Reply With Quoteyep, seems normal to me. I had bleeding, then it stopped, then it started again. It'll take a few months to get back to normal. And if you're b/f then it'll probably take even longer. Sucks doesn't it!!
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is it normal to stop bleeding then get more like a week later!
I sooo want my 3day period back! I've never had one longer then that! lolz!
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yep, seems normal to me. I had bleeding, then it stopped, then it started again. It'll take a few months to get back to normal. And if you're b/f then it'll probably take even longer. Sucks doesn't it!!
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It does!
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Yes, sounds similar to what I experienced. Bled consistantly for about 3.5 weeks, stopped, then returned at 7 weeks post natal for a few days. Now, 6.5 months on (no longer b/f --was forced to stop at 2 months) periods are still all over the place. My first couple were quite heavy and MUCH longer than usual, but I guess not having the pill to regulate it makes a difference too. But I must say, aside from being very irregular cycles the period itself is getting more tolerable. Hope that helps.
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Yes, you can bleed on and off for several weeks. The thing to watch out for is if the flow becomes alarming in quantity or there is a nasty smelly discharge, see your doctor as it can be signs of an infection.
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Good point Marydean. Along the same lines, if you have a sudden onset of VERY heavy bleeding it may be sign of retained products (i.e. part of placenta etc still in utero, which can lead to infection- perhpas this is what Marydean was saying, sorry to be redundant if soI had this scare and was nearly sent for an u/s to be sure.
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kewlies thanks ladies.. its a light non smelly flow so i think i right
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Cass - returning to some red bleeding can be a sign that you're overdoing it a little, too. Maybe see if some extra rest makes things settle down again? (Easier said than done, I know.) Try to keep it to light housework and cooking, no heavy work like mopping or scrubbing, or vacuuming, etc. Your regular period, if you are nursing, might take anywhere from 2 months to 18 months to return, and longer than that to become regular.
All the best!
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ohhh... really! Could that be why its more flowier (reddier) after i have gone to shops or vacummed etc??? ohhh! thanks...
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