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Each model is listed randomly, by the way. Also, the Rhythm method, withdrawal and “nothing” are not modern approved methods of NFP, properly speaking, although some may consider Cycle Beads to be Rhythm. I decided to include CycleBeads because they’re very popular in many communities.
For what it’s worth, we have been trained in both the creighton model and the ccl sympto-thermal method. i use ecological breastfeeding, which i initially learned about through ccl, but for charting, we switched to the creighton model because i’ve had some trouble with maintaining progesterone levels.
Seeing as I’m new to all this, I would love to understand the differences between all these methods. Do you happen to know somewhere (perhaps a website) where all these methods are explained & compared? Thanks!
Anne, one of my friends did the same thing. She’s trying to do a little of both now (I’m not sure how that’s working out), but she’s found good things about each method.
Patina, welcome to NFP, and most importantly, welcome to Mother Church! Happy Easter and CONGRATULATIONS! Who’s did you choose for your confirmation saint? Did you hear about NFP in the RCIA classes?
Here are a few decent overviews:
http://www.madisondiocese.org/Ministry/MarriageandFamily/NaturalFamilyPlanning/NFPMethods/tabid/373/Default.aspx
http://www.natural-family-planning.info/
Also, here’s a good article on how to choose (ultimately, it will be helpful for you to call your diocesan Family Life Office or NFP Coordinator):
http://www.armenianchurchlibrary.com/files/nfpmethods.pdf
Thank you for those links! And thanks for the welcome!
I started going to church with my boyfriend, who’s Catholic. (& also my sponsor!) and when I learned through a lot of online googling & talking with him is that NFP was the only BC method approved by the Church, I started to look into it. Then, when I was fully committed to the RCIA program & determined to become Catholic, I started charting. I’m not sleeping with anyone, but I thought it would be a good idea to learn about my cycles before I get married, so I have a good idea already of any issues and how my body cycles.
So I learned from a book, I’m taking my temp every morning & charting cervical fluid. I don’t do much else right now, since I am not trying to conceive or prevent pregnancy. I love it already though, because it’s easy & it really lets me know what my body is doing.
I always feel funny telling people that I’m charting, because I’m not married. But I’ve been telling all my friends to do this instead of using ABC, because it’s just so cool!
I’m rambling. But anyway, it’s just super interesting to me and I know now that I better learn it, because it’s my only option!
Oh, & my confirmation name is Maria. (Mary). Nothing like picking the Mother of God to strive towards. I picked her because she’s a mother (and the Mother), she leads people towards God and her Son and well, she’s just cool.
Thanks!
I always feel funny telling people that I’m charting, because I’m not married.
I wouldn’t feel weird about that at all. I charted for about eight years before I got married. How better to know about your body and keep an eye out for any potential problems (or, for that matter, know when you should be packing a few extra pads)? If I ruled the world, it would be taught in every high school health class.
Hear hear! I’m single, but I love being aware of my body and appreciating the fertility I have, even if I’m not “using” NFP in cooperation with a husband.
I definitely more young women should be aware of their fertility, for sure. Maggie, I bet this comes in handy for your chastity formation in your work with youth, no?
Looking at the stats, I should mention there was an article about my blog in a Couple to Couple League publication, so hence probably the heavy leaning towards CCL. The results are not necessarily representative of the general population.