Country - I feel the same way!! It should be taught in school, absolutely. There are so many reasons for girls to learn about this process more in-depth. I felt, too, that ANY time I had sex without protection I would get pregnant, including during my period. The thing is that some women do become pg during their 'period', but it's not a real period...But that is absolutely the exception and not the rule!
When we first started talking about TTC, my mom asked me if I'd gotten a fern test or if my doc had tested to see if our blood types went together. I had no idea what she was talking about. I'm pretty sure my mom temped, but I don't know if she knew the significance of the information she got, lol. It only took her 3 months with me, so she's one of the people in my life who's always saying 'just relax!'. I do know that she quit smoking a year before, and didn't drink alcohol or coffee for an entire year before even starting to try. That's serious dedication to the process! At least that's what she
says she did...I remember asking my mom when I was around 5 where babies came from and my mother explaining in a very scientific but accurate way. My dad left the room immediately, lol. I was super young, and very skeptical about the stork... My mom gave me the nitty gritty without any of the emotional info, which I think was skillful of her.
I'm in agreement about a book club!! Even if one (or ALL
) of us gets our BFP this month--the book is helpful during pg, too, from what I understand.
Sashimi, it sounds like you will find out close to the time that Sleepy and I find out. Country--when are you testing?
Fx for everyone!! Picturing this whole thread lit up with BFPs!
