About Me
Brittany DiCarlo, BSN, RN
Marquette Method Student Teacher (MMST)
My name is Brittany DiCarlo, and I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in both horticulture and nursing from Texas A&M. While I initially pursued a career in horticulture, I soon realized I missed meaningful interaction with people, which led me to nursing. After graduating, I worked as an oncology nurse in Texas. In 2019, my husband and I were married, and we welcomed our first child one year later. Since then, I’ve stepped away from nursing to focus on my family and have been a stay-at-home mom ever since.
My husband and I now have two wonderful children—a girl and a boy—and are expecting our third. We are active members of our local Catholic church and feel incredibly blessed by the supportive community we’ve found. As our town continues to grow, it has attracted many young families, creating a vibrant, faith-filled environment where we can nurture our children and share our values.
After my first postpartum period, I discovered the Marquette method. I struggled with the subjective aspects of other natural family planning methods, but Marquette’s objectivity resonated with me, and I’ve been passionate about it ever since. Friends often joke that I can't help but talk about NFP, even with people I’ve just met! Many couples in our community feel overwhelmed or let down by NFP, and in speaking with them, I’ve learned that a lot of this frustration stems from a lack of proper education or frustrations with subjective signs. My goal is to help these couples learn how to effectively practice the Marquette method, offering them hope and healing through better understanding.
In my free time, I enjoy reading, board games, podcasts, watercolor painting, and spending time with my family.
About the Website Name
It all began with a desire to find a name that encompassed the core values I hold dear when teaching and practicing the Marquette method. The first key aspect is that when a couple discerns together—through conversation and prayer—they are participating in a communion that reflects God's very nature and glory. In seeking God's will for our family life, we draw nearer to that glory. We find ourselves on the "Eve of Glory."
The name "Eve" holds deep symbolism. Eve, as the first woman and mother of all humanity, represents both the beauty of creation and the fall through disobedience. Yet, we are redeemed through Jesus Christ, the Son of the "New Eve" (Mary), whose obedience to God’s will brings salvation. Eve, therefore, signifies not only our human frailty but also our perseverance, hope, and ultimate triumph.
Another layer of meaning comes from the morning glory flower. It symbolizes love and affection, which is beautifully fitting for couples practicing Natural Family Planning (NFP). For Catholics, the morning glory is also associated with the mantle of Mary. We often ask Mary to wrap us in her mantle, guiding us closer to Christ. Finally, the morning glory is a symbol of renewal and hope—a reminder that no matter where we are in our NFP journey, we can always renew ourselves in hope and trust in God's plan.
