Ok, so I have an ovulation question. My first period since breastfeeding 5 months now when should I be careful

Question

My daughter is almost 6 months old and is eating mashed fruits and veggies. After about 3 days of this my period started. First one since before I conceived her... I found this website mymonthlycycles.com to help me calculate when I should be ovulating and I just don't get it. If I have an average cycle of 28 days, then I should ovulate 14 days later, but if my period lasts 14-16 days, then when would I be ovulating? If anyone could help me out here I would be so grateful. Now that I know I am definately fertile again, I may choose to be a little more careful about me and my husbands 'love making sessions' and keep track of all this period business.

Answer 1

I've been keeping track of my cycles for the past 3 years now using the temperature and cervical mucus method and it's worked very well.

You don't have to worry about the number of days or the averages based on your cycle length. I also have "regular" cycles that usually last 29 days but after charting for several years I've noted that I ovulate at different times some months. Mostly it's between days 14-16, but a few times it's been earlier, and a few times it's been later.

So the most important thing is just to keep your temperature faithfully and record your cervical mucus observations. These are the signs you need to pinpoint ovulation.

I use a great book called The Art of Natural Family Planning to help me along.

I have really liked using the natural method of birth control because there are no side effects like you get when taking pills. It's free, too.

And as a bonus, both husband and wife participate instead of the wife having to "go on birth control" and suffer the side effects alone. With the NFP method you can both be aware of your fertility signs and both support each other for the days when you will abstain.

Answer 2

While you are breastfeeding, it is almost impossible to try to anticipate when ovulation is occurring. I thought I had it figured out. And it turned out I ovulated towards the end of my cycle. This is how I conceived...twice. I was totally surprised. But, my doctor said that since I was still breastfeeding and menstruating that anything could happen at any time. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

sure, it is common to have atypical or perhaps absent classes while breastfeeding. i did not have a era in any respect till my daughter replaced into 15 months previous, and then it replaced into very atypical for numerous months.

Answer 4

You can ovulate before you actually get your period. You can go on a progesterone only pill and still breast feed.