I really am not a fan of pain. Like not at all. I like to think I have a decent pain tolerance, but I still despise it all together. I think that’s why when pain comes along in any aspect of life- physical, mental, emotional, spiritual- I prefer to try to ignore it (horrible nursing advice!) or even fight it. After years of walking around in this broken world, I tell myself these gray hairs must come with some sort of insight or wisdom…or at least an idea closer to the Truth

The second part to Natalie's first blog on why being called the wrong name has impacted her work as Creighton Model Practitioner.

A client shares her experience with the Groesbeck FertilityCare Center and NaPro Technology during Worldwide FertilityCare Week.

Debunking 6 myths about ovulation, part 1 of 2

No matter where it comes from, these voices can be loud, overwhelming, and deeply unsettling.

How a personal experience in prayer has impacted by practice as a CFCP.

Learn more about my journey to reproductive health and healing through the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and NaProTECHNOLOGY.

Here are 5 things you should know about menstrual cycles. Actually, I think everyone should know these!

Over the past 30 to 40 years, there’s been a noticeable rise in gynecological issues like PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and even infertilit

I work mostly with clients walking the path of infertility. I am not really sure how this started, but these are the clients God consistently sends my way, and I am happy to participate in His work for me this way. While each one of their experiences is unique, there are sometimes certain phases that emerge along the journey through infertility. These phases or moments can occur at various times depending on the client’s own experience, whether it be going full steam ahead wi

Ladies, let’s get real for a second: periods are messy. what products do you use? What products are safe? Why are there so many to pick from

In striving to be everything for everyone, they frequently place their own needs on the back burner, when it comes to their health.

After the Introductory Session, clients are usually feeling excited about the information they have just learned, a little overwhelmed, or a combination of the two. We end the Introductory Session by stating that the next step in learning the Creighton Model is to attend follow-ups. Follow-ups are crucial to learning the Creighton Model , and for learning it well. During a follow-up, very specific questions are asked about how observations are made and the chart is reviewed i

Breaking up is hard to do—especially with something as ingrained as the birth control pill. But more and more women are doing just that!

I am writing this blog (or at least beginning to write it) from the cry room of my parish’s church. After another fast and furious Monday morning full of Vacation Bible School drop-off, Aldi’s, tutoring, and more VBS, I am hoping to receive some unmerited grace and Divine inspiration from our Lord ever-present in the tabernacle (grace is always unmerited and unearned as it is pure gift from God, but this time perhaps a little more “unmerited” since I have known that I needed

There are many terms and acronyms associated with Natural Family Planning. For starters, you've got NFP as well as TTC, TTW, TTA, BBT,...

Deciding which form of Natural Family Planning (NFP) to use can be a daunting task. With so many options available, it’s important to find t

Miscarriage comes with immense emotional and mental turmoil. The feelings associated with losing a baby can be overwhelming.

It’s the day after Memorial Day, which means summer has officially started! And while I am a huge fan of long, lazy summer days with a lot less crammed into my schedule, charting still remains, and that is something I do not like to be lazy about! Here are my top 3 tips to help your charting stay on point during the summer heat: 1. Always keep to the observational routine. Known as Instruction A on the back of your chart, this one is listed first for a reason! With the

"When you know so intimately what can go wrong, it's hard to believe everything will be alright."- DOTTIE SODERSTROM