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When Did Your Period Start While Breastfeeding?

My daughter is 15 months old and I went off the mini-pill on Memorial Day. I have been breastfeeding my daughter from day one, but now she really only is breastfed first thing in the morning and at night (sometimes a snack at night if she wakes up.) I still haven't gotten my period but I've been crampy since early June. I've worn a pad since Memorial Day thinking that it was going to start, but nothing yet. Has anyone else experienced this? Now I'm worried I might be pregnant, but my last pregnancy test on Saturday was negative. I think I'm just over-reacting and would love some advice from mother's who have experienced the same thing. My friends all got their periods while on the mini-pill when their little ones were about 6 months old or so.

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Thank you so much everyone. From what I read most people got their periods back at 6 months so I was starting to really worry that I hadn't gotten mine. Now I know that there are plenty of other women who are in the same boat as me so now I'm not as worried that something is wrong. Thank you!!!

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Mine came back at 12 months. I breastfed until my son was 3.

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I didn't take the pill, but started right around 6 months after DD was born. I want you to know, though, that I have taken 3-4 pregnancy tests since then (my daughter will be 1 this week) b/c I thought I was pregnant. My cycle is insane- sometimes 45+ days. I called my OB and she said that having a really irregular cycle after pregnancy is normal, and she couldn't give me an idea about when it would "even out." Good luck!

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I nursed my daughter for 2 1/2 years, exclusively for 6 months and still a lot through the first 2 years. I did not take any birth control and got it back at 14 months. Don't worry, be happy!

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It took me a few months after stopping breast feeding with both my kids. My kids were each over a year old before I started mine. It kind of wierded me out the first time, but everyone is different, so as long as you are healthy otherwise I wouldn't worry to much. If you are thinking that you might be pregnant don't feel silly about visiting your doctor.

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