Comments on: Return of Fertility for Breastfeeding Mothers: A Poll http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/ Breastfeeding 1-2-3: A Blog for Breastfeeding Tips and Support Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:48:55 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Anon http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-29935 Anon Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:15:50 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-29935 Anat, I am also sorry - but I find your comment quiet offensive. My period has just returned at 15 weeks and my baby is fully demand breastfed - never using a schedule. My baby feeds 12-14/day - she has been sleeping 7-8 hours/night the last 3 weeks but I am still feeding her at least once during the night. I also have never used a pacifier or given her a sip of water/formula. So before commenting posts suggesting that women get their period back earlier from SCHEDULED breastfeeds - please do your research and get your facts right!!! Anat,

I am also sorry – but I find your comment quiet offensive. My period has just returned at 15 weeks and my baby is fully demand breastfed – never using a schedule. My baby feeds 12-14/day – she has been sleeping 7-8 hours/night the last 3 weeks but I am still feeding her at least once during the night. I also have never used a pacifier or given her a sip of water/formula. So before commenting posts suggesting that women get their period back earlier from SCHEDULED breastfeeds – please do your research and get your facts right!!!

]]> By: Lesley http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-26952 Lesley Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:22:36 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-26952 I have two children, Christian and Sarah. My fertility returned at 17 and 15 months respectively. I nursed Christian for 27 months until I was pregnant with Sarah. We co-slept and he nursed through the night. Sarah is almost 16 months and I would like to wean her early. Of course I am not sure how to do that I have two children, Christian and Sarah. My fertility returned at 17 and 15 months respectively. I nursed Christian for 27 months until I was pregnant with Sarah. We co-slept and he nursed through the night.

Sarah is almost 16 months and I would like to wean her early. Of course I am not sure how to do that

]]> By: Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24971 Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:08:44 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24971 Hi Chinapeach -- it's the fact that your baby is sleeping through the night that is the key to the return of your period. You said you're wondering if you should be concerned, but I am not surprised given how long you are going overnight without nursing. Thanks for your comment! Hi Chinapeach — it’s the fact that your baby is sleeping through the night that is the key to the return of your period. You said you’re wondering if you should be concerned, but I am not surprised given how long you are going overnight without nursing. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Chinapeach http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24969 Chinapeach Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:52:37 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24969 I got my period 2 months after having my daughter. I do feed her on demand, I pump in case there is ever an emergency, but we've only tried to give her a bottle once when i was out ( she had 3 oz and made up for it when i got home).. She's 3 months old and i've never given her anything but breastmilk. She is a great sucker and feeds really well.. i feed her every 2-3 hours with a large feeding in the morning and at night, cause she sleeps all night.. I can't believe i got my silly period only 2 months after having her even if i breasfeed exclusively, i was totally expecting many more period free months! With my first daugher i know it took much longer for it to come back , but i couldn't tell you when it did ( since she's 10 now) I'm wondering if i should be a little concerned i got my period back soo quickly.. or maybe it wont come back for many months i haven't had a second one yet but i'm due any day I got my period 2 months after having my daughter. I do feed her on demand, I pump in case there is ever an emergency, but we’ve only tried to give her a bottle once when i was out ( she had 3 oz and made up for it when i got home).. She’s 3 months old and i’ve never given her anything but breastmilk. She is a great sucker and feeds really well.. i feed her every 2-3 hours with a large feeding in the morning and at night, cause she sleeps all night..

I can’t believe i got my silly period only 2 months after having her even if i breasfeed exclusively, i was totally expecting many more period free months! With my first daugher i know it took much longer for it to come back , but i couldn’t tell you when it did ( since she’s 10 now)

I’m wondering if i should be a little concerned i got my period back soo quickly.. or maybe it wont come back for many months i haven’t had a second one yet but i’m due any day

]]> By: Ms. Adams http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24954 Ms. Adams Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:19:55 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24954 Good for you! Enjoy sister! Good for you! Enjoy sister!

]]> By: Ms. Adams http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24953 Ms. Adams Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:17:37 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24953 Anat, you are wrong and misinformed. I have a 6 mos DD who exclusively breastfeeds every 2-4 hours around the clock (1-2 hours during growth spurts) since birth and I just got my period back. My baby is in the 100th percentile for weight and 97th for height so it is not like she is under-nourished or not thriving she just likes to eat. She has not yet been started on solids either. Other women have different experiences and I think it is ignorant to state that their experiences are a load of baloney just because they differ from yours or what is considered the "norm". Ms. Adams Anat, you are wrong and misinformed.

I have a 6 mos DD who exclusively breastfeeds every 2-4 hours around the clock (1-2 hours during growth spurts) since birth and I just got my period back. My baby is in the 100th percentile for weight and 97th for height so it is not like she is under-nourished or not thriving she just likes to eat. She has not yet been started on solids either.

Other women have different experiences and I think it is ignorant to state that their experiences are a load of baloney just because they differ from yours or what is considered the “norm”.

Ms. Adams

]]> By: Sherri http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24472 Sherri Tue, 08 Sep 2009 05:50:24 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24472 I tend to agree with Anat even though AF "seems" to have returned 3 days ago and my daughter is 8 months old, but it also "seemed" to have returned when she was 7 weeks old. My doctor tried to convince me it was back and prescribed the minipill, which I never took. Then I read online that I could ignore any bleeding that took place prior to day 56 PP. Bleeding at the six week check up is not a reliable sign. After that, it didn't come back until now. Anyway, prior to the 7 weeks, I had pumped twice and tried a pacifier a few times. I did not realize there was a distinction between breastfeeding and feeding baby breastmilk, i.e. pumping. I gave her a pacifier in ignorance also. I had an overabundant milk supply so when she sucked, I was always letting down and it annoyed her, so she started sucking her thumb, which I finally allowed. And I do understand that it is not perfect science, but I also don't think we know all of the factors either. Anat did add mother's age and nutritional status. Prior to my pregnancy, my dr. was pretty sure I had PCOS which was preventing conception. I lost over 30 pounds, with diet and exercise and conceived less than 2 months later. However, PP my diet has almost gone to hell (moved back to our home state near family and healthy eating is not on the radar) and I've gained weight. Plus, at about 6 months PP, I started letting DD have sips of my water during the day (trying to teach her to drink from a cup since "they" say I shouldn't wait too long). I also let her have mashed banana about the size of a fingernail one time. And I have chipped in to help my husband's mother with chores and cooking since she broke her wrist 2 weeks ago, which means I'm not resting as much and may have missed a few our daily naps together during which DD almosts always nurses. Lastly, one night during the week before AF returned, she nursed only once or twice when it's normally four or more times. I was so tired, I let her have her thumb instead of consciously offering my breast. So maybe these things have nothing to do with AF's return, as my husband believes, but maybe they do. I certainly didn't think I was sabotaging my lack of periods with each decision but when I add it all up, I really can't say. I just told my husband we may know for sure with next baby when I'll try not to make the same mistakes, but then again, no one's perfect. And our western society is so ignorant of "ecological breastfeeding" (a term I only discovered in the last month or so) and had no idea that this is what I was practicing since week 7 PP. Sorry so long, but wanted to give the full story. I tend to agree with Anat even though AF “seems” to have returned 3 days ago and my daughter is 8 months old, but it also “seemed” to have returned when she was 7 weeks old. My doctor tried to convince me it was back and prescribed the minipill, which I never took. Then I read online that I could ignore any bleeding that took place prior to day 56 PP. Bleeding at the six week check up is not a reliable sign. After that, it didn’t come back until now. Anyway, prior to the 7 weeks, I had pumped twice and tried a pacifier a few times. I did not realize there was a distinction between breastfeeding and feeding baby breastmilk, i.e. pumping. I gave her a pacifier in ignorance also. I had an overabundant milk supply so when she sucked, I was always letting down and it annoyed her, so she started sucking her thumb, which I finally allowed. And I do understand that it is not perfect science, but I also don’t think we know all of the factors either. Anat did add mother’s age and nutritional status. Prior to my pregnancy, my dr. was pretty sure I had PCOS which was preventing conception. I lost over 30 pounds, with diet and exercise and conceived less than 2 months later. However, PP my diet has almost gone to hell (moved back to our home state near family and healthy eating is not on the radar) and I’ve gained weight. Plus, at about 6 months PP, I started letting DD have sips of my water during the day (trying to teach her to drink from a cup since “they” say I shouldn’t wait too long). I also let her have mashed banana about the size of a fingernail one time. And I have chipped in to help my husband’s mother with chores and cooking since she broke her wrist 2 weeks ago, which means I’m not resting as much and may have missed a few our daily naps together during which DD almosts always nurses. Lastly, one night during the week before AF returned, she nursed only once or twice when it’s normally four or more times. I was so tired, I let her have her thumb instead of consciously offering my breast. So maybe these things have nothing to do with AF’s return, as my husband believes, but maybe they do. I certainly didn’t think I was sabotaging my lack of periods with each decision but when I add it all up, I really can’t say. I just told my husband we may know for sure with next baby when I’ll try not to make the same mistakes, but then again, no one’s perfect. And our western society is so ignorant of “ecological breastfeeding” (a term I only discovered in the last month or so) and had no idea that this is what I was practicing since week 7 PP. Sorry so long, but wanted to give the full story.

]]> By: rachel http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-24035 rachel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:23:01 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-24035 Got mine today. Son now 7 months and 2 days. exclusively breast fed til 6months then started solids. Did have EBM from a bottle since about week old on semi regular basis but pumped. since starting solids he's slept a little longer at night (down to regularly only 1 feed from 630pm-730am and usually first stretch about 8-9 hours now rather than 5-6 as pre solids). I am pretty sure I ovulated (EWCM about 7-10 days ago) although post luteal phase likely to have been too short to get pg! Got mine today. Son now 7 months and 2 days. exclusively breast fed til 6months then started solids. Did have EBM from a bottle since about week old on semi regular basis but pumped. since starting solids he’s slept a little longer at night (down to regularly only 1 feed from 630pm-730am and usually first stretch about 8-9 hours now rather than 5-6 as pre solids). I am pretty sure I ovulated (EWCM about 7-10 days ago) although post luteal phase likely to have been too short to get pg!

]]> By: sheila http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-14468 sheila Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:06:52 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-14468 Just FYI, if you want to tandem nurse, you still can. I learned from LLLI that you can wean, get pregnant, and resume nursing. Even if you are out of milk, if the baby uses you as a pacifier, the sucking will create milk (what happens with adoptive parents who nurse). And if you don't get lots of milk, when the baby arrives, you'll get a whole new supply and then you can tandem nurse. Good luck! Just FYI, if you want to tandem nurse, you still can. I learned from LLLI that you can wean, get pregnant, and resume nursing. Even if you are out of milk, if the baby uses you as a pacifier, the sucking will create milk (what happens with adoptive parents who nurse). And if you don’t get lots of milk, when the baby arrives, you’ll get a whole new supply and then you can tandem nurse. Good luck!

]]> By: anon http://www.blisstree.com/breastfeeding123/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/comment-page-1/#comment-12412 anon Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:07:05 +0000 http://www.breastfeeding123.com/return-of-fertility-for-breastfeeding-mothers-a-poll/#comment-12412 "A load of baloney"?? Mine returned at 6 weeks (after baby #1) and 14 weeks (after baby #2). Exclusively on-cue nursing, cosleeping, constant baby wearing. No supplemental bottles, no pacifiers, no sleeping through the night. "if you nurse on demand, it will delay your fertility indefinitely" - Oh, if only things could be so predictable. You do know that its not a perfect science, right? “A load of baloney”??

Mine returned at 6 weeks (after baby #1) and 14 weeks (after baby #2). Exclusively on-cue nursing, cosleeping, constant baby wearing. No supplemental bottles, no pacifiers, no sleeping through the night.

“if you nurse on demand, it will delay your fertility indefinitely” – Oh, if only things could be so predictable. You do know that its not a perfect science, right?

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