much. It felt like a sign something had actually changed re hormones. I was also using ovulation strips (just cheap ones though) and haven't got a positive (though some darkish lines), though I didn't the cycle we conceived DS either so I know that doesn't necessarily mean anything. Good to know that temping is still somewhat useful, I rarely sleep more than 2-3 hour stretches but I guess as long as you have been resting it should be meaningful.

Fingers crossed for your test tomorrow Pear. I had cramping just before AF was due with my pregnancy, so maybe a good sign? If you are feeling really curious you could take an ovulation test? I had a second line the night before my positive pregnancy test at 14 dpo, I think they are also sensitive to HCG. You have probably thought through all this though! It is so hard when you are on the cusp of finding out whether it has worked this month!

Cramping isn't necessarily bad! Just rest for a bit and try to distract yourself! I have wine and popcorn

April I'd say it's worth temping anyway just don't expect it to be completely accurate! I found mine still registered my rise even though we're up lots atm! Short lps are common while still bf while fertility is returning from what I can gather. From when I started tracking ov post baby mine were 7 days and have now got to 10, well 11 this cycle. That's been since January Between ov and af I get quite bad nursing aversion some days and sore nipple after ov. It's definitely linked to my cycles and from my understanding can be pretty common.

Pear post baby they've been 3-5 days, although usually 3 or 4 plus 2 days spotting before and at least 1 after. This is just weird. Gah. I may be poas in a morning, just to be sure lol.
I haven't used the sainsburys tests but in my selection of tests I used with ds I had an Asda one and a boots one Lots and lots of luck and baby dust lovely

Hi everyone, I've been following this thread on and off for a little while while waiting for my first postpartum period. Am now on cycle 3 (DS1 is 19 months and af returned at 18 months) and wanting to ttc in earnest. Think I have a very short luteal phase though (only 6-7 days last cycle). I have not been able to temp (too many night wakings!) but based on the few temps I have taken, ewcm and some twinges etc think I am ovulating.

Do others find they have sore nipples when feeding for a few days after ovulation? I really noticed this before my first PP period and less so last cycle. Also did anyone else notice such short luteal phases cycles at first and how quickly did you find they lengthened?