Billings Method... Q's

[Aimz]

So can someone explain this whole cervical postion to me?

I didn't know it changed!

[rufalina]

The cp take a while to get used to... But with me, I just checked it out, every day, at the same time of day, and over the course of a month you can track the movement and texture changes that happen with it. It is not a huge noticable change, but it is obvious when you are regularly checking it. Some people do it in the shower...

Definately check out the FF website, and there is a great charting course you can do and great info on the fertility signs. Here is a link for a FAQ to get you started ... FF FAQ on fertility signs... . I found that course there really helped when I was learning it all. And the chats online give you a good place to record it all, and there are some great tools in there for charting, like chart comparisons and predictions...

Good luck and happy charting!

ETA - You don't really need to check CP, as it is a secondary fertility sign, so you don't tend to use it alone to determine fertility, but combined with the other signs it can give a clearer picture...

[Snacks]

Sorry, I can't help with that one, Amy. I've never been able to find my cervix

[Nicole Tracy]

Hey AmySarah,

I also recommend the fertility friend charting course - it's free and will give you a good understanding of your fertile signs. Natural Fertility by Francesca Naish is great (as mentioned by Snacks and The Billings Method by Dr Evelyn Billings is also a great resource (with interesting pics of fertile mucous). You can often pick up these books at secondhand stores or on ebay.

The most simple and accurate way to determine fertile times is through cervical mucous, backed up with recording your basal body temp. Once you've done some reading or the charting course, you'll be aware of your fertility forever

All the best - the Billings Method is around 97% effective when used properly!

xxx

[Aimz]

DH and I did the FF tutorial last night and he thinks it's great! He asked a million questions... the funniest being "Is cervical mucous the kind of mucous that you have when you get a cold?" Then he went into a fit of laughter calling it "cervical snot" EWWWWW. I have a feral husband

But it's looking good and he's on board and I asked him to be heavily involved in my charting so we are BOTH responsible for birth control (thanks for the tip Kitt3n).

Still not sure about the cervical positioning thing... I guess it takes practice?

[sangie]

Amy I never bothered with my cervical position - I wouldn't have a clue lol!

I started out charting using temp and cm for a few cycles. Now I don't even need to bother with a chart and I don't temp either - cm is a good indication for me. But everyone is different so you will just need to try it and see how you go. Might be a good idea to use some other form of contraception while you are learning!

If you have a clinic nearby then definitely take advantage of that! Good luck!

[Kitt3n]

"Is cervical mucous the kind of mucous that you have when you get a cold?" Then he went into a fit of laughter calling it "cervical snot" EWWWWW. I have a feral husband

Oh that tops it. I know we have a "funny things kids say and do" thread - I think this statement should be the first on a "funy things men say and do" thread!!!!!!!!!