Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

We check in with each other about where we're at regarding trying for another kid, and Matt gets peeved at Doree for her negative attitude. Also, Henry has (another!) rash. We hear from a couple of listeners who report possible infertility clinic upselling, and a listener responds to the FemVue signal that went out last week. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com &nbs...

Ep 275: Wait A Second Henry went to his 12-month appointment, the long-awaited couch finally arrived, and a listener sends us on an existential journey about trying for another kid. (You thought we were done with that discussion, didn't you?!) Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmail.com . Mentioned in this episode: -  https://news....

Matt's exhausted after putting together a huge IKEA shelving unit for Doree. We hear more stories of family drama, as well as a question from a listener about how to encourage her older sister to do IVF. And we hear from a listener who's feeling guilty about enjoying this time. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon at patreon...

More listeners weigh in on the woman who told her older sister she was pregnant via FaceTime, plus we got tips on going through a planned C-section during a global pandemic. And Matt gets some advice about his dust problem. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com and let us know how you're doing. Mentioned in this episode: The "Apparently" kid: https...

We hear from a listener who's nervous about facing a C-section alone, another who's having trouble handling her two-year-old and working full time, and we also hear from Lex about what life on the road as a trucker is like in the time of coronavirus. On a lighter note, we get lots of recs for Disney podcasts. Email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com or call us at 413-461-BABY a...

We get a doozy of an email from a pregnant listener whose sister has stopped speaking to her, and Matt has a theory about why. This episode is sponsored by: ThirdLove. Go to THIRD LOVE dot com slash adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase. Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/adventure. ButcherBox. Right now...

Matt's living the self-isolation dream, while Doree's anxious about everything going on (at least her anxiety made her buy toilet paper early). We hear from several listeners whose IVF procedures have been canceled or delayed and share how we've been occupying our time. Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com and let us know how you're doing!...

We discuss how we're dealing with COVID-19. We also want to hear from you: how are you handling social distancing? If you have to go to work, what's that like? If you're currently doing infertility treatments, what's happening with those? We're here for you! Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This week we also hear a poem (!) about infertility...

We revisit one of our favorite episodes this week. 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...

We survived Vegas — without Henry! — and even Doree admitted that the Dave Matthews Band concert was amazing. Plus, we ponder one listener's sperm donor dilemma and give advice about dog/baby interaction. Also, Matt's Plumbing Company is open for business, and he's already got a few customers. Call us! 413-461-BABY. Or email us, that's cool too. doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Th...

We took Henry to Disneyland, and (barely) survived. Also, Matt is a plumber now. Plus, we give advice to a listener about traveling with a baby and get into yet another discussion of whether to have a second kid. Call us at 413-461-BABY or send us an email at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Stor...

A listener email sends us into an existential tailspin. Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY, or send us an email at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. Aurate. For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/adventure and us...

We cut the cord! (Cable, not umbilical.) Henry had a playdate and Doree figures out how to manage his diaper changes, more listeners weigh in on renting vs. owning, and the signal goes out for a support group for dads in the LA area. If you know of any, email us: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com, or you can call us at 413-461-BABY. This episode is sponsored by: Bombas. Go to bombas...

We moved, and it was more emotional than any of us was expecting — especially Matt. Plus we get a response to last week's estrogen signal and a listener who works in the pharmaceutical industry has some thoughts about expired drugs — and the Homestar Runner portion of the podcast is still with us. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. This episode...

Apologies in advance for the testiness on this ep — turns out that two days before you move out of a house you've lived in for five and a half years is a stressful time! We also hear another perspective on our mosaic dilemma and the estrogen signal goes out for a woman who wants to freeze her eggs, but estrogen gives her horrible migraines. And yet more Homestar Runner fans reveal themselves! Emai...

We hear from a listener who wonders if egg freezing is a scam, and have an update on our move. Plus we get some more info about mosaicism and there's yet more Homestar Runner for Matt (and some listeners) to reminisce about. Email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Call us at 413-461-BABY. This episode is sponsored by: Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping...

We may have solved our house woes, but Henry's been sick so we've been a little frazzled. We send out the mosaic embryo signal, hear from lots of you with moving advice and get some answers for the craniosynostosis signal. Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. Send us an email at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Mentioned in this episode: Cranio Care Bears CappsKids.org This episo...

We went to New York with Henry and lived to tell the tale, and Matt expresses frustration with our current living situation. We also hear from listeners about preterm labor, and the craniosynostosis signal goes out. Plus we take a rather long detour into a discussion of whether or not to move. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is...

Listeners had a lot of donor-related questions this week. Plus, the debate over Pump Up the Volume continues to rage! We're off next week! Happy holidays and we'll talk to you in the new year. Call us at 413-461-BABY. Email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month! www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure This episode is sp...

Henry's got a real thrill-seeker attitude, and Matt's a little panicked about what this means for our upcoming trip. Then we hear from listeners about breastfeeding, cats, and placenta accreta, and the preterm labor signal goes out for a listener who's not sure if she should take progesterone to prevent it. Plus, the debate over Pump Up the Volume rages on, and we get a TV rec from a British liste...

Matt goes on a little walk down the internet's memory lane while we discuss Henry's newfound mobility. We also hear updates from a couple of listeners and get a lot of advice about cats and babies. Call us: 413-461-BABY Email us: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across th...

Matt saved Thanksgiving, but now we're worried that everyone might be getting sick — so Doree made us take a last-minute trip to the pediatric urgent care. A bunch of listeners weighed in on the eclampsia email from last week, and we also sent out the New Job, Newly Pregnant signal and the Cat and Baby signal. Plus, Matt has now been sufficiently chastised about his turkey recipe and he will never...

We hosted a trivia night and Henry slept through the whole thing. Plus: the tube signal has been answered, and the second baby after preeclampsia signal goes out... but we have some gentle words of advice for the listener who wrote in about it. Plus, Matt goes into a minor panic when a listener asks for his turkey recipe. Call us at 413-461-BABY Email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@g...

We went out to dinner and were somewhat traumatized by the conversation at the next table. Plus, Matt encourages a listener who's sad about spending Thanksgiving away from family to reframe the narrative, we hear from listeners with advice about uterine septums and egg freezing, and the tube signal goes out for a listener who's worried about losing one of her Fallopian tubes. Call and leave us a v...

Matt's had a rough day (and might have a gallbladder infection?!), while Doree is excited about going from pumping five times a day to three times a day. The donor egg and dumb sperm signal goes out, and after hearing about Massachusetts's new paid family leave law, we wonder if we should move back to this utopia. Plus, a listener shares her experience of getting rid of baby clothes and coming to...