breast feeding and period pain?

[missytequila]

I have been exclusively bf my little one who is just shy of 4 months old. I since yesterday I have been having stomach/period/strange type cramping and have been feeling kinda yuck, yet no actual period. Is it possible to have period symptoms but no return of period?? Actually the cramping is reminding me extremely mild birth pains/contractions... has anyone else experienced this? should I get checked out?

Hello Missy
Might it be ovulation? I have certainly been more aware of this since having children and now can feel it mid month. I also got my periods back after 3 months both times despite exclusively bf day and night so they really can return any time.
Are you getting the cramping etc more when you are actually feeding? I do know that bf makes your uterus contract so maybe your body is just getting itself ready for your periods again.
If you worried though maybe give your HV a call or go see your doctor.
HTH