My cycles are getting shorter! Eeek!

[Taurean]

Has anyone else experienced a big difference in their cycles post baby?

DD stopped BF just before her first birthday. AF returned that month too so she's only been back on board for 5 months. Before DD, after coming off the pill, my cycles were pretty consistent - 28 days, cramping first followed by heavy flow (within the hour) which gradually backed off lasting about 5 days. My cycles were the same when AF returned last August but last month was bizarre-o with several days of spotting first then a very light period making my Dec cycle only 26 days. Very, VERY odd for me.

I was expecting AF this Friday, at 28 days, but she just caught me totally off guard (ie no spotting, no pain!) and just showed up then - at 25 days

I know periods can be a bit different after a baby but it's doing my head in. We plan on starting to TTC #2 in March so I'm a bit concerned now that my LP isn't long enough. I've bought a stash of digital OPKs so I'll start using them this month just to really find out if I'm O'ing, although according to my temps I did last month - around CD17.

Any thoughts/comments? Is a possibly short LP anything to be concerned about?

TIA!

PS: for chart stalkers, here they are - last month and my BFP chart from 2 years ago http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/240d3b

[teresa]

I have never been regular unless I was on the pill but since having DS I have charted more and noticed it really does vary. I go from 33 days to next cycle 28 days the next one 31 days! It's damn annoying too! I am not on the pill or any other form of female contraception as I get really hormonal and moody. I have noticed tho I am now very heavy with my flow and the cramps are worse. Maybe keep an eye on it and if u get concerned see your gp. HTH xx


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[Taurean]

Thanks for your reply Teresa I'm glad I'm not the only one with random cycles after having a baby! This period is a little more normal than my last one but it's definitely lighter and less painful. Hmmm, someone remind me why I'm bothered by this?

It'll be interesting to see when I actually O these days. Sadly, I'm quite excited to use my OPKs this cycle and see how my chart looks at the end of the month. Tragic!

[CrazyLady]

After DD my 28 day cycls became 33-34 when I was on the pill and anywhere from 26-36 off the pill. I'm UTD now so obviously something's still working

[onthefly]

It could jsut be random post-baby irregularity. I know before I had my thyroid removed I had undiagnosed underactive thyroid and my cycles were quite short and light.

[Taurean]

Thanks girls. I think it is just post baby weirdness It'll be interesting to see what my chart looks like in about 20 days time