Short cycles with heavy, prolonged periods after birth...

How long did it take for your periods to become regular after giving birth / BFing? How long is your cycle, how long does your period last for and is it heavier than it was before giving birth or not?

I had my DS last year 30/09/2010. I got my first period back on 02/04/2011 when DS was 6 months, 2 days old. So far my periods have been 31 days, 26 days and then 24 days! I always used to have 27 day cycles, my period lasted for 6-7 days and it was always heavy the first 2 days, then medium flow for a day and then light until gone. Ever since that first period on 02/04/2011, it lasted 8 days, then 9 days and again my most recent period was 9 days. It's also super duper heavy for about 8 days and then it just turns to spotting before it's gone by day 10... :dunno:

We are planning to TTC bub #2 in September (around the time DS turns 1) but just want to know whether it's normal for periods to be a bit whacky after birth or whether I should start thinking about seeing my GP/OB for further advice....?

Thanks in advance! ;)

I'm pretty boring .. 7 months after #1 went back to regular as clockwork, 4 months after #2 and 3 months after #3. I don't really count days, I tend to just count from ovulation but its about 4-5 weeks, always has been. I always get ovulation pain so have been using the rhythm method on occasion in the past (works until you get a partner that wants to get you pregnant, but that's another story).

As to how heavy though ... after #2 it got heavier and shorter. And heavier and shorter again after #3. Had to completely change what I use to deal with it all.

Mine did get very heavy, but after my twins were born (3rd and 4th children) and I was told it was a by product of having had so many placentas cited in my womb and that it would not get better :( I've not heard of it happening after just one child though, so maybe things are still settling down for you.