My cycles are getting shorter! Eeek!

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 :o

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

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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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? :lol:

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! :)

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 :lol:

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.

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

Just a quick update - may be handy for anyone experiencing similar issues....

Well AF just arrived, at CD30 so that's been a longer than usual cycle. I guess that's made things sort of even again!

My charts are looking consistent and my O date is around CD17 each month so that's nice and consistent too. So glad I'm charting again, it's really put what I thought were weird cycles back into perspective :)

yay for consistency! i am glad your cycles are starting to even out now :D

My AF came back at about 8 months after I had DD when she dropped her night feed. My cycle has been irregular over the last 12 months and is anywhere from 24 to 34 days!!!

We are actively trying atm and luckily the last 4 months has seen my cycle settle to 26/27 days. Before DD it was a 32 day cycle.

My bleeding is also a lot heavier for 2-3 days followed by 3-4 days of basically spotting. Annoying but hopefully we will get our BFP somehow!