How We Flourish

Creating healthier people and a healthier planet, one step at a time

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Cycle 3 – NFP Charting Series

I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.Read about why I am sharing my cycles here. See Cycle 2 analysis here. Cycle 3 Stats: 38 days Ovulation on Day 27 or 28 Ovulation 4-5 days before New Moon Luteal Phase 10-11 days long Cycle 3 Analysis […]

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Cycle 2 – NFP Charting Series

Read about why I am sharing my cycles here. See Cycle 1 analysis here. Cycle 2 Stats: 39 days Ovulation on Day 27 or 28 Ovulation 1-2 days after full moon Luteal Phase 11-12 days long Cycle 2 Analysis This cycle was a time for stress and a time for rejoicing. And in particular it […]

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Cycle 1 – NFP Charting Series

The first cycle I charted was definitely the most intense. If you want to read more about why I am sharing this and some of the things I went through during this first cycle, read my most recent post. Each post in this series will follow a similar format. To start, I’ll give some quick […]

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Getting Pregnant – NFP Charting Series

Don’t worry, I’ll spare the details. I’m sure you all know the mechanics of getting pregnant. 😉 But if you have been reading How We Flourish for awhile, you are also likely away that I struggled with my fertility for a long time. I went off the pill in April 2013, but my period did […]

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Gestational Diabetes – Breaking the Mold

Many women are shocked and devastated by their gestational diabetes diagnosis. Not me. I saw this coming. I don’t have the common risk factors of age, multiple pregnancies, or weight. But my mom had gestational diabetes and both her parents have Type 2. Even though my mom and grandma are tiny. Sometimes it just has […]