NFP: what do you use to chart?

mcdol3

Are you a FertilityFriend person?
Paper?
some other software/website?

I started using fertilityfriend, but I'm not sure that I like it. I didn't pay for the VIP membership so it's pretty limited.
advice?

catarntina

I use the paper charts that I got from the CCL kit when I signed up for glasses.

Calypso1977

i tried fertility friend and it was good, but not worth paying for.

i just print papercharts from teh TCOYF website and i keep them in a three-ring binder next to the bed. if i travel, i just remove the one sheet i'm using since i dont like packing the entire notebook, or if its just 2 nights im gone, i just write the temps and my CM, if any, on a piece of scrap paper and record it in the book when i come home.

Riss91

I use FF, VIP and I like it. I like having all my previous charts in one place and I do use some of the analytical tools (overlaying my charts, comparing LP lengths, other symptoms). I also like that my husband can easily access my chart and I can enter data while I'm at work.  It's less than $4 a month, so I'm fine with the cost.

I started out just using my own Excel file, but it was easier to have them online.

mcdol3

I looked at the TCOYF and printed off some charts. I also signed up to use their web software. It seems really good so far and gives me far more than the nonpaying FF one does.

the cost/month for TCOYF is $1.50 (according to the website. Might be worth paying for to get me started.

Thanks ladies!!
I never know where to post this sort of thing since there isn't a board for it. I wasn't sure where to post about it on the nest or the bump either.

Riss91

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_nfp-use-chart?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:615Discussion:c3eca98b-2b5f-49ba-9783-51f254c9ddffPost:e3747839-db15-4fc3-b0ce-560f1e83d799">Re: NFP: what do you use to chart?</a>:
[QUOTE]Thanks ladies!! I never know where to post this sort of thing since there isn't a board for it. I wasn't sure where to post about it on the nest or the bump either.
Posted by mcdol3[/QUOTE]

There is a Getting Pregnant board on The Nest where most woman chart using FF and teh sympto-thermal method. Obviously, the majority of the girls are TTC, but there are a few that are TTA. Even lurking on the board will help answer a lot of charting questions. I haven't venture to the bump yet, but they do a have a similar board there as well.

GulfCoaster

I used paper charts from the Couple to Couple League for years while we used the symptothermal method.

Now we've started learning Creighton method, and I'm using the paper charts and stickers they provide.

Fertility Friend is OK, but I haven't been super impressed with it and I didn't think it was worth paying for.

newlyseliski

I'm using the paper chart from Creighton with stickers as well... although my fiance thinks we should do a google doc spreadsheet, too, so he can see the chart as well!  Haven't found a good internet-based one for the Creighton method, yet...

clearheavens

I use the paper charts from the Couple to Couple League (CCL).  You can print some off for free on their website.

CCL also has a sophisticated software that automatically applies the NFP rules for you.  But I don't particularly have time to input my information on the computer.  I rather just use the traditional pencil and paper.

mcdol3

I don't have a clear understanding of the paper version yet. I do want to use them for when we travel. I'll have to read up more and figure them out.

Theresa626

what does tcoyf stand for?  Is this a website?  

Calypso1977

Taking Charge of Your Fertility...and yes, its a book and a website with tons of materials.