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

Julie McKay, FCP
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Chastity is for Married Couples Too
“All the baptized are called to chastity” (Catechism 2348). Of course, growth in chastity looks different for people in different stages in

Julie McKay, FCP
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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Demystifying NFP Jargon Part 2
There are so many NFP terms that I have decided to create a part 2 to explain more NFP jargon. Let's jump in!

Julie McKay, FCP
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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De-mystifying NFP Jargon Part 1
There are many terms and acronyms associated with Natural Family Planning. For starters, you've got NFP as well as TTC, TTW, TTA, BBT,...

Julie McKay, FCP
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Make no decisions in the heat of ovulation
if you are wavering on your resolve to avoid pregnancy during ovulation and the fertile window of your cycle, I would pause and take time to

Julie McKay, FCP
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Far from Easter Joy
The joy of the resurrection isn't always noticeable during suffering.

Julie McKay, FCP
Apr 2, 20243 min read
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At-home date night inspiration
We have talked about the important of SPICE, all the different forms of intimacy. Intimacy and connection can be as simple as a hug or a...

Julie McKay, FCP
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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SPICE: Holiday Edition
I'm really excited about all the holiday-related posts we have so far about double peaks, self gift, and charting while traveling. In the...

Julie McKay, FCP
Dec 20, 20232 min read
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Effectiveness to Achieve Pregnancy
We've discussed how the Creighton Model is very effective when you are trying to avoid pregnancy. Is the Creighton Model effective when...

Julie McKay, FCP
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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3 Things NOT to Say to Your Friend Experiencing Pregnancy Loss
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We've talked before about healing after miscarriage and have shared husbands'...

Julie McKay, FCP
Oct 17, 20232 min read
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The sacredness of the moment
Starting to observe and chart can be overwhelming. It is can feel impossible to keep charting especially when life gets busy or something...

Julie McKay, FCP
Jul 25, 20233 min read
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Open to Life
On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the priest will often ask the mothers or fathers in the congregation to stand for a special blessing....

Julie McKay, FCP
Jul 11, 20232 min read
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Why mucus matters
The Creighton Model System is all about charting mucus. But what is mucus and why does it matter? Why do we care so much about charting...

Julie McKay, FCP
May 23, 20232 min read
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This is my Body: A Reflection for Holy Week
As we enter in Holy Week, I want to share some reflections on suffering. Suffering is present in many stages of the fertility journey,...

Julie McKay, FCP
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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The Creighton Model offered me hope and healing
Daria and Karoline have shared how the Creighton model has impacted their lives. I want to share my own journey. My cycles were always...

Julie McKay, FCP
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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Supporting a Friend after a Miscarriage
We've discussed healing after a miscarriage, husbands' perspectives on infertility and loss, early miscarriages, and pregnancy after a...

Julie McKay, FCP
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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Observational Challenges Postpartum
Having a new baby is simultaneously exciting and exhausting. Charting postpartum can have its challenges. How can you fit in observations...

Julie McKay, FCP
Aug 16, 20222 min read
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NFP Myth Busting
I hear quite a few myths about NFP, and as a practitioner intern, I want to counter these myths and provide accurate information about...

Julie McKay, FCP
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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Pregnancy after Loss
We've talked about early miscarriages, healing after miscarriage, and infertility and loss from the man's perspective. But what about the...

Julie McKay, FCP
May 24, 20222 min read
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SPICE, part 5 (communication)
So far, we've talked about the spiritual, physical, intellectual, and creative elements of SPICE. This week we get to talk about...

Julie McKay, FCP
Apr 12, 20225 min read
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