AF Question - not sure where to post?!!

I've been bf for 16 months and only got my AF back last month for the first time (two years to the day that i had my last period - so weird haha!). It was a fairly regular one, cramping, nothing out of the ordinary from what I remember and lasted about 5-6 days. My previous cycles were about 28-30 days. How long does it take for a cycle to become regular again once your AF starts again? I only ask because it's now been over 5 weeks and nothing. I had minor cramping on one day about a week and a half ago and I expected it to come but nothing. I've taken a pregnancy test (God help me) but it was negative (phew!). Not sure what to make of this?? Any info ladies???:wall:

Hi,

what you are experiencing is pretty normal. It's how breastfeeding works. It may take a couple of months for your cycles to establish. But your fertility is returning, so if you don't wish for another pregnancy - take precautions.

My period came back 5 weeks after I had my baby, but it took awhile for it to go back to normal. At first it would only come every 6-8 weeks but within 5-6 months I was back down to a 26 day cycle.

ok thanks guys!! Less stressing now!!!