Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

You asked for pregnancy updates, so you've got 'em. We also got a response to the DOR signal that went out last week, as well as the foster-adopt signal. Plus, we learn some cool facts about hearing-in-utero. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com . To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure . This episode is sponsored by: Sustain Natural. Get 20% off your first order an...

Matt gets on board the doula train once he realizes that they will make his life a lot easier. We hear from listeners about excessive drinking, cleft lips and palates, and "diblings," and the Diminished Ovarian Reserve signal goes out. Plus, Matt FINALLY SHARES HIS TURKEY RECIPE! To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per mo...

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 Medli...

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...

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 m...

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...

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 ca...

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...

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.co...

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 ba...

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....

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 fir...

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...

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 ww...

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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 p...

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 eggcellenta...

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...

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 spo...

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/eggcellentadventure This episode is sponsored by: Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening,...

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%...

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 . Th...

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/ADVENTU...

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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. This episode is sponsored by: Sock Fancy...

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 ent...