Still BF and no period but want to ttc!

[timtam78]

Hey ladies, I'm starting to get the urge to try for number 2 (oh has had the urge for ages!). Max has just turned 1 and I'm still breasfeeding and haven't got my period yet.

I don't want to stop breastfeeding yet but want to start ttc. How long did it take other ladies to get their period back? Is it likely to not come back till I stop bf?

xx

 

[Clairabelle]

I'm still bf my dd who is now 20 months old. My periods returned when she was approx 7 to 8 months and have been regular since. I am now ttc again, ntnp since October and ttc properly for the last 2 months so have pretty much googled everything to do with bf and ttc and have read that although periods can return it doesn't necessarily mean you are ovulating. Though having said that I have also read lots of stories of women falling pregnant while bf so it's certainly not impossible even before your periods return. It is said that they usually return when your baby is going longer between feeds, ie when weaned on to solids or feeding through the night. So if you are still feeding quite regularly maybe you could try and drop a feed and see if they return that way. Otherwise maybe a trip to the doctors could help xx

 

[babyslog]

Im not much help.

But just wanted to say its still possible.. My sister and I are 12ms and 11days apart in age thanks to gd ol' BFing lol.
My mum thought she was covered as no periods.. But fell pregnant with my sister.
She was actually due on my 1st birthday but was late. I'd just give it your all, maybe opk? FC hun xxx

 

[MrsW84]

ahhh yey timtam ill keep my fingers crossed for u!

 

[Sprout]

Some interesting information here http://www.thealphaparent.com/2014/12/how-to-get-pregnant-whilst-breastfeeding.html

 

[timtam78]

Sorry about delay replying! Thanks ladies

Thanks sprout, that article was great... particularly like the thought of eating more, esp cake! lol