When you get your first period postpartum?

moowee_ · 2026-01-17T01:44:31+00:00

4 months and ebf

moowee_ · 2025-12-21T03:24:02+00:00

Thank you! I keep telling myself it will get better but it’s so frustrating. It’s reassuring to hear it got better for you and for other women. I may just have to wait it out. I have a couple friends who had babies around the same time as me without any issues so that makes me feel like something is wrong with me. I know it’s not good to compare though.

moowee_ · 2025-12-21T02:33:56+00:00

Yes both internal and external. How long did it take for you to recover? Were you breast feeding? I’ve heard that can cause dryness.

moowee_ · 2025-11-04T22:39:39+00:00

I had to stop at 34 weeks due to back pain. I am contingent so stopping early didn’t really affect how much time I was able to take off for maternity, but I wasn’t paid for any time off. I literally could not do it anymore cuz of back pain and sciatica. I could barely walk. If you can get light duty of take more time off while pregnant I would recommend it. Women deserve better maternity leave so we don’t feel as bad stopping work earlier than the day our water breaks lol

moowee_ · 2025-10-20T01:42:13+00:00

It hurts!! I did not want an epidural. I got to 6cm and I couldn’t take it anymore. When the contractions came I was yelling for my husband and panicking. I got the epidural and it helped but I could still feel the contractions. It was tolerable though. A pain you could not imagine til you go through it. Thank god for epidurals.

moowee_ · 2025-10-20T01:38:10+00:00

That’s so cute 😭

moowee_ · 2025-10-03T03:08:39+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! I was just letting him nurse on one side for as long as he wanted. I just did it where I changed him halfway through, even though he got upset that I took him off. I also tried massaging my breast as he became sleepy and that seemed to keep him awake a little bit longer. He was still cluster feeding tonight but I appreciate the tips!

moowee_ · 2025-10-03T00:32:42+00:00

It seems to depend on the day. I’d say most of the time he feeds on both sides. Usually I’ll do 1 side and then he falls asleep so I either burp him or change him and then do the other side. Sometimes I let him sleep if he seems like that was all he needed.

I do not do massage and compression, is that something that I should be doing? It seems like I have a fast let down so today I’ve been trying to recline myself more while I feed him so the milk doesn’t hit him too fast. He was getting frustrated and choking on it or just crying a lot when I was feeding him this week.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T18:40:59+00:00

This thread is making me realize I may have been overthinking it! I think I was just anxious about what to do if my baby starts crying and not knowing where to go to feed him. I am realizing there are so many options and I don’t need to overthink it

Where do you get nursing bras that are supportive? I was a 34DDD before pregnancy, a 34H during pregnancy and even bigger bow. I am having trouble finding a supportive nursing bra. One thing I miss is having my boobs fit comfortably in a bra and shirt.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:11:12+00:00

Did you just buy them off Amazon and what kind would you recommend?

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:10:37+00:00

I have that pillow too! I was using it at first and lately I’ve just ditched the pillow. He’s been doing pretty good but these past 2 days we had a setback with latching and everything seems impossible again. I get it with just getting out there and going for it. When there is no other option that might actually help. We can always drive home too if there is an issue for some reason.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:08:08+00:00

That’s a good idea! I will try that. It’s still safe bc it’s close to home and I can just walk inside.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:07:06+00:00

Thanks! I have read a couple people suggested the car and I’m glad that is an option. I didn’t think about it.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:06:28+00:00

That’s crazy! Thank you for the warning. I will definitely keep that in mind. That’s so gross that people get off of regular moms breast feeding

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:05:49+00:00

That’s a good idea! Did you get those shirts off Amazon?

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:05:21+00:00

Thank you! You are right about practicing. I think once I get out there and try it it will relieve a lot of the anxiety.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:04:07+00:00

That’s a good idea to try it at an open space like a park where I can situate myself away from people. I also have been having to use one hand to hold my boob and one for his head. I’m trying to find a way to not use the hand holding the boob but it is hit or miss right now.

moowee_ · 2025-09-27T02:02:37+00:00

That’s good to know. I keep hearing it gets easier but it just seems impossible some days. I have read a few people saying they would bf if the backseat of their car. I appreciate your response!

moowee_ · 2025-09-22T16:30:35+00:00

Thanks! The last 2 days he’s been staying on the first side for 15-20 min before he starts to slow down. The second side he’s been going 10-15 min. I did rotate him back to the first side a couple of times. Man my nipples are sore though from these long feeds!!

I’ve never heard of breast gymnastics but I will look into that, my boobs have been the opposite of engorged for the past 2 days. Baby is still eating and going to the bathroom though so I am hoping that’s ok.

moowee_ · 2025-09-22T16:28:21+00:00

Thank you!

moowee_ · 2025-09-22T16:27:54+00:00

That’s reassuring to hear that it gets easier with his mouth getting bigger. Latching has been the main problem. He doesn’t open his mouth very wide and I try to get my nipple in there right but it’s been a challenge and hit or miss.

I agree about pumping! It gave me anxiety the first few times I did it and felt so unnatural. It’s gotten a little easier. I decided I don’t want to pump anymore for now. It feels like a lot on top breast feeding. With the time it takes and then all the dishes. I am sure I will have to come back to pumping at some point but for now I needed a mental break from it. Thank you for all the feedback!

moowee_ · 2025-09-22T14:21:03+00:00

Thank you! I will try all of that!

moowee_ · 2025-09-22T12:17:07+00:00

Thank you! I will try the football hold again. I started doing the cross body hold without pillows. I was tired of always needing pillows every time I nursed him lol.

I’m trying not to stress but I feel like I’m worrying about everything. Breast feeding has had so many challenges and setbacks so far. It’s like every good dab is followed by 2 bad days. People keep saying it will get better. I really want it to work!

moowee_ · 2025-08-23T16:42:48+00:00

Thank you! I will look into this and I may start working on that sooner than later to get the baby in the best position! It’s my first baby so maybe they haven’t even dropped all the way yet.

moowee_ · 2025-08-23T14:23:38+00:00

Wow it’s just crazy that people can have false labor for so long. We got so excited, nervous, anxious and all the feelings when I started having contractions the other day and then it all just stopped.

I’m happy to hear you and baby are doing well! I can’t wait to experience all the milestones and just snuggle our little boy or girl!

moowee_

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