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Lola64
She is my heart!
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Exclusive Pumpers...please come in
I've been exclusively pumping since DD was 3 weeks. She was born in August and I've gotten what is kind of like my period twice. Once in November and just the other day. Both have not been very heavy and have only lasted a few days. Prior to being pregnant I would have massive cramps on the first day...these two times I have not had a single pain. It has also been much further apart then 4 weeks.
Is this normal? When did you get your period after LO?
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Posted 12/30/14 10:13 AM  |
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LML
Twins!
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Laura
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The twins are 4 months and I still haven't gotten my period. With DD#1 I didn't get my period at all until I stopped BFing completely at 7 months. It's possible that you won't get a full period until you're done pumping.
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| Posted 12/30/14 10:23 AM |
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Lola64
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Posted by LML
The twins are 4 months and I still haven't gotten my period. With DD#1 I didn't get my period at all until I stopped BFing completely at 7 months. It's possible that you won't get a full period until you're done pumping.
That's what I figured...just was very surprised when I started getting some blood. Was wondering if this is going to affect my supply...it's not much as it is!
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| Posted 12/30/14 10:25 AM |
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drpepper318
MIR MIR MIR!
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Re: Exclusive Pumpers...please come in
I pumped for almost 11 months (started cutting back around 8 months). It took about 3 or 4 weeks after I stopped pumping completely to get some spotting, then I had more of a period-type bleed, then more spotting, then I got pregnant so I definitely ovulated. But I had to stop pumping 100%, otherwise my period wouldn't come, even when I was down to once or twice a day for those last few months I still didn't get my period.
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| Posted 12/30/14 10:33 AM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
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I EBF my 8 month old and I have still not gotten my period. I'd say it's normal.
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| Posted 12/30/14 10:55 AM |
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MK2010
LIF Toddler
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Re: Exclusive Pumpers...please come in
I exclusively pumped for a year and got my period 13 months after my DD was born. I think it varies a lot for people. I have also heard that getting your period can decrease supply a little, but it comes back when it's over.
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| Posted 12/30/14 11:39 AM |
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Jbon630
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Re: Exclusive Pumpers...please come in
I BF (used to pump also before my daughter turned 1) but i have not had ONE single period cramp since having my daughter. ITS FREAKING AMAZING! And yes, I get my period about every 6 weeks.
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| Posted 12/30/14 12:46 PM |
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Lola64
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Posted by Jbon630
I BF (used to pump also before my daughter turned 1) but i have not had ONE single period cramp since having my daughter. ITS FREAKING AMAZING! And yes, I get my period about every 6 weeks.
If this is my period...that's basically what I'm getting. It's been about 6 weeks and not a single cramp or pain. Polar opposite to what I had pre-DD! I heard horror stories of periods after baby coming on with a vengeance!
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| Posted 12/30/14 1:34 PM |
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jj8182
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/10 594 total posts
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J
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Re: Exclusive Pumpers...please come in
I exclusively pumped for 5 months, got my period around 4 months.
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| Posted 12/30/14 1:50 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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I have EP'ed since DD was 2 days old and she'll be 10 months next week. I got AF after 4 1/2 WEEKS!!! Each month it's different - bad cramps but lighter flow or little to no cramps with a heavy flow.
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| Posted 12/30/14 2:05 PM |
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Pomegranate5
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Since giving birth I never get cramps anymore, and my periods are VERY very heavy.
The lack of cramps is a welcome change, but it has resulted in my period sneaking up on me more than once. The cramps always used to give me a few hours warning. Now it's just BAM heavy bleeding. 
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| Posted 12/30/14 2:07 PM |
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Michelle1110
My family is complete
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I got it three months pp. I had stopped pumping at 6 weeks. It was killer cramps that I actually had to stay home from work.
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| Posted 12/30/14 3:13 PM |
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