Comments on: Natural Family Planning: Our Journey from Cultural to Natural http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural Marriage Advice & Tips for a Happy Life Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:50:58 +0000 hourly 1 By: Natural Family Planning: 5 Good Reasons You Haven’t Tried It | Engaged Marriage http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural/comment-page-1#comment-2862 Natural Family Planning: 5 Good Reasons You Haven’t Tried It | Engaged Marriage Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:06:08 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1254#comment-2862 [...] shared the story of our journey to Natural Family Planning (NFP) and made a really big deal about the benefits of NFP for marriage.  I’ve shared an [...] [...] shared the story of our journey to Natural Family Planning (NFP) and made a really big deal about the benefits of NFP for marriage.  I’ve shared an [...]

]]> By: Marriage Preparation: Get Sold on Awesome Intimacy...Not an Expensive Wedding | Engaged Marriage http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural/comment-page-1#comment-1966 Marriage Preparation: Get Sold on Awesome Intimacy...Not an Expensive Wedding | Engaged Marriage Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:44:47 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1254#comment-1966 [...] Natural Family Planning, if we discern a need to postpone pregnancy, is as commonplace and hip as the Apple iPhone and hybrid cars. It’s not just accepted begrudgingly and followed with resentment—young people love NFP! [...] [...] Natural Family Planning, if we discern a need to postpone pregnancy, is as commonplace and hip as the Apple iPhone and hybrid cars. It’s not just accepted begrudgingly and followed with resentment—young people love NFP! [...]

]]> By: Dustin http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural/comment-page-1#comment-1893 Dustin Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:28:43 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1254#comment-1893 Thank you so much for your contribution, Bonnie! I agree with your thoughts, and I really appreciate you taking the time to offer your insights. Thank you so much for your contribution, Bonnie! I agree with your thoughts, and I really appreciate you taking the time to offer your insights.

]]> By: Bonnie http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural/comment-page-1#comment-1888 Bonnie Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:41:46 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1254#comment-1888 @Scott-I'm a bit late to the game, but if you & your wife want to read up on NFP, specifically on the Fertility Awareness Method, just read the "bible" of FAM, "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It's extremely detailed, with photos and multiple scenarios, whether you're trying to achieve or avoid pregnancy. The author and founder of FAM is secular, though, so FAM does allow for use of barrier contraceptives during the wife's fertile phase, whereas NFP does not (which is the only difference). Ms. Weschler points out, though, that if you opt for barrier methods during the fertile phase, you're swapping the 97%-99% effectiveness rate of NFP w/ whatever the effectiveness rate of the barrier method is, which kind of defeats the purpose. I would highly recommend to any woman who plans to TTC to get off the pill ASAP, because it can take up to a year for your cycles to regulate. I've been using NFP for about 5 months now & am so glad I got off the pill, b/c my cycle chart still doesn't look ideal. Fortunately, DH & I aren't planning to TTC until late this year/early next year, so we have some time. @Scott-I’m a bit late to the game, but if you & your wife want to read up on NFP, specifically on the Fertility Awareness Method, just read the “bible” of FAM, “Taking Charge of Your Fertility” by Toni Weschler. It’s extremely detailed, with photos and multiple scenarios, whether you’re trying to achieve or avoid pregnancy. The author and founder of FAM is secular, though, so FAM does allow for use of barrier contraceptives during the wife’s fertile phase, whereas NFP does not (which is the only difference). Ms. Weschler points out, though, that if you opt for barrier methods during the fertile phase, you’re swapping the 97%-99% effectiveness rate of NFP w/ whatever the effectiveness rate of the barrier method is, which kind of defeats the purpose.

I would highly recommend to any woman who plans to TTC to get off the pill ASAP, because it can take up to a year for your cycles to regulate. I’ve been using NFP for about 5 months now & am so glad I got off the pill, b/c my cycle chart still doesn’t look ideal. Fortunately, DH & I aren’t planning to TTC until late this year/early next year, so we have some time.

]]> By: Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor: A Review Based On Our Experiences | Engaged Marriage http://www.engagedmarriage.com/sex-family-planning/natural-family-planning-our-journey-from-cultural-to-natural/comment-page-1#comment-1755 Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor: A Review Based On Our Experiences | Engaged Marriage Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:13:39 +0000 http://www.engagedmarriage.com/?p=1254#comment-1755 [...] If you have had trouble conceiving a baby or just want to understand your fertility cycle better, you may have heard of the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor.  My wife and I bought one last fall with the intent of using it initially to help us get pregnant and then later as an additional tool in our practice of Natural Family Planning. [...] [...] If you have had trouble conceiving a baby or just want to understand your fertility cycle better, you may have heard of the Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor.  My wife and I bought one last fall with the intent of using it initially to help us get pregnant and then later as an additional tool in our practice of Natural Family Planning. [...]

]]>