Wacky Period & water retention

Hi mama, no advice but solidarity. Only difference is I’m still breastfeeding. I’ve only had 2 periods so far (got my first around 5 months pp), and my second was 20 days late. My periods used to be the same as yours like clockwork and never late. I think the biggest thing is take pregnancy tests and give your body time to adjust. Not sure if this is your first but this is my second and my first time postpartum I didn’t have these issues.. every pregnancy and body is different. ❤️‍🩹

Thank you, Serena. Yes, this is my first and I am 43 so I’m thinking maybe it’s because I’m an older mom that my body is having a hard time bouncing back.

Hi mama, I'm in the same boat as you. Ftm, baby is 7 months old and I used to get my period lick clockwork but I haven't even though I stopped breastfeeding and haven't lost any weight. Best advice I can give is you gotta keep in mind it takes up to 5 years for a moms hormones to go completely back to pre pregnancy. Your body I still healing internally, and hormonally. Your cortisol is high because you have a baby now so water retention is completely normal. And odd period times is more indication that your hormones are still adjusting. Just gotta give it time
As far as making yourself feel better, I've found eating whole foods to make a big difference and having a good workout routine. Even 3-4 days a week maybe it's walking or the gym. It'll make you feel better as your body is still adjusting

It can take up to 6 years to recover after child birth mentally physically and emotionally but like a cold maybe you can treat the symptoms
Like maybe an anti inflammatory diet or even high alkaline diet could help

Thank you! I like the idea of an anti inflammatory diet.