Sympto-Thermal Method: Couple to Couple League
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- Tell us a little about yourself.I am a registered ultrasound tech. I've been married for almost four years, and have two sons. I enjoy cooking and traveling.
- What effects has fertility awareness had on your relationship?In some seasons, it was a struggle (i.e.postpartum and first learning). But overall, over the course of our marriage, it forced us to get to know each other more deeply and brought to the surface just how much we do love one another.
- How did you find your instructor?My mom was an instructor for our Diocese, so we learned free of charge. We later took CCL's self-paced postpartum course as a refresher. I seek follow up as necessary.
- Describe your daily charting routine.I take my temperature every morning, observing mucus signs over the course of the day, and noting cervical position at night if I'm close to ovulation. I've been tracking for almost three years. It can be stressful to try and be accurate about all the observations I'm making, but it gets easier with time (and thankfully my method has three signs to cross-check). I think it's helped me be more comfortable in my body and appreciate my sexuality more.
- What made you choose this method?At first, this was the only method we knew of. I am Catholic and very health conscious, so birth control was not an option in my mind. As time went on, I learned about more methods, but I loved the wealth of data that CCL Sympto-Thermal provided me. It made me feel confident in identifying safe days. However, I do lament the lack of days available because of my current longer cycles (~32 days).
- Has charting helped you to understand your overall health?Charting helps me know when to expect my period, which helps me be prepared and take steps to care for my health and body during that time.
