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Just started using FAM/NFP..Any tips?
We've been married about 2 months and just started using FAM. I cannot be on anything hormonal and DH can't use condoms for his health reasons. We just read Taking Charge of Your Fertility and have been charting for about 3 days. We have not had sex ONCE since we've been married (It's been about 3 years since we've had sex)! (Because of difficulty with BC) I am DYING. :-)
Re: Just started using FAM/NFP..Any tips?
I am wondering if you explored intimacy other than intercourse over the last 3 years. There's lots more than intercourse you could have partaken in.
Give yourself a couple months of charting, and you will probably be able to identify the day you ovulate, as well as the couple of days before and after that you should avoid sex. Also make sure to keep track of your cervical fluid.
If somewhere down the line you decide you want to get pregnant, this will help you accomplish that too.
1. Fertilityfriend.com is your friend! It helps track things like this.
2. Make sure you are consistent in the morning when taking your temp.
I am using the FAM method too. I chart every morning. I too am fairly regular but things like stress, alcohol, sickness, sleep effect a lot of things. I use OPKs as I know that I am getting closer and avoid during that time. You can get cheap OPKs on Amazon. LINK