Charting while breastfeeding

periodgirl
Since 2/2017periodgirl
Since 2/2017

July 31, 2018 at 12:18 pmHi everyone

My period has just returned at 8 months post partum and I am still breastfeeding my son. I was hoping for slightly longer respite, hahah.

I was wondering whether any moms have successfully charted while still breastfeeding at night - my sleep is obviously very erratic and this affects morning temp readings (as well as the time of those readings).

Any tips and tricks?

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CassieLovesCha…
Since 10/2017CassieLovesCharting
Since 10/2017

August 1, 2018 at 11:31 amHi there - I know there are several women on here who are chartting while breastfeeding. I hope the chime in here soon to share some helpful tips and tricks with you.

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mamabear6
Since 7/2018mamabear6
Since 7/2018

August 5, 2018 at 9:01 pmHi! I am breastfeeding an almost 6 month d and just started ovacue a few weeks ago. I bought the temp accessory but it doesn’t plug into my phone so have not been doing the BBTs quite yet. Just the oral and vaginal readings. I have not had my period yet, but am trying to see if ovulation is detected. Today it confirmed ovulation!! Cassie, would you mind taking a peak at my post in breastfeeding challenges? I am not sure if it is on a thread that is too old. Thanks!

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Jarethinafrock
Since 4/2018Jarethinafrock
Since 4/2018

August 19, 2018 at 1:05 pmI have been able to successfully chart while breastfeeding my kids. Sometimes I don’t get to temp in the ideal 2 hour window, but I usually can make out a pattern and can tell when I’ve ovulated. I will say that it generally takes me a few cycles for my body to regulate. I’m currently on my 4th postpartum cycle and it looks like things are finally to get back to normal. My first 3 cycles had really short LPs. Feel free to glance at my charts if they can be of any help to you.

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fielding.kb@gm…
Since 7/2017fielding.kb@gmail.com
Since 7/2017

September 23, 2018 at 7:22 amI am 4 months ppd and ebf. With my previous births, I also ebf and had my period return within weeks after lochia had ended. I’ve had one light period and a day of very light spotting last month and this month, but nothing regular. I had complications (uterine atony) during my c section. I know breastfeeding can effect my cycle, but mine previously returned very regular. Should I be concerned at all? I’ve done terrible at charting I have to admit. I seem to forget every morning as a jump out to bed to feed one or all of my 3 littles.

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marr
Since 10/2018marr
Since 10/2018

October 19, 2018 at 12:09 pmI’m nursing a toddler. My charts are a little more erratic but by charting BBT and cervical fluid it’s easy to tell fertile times. It took 5 mo for it to regulate. Didn’t get first PP period till 18 mo.

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CassieLovesCha…
Since 10/2017CassieLovesCharting
Since 10/2017

October 19, 2018 at 12:47 pmI'm glad to see so many gals chimined in here perioddgirl!

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