Mucus Only Method: Creighton Model
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- Tell us a little about yourself.I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Certified Women’s Health Specialist. My husband is a PT as well, and we spend the majority of our time together running and baking/cooking. We’ve been married for a year, and are grateful to be a “COVID couple”, because lockdown for the first 8 months of marriage was an absolute gift!!!!
- What effects has fertility awareness had on your relationship?The biggest test. I had chatted for >3 months prior to our wedding, and knew that I showed signs of hyper fertility, but didn’t realize how much of a struggle that would be in real time. We have had so many prolonged periods of abstinence, and while I don’t see it as a gift (maybe someday?) I do know that we are growing stronger and loving each other selflessly through this test.
- How did you find your instructor?We was given the opportunity to “learn more” after our marriage prep, and were given the contact info for my instructor.
- Describe your daily charting routine.~15 months, mucus only. It’s been emotionally challenging at times, especially when we’ve been abstaining for long periods and it feels pointless to keep tracking anyway.
- What made you choose this method?Honestly, I didn’t know much about how to find another instructor, so when I was given contact info, I went with her. I like now that I know the method, and it’s no longer a cost for us to budget for. I don’t like that it’s all on me for tracking bio markers, and it’s not as objective as other methods.
- Has charting helped you to understand your overall health?100%. I’m so in tune with my body.
