How We Got Pregnant on the First Try Naturally
I often talk about using Fertility Awareness Methods (FAM) for birth control because it's a big part of my life. It’s how we are currently avoiding pregnancy. But did you know that I also used the same method to conceive our daughter?
When my husband and I decided we were ready, I knew exactly when to time intercourse thanks to years of charting my cycle. This included monitoring my Luteal Phase, the second half of the cycle, which is crucial for getting and staying pregnant.
Instead of stressing over LH strips (which, by the way, don’t actually track ovulation but try to capture an LH surge that can be tricky and unreliable), I relied on tracking my cervical mucus and basal body temperature (BBT). Knowing my fertile window and confirming ovulation with BBT made conception straightforward. One try was all it took! I truly believe our daughter chose us because her little soul knew we were meant to be her parents.
The Beauty of Fertility Awareness
Learning a Fertility Awareness Method is empowering because it grants you a lifetime of body literacy. After giving birth, I resumed charting when my lochia ended, and caught my first ovulation at 2.5 months postpartum—even with nursing on demand! This led to my first postpartum period two weeks later. Right now, I’m charting to avoid pregnancy, but it’s just as easy to switch to charting to conceive if we decide to expand our family. (TBD—parenting is exhausting! 😅)
FAM isn’t just for conception or birth control. It’s a valuable tool as you enter perimenopause, which can start as early as 35. Charting helps support hormonal shifts for the 10-15 years leading up to menopause. Fertility Awareness Methods are beneficial from your first period to your last, and I’d LOVE to teach you the Justisse Method!
Join the Cycle with Confidence Group Coaching Program
If you're interested in mastering FAM and gaining deeper insights into your reproductive health, consider joining my Cycle with Confidence Group Coaching Program. This program is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to understand your cycle, support your hormonal health, and confidently manage your fertility.
What You’ll Learn:
Body Literacy: Gain a comprehensive understanding of your menstrual cycle.
Charting Techniques: Learn how to track your cervical mucus and BBT effectively.
Fertility Awareness: Discover how to use FAM for birth control or conception.
Hormonal Support: Understand how to support your hormones throughout different life stages, including perimenopause.
Benefits of Joining:
Expert Guidance: Receive personalized coaching from an experienced FAM practitioner.
Community Support: Connect with a supportive group of women on a similar journey.
Lifetime Skills: Acquire knowledge that will benefit you throughout your reproductive life.
Are you ready to take control of your reproductive health? Join the Cycle with Confidence Group Coaching Program today and start your journey towards body literacy and hormonal balance.
Together, we’ll navigate the world of Fertility Awareness Methods and empower you to cycle with confidence. You got this!
