–I notice there is a deep hunger amongst couples for a different way of doing things. Many times both people in the relationship are not sold on the whole NFP, but all it takes is one to get a conversation and questions going. Thus far, the women have been open and not the men. Very interesting.
–I HATE looking at a birth control chart and seeing signs of fertility. LADIES, do you know that your Pill does not prevent ovulation? It may instead thicken the cervical mucus making it act more like a barrier method to sperm, but for those little spermies that make it through?
–I can tell from looking at the guys at the class who is contracepting and who is not. The men whose women are taking hormones are the one who sleep and are completely disengaged from the class. The men whose women are learning NFP are the ones asking questions and taking notes. They WANT to help their women. From what I can tell, NFP makes communication happen between husbands and wives (or partners as well).
–I have learned about NASTY medical conditions that use the Pill for relief. It makes me VERY SYMPATHETIC to what these women endure.
–Eating Omega 3 Fatty Acids in your daily diet is CRUCIAL for good health and fertility. A diet rich in Omega 3s also can help alleviate heavy bleeding and cramping. Eat your greens, Ladies! Just do it!
–There are as many people taking NFP classes to GET pregnant than to avoid pregnancy.
–The couples humble me, even the ones not sold on Church teaching. There is something about them listening, taking notes and asking questions that teaches ME about being open to God.
–Lastly, for EVERY 1 Year a woman is on Hormonal Contraceptives, her cervix ages TWO YEARS! Since more and more women are getting married in their late 20s and early 30s, more and more of them are spending their key fertility years on hcs. Think about it! Just think about it.
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