Taking you through a typical chart - Tracking your cycle

In this video I take you through a typical menstrual cycle of mine - I include information about trying to conceive, trying to avoid pregnancy naturally, living in sync with my cycle, as well as tracking for feedback on health efforts. I took my cycle from May 2021. It was a typical 28 day cycle, with ovulation taking place on day 14 of my cycle. My point of change was on day 8, with my very fertile window (for conception) opening on day 11 and closing on day 15. In addition to discussing general cycle things, I share information on my journey with my concerns about my light period, some information on LH tests and some secondary fertility signs that can be used as indicators when tracking.

What do I know about tracking?
Aside from having read multiple books on the topic - I have tracked my cycle (and used the fertility awareness method) for between 3-4 years now. For the last 2 years I have kept detailed daily records of my physical symptoms, my mental and emotional state and all my health efforts. I speak to other women who track their cycles about their charts on a daily basis (I wasn't kidding when I said I am a fertility nerd). I've used the fertility awareness method to avoid conception and to conceive.

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Disclaimer: Please take what serves you and leave what doesn't. This is not advise. This is me sharing my experience, information & some recommendations, but with your body - it is your choice & your responsibility.

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Time codes:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Disclaimers
1:56 - Starting the cycle
3:46 - Cycle day 1
7:17 - Cycle day 2
7:50 - Cycle day 3 (light periods & uterine lining)
11:27 - Cycle day 4
12:58 - Cycle day 8 (point of change)
15:18 - Cycle day 11 (fertile cervical fluid)
16:44 - Cycle day 12 (LH testing)
18:36 - Cycle day 15
19:38 - Cycle day 17 (3 raised temps after ovulation)
22:15 - Cycle day 22
23:26 - Cycle day 26
24:20 - Cycle overview

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