Feeling a little ho hum today. We are ttc number 2 and it's not happening. I bf on demand our 15 month old & I love that I can. I have AF back we are up to the fourth cycle. So what I'm wondering how long before people have fallen after/ while bf, did you have probs conceiving while bf & what did you do. I know bf suppresses ovulating but I thought once AF is back it's back iykwim. We've been ntnp the whole time (15 months give or take) so for me Oing has been surpressed by bf, just thought it would be back with AF. Love to hear people's stories positive or not, need a bit of advice & a pick me up.

Thanks girls xx

I fell with DS2 when DS1 was 8 months old and still breastfeeding 3-4 times a day. I had about 3 AFs before falling pregnant again.
Could you pick up some OPKs to see if you are ovulating and when? Then you'll be able to pinpoint the right time to DTD! ;)

ETA - I wasn't ovulating very very late in my cycle when AF returned, so it doesn't always go back to ovulating right in th emiddle of your cycle - this is why OPKs are great!

It certainly is possible to fall pg whilst bf. But for some women, its a case of cutting feeds right back or even weaning before their fertility returns. I think checking that youre ovulating is a good start.

Thanks ladies. I'll give the opk a go :) If I'm not Oing I can give night weaning a go (but I prefer the sleep in we get from bf cuddles!)

I have spent around 18 of the last nearly 21 years breastfeeding and conceived many times while breastfeeding. My cycle returns very early after giving birth, but the first few cycles at least are infertile. Either ovulation doesn't happen or AF occurs too soon after, what is termed a 'luteal phase defect' which is apparently very common in breastfeeding women.

I agree with PP, tracking your cycles may be helpful, so then you have a clear idea of whether or not O is happening and at what point in your cycle. Good luck!