Wonky Hormones: first period after miscarriage

Well, I am spotty like a teenager, and tearful for the slightest reason – a few times I have found myself with tears streaming down my face with no apparent reason or sad thoughts beforehand. Hormones. I am supposing this is normal? I read that the first period after a miscarriage is heavier than usual, and it seems that means in every way. Part of me was hoping I was pregnant again, as the first while after a miscarriage you are very fertile (it's odd... I was intensely aware of smells when I was ovulating this time; I have never been aware of that before). Anyway, I wasn't, and there is part of me that is a little relieved also.
Such mixed feelings!

No Period After Miscarriage

So, no period yet...

I miscarried February 7th and bled for about a week, so I should be due any day, as four weeks is about the average time in between. I have had a very mild cramping for over a week; boobs were sore and then not sore. Confusing. But I suppose everything outside of normal is normal while the body resets! I still have rare bursts of tears, but mostly feel okay with everything. I still think it would be nice to have a baby, but would never want to 'try' for one. I couldn't handle it at this point, I don't think.

Besides, today, my 'baby' turns 16 years old. And I am so lucky to have such a wonderful son.

Lots to celebrate!

First Period After Miscarriage

I was wondering when I would be returning to a normal cycle, as I seem to be getting PMS symptoms the past couple of days. It has been about a month since I miscarried.

It seems that it depends on a few factors such as hCG levels returning to normal (i.e. zero). Generally, with a first trimester miscarriage it will be around four weeks, but after the first trimester, it can take much longer. It is also likely that it will be a longer, more uncomfortable period - fabulous.

The symptoms are a little different than usual, though I suppose that is to be expected:
sore boobs
cramping
headache
sensitive to smells
increased libido