Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

Doree and Matt asked for advice about Beau's behavior, and they got it! They also hear from a guy who found out he was missing a kidney when he and his wife started the IVF process and give advice to a woman who's not sure how much more IVF she has in her. And they learn how the 6-day proposal project is actually a classic logic paradox. There's chit-chat (mostly about Beau) until 29:30. To learn...

Doree and Matt realize that doing IVF might be changing their minds about how many kids they want to have. Doree also learns she was totally right about Zika, and they hear from a listener with a very good jerk-off room (or lack thereof) story. Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure is now on Patreon! Donate to receive special Patreon-only rewards, including bonus mini-episodes, at https://www.patr...

Doree and Matt aren't too thrilled by the idea of a couple about to do IVF honeymooning in a country with Zika. They also hear from a woman who studied new mothers' brains for her PhD and her experiments with rodents, and they give advice to a woman who wants to know how she should propose to her girlfriend. To learn more, visit https://www.eggcellentadventure.com, and please donate to the Eggcell...

Matt and Doree learn more about bisexuality. They also discuss antidepressants and pregnancy, and give advice to a woman who hates her job but doesn't know if she should quit while doing IVF. Plus, they've set up a new Patreon page for anyone who wants to donate monthly and receive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Chit-chat until 13:30 This episode is sponsored by Crane &amp...

It's the second bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all of your non-IVF-related questions — from whether or not a couple should move to another state for a new job, to what their favorite children's books are, to whether STARTUP: A NOVEL is getting a sequel. Plus: a challenge to get a THIRD bonus episode! This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $30 off your first week of meals, go to htt...

Doree and Matt learn more about how surrogates can supply breast milk for the babies they carried. They also hear from a woman whose RE has horrible bedside manner and what it's like to struggle with secondary infertility. Plus, a caller wonders whether that was really Matt getting run over by a golf cart at the end of The Goldbergs. (Spoiler: it was.) Chit-chat ends around the 16-minute mark. Thi...

Matt and Doree learn about an unorthodox but apparently very effective method to increase sperm count. They also discuss switching doctors, why libraries are great, and meeting Eggcellent listeners on Doree's book tour. Alert: Chit-chat until around the 11-minute mark, for those of you who might want to fast forward. This episode is sponsored by Harry & David. To get 30% off select Mother's Da...

Doree's book is (finally!) out on Tuesday, and she's stressed. Doree and Matt talk about what it's like to put IVF on hold for a couple of months, and they realize how much brain space it had been occupying for such a long time. They also reminisce about Boston and Matt lets his accent slip, and they hear from a listener who loves data maybe even more than doctors! And they have an update on the s...

It's the bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all your questions, including how to deal with pushy moms, what their favorite songs are, and what to do if you're behind in your college classes. Plus, you guys are pretty close to getting *another* bonus episode! Just a few more preorders to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Doree hear from listeners about how and why to talk to your kids about being made with a sperm and/or egg donor, they give advice to a nursing student, and Matt learns all about Doree's secret past as a sullen teenager. Plus: will there be a SECOND bonus episode?! To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. Join the Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellenta...

Lots of people had thoughts about plans vs. no plans! Matt and Doree also give advice to a listener with very religious parents about how to broach (or not) the subject of IVF, and how to talk to your kids about being born with the help of a sperm or egg donor. And they have news about the BONUS EPISODE! To learn more and/or to donate, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com. To leave a voicemail...

Matt and Doree talk about why they got into a fight at Disneyland Paris, and debate whether their different travel styles matter in the grand scheme of things. They also give advice to a listener who doesn't know how to deal with people who aren't sympathetic about IVF, and they hear from a Canadian listener about the saddest jerk-off room imaginable. Plus: you guys only need 200 more pre-orders o...

Doree and Matt check in on their friends Marc and Chris to find out how things went with their surrogate, and also discuss gender selection, hot dogs, and the tour dates for Startup: A Novel, by Doree Shafrir. Only 300 more pre-orders to go until the bonus episode! To donate to the Eggcellent Adventure, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com/donate. Join the Facebook group: http://www.facebook.c...

Doree's doctor calls with the results of her embryos' genetic testing, and Doree and Matt discuss what it means for their future plans. They hear more advice from listeners about friendships with pregnant people when you're doing IVF, and they also hear from the Duke of Bridgewater. (Really. Sort of.) Plus, a much speedier round of donor fun facts! And they've promised listeners a bonus episode if...

Matt and Doree find out how many of their embryos from last week's retrieval ended up getting frozen, and they settle in for the wait to find out the results of genetic testing. Then listeners weigh in on Maris and Daphne, and Matt and Doree give advice about what to do when you recently had a miscarriage and your direct report tells you she's pregnant. Doree also talks about which books she sugge...

It was Doree's egg retrieval day! Matt and Doree talk about how the retrieval (their third!) went, and they also discuss how to be a good friend to someone who's doing IVF. Matt thinks being jealous of someone who is pregnant is the same as being jealous of someone who wins a big jackpot at a slot machine and Doree is here to tell him why that is officially a bad analogy. And Matt tells a bunch of...

The third IVF retrieval cycle has begun, and Matt and Doree are already feeling better about the state of things. Well, except for that FedEx package of medication that mysteriously went missing... They also discuss how they stay calm during the chaos of IVF and whether or not to put your fertility issues on your Tinder profile. (Um, no.) Plus, Matt makes up more professions for their donors! Join...

Doree finally calls her doctor to find out what's going on, and it turns out that... she's right where she's supposed to be. How did THAT happen!? Plus, Doree and Matt hear from a listener who got her company to start covering IVF, Matt learns that his advice to newlyweds was A+, and Comic Book Guy makes an appearance. To learn more and to donate, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Join the Eggcellent Ad...

Matt and Doree talk about how they met and what their first few dates were like, and give advice to some newlyweds. They also learn about an IVF program that could've saved them a bunch of money. (Too late!) Plus, they hear from Doree's sister! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventure Email: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com Leave a v...

Matt and Doree wonder whether they can get Beyoncé to come on the podcast to talk about baby making. They also think about how Beau will react to a human sibling, give advice to a woman whose husband thinks having a baby will make everything better, and hear from their buddy Dom. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and...

Doree and Matt discuss why Doree cried this week, and then they talk to their friends Amy and Hannah, who are also trying to have a baby using science. But when you're a lesbian couple, the process is a little different. Plus, Doree admits she was wrong about bone broth. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: mattanddo...

Doree and Matt talk about Doree's new acupuncturist and why Matt will never try it, and they find out why it's an especially good time to go to Canada. Then Doree interviews an Eggcellent Adventure listener and her sister, whose children are half-siblings. Find out why! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: mattanddor...

Doree and Matt talk about their decision to change doctors, what they learned about their first two rounds of IVF, and how Matt is going to improve his sperm. Plus, why do all their emailers this week have PCOS? Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure To learn more and to donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Doree and Matt head back into the IVF clinic and get some not–super–exciting news. Plus, Matt gives advice and they hear about the worst Christmas card ever. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventureTo learn more and donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit htt...

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 process. Join the Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adve...