Why I’m obsessed with my Oura Ring & Natural Cycles
I wanted to share a personal journey with all of you about how the Oura Ring and Natural Cycles have become absolute game-changers in my life—especially when it comes to family planning and understanding my body better.
Back in August 2022, my husband and I had been casually trying to get pregnant for over a year. We got married in the summer of 2021, and I went off hormonal birth control shortly after. I naively expected my cycle to bounce back to normal quickly, but it took forever—and honestly, it never really settled into a regular pattern. This made trying to conceive pretty challenging and, at times, disheartening.
In search of a solution, I decided to get an Oura Ring as an alternative to my Apple Watch. I was intrigued by its ability to track various health metrics, including menstrual cycles. I had read that when paired with the Natural Cycles app, it could be a powerful tool for understanding fertility patterns, which I was super interested in.
Fast forward to October 2022, my husband and I were feeling a bit exhausted from the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive. We craved a fresh start and a new adventure, so we decided to sell our house and move to Vancouver. Our plan was to stop “actively” trying but also not prevent pregnancy—we were just going to let life happen. We intended to stay in Vancouver for at least a year, fully expecting that we wouldn’t get pregnant anytime soon.
By February, my cycle was still all over the place. I was doing my best to track it with the Oura Ring and Natural Cycles, but I wasn’t paying super close attention. Then one day, the Natural Cycles app told me to take a pregnancy test. I was shocked but beyond thrilled to find out I was pregnant! 🤰🏼
Almost immediately, we decided to pack up and move back home to be closer to family as we prepared to welcome our little one. In October 2023, we welcomed our beautiful son into the world. I breastfed for about 10 months, so my cycle didn’t return until September 2024. Now, we’re back to using the Oura Ring and Natural Cycles as we try for our second!
Looking back, I genuinely believe that being on hormonal birth control for so long threw my system out of whack. The combination of the Oura Ring and Natural Cycles helped me understand my body in a way I hadn’t before. It gave me insights into my health and fertility that were invaluable. That’s why I tell anyone planning to get pregnant within the next 2-3 years to consider trying Natural Cycles. I will never use anything else again.
Oh, and if you’ve been thinking about getting either of these, now’s the perfect time! Natural Cycles is currently 20% off for Black Friday, and you can get up to $200 off an Oura Ring!!! Such a good deal and completely worth it. Trust me, it’s an investment in your health and peace of mind.
If you’re on a similar journey or just curious about tracking your health more closely, I can’t recommend the Oura Ring and Natural Cycles enough. They’ve been instrumental in helping me navigate my fertility and overall well-being. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to share your own experiences! 🌸
— Sarah
Disclaimer: This is my personal experience, and everyone’s body is different. Always consult with a healthcare professional for medical advice tailored to your individual needs.
