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How long after weaning your BF toddler, did you fall pregnant?

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CPHB2021 · 02/11/2026 20:34

Just looking for some people’s experiences, I know my journey will vary. I’ve been BF my DS for 27 months and we’re on day 4 of weaning- cold turkey. We have been TTC for almost a year with no luck, and I think it’s due to the feeding every 2-3 hours, even through the night. I’m so hopeful that I might convince this next cycle- but would my hormones have settled in just four weeks?

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CPHB2021 · 02/11/2026 20:59

Gingerbreadseasoniscoming · 02/11/2026 20:48

I couldn't get pregnant when feeding, even with reducing it to just day feeds. My cycle returned about a month after I stopped feeding. I got pregnant on that egg (pre first period as I was LH tracking) but miscarried as my luteal phase was still too short. Didn't get pregnant the following month, pregnant with my daughter the month after that.

Thank you! I’m going to do strips again after my period. Fingers crossed! Congratulations on your daughter!

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CPHB2021 · 02/11/2026 20:50

I have been having periods since November last year, using LH strips which show ovulation but I think I have high prolactin levels which stop me from falling pregnant. Xx

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AlliuminBloom · 02/11/2026 20:48

Sorry, it’s not clear to me from your OP if you had any period in the 27 months?

Gingerbreadseasoniscoming · 02/11/2026 20:48

I couldn't get pregnant when feeding, even with reducing it to just day feeds. My cycle returned about a month after I stopped feeding. I got pregnant on that egg (pre first period as I was LH tracking) but miscarried as my luteal phase was still too short. Didn't get pregnant the following month, pregnant with my daughter the month after that.

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CPHB2021 · 02/11/2026 20:47

Yogafiend · 02/11/2026 20:38

As you said journey’s are very different. I conceived whilst breastfeeding. My 2nd and third child are only 18 months apart.

That’s so lovely. I wish I had been able to fall pregnant whilst still feeding him, I really would have loved to tandem feed, but it wasn’t on the cards for me! Nevermind! Xx

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CPHB2021 · 02/11/2026 20:46

Thank you both! @bababamama I guess that was the first cycle after weaning then?

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Yogafiend · 02/11/2026 20:38

As you said journey’s are very different. I conceived whilst breastfeeding. My 2nd and third child are only 18 months apart.

bababamama · 02/11/2026 20:35

about 6 weeks