PMS symptoms while EBF but without AF actually returning? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

shreck · 10-26-2011, 11:20 AM

I'm currently ebf'ing my 5 1/2mo ds and usually don't have AF return till around a year pp. However, since the birth of ds it seems like every 4-5wks I have fairly strong pms symptoms, complete with light cramping, bloating, cravings, mood swings, insomnia, slight nausea, etc. It lasts for a few days then goes away, totally playing tricks with my mind making me think AF is around the corner but then nothing. I'm glad it hasn't returned, but the symptoms are annoying! Has anyone else had these phantom symptoms? I don't remember this happening with any of my others, but maybe I've just forgotten.

Sarawithouth · 10-26-2011, 10:55 PM

I think I'm having this too! But I don't know, she's my first baby at 6 months old so AF could be around the corner. I keep having nightmares she appears at The most inopportune times.

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teacherpippi · 10-27-2011, 07:46 AM

When EBF, I get the symptoms when ovulating and when a period would come. With my older dd, it happened for a few months before my period returned (at 4 months pp). With my current LO, I'm getting the same thing plus wacky periods.

Lillikin · 10-28-2011, 01:48 PM

I did the same thing, I want to say like twice before AF returned at 4 mo PP. So hoped to go longer without it.

Funnyfarmmomma · 10-28-2011, 02:10 PM

My body is doing the same thing. My DS is 6 months old tomorrow and he is EBF and my first this long

I usually have gotten AF back by now with my FF babies. My body has done the symptom thing twice now. Im *hoping* i go for a lot longer without AF though

shreck · 10-29-2011, 08:27 AM

Glad to hear that it isn't too unusual. Sounds like I should be on the lookout for AF to return early, though like you all I hope she stays gone as long as possible.

ingodslove · 10-30-2011, 06:19 PM

I've been thinking I'm experiencing that too- some symptoms, quite regularly.
Aw, well.

myall4him2 · 10-30-2011, 07:31 PM

Yep! I get those! DD is 11 months and haven't had my pp af yet. Each month I get moody, tired, crampy, etc. with nothing to show for it! lol It's just showing ya that your body is getting ready to again!

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shreck Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,168 Ratings: 150 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	PMS symptoms while EBF but without AF actually returning? I'm currently ebf'ing my 5 1/2mo ds and usually don't have AF return till around a year pp. However, since the birth of ds it seems like every 4-5wks I have fairly strong pms symptoms, complete with light cramping, bloating, cravings, mood swings, insomnia, slight nausea, etc. It lasts for a few days then goes away, totally playing tricks with my mind making me think AF is around the corner but then nothing. I'm glad it hasn't returned, but the symptoms are annoying! Has anyone else had these phantom symptoms? I don't remember this happening with any of my others, but maybe I've just forgotten. __________________ Happily married 24yrs dd23 & married, dd20, dd16, ds14, dd11, dd9, dd7, ds5, ds3 & another boy due Oct 2014! And 3 Angel Babies(1-2010)(9-2010)(9-2013)

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Sarawithouth Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,851 Ratings: 7 Feedback: 100%	I think I'm having this too! But I don't know, she's my first baby at 6 months old so AF could be around the corner. I keep having nightmares she appears at The most inopportune times. Sent from my phone using DS Forum __________________ Sara wifey to Chad and momma to Lily (4/11) Sunny due in October! We're a breastfeedin', babywearin', vax delayin', un-circumcisin', cloth diaperin', bedsharin', home birthin', atheist family from Texas!

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teacherpippi Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,398 Ratings: 41 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: PMS symptoms while EBF but without AF actually returning? When EBF, I get the symptoms when ovulating and when a period would come. With my older dd, it happened for a few months before my period returned (at 4 months pp). With my current LO, I'm getting the same thing plus wacky periods.

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Lillikin Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 115 Ratings: 6 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: PMS symptoms while EBF but without AF actually returning? I did the same thing, I want to say like twice before AF returned at 4 mo PP. So hoped to go longer without it.

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Funnyfarmmomma Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,981 Ratings: 137 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: PMS symptoms while EBF but without AF actually returning? My body is doing the same thing. My DS is 6 months old tomorrow and he is EBF and my first this long I usually have gotten AF back by now with my FF babies. My body has done the symptom thing twice now. Im hoping i go for a lot longer without AF though __________________ Married to my best friend & Love of my Life~Psalm 127:4-5~ SAHM to I(12/04) M(8/06) L(9/08) S(9/09) G(4/11) Expecting a New little Blessing 4/14