[blondie-lox]

Hey Ladies!

I'm Laurel. I have two kiddos Phoenix who is 6 and Lincoln is 20 months. I'm currently WTTC until after my wedding, which is on November 30th. I'm currently on the BCP and I hate it. I'd also like to learn all about charting etc so I can use NFP because hormonal BC really effects me in a negative way.

I've never TTC before. Both my children were conceived while trying to prevent. My first I used the morning after pill, and my second I was on BCP for 4 years when he was conceived. So because I've never tried I have no idea how to try. I've read the information in the subforums above in the school but I'm still somewhat lost.

Now I'm curious about a couple of things. Can I start charting while on the pill? I don't think I can because you're not supposed to ovulate while on the pill, but I want to learn asap. We'd really like to get pregnant right after our wedding (we'd even like a honeymoon baby) so I want to do everything I can to get pregnant when we try. Any information should be greatly appreciated!

[ShawnaCAN]

You can ovulate on the Pill, but the BCP will suppress your signs of fertility - so no, you can't really chart. I mean, you can for practice, but it likely won't tell you anything.

If you have any NFP questions, don't hesitate to drop on by the NFP/FAM board. Charting to avoid and charting to conceive are a little different. The easiest way to learn NFP well is by taking a class (in person or online).

Here's some information about how to track fertility with the Billings Method, which is one kind of NFP (there are lots of kinds.)
http://www.woomb.org/learningBOM/B20...nstruction.pdf

[Mod-LilSunshine]

Welcome to the board!

I agree with Shawna about the pill. If you want to get pregnant right away in November, you may want to go off the pill and try NFP/charting so your cycle becomes your regular and you get used to charting.

I hope you become pregnant easily come November!