Irregular Cycle

I'd go ahead and take a test, especially if you've not been using bc - just to get it out of the way. You can get one cheap at a dollar store- they work just as well, just check the expiration date before you buy (I once went in a store that had 20 expired ones on the shelves)
However, since you are bf, it is common for your cycles to be irregular. AF returned for me 2 weeks after my son slept through the night at 5 months, then didn't come back for 90 days, then 60 days, then 40 days, and didn't return to my regular cycle until he was completely weaned. It was also sometimes heavy, sometimes light. It took months to get things back to normal.

Radiographer to radiographer- you know how important it is to find out as soon as possible if you are pregnant or not. Putting aside the posibilty of another pregnancy so soon, for the safety of your potential baby you need to know. Accedental exposure is a risk. If I were you I would know within the next hour!

Actually your cycle can be affected by stress. So when you are relaxed (Ha...Ha) you may find your cycle is more regular. Having an infant can stress an even keeled adult, so it's very likely that your busy, fulfilling life is having an affect on your cycle Are you breast feeding? that can affect your cycle as well.... BUT.... Sounds like you have a good job, that's a blessing.

My son is now 14 months old and I am still nursing him. I have only gotten two cycles in the past 14 months, besides the first one after I had him. The two I did get came when started to slack up on nursing and pumping. I think some people don't have a cycle while nursing. Also, I don't take birthcontrol I am not sure how safe it is. The Dr.s say it is ok now but I am not sure so I just don't take.

It is because you are breast feeding. Don't worry. It will take a lot of time for it to become regular again. Good for you for breast feeding. it is such a wonderful gift to give your children!!!

Hey A.~
I have to say that I had that happen for several months after my second child! And needless to say it has continued and she is almost 2. Most likely you will have irregular cycles also due to breastfeeding. The thing I would do is to call and talk to your doctors nurse to let her know what is going on!! Good Luck!!!!

Dont freak out to quickly a lot of women cycle will stop completely while breast feeding or they will skip months.

40 year old mother of 4

I wouldn't worry just yet. When you are breastfeeding your cycle can be completely off. It has been years since I was in your shoes but search around for some answers, I do remember not having a regular cycle for months while nursing.

With that said...it does happen. After my first, I was on the 'mini' pill and breastfeeding. I got pregnant with my second and I never had any type of cycle at all that I could tell.

I say don't panic at this point. If you want to take a preg test to ease your mind that might not be a bad idea. It would at least get rid of some sress. And give your doctor a call and let them know your concerns, they should also be able to let you know what is 'normal'.

Good luck,

Yes, it happened to me.

It was a long time ago, so I don't remember if I had one or two regualr cycles, or how old my twins were. But I was terrified. I had a 22 month old and twins- all boys.

So I went to Target and bought 3 sizes of diapers, two kinds of formula and a pregnancy test. You should have seen the checkers face!

It was negative though, thankfully. So, it can happen.

Just like the other ladies have said your condition is not unusual. I breast fed 4 of my 5 I have 2 boys that are 14 months apart and my youngest son and daughter and 12 months apart I was Terrified as well. I would not change a thing. My biggest concern for you would be your career as an X-ray tech, I would be taking a test ASAP just to be safe.

Hi~ No need to fret, this is normal. I had my daughter in 2001 and my cycle has never returned to normal. I will have one now and may not have another one for another 2 to 3 months. Just be prepared at all times because there's no telling when it'll pop up. Being pregnant again never crossed my mind, I just thought giving birth had scarred me for life.

Well I nursed my baby until a year old and not a cycle came along, and I was not on any birth control, b/c my ob/gyn said it was not safe to nurse and take birth control.

So many factors play into this. It's possible you could be late from stress or you really could be pregnant or you may be worrying yourself so and making it late. Relax, give it a few days and if nothing, then take the test.

A., please don't take birth control pills while breast feeding your baby.
I also sent you a private message.

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