Doree comes to terms with her new jumpsuit while Matt has a work update. Meanwhile, listeners have suggestions for a baby who's throwing up a lot and we give advice to another listener who's wondering whether her kid should change schools.Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure.And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt gets into a scrape on the golf course and Doree unlocks a new Henry achievement. Then listeners have thoughts about extra embryos and whether it's selfish to have kids "later," and Matt gives golf club advice to someone who wants to take up the sport.Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure.And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree gets a flat tire and Matt is determined to fix it, but everything does not go as planned. A listener does some investigating into the question of new labs for embryo donation, and a trans listener has thoughts about embryo sex selection. Plus, a listener writes in with a question about selling her dad's baseball card collection.Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! We're also launching ad-free episodes at the $10 tier starting this week. patreon.com/eggcellent adventureAnd don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up on the events of the holiday break. A listener asks what we would do in her shoes when it comes to breastfeeding and an egg retrieval, and another listener has advice for Matt about sleep apnea.Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! patreon.com/eggcellent adventureAnd don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree wants to do Matt's birth chart and also wonders about doing one for the 101 Freeway, while Matt teaches Henry blackjack (sorry, 21). A listener wonders how to tell her children how their embryos were created at the same time but they're different ages, and another listener brings back bad memories of the Mean German Lady on a Bike. Plus, Doree gets excited about a listener's mattress rec.Join our Patreon, where we're recapping Great British Bake Off/Baking Show every week in addition to our regular bonus eps! patreon.com/eggcellent adventureAnd don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how Henry's impromptu nap led to a very late night for us and a suspiciously timed New York Times article on Cameo. Listeners had more thoughts about preeclampsia and the egg signal goes out for good wishes for an Egghead's recent transfer. Plus, we learn about Sleep Number's warranty.Join our Patreon, where we're recapping Great British Bake Off/Baking Show every week in addition to our regular bonus eps! patreon.com/eggcellent adventureAnd don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We celebrated our wedding anniversary and Doree's gift to Matt sends us down a Cameo rabbit hole. Then listeners share their experiences with preeclampsia and another listener writes in to ask for advice about ADHD.Join our Patreon, where we're recapping Great British Bake Off/Baking Show every week in addition to our regular bonus eps! patreon.com/eggecellentadventureAnd don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's having trouble staying focused because he can't get his ADHD meds and we give an update on Beau (all is well!). A listener shares their progesterone shot strategy and we (i.e., mostly Matt) have thoughts on Tara Lipinski's new podcast. Plus, Doree shares her birthday gift hack.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt finds his calling as a swim instructor and Doree visits urgent care twice in a week. We give advice to a listener about toddler sleep and another listener writes in with a safe sleep warning. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s that time again: when we get on an airplane with Henry and hope for the best. We hear from a listener who restores Doree’s faith in the pod and listeners also have thoughts about career changes, short naps and wrapping your head around having one kid.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree gets real about the past week and Henry gets a new bat. Plus, we give advice to a new-ish mom about micromanaging and get an update on jerk-off rooms in 2023. Mentioned in this episode:- Janet Lansbury: https://www.janetlansbury.com/2022/12/best-ways-to-encourage-independent-play/- Washington Post: https://wapo.st/3JuJEw5Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry takes a nap and bedtime goes haywire. Plus, the egg signal goes out about mini IVF and we hear from listeners who have thoughts about baby naps.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's union is on strike and Doree takes a strike-related walk down memory lane. Then we give a listener advice about activities with a four-month-old and share some of Henry's favorite birthday gifts.Mentioned on this episode:- Charcoal Bag Odor Absorber: https://amzn.to/3M6bPTM- Fresh Wave Odor Removing Gel: https://amzn.to/3M6bPTM- https://observer.com/2008/01/the-media-mensch-of-the-year/Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt takes Henry to a train-themed birthday party and they have a hot dog date. Then, a listener has a theory about the ideal number of children, and another listener weighs in on a recent egg signal about childcare.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus eps per month, plus the entire back catalog! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's the only one left standing when Matt and Henry come down with possibly the same illness. A listener writes in with a dilemma about a family secret, and we also hear from notaries who make it clear that California's requirements are way too arduous.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Listen to our weekly GBBO recaps by joining our Patreon at the $10 level at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree has a baking mishap, while Matt wants to ease up on Saturday night plans. A listener has advice regarding septum surgery, and another listener has questions about newborn sleeping arrangements. Finally, we get some suggestions about how to curb Henry's book destroying tendencies.Join our Patreon to get up to two bonus episodes per month *AND* weekly Great British Baking Show recaps at the $10 level! www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventureCall or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry starts some T-ball adventures and Doree recovers from a busy week. Then the egg signal goes out for post-D&C egg retrievals, we get an update from Ramekin Queer, and hear from listeners about embryo donation. Our first Great British Bake Off/Baking Show Patreon ep is up for all supporters! Head to patreon.com/eggcellentadventure to listen and sign up for the Bake Off Fantasy League.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree calls in from her solo trip to New York, while Matt discusses how he's held down the fort in her absence. We hear from a listener about PGT tested embryos that didn't work, and the egg signal goes out for a listener who wants to know how to respond to rude questions.Our GBBO recap pod starts this week! The first ep will be available to all Patreon subscribers; subsequent eps will be available to our $10-per-month crew. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] 393: The IVF House Always Wins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're muddling through the California heat wave. We hear from listeners about butt progesterone and genetic screening, and the egg signal goes out for uterine inversion, which sounds extremely gnarly. Plus, we hear from teachers about their lack of maternity leave.NEWS! When Great British Bake-Off comes back next week, we'll be doing a weekly recap pod on our Patreon! The first ep will be available to all Patreon subscribers; subsequent eps will be available to our $10-per-month crew. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree contemplates a new notary side hustle while Matt reflects on the end of an era. Then the Ramekin Queer has some clarifications and we remember not to borrow trouble, and a listener has some pretty astute observations. Plus, we give kid birthday advice.NEWS! When Great British Bake-Off comes back next month, we'll be doing a weekly recap pod on our Patreon! The first ep will be available to all Patreon subscribers; subsequent eps will be available to our $10-per-month crew. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:Be the Match: https://bethematch.org/support-the-cause/donate-cord-blood/Doree's One-Year-Old BIrthday Gift Guide: https://shopmy.us/collections/41327 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry awakens from a 3-hour nap and joins us on the pod for some sleepy conversation. We hear from an old Friend of the Pod, and answer some Patreon questions as a special treat.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We leave the house together without Henry. Plus, we give advice to someone who's debating another retrieval, and Matt gets some inspiration.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry has a new bike, and he also shows up to say hi to a toddler listener. Plus, we hear from listeners about au pairs and donor embryos.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] out of episodes? Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get 2 bonus eps each month plus the entire back catalog of Patreon eps for just $10 a month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Henry getting over being sick and our family field trip, and we hear from our most frequent correspondent. Plus, listeners have advice about public bathrooms (and donor embryos).Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected].  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners weigh in on donor embryos, and we discuss our options. We also recap our trip to Disneyland with Henry. Plus, a listener has an egg signal challenge.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry discovers a new love of baseball and tennis on vacation and tuckers Matt out, and then we hear from listeners about donor embryos and placenta accreta.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how Matt is teaching Henry to swim, and Doree contemplates a career change. We also hear from listeners about being childfree not by choice and clutter.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY, or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] on this episode:https://resolve.org/what-are-my-options/living-childfree/childfree-myth-and-facts/ https://resolve.org/what-are-my-options/living-childfree/kitchen-table-conversations-the-many-perspectives-of-living-without-children/ https://resolve.org/what-are-my-options/living-childfree/navigating-living-your-life-childlessness-and-child-free-after-infertility/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the Fourth of July without some travel misadventures?You can still order a personalized copy of Doree's book! https://www.booksoup.com/order-signed-copy-thanks-waiting-doree-shafrirPlease call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We'll be back to regular programming next week.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by visiting Molekule.com using promo code adventure120. Enjoy free shipping and a 30-day at home trial on your order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this exclusive audio excerpt from Doree's new book, THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer, she talks about first learning that she and Matt would have to undergo fertility treatments in order to get pregnant and what inspired them to start Eggcellent Adventure. Download THANKS FOR WAITING at libro.fm, Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks.Audio excerpted from THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer by Doree Shafrir, read by the author. Copyright 2021 by Doree Shafrir. Production Copyright 2021, Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what it's like now that Henry is 18 months old (!), and Doree asks Matt when he's getting his flu shot. We decide to put a moratorium on second child feedback, and give advice to a listener whose friend has had several miscarriages. Plus, we debate whether this season's bakers on GBBO are bad or just at a disadvantage for being in quar.Call us at 413-461-BABY, or send us a voice memo or email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Uncommon Goods.  To get 15% off your first gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss what should happen to this podcast now that we're pregnant, and we want you to weigh in. We hear from listeners about PCOS, what to do with "leftover" embryos, and how to know when you're really done with IVF, and we send out a fluid signal from a listener who's stumped about her uterus. Plus, Doree was right about a caller last week.Mentioned in this episode:Healing PCOS by Amy MedlingWhat Makes a Baby by Cory SilverbergTo learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. To get 15% off your first purchase, visit ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE.Grove Collaborative.Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/mattanddoree and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code: ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to the doctor and had an... interesting conversation with the woman who did the ultrasound, n'est-ce pas? This week we also send out multiple signals for various PCOS, lining, and other conundrums, and we get some important feedback on one of the most vexing problems of our time: how to best cook miniature pizzas.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus eps per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/mattanddoree and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Scentbird. Visit scentbird.com/ADVENTURE and use code ADVENTURE for 50% off. You can pick your first perfume for just $7.50, plus free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talked with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka the Egg Whisperer) at a special Eggcellent Adventure Live podcast at WIRED25 about the future of fertility. We chatted about egg freezing, the cost of IVF, "three-parent" embryos, the Invocell, and much more.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. Dr. Aimee's website is draimee.org.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% on a premium membership, visit Care.com/adventure and subscribe.HelloFresh. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/EGGCELLENT60 and enter code EGGCELLENT60.Pretty Litter. Try PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting prettylitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt finally leave the house — together! Plus, the endometrial scratch signal and the whoops-we-have-the-same-sperm-donor-as-our-friends signal go out, Matt talks about his struggles with food in response to an email, and we finally answer the question that's been on everyone's mind: just how much does parking cost at our new doctor?!We're coming to San Francisco on Saturday 10/13! Buy daylong passes to WIRED25 at https://xp.wired.com/#tickets and PLEASE COME SEE US, WE NEED FRIENDLY EGGHEAD FACES IN THE AUDIENCE!To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/ADVENTURE and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code: ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of listeners responded to the postpartum signal to say: YOU'RE NORMAL. Plus, we hear from a listener who appreciates Matt's saltiness, we learn more about genetic testing, and Matt gives advice to someone who might actually be... himself?Guess what? We're doing a live podcast in SF as part of WIRED25! To get full-day festival passes, visit https://xp.wired.com/#tickets. (Unfortunately you can't just buy a ticket to our show.)This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at grove.co/mattanddoree and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set with your order of $20 or more.Yumble. When you go to yumblekids.com and use the discount code EGGCELLENT30 you'll save 30% off your first two weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We graduated from CFP! Oh, and we also got in one of the worst fights of our relationship. (It's all good now, but, eesh. Hey, we're not perfect.) Plus we hear from listeners about ICSI, the great moving debate, nursing bras, and more — and the postpartum signal goes out for a listener who's struggling.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:ScentBird. Visit scentbird.com/ADVENTURE and pick your first perfume today. Use code ADVENTURE for 50% off and you can pick your first perfume for just $7.50, plus free shipping!Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/ADVENTURE and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Yumble. Go to yumblekids.com and use the discount code EGGCELLENT30 to save 30% off your first two weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's still puking, but she thinks things might have taken a turn for the better. We also hear from listeners about senior dogs, and Doree learns that whatever you do: DON'T DRINK THE WATER!To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Fin. Try a couple of requests for free by visiting fin.com/adventure.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Yumble. Save 30% off your first two weeks by going to yumblekids.com and using the code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's been nauseous — REALLY nauseous — and we talk about how you're "supposed" to feel when you're pregnant after infertility. Plus, we had another doctor's appointment, and we're close to graduating! We also heard from a family physician who said listening to our podcast has made her more aware of infertility issues and the need for better communication, so we really patted ourselves on the back for that one.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. For 15% off your first order, visit thirdlove.com/adventure.Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/ADVENTURE and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 100th episode, can you believe it?! We hardly can, which is probably why we forgot until the middle of the episode. Anyway, we have some updates from last week's doctor's appointment and Doree has entered a new, extra-fun phase that means that Matt did most of the talking on this episode. Don't let that alarm you too much, but just be aware that there are a few detours into YouTube-land. Plus we hear from people about their own experiences with fresh transfers and the egg signal goes out for a woman with herpes.Matt wants to meet up with Eggheads in London but he doesn't know where to do it. If you have suggestions, email us! [email protected] or [email protected] learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get the news before everyone else, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a premium membership, visit care.com/adventure and subscribe.ButcherBox. For $20 off your first box and 2 pounds of free ground beef in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure and enter code ADVENTURE.Fin. To send Fin a couple of requests for free go to fin.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We share the 2nd beta results and get some other news that we're not sure how to interpret.To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month (plus all the news earlier!), visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:Roshambo Baby. Visit roshambobaby.com and use code ADVENTURE at checkout for 15% off your first order, plus free US shipping on orders over $40.Burrow. Get $75 off your Burrow sofa at Burrow.com/ADVENTURE.Care/of. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So.... we got some news.Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get bonus (and early!) content. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:HelloFresh. For $60 off — $20 off your first 3 boxes — visit HelloFresh.com/EGGCELLENT60 and enter code EGGCELLENT60.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Fin. Try Fin for free at Fin.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt are keeping busy as they wait for Doree's beta. Plus they hear from listeners about medical billing practices, re-biopsying embryos, donor egg kids, and IVF in Germany and Australia. And a friend of the pod returns.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Thanks to our sponsors:Roshambo Baby. Visit www.roshambobaby.com to learn more and use code ADVENTURE at checkout for 15% off your first order of sunglasses, plus free US shipping on orders over $40! Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Audible. Start a 30-day trial and your first audiobook is free. Just go to audible.com/EGG or text EGG to 500-500. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We give an update on our embryo transfer cycle and hear from a listener who successfully got his employer to offer better fertility coverage. We also discuss decision-making when it comes to IVF (and other things) and get some responses to egg/protocol/lining signals, and Matt talks about his recent struggles with migraines.To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus mini-episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/mattanddoree and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Burrow. Customize your own Burrow and get $75 off your order by going to Burrow.com/adventure.Simple Habit. For a free 7-day trial to the premium library, visit simplehabit.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt record an episode from their trip to Vancouver! Listeners weigh in on the Second Opinion Situation, and we also hear from a pastor who has thoughts about whether God is vengeful, a woman who's grateful for the Resources page on our website (which you can find here), and a woman who has a very special connection to the doctor we spoke with last week.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Stitcher Premium. To get a free month of Stitcher Premium, visit stitcherpremium.com/supergroup and use promo code EGGCELLENT.ThirdLove. To get 15% off your first purchase, visit thirdlove.com/adventure.Care/of. For 25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss her call with the doctor at CCRM and Matt explains how Doree could have done a better job selling him on it. We also hear from listeners about the email from Dr. Anonymous and whether Brits like Austin Powers (anecdotal evidence says yes).To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:Stitcher Premium. Go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT for a free month of Stitcher Premium.Kneipp. For 15% off your first order, go to Kneipp.com and use promo code ADVENTURE at checkout.Care.com. To save 30% on a Care.com premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So we didn't totally turn everyone off with last week's episode. GOOD TO KNOW! We have some updates on where things are at, we got some suggestions from listeners, and we also hear from a doctor who has some thoughts about why we haven't heard from any RE's.To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT.Simple Contacts. To get $20 off your first Simple Contacts order go to simplecontacts.com/ADVENTURE20 or enter the code ADVENTURE20 at checkout .ButcherBox. For free bacon and $20 off your first box, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure and enter the code ADVENTURE.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes we get a little down, okay? If you've ever wanted to hear a married couple work through some sh*t, now's your chance. We even had to record a prologue to the episode to make sure you wouldn't all run away screaming.But seriously, supporting us on Patreon would mean a whole lot. patreon.com/eggcellentadventureThis episode is sponsored by:Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT.Burrow. Customize your own Burrow and get $75 off your order, by going to Burrow.com/ADVENTURE.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt share their genetic testing results, and Matt tells Doree to stop googling. Plus, they hear from people whose moms used donor sperm to create them, and Matt gives advice to Lex about James Bond movies.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Lioness. Learn more and take 15% off your Lioness at lioness.io/ADVENTURE.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Audible. Start a 30-day trial and your first audiobook is free. Just go to audible.com/EGG or text EGG to 500-500.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/weirdal and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt find out how many of their embryos made it to blastocyst and hear from listeners about how they decided they wanted to have kids. Plus, they send out the egg signal for people who were conceived using donor egg or sperm.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/eggcellent and enter code eggcellent to save 10% off your next bedding purchase. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Simple Contacts. To get $30 off your first Simple Contacts order, just go to simplecontacts.com/adventure or enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss their somewhat surprising retrieval results, and what they're still waiting on. Plus, they get a lot of responses to the egg donor signal from last week.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Lioness. Learn more and take 15% off your Lioness at lioness.io/ADVENTURE. HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/eggcellent30 and enter the code EGGCELLENT30.RXBAR. Find at Target stores OR For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/ADVENTURE and enter promo code ADVENTURE at checkout.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss preparing for their next egg retrieval — which is this week.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Leave a voicemail by calling 413-461-BABY, or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Sock Fancy. This Father’s Day, get Dad an extra pair of limited-edition socks FREE plus 15% off with any new subscription! Just head to sockfancy.com/ADVENTURE now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Care/of. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter ADVENTURE.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt are back on the IVF wagon for round 5 — and they’re not sure how they feel about it.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Sock Fancy. To get a free pair of socks added to your subscription, visit sockfancy.com/Adventure and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for $495 at Episona.com.Audible. Start a 30-day trial and your first audiobook is free — just go to Audible.com/EGG or text EGG to 500-500.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt gets his sperm test results and talks about what he's learned about intermittent fasting. The egg signal goes out for a woman who wants to hear from others with diminished ovarian reserve and another listener writes in to remind everyone to talk openly about their struggles.Diet talk goes thru the 34 minute mark or so. Then back to baby making.Want to support the podcast AND get up to two bonus episodes per month? Visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Sock Fancy. This Father’s Day, get Dad an extra pair of limited- edition socks FREE with any new subscription! Just head to sockfancy.com/ADVENTURE now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase!Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses his struggles with food. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from more listeners about miracle babies, and they get some egg signal responses about IVF in Cape Town.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt and Doree on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/eggcellent and enter code EGGCELLENT to save 10% off your next bedding purchase. Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495 by visiting Episona.com.HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, visit hellofresh.com/eggcellent30 and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt debate the phenomenon of people telling them "miracle" pregnancy stories.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Stitcher Premium. To get your first month free, go to stitcherpremium.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT.Rover.com. For $25 off your first booking, visit rover.com/adventure and use promo code adventure during checkout.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. 1-800-Flowers. To order 24 multicolored roses, plus a free vase for only $29.99, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses a no good, horrible, very bad day that included a trip to the urologist, and Doree talks about how she’s been in a better mood since leaving her job — but somehow, that has meant more IVF anger. Then, Doree and Matt give advice to a listener who wonders if she should tell her boss she’s doing IVF, and put out the egg signal for single women doing IVF and for people with progesterone in oil shots. Doree’s article on The Cut mentioned in this episode: https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/please-dont-call-me-an-infertility-warrior.htmlTo learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495 by visiting Episona.com.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/Adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase.1-800-Flowers. To order 24 stunning Multicolored Roses for only $24, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code ADVENTURE.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT​. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree interviews a woman who was a surrogate and her husband about the experience, and they share their advice for anyone looking for a surrogate and for anyone who's interested in becoming a surrogate. Plus, Doree and Matt also hear from listeners about willpower and infertility "warriors."To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495. No appointment necessary! Buy a test kit at Episona.com.Molekule. For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's still waiting to hear about his semen analysis results. He has also been smoke-free for over 6 weeks! There are responses to the egg signals about having a luteal phase defect and doing an egg retrieval as a trans man, and Doree goes on a mini-rant about being called an infertility "warrior."To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure for your next bedding, duvet cover and sheets purchase.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.Omax3. Go to tryomax.com/adventure today to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure, FOR FREE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss their recent phone call with their doctor and talk about how they've started doing phone-free movie nights. Plus, the egg signal goes out for a trans man who's gone through having his eggs retrieved, and Doree and Matt give advice to someone who might be putting the cart wayyyyy before the horse.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This month, get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting episona.com.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt recap their Disney World trip, and also try to unpack some fundamental issues about their marriage.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Get an Episona test kit this month for only $249.Care.com. To save 30% off a Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.Rover.com. For $25 off your first booking, visit rover.com/adventure and use promo code adventure during checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's got a cold from quitting smoking, but the good news is: he's really quit smoking. A few listeners have more advice about dealing with his sperm, plus they hear from a listener who breaks down the cost of surrogacy and another who has great advice about dealing with how to move forward when you're feeling stuck with IVF.To learn more about the podcast, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month for only $10, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.Omax3. Go to TryOmax.com/adventure to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure for free.RXBAR. Find them at Target stores or go to RXBAR.com/adventure and enter the promo code ADVENTURE for 25% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's been smoke-free for 10 days! He is also starting to think that TESE might be in his future, at least if a couple of listeners (and Doree) have anything to say about it. Plus, they hear from anonymous listeners with advice for the anonymous listener from last week who had a very traumatic event happen to her, and they debate whether IVF has made them "stronger."Doree's running a contest to celebrate the release of the paperback of Startup: A Novel, by Doree Shafrir. If you pre-order the book, send a screenshot of the pre-order to doreeandmatt at gmail dot com and you'll be eligible to win a signed copy of Startup in hardcover AND a signed copy (by Matt) of a Goldbergs script! Contest entries must be received by 4/2/18. To learn more about the podcast, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month for only $10, visit http://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:•Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.•HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter code EGGCELLENT30.•Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.so many Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanks to everyone for their support and encouraging words after last week's dejection-fest. This week, Matt's upset because there's no food in the house, and he and Doree discuss how household chores should be divided. Plus, they give advice to a woman in a very difficult spot.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to 2 bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.Care/of. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter code ADVENTURE.Third Love. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree talk about how Matt can improve his sperm, and Doree tries to find someone to blame for their recent failed cycle. (She... fails.) Plus, the egg and sperm signal have never been activated so many times in one episode!To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure for your next bedding, duvet cover and sheets purchase.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership. visit care.com/adventure and subscribe.Omax3. Go to tryomax.com/adventure to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure Omega-3 supplements for free.Alto Pharmacy. Get $50 off your first fertility order in LA, Orange County, and the Bay Area by emailing them at [email protected] with the word EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree interviews Maya Grobel and Noah Moskin, the couple behind the infertility documentary One More Shot, about making the film and their own infertility journey. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from listeners about donor embryos and "diblings," and give advice to a woman who wants to know how to announce her pregnancy on social media without hurting people's feelings.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To learn more about One More Shot, visit onemoreshotfilm.com.There is an Egghead meetup happening in Washington, DC on March 11! For more info and to RSVP, visit https://dceggheads.eventbrite.com.This episode is sponsored by:Alto Pharmacy. To get $50 off your first infertility meds order, email [email protected] with the word "EGGCELLENT."Third Love. To get 15% off your first order, visit thirdlove.com/adventure.RX Bar. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/ADVENTURE and enter the promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt finds out just how dumb his sperm really are. Then he and Doree talk about how he's making lifestyle changes to help make them smarter.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Alto Pharmacy. To save $50 off your first infertility order, email them at [email protected] with the word EGGCELLENT.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership, visit care.com/adventure and subscribe.HelloFresh. To save $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt do a retrieval. Things don't go exactly as planned.To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Alto Pharmacy. To get $50 off your first fertility order, email them at [email protected] with the word EGGCELLENT.Third Love. To find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase, visit www.thirdlove.com/adventure.Molekule. The air you were meant to breathe is finally here. For $75 off your first order, visit www.molekule.com and enter the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss the preparations for their fourth egg retrieval, and Matt reveals that his sperm is even worse than he thought! Plus, Doree talks about being on fewer meds this round, and they give advice to a woman who's thinking about freezing her eggs and to a woman who hasn't told her family about her fertility treatments yet — but now her brother's wife is pregnant and she's feeling stressed about it.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure for your next bedding, duvet cover and sheets purchase.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit www.Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. ThirdLove. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! 1-800 Flowers. To order a dozen multicolored roses for $19.99 or upgrade to 24 multicolored roses for only $10 more, go to www.1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter the code ADVENTURE. Alto Pharmacy. To get $50 off your first fertility order, go to www.alto.com and text ADVENTURE to claim your credit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt give an update on where they are in their next cycle. They give advice to someone who is concerned about her friend's biological clock, and also learn about the DEAR MAN method for asking for things or standing up for yourself. Plus, they hear from a listener about how she's financing her meds — on a Nordstrom card!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Alto Pharmacy. To get $50 off your first IVF order, send an email to [email protected] and mention the word EGGCELLENT.1-800-Flowers. To order a dozen multicolored roses for $19.99 or upgrade to 24 multicolored roses for only $10 more, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code ADVENTURE. ButcherBox. For FREE Bacon and $20 off your first box, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure and enter ADVENTURE at checkout. HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt go back to their doctor to start their fourth egg retrieval cycle, and Matt wants to know: what about the male factor? They also get some information about their mosaic embryo. Then Doree interviews Andrea Syrtash, founder of pregnantish, a website for people dealing with infertility and fertility treatments, about her own experience with infertility and why she started the site.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.Alto Pharmacy. If you live in LA, the Bay Area, or Orange County, get $50 off your first fertility order by sending an email to [email protected] with the word EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt make a list of the things they want to ask their doctor at their next appointment. They also give advice to a listener about the "blame game" and hear from someone else about how not to resent your IVF baby. Plus, a listener suggests the "It's A Real Mother" project from The Longest Shortest Time podcast (https://longestshortesttime.com/its-a-real-mother/), about working moms and gender inequality.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:• Hello Fresh. To get $30 off your first week of meals, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30.• Alto Pharmacy. Get $50 off your first fertility order by sending an email to [email protected] with the word EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt get some answers about MTHFR, hear from their two Finnish listeners, give advice about how to deal with a clueless mother-in-law, and help a 28-year-old woman who can't stay in relationships. Plus, they continue their discussions about religion and division of labor with kids! And Matt wonders what it would be like to be a YouTube star.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Alto Pharmacy. To get $50 off your first IVF or IUI order, go to www.alto.com, sign up, and text them the code ADVENTURE.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Doree and Matt contemplate the year ahead and discuss the ups and downs of 2017, and get into a friendly debate about Catholic school. Plus they address listener questions about what to do when you've had enough, gene mutations, and more. And: Doree has a new podcast called Forever35! It's all about the things we do to take care of ourselves, and you can listen to the trailer and subscribe now: https://www.art19.com/shows/forever35/To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:- Alto Pharmacy. If you live in LA, Orange County, or the Bay Area, you can get $50 off your first fertility order. Just go to alto.com, sign up, and text them “ADVENTURE” to claim your credit. - Care/of. For 50% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter ADVENTURE at checkout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener has very good advice about how to have tough conversations, Doree discusses the latest in IVF billing shenanigans, and Matt gets really obsessed with ghost balls. (And rough heaven dog sex. Don't worry about it.)To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.- HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the promo code EGGCELLENT30.- Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com and use the code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first month of vitamins and supplements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt get some unexpected instructions from their doctor. They also give advice about how to break the news to parents that you're doing IVF and how to find a therapist. Plus, they get some answers to a Friends mystery.Join the Egghead Secret Santa! Signups close Dec. 13. https://www.elfster.com/exchange/view/28776840/af19a9/To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- ThirdLove. To get 15% off your first order, go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt hear about some adventures in IVF-ing while in the company of extended family. They also give advice to a couple dealing with secondary infertility and to a couple of single mothers by choice — one of whom is considering sharing sperm with her best friend. Plus, Lex returns!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.NYC Egghead meet up is Dec. 16 at 2pm! Visit eggheadmeetup.eventbrite.com to RSVP.This episode is sponsored by:BarkBox. Visit www.barkbox.com/adventure for a free extra month of BarkBox when you subscribe to a 6 or 12-month plan.Crane & Canopy. Visit www.craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter code adventure to save 10% off your next bedding purchase.CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt get some splooge follow-ups, and also hear from listeners about mosaic embryos, raising money for IVF, and whether taking a pregnancy test right before Christmas with your in-laws is a good idea. Plus, an update from the "ramekin queer"!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Egghead T-shirts are available again until Dec. 3! Get yours at www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's home for a weekend for the first time in two months, and it shows. He talks about the panic attack that led to a cleaning and guitar selling frenzy, and he and Doree discuss the timeline for their next retrieval. Should they take a month off and enjoy their Christmas break, or not? They also put out the sperm signal for a few people, and Matt reveals that his Boston accent is still going strong.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Until Dec. 3, Egghead T-shirts are back on Cotton Bureau! Visit www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead to order yours.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- ThirdLove. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure to get 15% off your first order. - Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is surprised to learn that more people agreed with *him* on something, and he and Doree discuss whether you can still "do you" and be there for your pregnant friends.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.T-SHIRTS ARE BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AS OF 11/14! Visit www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead to purchase.This episode is sponsored by:• Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com to get a personalized recommendation for supplements and vitamins, and enter the code ADVENTURE for 50% off your first month.• Mathnasium. Visit Mathnasium.com/offers/Adventure to learn more about their program and to download the eBook "Helping Children Excel at Math."• Wonderbly. Visit wonderbly.com and enter the name of a child in your life for a full free preview of their story, then enter code Adventure for 15% off.• Episona. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss how they're going to proceed with fertility treatments and give advice to a listener with a friend who just doesn't get it.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.It now only takes $5/month on Patreon to get a monthly bonus episode! Visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure to sign up.This episode is sponsored by:• Crane and Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter the code adventure to get 10% off your next bedding purchase.• Beach Body on Demand. For a free trial membership, text ADVENTURE to 303030.• Mathnasium. Visit mathnasium.com/offers/adventure to learn more about their program and to download the eBook "Helping Children Excel at Math."• Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One week after they got the news about their most recent transfer, Doree and Matt talk about what's next for them.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.New Patreon tiers! For just $5 a month, you can get a bonus episode, and for $10 a month, you can get TWO. Visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure to sign up.This episode is sponsored by:• Episona. Before you spend $24,000 on an IVF cycle, find out if sperm health will impact your chances of success. Visit www.episona.com to buy the test and use code ADVENTURE for 10% off your order.• Third Love. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure to find your perfect-fitting bra and try it for 30 days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss their latest test and ultrasound results. And a tenacious embryo.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by RXBAR. For 25% off your first order, visit RXBAR.com/adventure and enter promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree did a beta test... well, Doree did. (Twice.)To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Barkbox. To get a free extra month of Barkbox when you sign up for a 6 or 12 month subscription, visit www.barkbox.com/adventure.Care/of. Visit www.takecareof.com to get a personalized recommendation for vitamins and supplements, and use the code ADVENTURE for 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a two week wait party! Doree's been watching Victoria and might take up knitting. Matt has been working a ton, so no time for Victoria or knitting. Plus, they give advice to a listener who just found out she has celiac disease, and they hear from a surrogate who has advice about what people can give their surrogates as gifts. And of course they get updates from Lex from the road.** YOU HAVE UNTIL THURSDAY 10/12 TO BUY T-SHIRTS! Go to www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead to get yours, and then send us an email with your receipt to get an Eggcellent postcard from us! **To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, go to www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. This episode is sponsored by:- Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized recommendation for vitamins and supplements, then enter code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first month.- Third Love. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and try it for 30 days.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guess what? Doree's embryo transfer happened on Thursday! Yup, that's a week before her original date. You know what they say in IVF: don't ever plan anything because your plans will inevitably change. This week they also hear from listeners about panic attacks, "floating" boyfriends, and untreated diseases, and give advice about how to best support your surrogate and keep yourself distracted from all this infertility bullsh*%^t.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.Eggcellent Adventure merch is now available! Until October 12, order T-shirts, sweatshirts, and onesies (for babies... not grownups) at www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter code adventure to save 10% off your next bedding purchase.HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter EGGCELLENT30.Wonderbly.com. Go to wonderbly.com and enter your favorite little one's name for a full free preview of their story. Then enter code Adventure at checkout to get 15% off your order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree discuss a new study about antidepressants during pregnancy and an article that was skeptical of PGS testing. They also hear from listeners who are pretty adamant that the woman whose friend had pre-eclampsia should have an honest chat with her about her husband. And they give advice to a woman who feels that because she didn't always want kids, she's an impostor in the infertility community. Plus Doree gets binge TV recs for her two week wait!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure (and get bonus episodes every month!), visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:- Episona. Episona’s sperm DNA test is now available for purchase online! Visit www.episona.com to order the test and use code ADVENTURE for 10% off your order.- Personal Trainer Food. Go to personaltrainerfood.com/adventure and use promo code Adventure200 to save yourself $200 on any 28-day meal plan. - Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized vitamins and supplements recommendation. Then use code ADVENTURE and get 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt have updates from the doctor and the insurance company, and they hear from a listener who's also getting put through the insurance wringer. They also give advice to a woman whose husband has very few sperm and to someone who just can't stop thinking about getting pregnant.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Third Love. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and try it for 30 days.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. Go to www.personaltrainerfood.com/adventure and use promo code Adventure200 to save $200 on any 28-day meal plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt had no idea they'd make it this far — while still feeling like they hadn't made it very far at all. This week they talk some more about insurance woes, and also discuss how to get back in touch with friends you stopped seeing when you were doing IVF and how to deal with all of the delays that come with IVF. And a caller has some advice for Matt about giving Doree a foot massage if she ever gets pregnant.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. Visit personaltrainerfood.com/ADVENTURE and use the promo code ADVENTURE200 to get $200 off any 28-day meal plan.This episode is sponsored by Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit care.com/adventure and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt don't want to jinx anything, but it's possible the goalposts are finally, possibly maybe moving in the right direction. To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. All of August's Patreon proceeds have been donated to the Houston Food Bank to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. To learn more, visit www.personaltrainerfood.com/ivf and use the code IVF200 to save $200 on any 28-day meal plan.This episode is sponsored by RXBAR Kids. Find them at Target stores, or for 25% off your first order visit www.rxbar.com/adventure and enter promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's not excited about having to deal with her health insurance about coverage yet again, and Matt and his Apple Watch have a day of reckoning. Plus they hear from more listeners who have had multiple chemical pregnancies, and a listener who has an idea for an IVF app that someone who is not Doree or Matt should make. Also: Trucker Lex returns to tell everyone about life on the road.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast (and get bonus episodes!), visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.See Doree at the Decatur Book Festival on Sat., 9/2 at 12:30pm, and come hang out with her later that day at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur from 5-7pm.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Care/of. To get 50% off your first month of vitamins and supplements, visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's in a funk, but with listeners with multiple chemical pregnancies and one-track-mind husbands, she realizes maybe things aren't so bad. Plus, Matt and Doree hear from an outlier on the formal name/nickname debate who makes some very good points. And they remember that even a broken clock is right twice a day.Doree will be on a panel at the Decatur Book Festival on Sat., Sept. 2 at 12:30 pm. Visit www.decaturbookfestival.com to learn more. Then she'll be hanging out at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA from 5-7pm that same day — come say hi!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. Follow Eggcellent Adventure on Twitter: @eggcellentpod.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Third Love. To try one of ThirdLove's amazingly comfortable bras FREE for 30 days (pay just $2.99 for shipping), visit www.thirdlove.com/adventure.This episode is sponsored by Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com to get a personalized recommendation for vitamins and supplements, then enter the code ADVENTURE for 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt answer all of your non-IVF related questions, like how the show Friends handled fertility plotlines, where they like to stay in Vegas, how to get your book published, and whether Doree's old podcast Rerun will ever come back.This episode is sponsored by YOU! Thanks for being the best listeners on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On their 45th episode, Matt and Doree finally learn the correct pronunciation of PCOS. They also hear what it's like to be a sperm donor and get (lots of) advice about dealing with migraines, and find out they saved a listener some Zika stress. Plus, Trucker Lex explains what life on the road is like and leaves a very special voicemail.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Bombas. To get 20% off your first purchase, visit www.bombas.com/adventure.This episode is sponsored by Care.com. To get 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit www.care.com/adventure and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt learn about double vaginas and put out the egg signal for single women doing IVF. Plus, they hear from a woman who didn't learn her real name until she was 10 years old. (Seriously.)To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Casper. To get $50 toward any mattress purchase visit www.casper.com/MATTANDDOREE and use the offer code MATTANDDOREE.This episode is sponsored by Lola. To get 60% off your first order of tampons, liners, or pads, visit www.mylola.com and enter the promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything's fine, but Doree's surgery didn't exactly go as planned. Then again, does anything IVF-related ever go as planned???To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Visit www.episona.com to learn more about in-home sperm testing.Care/of. Visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first order of vitamins and supplements.Rent the Runway. To get 25% off your first month of Unlimited, enter the code ADVENTURE at www.renttherunway.com/unlimited or use the iPhone app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's surgery is coming up, and she's nervous — and worried she's going to be super hungry. Matt talks about his new sleep schedule, which involves waking up at 5 a.m. Plus, they put out the egg signal for infertile lesbians and there's BONUS EPISODE NEWS!To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit http://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Crane & Canopy, Care/of, and Bombas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt get some surprising news.To learn more and support the podcast, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. This episode is also sponsored by Rent the Runway. To get 25% off your first month of Rent the Runway Unlimited, visit renttherunway.com/unlimited or download the iPhone app and be sure to enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Our final sponsor this week is ThirdLove. To try your new favorite bra for free for 30 days (pay only $2.99 for shipping), visit thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree is getting ready for her hysteroscopy on Monday, and she and Matt talk about how stressed they are about how much everything costs. Plus, they hear from some listeners with updates about their own transfers and from someone studying to be a genetics counselor.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Casper, Care/of, and Crane & Canopy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt are slowly but surely (but mostly slowly) making their way to their next transfer. They give an update on where they're at, including a new way their clinic has decided to extract money from them, and hear from listeners with thoughts about how and when to reveal yourself to your half-siblings, testosterone, and twins. Plus, Doree takes everyone to the horse zone.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by Care/of. To get 50% off your first order of vitamins and supplements, visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE.This episode is sponsored by Rent the Runway. To get 25% off your first month of Rent the Runway Unlimited, visit www.renttherunway.com/unlimited and enter the code ADVENTURE.This episode is sponsored by Bombas. To get 20% off your first order of socks, visit www.bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt are finally back in the IVF saddle. (Sort of.) They talk about how the next few weeks will hopefully go, and also hear from listeners about their experiences with suppositories and diva cups, low testosterone, recurrent miscarriage, and Matt's favorite topic: breakfast burritos.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is brought to you by Care/of. To get 50% off your first order of vitamins, visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE.This episode is also brought to you by Third Love. To try a Third Love bra for free (just pay $2.99 for shipping) for 30 days, visit www.thirdlove.com/adventure.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you find out you have a genetic condition — years after you donated eggs? Plus, listeners weigh in on the pros and cons of doing IVF abroad and transferring multiple embryos, and Doree and Matt hear from someone who wants to know if using a yoni egg will help her get pregnant. (It can't hurt?!) And Doree and Matt get into a battle of the bands. This episode is sponsored by Bombas. To get 20% off your first purchase of the best socks in the history of feet, visit www.bombas.com/ADVENTURE. This episode is also sponsored by Care/of. Go to www.takecareof.com and use the code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first order of personalized vitamins. To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. And you can now support Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure on Patreon at www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss pituitary tumors and what to do when you don't ovulate, transferring multiple embryos vs. transferring a single embryo, what to do when you REALLY want a girl and your sperm donor has reached the family limit, and how they've been mispronouncing some drugs. Plus, more Zika discussion, and Matt gives advice to a guy who wants to break into comedy. To learn more, visit https://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, donate on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. This episode is sponsored by Harry & David. To get 20% off Father's Day gifts, visit http://HarryandDavid.com, click on the radio icon, and enter the code ADVENTURE. This episode is also sponsored by Third Love. To try one of their 24/7 bras risk-free for 30 days, visit http://www.thirdlove.com/adventure and enter the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt asked for advice about Beau's behavior, and they got it! They also hear from a guy who found out he was missing a kidney when he and his wife started the IVF process and give advice to a woman who's not sure how much more IVF she has in her. And they learn how the 6-day proposal project is actually a classic logic paradox. There's chit-chat (mostly about Beau) until 29:30. To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. This episode is sponsored by SockFancy, HelloFresh and Harry & David. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt realize that doing IVF might be changing their minds about how many kids they want to have. Doree also learns she was totally right about Zika, and they hear from a listener with a very good jerk-off room (or lack thereof) story. Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure is now on Patreon! Donate to receive special Patreon-only rewards, including bonus mini-episodes, at https://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure This episode's sponsors: - Sock Fancy. To add an extra pair of socks for FREE to a new subscription, visit http://sockfancy.com/ADVENTURE and enter the code ADVENTURE. - Harry & David. Get 20% off select Father's Day favorites by visiting http://harryanddavid.com, clicking the radio icon and entering the code ADVENTURE. - Third Love. Try a Third Love bra FREE for 30 days by going to http://thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE and entering the code ADVENTURE. To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt aren't too thrilled by the idea of a couple about to do IVF honeymooning in a country with Zika. They also hear from a woman who studied new mothers' brains for her PhD and her experiments with rodents, and they give advice to a woman who wants to know how she should propose to her girlfriend. To learn more, visit https://www.eggcellentadventure.com, and please donate to the Eggcellent Adventure Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree learn more about bisexuality. They also discuss antidepressants and pregnancy, and give advice to a woman who hates her job but doesn't know if she should quit while doing IVF. Plus, they've set up a new Patreon page for anyone who wants to donate monthly and receive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Chit-chat until 13:30 This episode is sponsored by Crane & Canopy. To get 10% off your next bedding purchase, visit http://www.craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter the code adventure. This episode is also sponsored by Third Love. Try a Third Love bra FREE for 30 days by going to https://www.thirdlove.com/adventure. Mentioned on this week's episode: https://www.snowballsunderwear.com/ http://www.savagelovecast.com/ GOOD EGGS by Phoebe Potts To learn more, visit https://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the second bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all of your non-IVF-related questions — from whether or not a couple should move to another state for a new job, to what their favorite children's books are, to whether STARTUP: A NOVEL is getting a sequel. Plus: a challenge to get a THIRD bonus episode! This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $30 off your first week of meals, go to http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt learn more about how surrogates can supply breast milk for the babies they carried. They also hear from a woman whose RE has horrible bedside manner and what it's like to struggle with secondary infertility. Plus, a caller wonders whether that was really Matt getting run over by a golf cart at the end of The Goldbergs. (Spoiler: it was.) Chit-chat ends around the 16-minute mark. This episode is sponsored by Harry & David. To get up to 30% off select Mother's Day gifts, go to http://www.harryanddavid.com, click on the radio icon, and enter the code ADVENTURE. This episode is sponsored by Third Love. To try a Third Love bra free for 30 days, go to http://www.thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE. To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree learn about an unorthodox but apparently very effective method to increase sperm count. They also discuss switching doctors, why libraries are great, and meeting Eggcellent listeners on Doree's book tour. Alert: Chit-chat until around the 11-minute mark, for those of you who might want to fast forward. This episode is sponsored by Harry & David. To get 30% off select Mother's Day gifts, visit http://www.harryandddavid.com, click on the radio icon, and enter the code ADVENTURE. This episode is also sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $30 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's book is (finally!) out on Tuesday, and she's stressed. Doree and Matt talk about what it's like to put IVF on hold for a couple of months, and they realize how much brain space it had been occupying for such a long time. They also reminisce about Boston and Matt lets his accent slip, and they hear from a listener who loves data maybe even more than doctors! And they have an update on the second bonus episode: only 23 MORE BOOKS TO GO. (!!!!!) This episode is sponsored by Harry & David. To get your mom that perfect Mother's Day gift, visit http://www.harryanddavid.com, click on the radio icon, and enter ADVENTURE for up to 30% off select gifts. To learn more, visit the newly designed Eggcellent Adventure website at http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. And don't forget to join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all your questions, including how to deal with pushy moms, what their favorite songs are, and what to do if you're behind in your college classes. Plus, you guys are pretty close to getting *another* bonus episode! Just a few more preorders to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree hear from listeners about how and why to talk to your kids about being made with a sperm and/or egg donor, they give advice to a nursing student, and Matt learns all about Doree's secret past as a sullen teenager. Plus: will there be a SECOND bonus episode?! To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure. Call Matt and Doree at 413-461-BABY, and email them at [email protected] or [email protected]. And please leave a rating and/or review on iTunes! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of people had thoughts about plans vs. no plans! Matt and Doree also give advice to a listener with very religious parents about how to broach (or not) the subject of IVF, and how to talk to your kids about being born with the help of a sperm or egg donor. And they have news about the BONUS EPISODE! To learn more and/or to donate, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. To email Matt and Doree: [email protected] or [email protected]. And don't forget to join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree talk about why they got into a fight at Disneyland Paris, and debate whether their different travel styles matter in the grand scheme of things. They also give advice to a listener who doesn't know how to deal with people who aren't sympathetic about IVF, and they hear from a Canadian listener about the saddest jerk-off room imaginable. Plus: you guys only need 200 more pre-orders of Startup: A Novel until the bonus episode — and Matt made Doree promise to do *another* bonus episode if they get to 1500! (You can pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Novel-Doree-Shafrir/dp/0316360384.) To learn more and to donate, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. To email Matt and Doree: [email protected] or [email protected]. This episode was sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $30 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the promo code EGGCELLENT30. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt check in on their friends Marc and Chris to find out how things went with their surrogate, and also discuss gender selection, hot dogs, and the tour dates for Startup: A Novel, by Doree Shafrir. Only 300 more pre-orders to go until the bonus episode! To donate to the Eggcellent Adventure, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com/donate. Join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also reach them at [email protected] or [email protected], or leave a message on their website. And please fill out the podcast survey at http://www.podsurvey.com/adventure. Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's doctor calls with the results of her embryos' genetic testing, and Doree and Matt discuss what it means for their future plans. They hear more advice from listeners about friendships with pregnant people when you're doing IVF, and they also hear from the Duke of Bridgewater. (Really. Sort of.) Plus, a much speedier round of donor fun facts! And they've promised listeners a bonus episode if enough people pre-order Doree's book, so, get to it! Here's a handy pre-order link: https://www.amazon.com/Startup-Novel-Doree-Shafrir/dp/0316360384/ To learn more and to donate, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To leave a voicemail to be played on the podcast, call 413-461-BABY. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree find out how many of their embryos from last week's retrieval ended up getting frozen, and they settle in for the wait to find out the results of genetic testing. Then listeners weigh in on Maris and Daphne, and Matt and Doree give advice about what to do when you recently had a miscarriage and your direct report tells you she's pregnant. Doree also talks about which books she suggests taking on vacation, while Matt grows suspicious that Doree is writing emails into the podcast under a pen name. And of course, Matt gives fun facts about the Eggcellent Adventure donors! Please fill out the Eggcellent Adventure listener survey at http://podsurvey.com/ADVENTURE. It really helps! To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was Doree's egg retrieval day! Matt and Doree talk about how the retrieval (their third!) went, and they also discuss how to be a good friend to someone who's doing IVF. Matt thinks being jealous of someone who is pregnant is the same as being jealous of someone who wins a big jackpot at a slot machine and Doree is here to tell him why that is officially a bad analogy. And Matt tells a bunch of people whether they were cool in high school and what jobs they have now. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT. To learn more, contact Doree and Matt, or donate, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The third IVF retrieval cycle has begun, and Matt and Doree are already feeling better about the state of things. Well, except for that FedEx package of medication that mysteriously went missing... They also discuss how they stay calm during the chaos of IVF and whether or not to put your fertility issues on your Tinder profile. (Um, no.) Plus, Matt makes up more professions for their donors! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Call Matt and Doree and leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY Email Matt and Doree: [email protected] or [email protected] To learn more and/or to donate to the podcast, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree finally calls her doctor to find out what's going on, and it turns out that... she's right where she's supposed to be. How did THAT happen!? Plus, Doree and Matt hear from a listener who got her company to start covering IVF, Matt learns that his advice to newlyweds was A+, and Comic Book Guy makes an appearance. To learn more and to donate, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Call & leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY Email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree talk about how they met and what their first few dates were like, and give advice to some newlyweds. They also learn about an IVF program that could've saved them a bunch of money. (Too late!) Plus, they hear from Doree's sister! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventure Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY To learn more and to donate to the podcast, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree wonder whether they can get Beyoncé to come on the podcast to talk about baby making. They also think about how Beau will react to a human sibling, give advice to a woman whose husband thinks having a baby will make everything better, and hear from their buddy Dom. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT. Send Matt and Doree an email at [email protected] or [email protected], and call Matt and Doree at 413-461-BABY. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure. To learn more and donate to Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss why Doree cried this week, and then they talk to their friends Amy and Hannah, who are also trying to have a baby using science. But when you're a lesbian couple, the process is a little different. Plus, Doree admits she was wrong about bone broth. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: [email protected] or [email protected] Call them with questions: 413-461-BABY To learn more or donate: http://www.doreeandmatt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt talk about Doree's new acupuncturist and why Matt will never try it, and they find out why it's an especially good time to go to Canada. Then Doree interviews an Eggcellent Adventure listener and her sister, whose children are half-siblings. Find out why! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: [email protected] or [email protected] Call them with questions: 413-461-BABY To learn more or donate: http://www.doreeandmatt.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt talk about their decision to change doctors, what they learned about their first two rounds of IVF, and how Matt is going to improve his sperm. Plus, why do all their emailers this week have PCOS? Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure To learn more and to donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt head back into the IVF clinic and get some not–super–exciting news. Plus, Matt gives advice and they hear about the worst Christmas card ever.Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventureTo learn more and donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com.This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt ring in the new year with a very special guest: their friend Marc, who's also using science to have a baby with his husband, Chris. Doree and Matt talk to Marc about selecting an egg donor and a surrogate, how much everything costs ($$$$), what it's like when things don't work out the way you planned, and how to stay sane during the process. Join the Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure To learn more, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree discuss what they wish they'd known going into IVF, they get updates from listeners, and they learn about the process of getting IVF in the UK. Also, they get invited to Canada, and Matt really wants to go. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Visit www.doreeandmatt.com for more info on the podcast and how to donate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a rough week. But Doree and Matt pulled through thanks to an electric blanket, potato pancakes, and of course Beau. Plus, they learned more about getting a job if you have a felony, and Matt hears more from his race car driver wannabe friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree find out whether they're pregnant, Matt gives career advice, and they hear from a couple who adopted 17 embryos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt talk about the embryo transfer and what they're doing to stay sane while they wait to find out if Doree's pregnant. Also, Matt gives advice to a wannabe race-car driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's embryo transfer is in three days and she wonders what it's going to be like during the 10 days she'll be waiting to find out if she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Matt talks about administering shots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree are in the limbo before the limbo. Also, why didn't the doctor just put Doree on pills in the first place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree give an update on where they are post embryo fertilization. They also answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a backup in a very important area of the clinic the morning of Doree's egg retrieval. Plus, Matt and Doree learn more than they ever needed to know about chromosome arms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the night before Doree's egg retrieval, and she and Matt discuss how this cycle has been different than the last one, why gender selection is big in LA, and the mountains of data that IVF doctors love to accumulate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree talk about how long it takes to get started with IVF, because doctors keep wanting to give them more tests. And tests cost money. A LOT of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.