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baby 7.5 months and still no AF

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SweetBeadieRussell · 09/09/2010 10:00

She's my second child so i really should know what to expect. i'm sure AF returned when dd1 was about 6 months, and I am still bf dd2 (a lot, as she's pretty clingy and not always keen on her food). When should I start to worry if AF still doesn't make an appearance?

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hophophippidtyhop · 09/09/2010 10:26

Mine didn't appear til a few weeks after I stopped feeding dd when she was a year old. I'm hoping for the same this time - dd2 only five weeks!

moajab · 09/09/2010 13:39

Mine came back 9 months after DS2. I would only worry if it hasn't come back when you stop breastfeeding or at least significantly reduce the amount you breastfeed.

CherryChapstick · 09/09/2010 13:41

Oh lucky you.

Got mine yesterday and today have the constant gnawing sensation in uterus and back ache. Enjoy the lack of period.

curlywurlycremeegg · 09/09/2010 13:43

with all 4 my first cycle was when they were 13 months old. It's nothing to worry about.

moragbellingham · 09/09/2010 16:16

Have you done a preg test?

DD1 was BF and so I didn't expect one, I also wasn't expecting a DD2!

Just a thought - don't want to panic you, but it does happen.

Nellybell · 10/09/2010 09:11

Mine came back 2 months after stopping feeding which was 9months after DS was born. It was light and patchy for the first few times as well.

SweetBeadieRussell · 10/09/2010 10:03

thanks all - reassured now.
moragbellingham - have to say the odds are well against pg as dd2 is proving a natural contraceptive mainly lack of sleep and not wanting to leave our bed!

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