Scott and I have wasted no time in starting our marriage prep and NFP class. It is early in the engagement, but what with both of us starting school full time (and me continuing a full time job?) we will have little to no time to get started with the preparations that actually matter. Don't get me wrong, wedding planning is fun (once you book a reception hall), but the prep and NFP; now THIS is getting into the substance of it all.
Last night was our first NFP class, and it was really great! I am a little confused by what I am looking for exactly at this point, but I am so excited to learn how my body works and all the signs it gives me about my fertility. The human body, and particularly a woman's body, is so fascinating. I'm especially glad that Scott can share that awe with me as a med student and one who has a particular interest in the human body and the way it works. The method we are learning is called the Billings Ovulation Method and it seems to be the least invasive unlike other methods that require you to take a temperature read daily or check the cervix. I would like to find out if it is the most effective method or if the other methods might allow less time for having to abstain (that is if you are avoiding pregnancy that month)? Let me know if you have any insight about this!
We are looking forward to doing some registry shopping (another thing we want to get done before school starts!) this weekend, and celebrating my 23rd birthday! It's my golden birthday, so hopefully we'll make sure it's going to be a good one!
