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About Stephanie

Stephanie is the founder of the CFPN and has been married to Daniel since July 2007. They used FAM to avoid pregnancy for a year before deciding to try to get pregnant.

How to Create a Birth Team (from Afar)

My husband and I live in the Caribbean, where he works at as a doctor at a mission hospital. When we learned I was expecting, we knew that we wanted the baby to be born in the United States. It’s … Continue reading

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My Journey with Infertility

Hi.  My name is Stephanie, and I deal with infertility. Some days that’s how I feel like I should introduce myself to people.  We’ve been TTC for almost three years now.  As a result, infertility has irrevocably colored the way … Continue reading

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A Brief History of the Christian Family Planning Network

The Christian Family Planning Network started during the summer of 2007 on a secular website as a buddy group for engaged and newlywed women who were using FAM or NFP to avoid pregnancy.  As our numbers grew, the needs of … Continue reading

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Fertility Awareness: Not your Mother’s Rhythm Method

There are many misconceptions (no pun intended) about what Fertility Awareness is, and what it isn’t.  Perhaps the best place to start is with what it’s not. Fertility Awareness is not the Rhythm Method.  Ok, deep breath, everyone.  Now you … Continue reading

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The Great Unveiling!

Welcome to the new Christian Family Planning Network blog! In the weeks to come, this blog will be educational, entertaining, and encouraging.  The posts here will be relevant to all stages of the fertility journey.  Whether you’re just curious about … Continue reading

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