Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

The goal posts have moved yet again, and we're still kinda processing all of it. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com . You can also email us a voice memo. This episode is sponsored by: - KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at  kiwico.com . - Bombas.&n...

Henry is two! And celebrated his birthday in classic two-year-old fashion. We answer listener questions about Doree's book and put out the egg signal for a listener who's debating what to do with her last embryo. Plus, we learn just how bad things are in Canada right now. To pre-order Doree's book, go to  linktr.ee/doreeshafrir . Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at&nbsp...

We discuss Matt's renewed love of golf and Doree's secondary love language. We hear from a listener who has an embryo that also has a segmental deletion who has some interesting information for us, and we respond to a listener who wants to know how Matt became okay with the idea of having two kids. Plus: we want to hear from you about Doree's book pre-order! What kind of pre-order incentive would...

We catch everyone up on where we're at with our last remaining embryo. Plus, the egg signal goes out for early menopause and how to do IVF when you have a toddler at home. Email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com , or call or text us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us a voice memo. Pre-order Doree's new book THANKS FOR WAITING at  linktr.ee/doreeshafr...

Doree has an off-book update, and Henry loved the Natural History Museum. Plus, listeners weigh in on disappointing egg retrieval results, potty training, breastfeeding, and more. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: Molekule. Right now, you can save up to $150 during Molekule's li...

Matt feels like he doesn't know what Doree's been up to because he's not on social media anymore, and Doree has a solution for him. Plus, the blastocyst dropoff signal goes out, and listeners weigh in on potty training, being a young parent, being an old parent, and more. AND, make sure to check the Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group for a giveaway of an advance copy of Doree's...

We discuss Henry's new love of his stuffed bunny and his extremely sweet family hug. We also hear from listeners who want advice about when to stop doing IVF, how to sleep train a two-year-old, and how to potty train a five-year-old. Plus, we casually drop a bombshell in the last third of the show. This episode is sponsored by: - KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY...

We discuss our trip to the aquarium and Henry's adaption to Daylight Saving Time, and get feedback about testosterone therapy, donor conceived children, hovering parents, and more. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com . You can also email us a voice memo! This episode is sponsored by: - ThirdLove. Go...

We contemplate our playground parenting style and Henry's dictator tendencies. A listener sends out the sperm signal for her husband's testosterone levels, and another listener sends out the egg signal for anyone who's gotten donor eggs from another country. We want your emails and voicemails! Email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com, or call or text us at 413-461-BABY. This ep...

We discuss Henry's skater obsession and saying goodbye to his beloved nanny. Then, listeners write in about varicoceles, PCOS, and how to handle two under two.  Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com . You can also email us a voice memo! This episode is sponsored by: - Ritual. Ritual is offering 10% off during y...

Matt's getting more sleep and listeners have questions about newborn sleep, so it's a real sleepy episode. Plus, listeners have thoughts about love languages, varicoceles, and more. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com . Mentioned in this episode: https://www.ready.gov/kit https://www.ny...

The great thing about marriage is that even five and a half years in, you're still learning things about each other. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags...

Matt's heading back to work, and Doree's thinking about how to tell Henry that his nanny is leaving. Listeners had some heavy questions for us this week, so we're hoping that you all can weigh in as well! Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  doreeandmatt@gmail.com  or  mattanddoree@gmail.com . You can also email us a voice memo. Mentioned in this episode: - Eastern...

Matt tells the world how much he appreciates Doree, while Doree admits she's already started thinking about Matt's 40th birthday — even though she thought he was a year younger than he actually is. Meanwhile, listeners responded to the amnio signal and asked for advice about one last IVF, nannies, and ovulation pain. Plus, Doree gives her best tips for how to prepare for Covid. Please call or...

Matt's on the mend, and Doree and Henry seem to have escaped the Covid, so things in the Shafrira household are looking up. We hear some Covid tips from listeners, and give advice to a listener who's wondering whether she should do an amnio and one who wants to know how to make a bookworm baby. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreea...

Yep, that's right: Matt has Covid. We discuss his experience testing positive, how we've been trying to keep Doree and Henry healthy, and how he's feeling. Then Doree takes over for the rest of the show to answer listener questions in a somewhat random order, because she's dealing with five million things right now. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at doreeandmatt@gmai...

We discuss how our lives have turned into Groundhog Day and what we're doing about it, and give advice to a listener who wants to quit her job. Plus, the Matt Berry portion of the podcast is in full effect. We need your voicemails and emails!!! Please email us at  doreeandmatt@gmail.com  or  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or call us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us a voice...

We get caught up on all of the Christmas and New Year's happenings, and try to figure out WTF Henry is talking about. Plus, a listener has a response to the nuchal signal, and we attempt to give advice to a listener about how to deal with toddler throwing. Please call us or text us at 413-461-BABY, or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@...

Matt wonders why his family didn't do the Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Doree is a little too excited about her positive experience with Uppababy customer service. Then, listeners send out signals for increased nuchal translucency, thin lining, and experiences trying for a second IVF baby. And you all had more to say about hot dogs. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY and email us (or s...

We discuss Henry's toddler behavior and the cancellation of our holiday plans. Then we hear from several listeners with PPROM and NICU advice, and reassure a listener that her one-year-old is not embarking on a career as a book destroyer. Plus, it turns out that overnight French toast IS a thing. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  dore...

We discuss Doree's new baking endeavors and her book revision, and then hear from listeners about PPROM, sleep regressions, and the rules about masks in England. Plus, the Bake Off portion of the podcast returns. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: Bombas. Get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bom...

Matt gets overwhelmed on Thanksgiving when Doree wraps presents for a child in need. The egg signal goes out for successful egg retrievals in women over 43, we get a vaginal scar tissue update (and a signal), and another listener wants to know if she should try IUIs. Plus, you all had more thoughts on pooping in retail establishments. Who knew?!  Call us or text us at 413-461-BABY or ema...

We discuss our socially distant Thanksgiving plans, and also Henry's first dentist appointment. Then, a listener weighs in on the extra embryos conundrum, and we give advice to a listener who's struggling with "BE POSITIVE" advice. Plus, the darts portion of the podcast is hopping! Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail....

Henry had a big week, Matt's still into darts, and listeners had a lot to say about poop. Plus, the "what should I do with my last PGS-tested embryo" signal goes out, and we have thoughts about the most recent Bake-Off ep. Mentioned in this episode: Fave Jewish recipes:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/christinebyrne/challah-apple-stuffing   https://www.google....

We discuss the election results and our new hobby: darts. Then the septum signal goes out, as does the candle shop + explosive diarrhea signal (it's a whole thing), and a listener shares a template for asking for insurance coverage from your employer. And do stick around for the Great British Bake-Off portion of the pod! Insurance letter template:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JiDooz...