Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

Eggheads had opinions about what should be next for the pod, and after reading all of your emails and listening to your voicemails, we came to a conclusion, too. So: welcome to Season 2 of Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure! It's the same Eggcellent Adventure you know and love, just now with pregnancy. Like, officially. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon, v...

A philosopher (!) writes in to explain what our disagreement over Doree's C-section was really about. Plus, we hear about the cost of surrogacy in Idaho and get suggestions about Henry's eczema and our Too Much Stuff problem. Call us: 413-461-BABY Email us: doreeandmatt@gmail.com, mattanddoree@gmail.com This episode is sponsored by: Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts...

When Matt says it's time to purge, it's time to purge. We hear from more listeners about coming to terms with not having a second child, a listener writes in with some baby eczema advice, the PPD signal goes out, and a German woman insists that nice Germans exist (she is one of them). Leave us a voicemail: 413-461-BABY Send us an email: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com Support us o...

Doree and Matt wish each other a Happy Fourth... anniversary. We hear from listeners who want us to know that #notallcyclists are jerks, and Matt checks in with Doree about whether she's still thinking about trying for a sibling for Henry. Plus, the echogenic bowel signal goes out, and a listener reaffirms Doree's belief that there is mass confusion surrounding how many weeks are in a month. Call...

Henry's got a rash, we get into a discussion about whether we want to have more kids after a listener writes in about how do you wrap your head around being "done," and Matt has an unpleasant encounter with a fellow cyclist. Plus, a LOT of you had thoughts about baby touching, and after a question about our baby gear recommendations, Doree suggests doing a whole episode devoted to baby gear, which...

Doree and Matt discuss celebrating Rosh Hashanah and the significance of Yom Kippur, and Doree reveals that she got mastitis. They hear back from the listener who wanted to know what to say around her drinking friends, and the clinic signal goes out for a Lady Urologist. Email us: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com Call us and leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY This episode is sponsored...

We report back on the rest of our trip to Boston with Henry, and our big takeaway is: keep a baby's routine as similar to home as possible, and don't get a bathtub that's too small for your baby. Also bring a baby carrier on the plane. We also get responses to the one-testicle-after-chemo and the RIE signals, and hear advice from listeners about workaholic partners. Our voicemail: 413-461-BABY Our...

We're in Boston with Henry, who was a champion flyer on the way here so we're bracing ourselves for a hellish flight back. After a BBQ, Doree gets wistful about having old friends you can just hang out with on the weekends with no pressure. We also get updates from a couple of listeners with very early pregnancies, the "working with one ball that has been through chemo after testicular cancer” sig...

This week, we welcome a very special guest: Molly Hawkey, host of the Spermcast podcast! We talk to Molly about her quest to become a single mother by choice, looking for a sperm donor, moving on from four IUIs to IVF, and so much more. Listen to Spermcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and learn more at https://spermcastpod.com/ . This episode is sponsored by: Bona Floor Clea...

Doree took Henry to the beach in her new car, and it turns out, the baby loves the beach. Matt's been working a ton (what else is new?!) and Henry has been sleeping so well that we don't want to jinx anything (whoops, we just did). Plus, we hear more ideas about how to help the woman with premature twins, and give advice to a woman who's trying to get pregnant but is friends with a lot of social d...

Doree discusses her efforts to make mom friends, while Matt wonders why his week off was so busy. Plus we discuss taking Henry on his first trip (to Vegas, of course) and his doctor's appointment. We also hear from listeners with advice for miracle baby pregnancies, and debate the merits of the Willow vs. the Elvie when it comes to wireless pumps. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To s...

Matt comes up with a name for a line of diapers, Doree talks about pumping in public, and Henry has a cold. We hear from a listener who might need fertility help but whose partner is ambivalent about kids, there's some embryo talk, and the miracle baby signal goes out. Plus, we get some TV recs for shows you'll like if you liked Instant Hotel. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To supp...

Doree and Matt both struggle with being away from Henry. Plus, we hear from new listeners who have questions about quitting smoking and thoughts on supporting their children's future pregnancy journeys, get advice about how to remember Beau always, and find some new Instant Hotel fans. This episode is sponsored by: Canvaspeople. To get your FREE 11x14 canvas, text ADVENTURE to 48-48-48.  Hell...

Matt's back at work and can't believe how much Henry has grown. Then we discuss meeting with a real estate broker, Matt tries to explain his obsession with Mount Everest, and we get gently corrected about a few things we said last week. Email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . Support us on...

We respond to a listener who asks about Henry's sleeping arrangements since birth, hear about two vessel umbilical cords, get some good advice about finding a therapist, and solve the #DeepBlueSeaYes mystery. Plus, our financial coach is offering our listeners 20% off their first month if you mention you're a fan of the show when you sign up at dylanteachesfinance.com . To learn more, visit eggcel...

Matt's not thrilled with Doree's driving, and when he learn something surprising about the lease on her car it sends him into a tailspin. We hear from listeners about last week's baby bonding signal and IVF clinical trials, and we also learn about kosher IVF. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Our website is www.eg...

Look, Matt is VERY SORRY about all of the recent repeating episodes, and he's decided to make it up to you by weighing in on the very upsetting story of the woman who gave birth to the wrong embryos. The egg signal goes out for a woman who is wondering if there's anyone else out there with a disability who is married to a trans woman who froze her sperm prior to transitioning (we assured her that...

Henry's living his best life in his new baby jail — where Beau can't step on him. We also hear from listeners about Hashimoto's, get updates from a couple of listeners who we've heard from before, and send out egg signals about childcare and advice for a future labor & delivery nurse. Plus, more endorsements for the LEGO video games! To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also ema...

We were rattled by two earthquakes, and also, Henry does not love naps. We hear from a woman who is just looking for some hope after several failed rounds of IVF, and the egg signal goes out for anyone who has Hashimoto's disease and is trying to get pregnant. Plus, we discuss where we are with our finances. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/egg...

Well, it's official: Henry will have trouble finding hats that fit. Plus, a listener wonders how Doree got over feeling like she wasted an embryo transfer before her septum was found, Doree gets lots of pumping advice, and we learn that feeling very emotional after baby is totally normal for both of us (but Matt still can't listen to the Lion King). Email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddor...

Matt can't believe Doree let him sleep late AND is letting him go to Vegas, so it must be a trap. Or is it?? We also discuss our marriage more generally, and hear from a listener who's wondering whether she should announce her IVF pregnancy at her no-kids-allowed wedding. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, and you c...

Matt reflects on his first Father's Day, and Doree learns that she loves baby wearing. Plus the uterus signal goes out for a listener who had a wonky transfer, we get follow ups from a couple of listeners who we heard from last week — including a very important clarification on the Christmas Expo — and we also hear some advice for breastfeeding with a bad back that Matt decides will be useful for...

Lots of updates from listeners this week, including the single vs. double embryo transfer listener! Plus, Henry's got some work to do on the napping front, and we send out a couple of egg signals on topics we haven't covered yet, if you can believe that. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/egg...

We report back on Henry's trip to the pediatrician, breastfeeding, and physical therapy, and the egg signal goes out about what to do when your eggs don't mature. Plus, we hear from listeners who confirm that a twin pregnancy is in fact high risk, and we give advice to a pregnant woman who's going to Disneyland for a week with her in-laws. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per...

With the help of some astute listeners, we hash out our feelings about pumping and breastfeeding, and also go back to our roots with some IVF-related questions. Email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com, or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. This episode is sponsored by;  Firstleaf. Sign up now and get an exclusive intro offer — 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus fr...