Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir

Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir spent two and a half years, a lot of money, and nearly 100 episodes of this podcast trying to get pregnant through IVF. Now that they're actually pregnant, welcome to Season 2 — everything that you loved about hearing the highs, the lows, and the occasionally hilarious aspects of a married couple experiencing infertility in real time, just now with a fetus. It's the pregnancy podcast you didn't know you needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir

Episodes

Episode 10: The Crown 19.12.2016 56:29

Matt and Doree discuss what they wish they'd known going into IVF, they get updates from listeners, and they learn about the process of getting IVF in the UK. Also, they get invited to Canada, and Matt really wants to go. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Visit www.doreeandmatt.com for more info on the podcast and how to donate. Hosted on Aca...

Episode 9: Number 9 12.12.2016 1:00:28

It was a rough week. But Doree and Matt pulled through thanks to an electric blanket, potato pancakes, and of course Beau. Plus, they learned more about getting a job if you have a felony, and Matt hears more from his race car driver wannabe friend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8: Results 05.12.2016 59:56

Matt and Doree find out whether they're pregnant, Matt gives career advice, and they hear from a couple who adopted 17 embryos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7: The Legs of a Tiny Dancer 28.11.2016 58:37

Doree and Matt talk about the embryo transfer and what they're doing to stay sane while they wait to find out if Doree's pregnant. Also, Matt gives advice to a wannabe race-car driver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6: POAS 21.11.2016 52:11

Doree's embryo transfer is in three days and she wonders what it's going to be like during the 10 days she'll be waiting to find out if she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Matt talks about administering shots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5: Pre Holding Pattern 14.11.2016 40:37

Matt and Doree are in the limbo before the limbo. Also, why didn't the doctor just put Doree on pills in the first place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4: Voicemails 07.11.2016 45:04

Matt and Doree give an update on where they are post embryo fertilization. They also answer your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3: There Was a Backup 31.10.2016 39:27

There's a backup in a very important area of the clinic the morning of Doree's egg retrieval. Plus, Matt and Doree learn more than they ever needed to know about chromosome arms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2: They Love Data 24.10.2016 45:16

It's the night before Doree's egg retrieval, and she and Matt discuss how this cycle has been different than the last one, why gender selection is big in LA, and the mountains of data that IVF doctors love to accumulate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Testing 1, 2, 3 16.10.2016 38:01

Matt and Doree talk about how long it takes to get started with IVF, because doctors keep wanting to give them more tests. And tests cost money. A LOT of money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.