AF at almost 4 weeks PP?

[kalyrra]

Hi ladies,

I had my little girl almost 4 weeks ago on Oct. 5th. I had the usually postpartum bleeding and lochia, and it seemed like it was tapering off pretty good. Basically just barely enough to use a panty liner. All of a sudden, I'm bleeding bright red blood (enough that I need a pad again), and having some small clots in it just like I would for AF.

I'm exclusively breastfeeding, so I wasn't really expecting it. My AF didn't return until 5 1/2 months pp with my son.

Is it really AF? Or can postpartum bleeding pick up again? I haven't had any majorly noticeable cramping or anything like that. I did have my usual pick up in eating/cravings as I would for AF, but my hormones are still screwy right now anyway.

 

[DebbieF]

It very well could be. My period returned at just 8 weeks pp.

 

[kalyrra]

I'm pretty sure it is. Like, 99% sure. A bit miffed, was hoping to not have it for several months.

 

[Hannahboo]

I've had pp bleeding off and on Ds was born on Oct 8th. It'll go to the watery discharge the randomly I'll have bright red blood for a day or two then the watery for a day or two since 1 week out. I doubt that its your period because you would have to of had your lining grow back enough to shed and that takes time.

 

[kalyrra]

I've had pp bleeding off and on Ds was born on Oct 8th. It'll go to the watery discharge the randomly I'll have bright red blood for a day or two then the watery for a day or two since 1 week out. I doubt that its your period because you would have to of had your lining grow back enough to shed and that takes time.

It's been 3 days, and it's gotten heavier (enough to gush when I stand up, etc...) and I have lots of clotting like I would with a period. No watery discharge or mucous or anything. Just lots of blood & clots.