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.

Author

Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.eggcellentadventure.com

Latest episode

May 4, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 493: Weekend Warriors 17.09.2024

We recap a stimulating weekend and hear from different perspectives about our listener's Christian preschool dilemma. Plus, we get an update from a longtime listener, and a new listener writes in to share details of his family's IVF journey. Mentioned in this episode: TwoDudes OneDredge Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also av...

Ep 492: Jump Around 10.09.2024

Doree comes to terms with her new jumpsuit while Matt has a work update. Meanwhile, listeners have suggestions for a baby who's throwing up a lot and we give advice to another listener who's wondering whether her kid should change schools. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign...

Ep 491: Second Chances 03.09.2024

A listener wonders why society seems hung up on the two-child family, and we hear advice for another listener who was wondering whether to seek a second opinion. Plus, a listener inspires Doree to reflect on her dormant newsletter. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at&nb...

Ep 490: Still an IVF Podcast 26.08.2024

A couple of listeners come in hot with some big IVF questions and we're reminded that we are still an IVF podcast, despite long digressions into the similarities and differences between golf and tennis. Matt is also vindicated by some "pinch poke" devotees and listeners also have thoughts on why Matt has been getting so winded lately. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps pe...

Ep 489: Teachable Moments 20.08.2024

Matt turns Henry's mischief-making in gymnastics into a teachable moment, and a listener is reminded of how much she pays her fertility clinic. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  patreon.com/eggcellent adventure . And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BA...

Ep 488: Have Some Fun 15.08.2024

Doree recaps her trip to Boston with Henry and we recall the impact of a specific theme park jingle. Listeners are thrilled that Matt can finally sleep and we also hear about how another listener's Disneyland Paris trip went. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  pa...

Ep 487: Sleep On It 06.08.2024

Matt finally gets some shuteye and celebrates his birthday. Listeners have more thoughts about gray sweatshirts, and we also learn about suburbs across country borders. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  patreon.com/eggcellent adventure . And don't forget to call...

Ep 486: Go for Gold 30.07.2024

Henry has Olympic commentary and Matt has an update on his CPAP journey. Listeners have thoughts on whether husbands should go to every pregnancy appointment, being in the "sandwich generation" and how to navigate it, and being on a swim team. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. S...

Ep 485: Take Me Out to the Ballgame 23.07.2024

We take Henry to a baseball game and he surprises us in more ways than one. We advise a listener on how to set boundaries with a three-year-old with a very particular clothing preference and send out the egg signal about being in the "sandwich" generation. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier...

Ep 484: Sleep Testing 16.07.2024

Matt has an update on his sleep test and Doree wonders if there's a way out of the abyss. (Matt says yes!) Listeners have thoughts on embryos and also have advice for Matt on getting bloodstains out of clothing. And we clarify our posting schedule and why it's been a little wonky lately. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also a...

Ep 483: Course Correction 08.07.2024

Matt gets into a scrape on the golf course and Doree unlocks a new Henry achievement. Then listeners have thoughts about extra embryos and whether it's selfish to have kids "later," and Matt gives golf club advice to someone who wants to take up the sport. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier...

Ep 482: Happy Camper 02.07.2024

Henry has been loving his day camp, he even comes home with jokes. Matt has a cough that he insists isn't a cold. Listeners respond to last week's question about whether to transfer a final embryo, and another listener has Doree to thank for her happier feet. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 t...

Ep 481: My Wiiiiiife 25.06.2024

Matt has to deal with a broken phone and Doree resurrects the New Car Curse. Listeners tell us about their love for slip-ins, the "last embryo" signal goes out, a listener has a career pivot idea for Doree, and Matt clarifies why he's not on Wegovy. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and ab...

Ep 480: Slipping Into Father's Day 17.06.2024

Matt's life is changed by a pair of shoes and Doree laments how a 20-minute nap can ruin bedtime. A listener writes in with advice to feel your feelings, and listeners also have job ideas for us. Plus, Matt responds to questions about guitars, baseball cards, Disney, and Ozempic. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available...

Ep 479: The Graduate 10.06.2024

We all have big feelings about Henry's preschool graduation. Then we respond to a listener question about how old is too old to have kids, another listener shares her experience with breast reduction, and we get an on-the-ground report from Disney World. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier a...

Ep 478: A (Napa) Rose By Any Other Name 03.06.2024

We discuss Henry's dance recital and Matt gives an update on the sleep doctor. A listener sends out the hysterectomy signal, the boob reduction caller from last week calls back, and another listener wants to understand the appeal of Disney. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign...

Ep 477: Sunset Boulevard 28.05.2024

Doree describes her dramatic rescue of Henry's beloved Sunset Boulevard and Matt has an update on the sleep doctor. We also discuss when and how Henry transitioned out of a crib and send out an egg signal about breast reductions when you have a toddler. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 ti...

Ep 476: The Universe Speaks 20.05.2024

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Ep 475: Game, Set, Match 13.05.2024

Doree goes into great detail about her Mother's Day come-from-behind tennis triumph and Coach Matt shares the latest from T-ball. We hear from a listener about her experience with anxiety after loss, and also discuss thank-you notes. Plus, Doree reveals how she selects emails and voicemails for the show. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This...

Ep 474: Take Me Out to the T-Ball Game 06.05.2024

Coach Matt reporting for duty! We discuss Henry's T-ball team's progress over the course of the season, and then we hear from listeners about pregnancy anxiety after loss, how to be there for friends navigating infertility, and breath-holding spells.  Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier...

Ep 473: Birthday Boy 29.04.2024

We discuss Henry turning FIVE and our sporty Sunday. Then we offer thoughts about thank-you notes and a listener updates us with how her flight with her toddler went. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  patreon.com/eggcellent adventure . And don't forget to call o...

Ep 472: A Whole New Vegas World 22.04.2024

Matt has a new perspective on Vegas and Henry comes by the podcast studio to say hello. A listener has a rec for couples where one person has ADHD and we share our thoughts on THAT Bluey episode. Thanks as always for your support on Patreon — it really means the world to us. Don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at  mattanddoree@gmail.com  or  doreeandmatt@gmai...

Ep 471: Just My Two Cents 15.04.2024

A listener shares her embryo storage dilemma and we give advice to another listener whose friend might have PPD. Plus, Doree reveals she is PRO matching Disney shirts. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  patreon.com/eggcellent adventure . And don't forget to call...

Ep 470: Take Me Out to the Ballgame 09.04.2024

Matt takes Henry to a Red Sox game (in California), and Doree works through some of her feelings about friendship. Then, listeners have a lot of thoughts about flying with toddlers. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at  patreon.com/eggcellent adventure . And don't f...

Ep 469: An Eggcellent Easter 01.04.2024

We discuss the joy of watching Henry do an Easter egg hunt. Doree's got a sinus infection, which is why she sounds like she has a sinus infection. Listeners have thoughts about last week's discussion about friends coming to town and another listener has a book rec for Matt. We also give advice on flying with a 15-month-old. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our...

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