Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

It's Henry's world now — we're just trying to figure out how to get him on the boob and whether we'll ever get any sleep again. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80.  Sleep Number. Head in du...

We dealt with some feeding woes this week, and lil' Henry makes his first guest appearance on the pod. Plus, Doree's cervical exam pain is validated by a listener, and another listener has an out-of-the-box suggestion for how Matt can finally see Avengers: Endgame. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is...

Beau and Henry, Henry and Beau: We finish the tale of coming home from the hospital, and talk about Beau and Henry's burgeoning relationship. 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: Bombas. Buy your Bombas at Bombas.com/ADVENTURE today and get 2...

Henry Julian Mira is here! And we want to tell you all the details of how he came into the world last week. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast and Henry's college fund (or at the very least, diaper fund) on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure . This episode is sponsored by: Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit B...

We've reached Doree's due date, but there's still no baby. We hear from a few people about their not-so-bad induction experiences, plus one birth story that was, frankly, terrifying (but don't worry, it had a happy ending). Plus, a listener suggests a new direction that the podcast could go in. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus...

Doree Shafrir the Boy is gaining weight like a champ and still shows no interest in vacating the premises. We hear from listeners about infertility insurance coverage, diblings, and an "incompetent cervix," and a signal goes out for anyone who might be dealing with the illness of an extended family member. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon and get up...

We've been informed that our son is in no hurry to come out — so now we wait. Plus we hear from a listener about her Kondo efforts, an IVF signal goes out about insurance coverage, and another nanny has advice for the nanny from last week about telling her employer about her pregnancy. And a godmother/aunt weighs in on how to best support new parents. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com ....

It's been a busy week: We've made progress on the house, went to the doctor, and had a prenatal session with our doula. Plus, we hear from listeners about maternity leave policies and FMLA, dealing with a sick parent before you're ready to have kids, and how to tell your employer you're pregnant when you're a nanny. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon,...

We discuss some names that we contemplated and rejected, go over our last doctor's appointment, and talk about what is in store now that Matt's done with work. Plus, we hear from listeners about bad maternity leave policies, a surprise septum, hospital bags, and staying close with your dead parents' friends. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon, visit pa...

We contemplate the nature of unsolicited advice, and hear from listeners about struggling to have a second child, "birth goals," and a fertility clinic in Ohio offering a seemingly great deal. Plus, we enlist the help of a friend of the podcast to answer a question about how to go through IVF when your mom has recently died. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on...

It turns out that there's a difference between drinking a lot of water and DRINKING A LOT OF WATER. We also respond to a listener who can't tell if she's ready to be done with IVF, get feedback about our non-plan birth plan, and get an update from a listener whose baby was found to have birth defects in the womb. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon and...

News from the 32-week appointment, more on postpartum rage, Doree discusses her pregnancy body, and an existential question about whether it was all worth it. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure . Call us at 413-461-BABY, or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by:...

We discuss the latest with Beau's baby prep... and our baby prep. Plus, a listener question has us pondering whether a sibling for Doree Shafrir the Man is realistic. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Please fill out our podcast survey at podsurvey.com/adventure and be eligible to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Thi...

Wow, you guys sure like to talk about lullabies. Doree made a Spotify playlist of all your suggestions! Plus we hear more about the pros and cons of the Rock N' Play, why there aren't many parenting books on audio, birth photography, and a couple of very nice voicemails from grateful listeners. (Those are always welcome!) Plus: we're co-sponsoring a contest with FertilityIQ! Just write a review of...

We went to a daylong childbirth class and now know how to use an exercise ball during labor. Plus we attempt to find the perfect lullaby for our child, and the translocation signal goes out. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. This episode is sponsored by: March of Dimes. This month, March of Dimes is observing Bir...

We went on a hospital tour and sh*t got real for Matt. Plus, we learned a lot about infant language development, and several listeners had advice for the woman suffering from PMDD. And both of us got some inspiration for spinoff podcasts. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventur...

Doree's officially in her third trimester and officially feeling overwhelmed. We went to an infant CPR and first aid class and could feel reasonably confident that we could perform the Heimlich if necessary. Doree also responds to a listener who asks some specific questions about how pregnancy is going, and the mental health signal goes out for a listener who's concerned about his wife who suffers...

We hear from listeners who are making it work with kids in MUCH smaller houses/apartments than we have. Plus, Ramekin Queer returns with car seat advice, we have some thoughts for a woman whose friends and family offer unwanted advice about IVF, we discuss Beau's training progress, and we learn that dads can have PPD, too. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Pa...

The bane of Matt's existence — that is, the couch in his office — is finally gone, so things are really starting to move along. Plus, we discuss quitting smoking (again) and bump pics, and hear from Doree's sister about why you don't really need to savor every moment of parenthood. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, v...

We spent the weekend purging and tidying, and it's raised some issues (surprise!). Plus, we talk about why we want to set up the nursery sooner rather than later, Doree has another doctor's appointment, and we hear from listeners about reaching out to a recently discovered half-sibling, a possibly scary diagnosis, and of course, some Disney tips. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To s...

In which we suddenly realize that things are moving quickly and we've got a lot of sh*t to do and not a lot of time to do it. Plus, we discuss our trip to Vegas (together!), Matt's baking adventures on Christmas, and where we're at with names. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per mon...

Listeners had a lot of thoughts about last week's episode; we discuss them and come to a maybe-resolution. Plus we hear more dog and sleep advice, and Matt learns that the LA left-handed guitar world is very small indeed. Please note that we're taking next week off! To everyone celebrating, have a great holiday. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support the podcast on Patreon and g...

We hash out some of our pre-baby anxieties. This episode is sponsored by: Sustain Natural. Get 20% off your first one-time order and free shipping when you sign up at sustainnatural.com and use code ADVENTURE at checkout. HelloFresh. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/EGGCELLENT60 and enter code EGGCELLENT60. CanvasPeople. To get your free 11x14 print o...

Doree and Matt discuss the doula's first meeting with Beau, and get some reassurance about sleep with a newborn. Plus, they hear more about IVF in Japan and the pros and cons of NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing), and lots of listeners have advice for the woman with an overabundance of breast milk. Plus, Ramekin Queer returns, and we consider making her a regular. To learn more, visit eggcellent...

An unwelcome encounter with a billing department brings Doree back to a dark place. In sunnier news, we learned that our fetus is now the size of a hot dog, sunglasses, and an adipose. Plus, the sex-nausea signal goes out, and we hear from listeners about thyroid meds and lactation, doulas that speak your native language, and advice about genetic testing. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.c...