Podcasts by Matt and Dorees Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

Ep 454: Beau the Babysitter from 2023-12-11T03:58:03

We get reminded what Beau is like around babies and discuss Henry's Hanukkah gifts. A listener writes in with a tale of how their child learned about how their younger sibling was frozen (as an ...

Ep 453: Traffic Patterns from 2023-12-05T04:58:24

Henry has decided on some new traffic patterns in the house and we also discuss a bowling excursion gone awry. Plus, a listener asks how we were finally able to get rid of baby stuff and we disc...

Ep 452: The Real MVP from 2023-11-27T03:07:07

We attempt to investigate a Mary Tyler Moore mystery and discuss Thanksgiving's surprise MVP. Then a listener question sends Doree into an existential spiral, and we share our thoughts on anothe...

Ep 452: Thanksgiving Predictions from 2023-11-20T06:42:09

We wonder who will be the real MVP of Thanksgiving and hear about an Australian listener's delightful meet-cute. 

Doree has a new podcast! Too Much Money is the podcast that dives...

Introducing Too Much Money from 2023-11-14T11:01:47

Doree's new podcast is here! In this first episode, Doree and Jo discuss the 2007 story of two A-list celebrities who went head-to-head in a heated auction for a rare Tyrannasaurus skull. And on...

Ep 451: Posi Vibes from 2023-11-13T06:24:44

Matt doesn't like having to be the positive one and Doree thinks maybe a gratitude journal would solve her problems. Plus, listeners write in about Tara Lipinski's new podcast and ask us to refl...

Ep 450: Doree's Little Brother from 2023-11-06T06:58:28

We take a walk down a Brookline memory lane thanks to a 1992 Little League All-Star Game. Then we hear from our listener whom we armchair diagnosed and learn that our armchair diagnosis was corr...

Ep 449: Birth Chart from 2023-10-30T05:15:45

Doree wants to do Matt's birth chart and also wonders about doing one for the 101 Freeway, while Matt teaches Henry blackjack (sorry, 21). A listener wonders how to tell her children how their e...

Ep 448: Night Moves from 2023-10-23T05:13:38

We discuss how Henry's impromptu nap led to a very late night for us and a suspiciously timed New York Times article on Cameo. Listeners had more thoughts about preeclampsia and the egg signal g...

Ep 447: Make a Cameo from 2023-10-16T06:51:45

We celebrated our wedding anniversary and Doree's gift to Matt sends us down a Cameo rabbit hole. Then listeners share their experiences with preeclampsia and another listener writes in to ask f...

Ep 446: Horse Hair from 2023-10-10T04:06:23

Matt's meds have shipped but they're still not here, and he's not feeling super functional. He still managed to take Henry to Disneyland alone, though. The egg signal goes out for anyone who has...

Ep 445: Strike Out from 2023-10-02T02:39:08

We discuss what the end of the writers' strike means for us and Henry's love of a new game. Plus the egg signal goes out for a listener who's wondering if she's at increased risk of a blood clot...

Ep 444: Seasons of Life from 2023-09-25T02:46:13

Doree's been in a two-tights kind of season for awhile and Matt wonders how to help her out of it. Also, a listener calls in with some bulky placenta insight.

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Ep 443: Dropping Hints from 2023-09-18T04:32:51

Matt finds some great tamales and Doree just wants everyone to be clear about what they want. The egg signal goes out for "bulky placenta" and another listener shares her mini IVF experience. Pl...

Ep 442: Say Cheese from 2023-09-11T04:23:31

Doree might know Matt better than he knows himself and a listener shares a glimpse into Beau's cheesy psyche. Plus the egg signal goes out for a listener facing a double masectomy and an embryo ...

Ep 441: Attention Deficit from 2023-09-05T02:46:39

Matt's having trouble staying focused because he can't get his ADHD meds and we give an update on Beau (all is well!). A listener shares their progesterone shot strategy and we (i.e., mostly Mat...

Ep 440: Colorado Dreamin' from 2023-08-28T02:12:41

Doree goes on a three-day trip to Denver that features not one but two hotel fire alarms while Matt stays home with Henry. We give advice to a listener about progesterone shots and the egg signa...

Ep 439: Rain Check from 2023-08-21T03:53:25

We discuss the storm and earthquake that hit Southern California. Listeners have thoughts about lightheadedness and poop withholding, and we consider whether this is becoming a grocery store pod...

Ep 438: It's a Numbers Game from 2023-08-14T04:33:46

Doree goes to a Taylor Swift concert and Henry's got a lot of questions. Listeners have thoughts about being only children and on car seats, and the egg signal goes out for a listener who got di...

Ep 437: Party On from 2023-08-07T03:01:37

Doree throws Matt a last-minute surprise party for his 40th birthday. A listener sends out the egg signal for adult only children and another listener commiserates with Matt. Plus, we get more W...

Ep 436: This Is Almost 40 from 2023-07-31T04:15:37

s birthday is this weekend and he's feeling some kind of way about it. A listener wonders how Matt navigates parenting and depression, and another listener has thoughts about an unexpected facto...

Ep 435: Covid Calling from 2023-07-26T03:48:21

We all had Covid, and now we don't. Matt has a lot of thoughts about Wegman's and the writers' strike, and a listener has a career idea for Doree.

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Ep 434: Pool Party from 2023-07-22T02:42:17

Matt finds his calling as a swim instructor and Doree visits urgent care twice in a week. We give advice to a listener about toddler sleep and another listener writes in with a safe sleep warnin...

REPLAY: Ep 359: Stress Case Scenario from 2023-07-10T01:29:24

We’re on vacation this week! Please enjoy this episode from the vault. This episode aired on Jan. 2, 2022.

Doree’s got Omicron anxiety and Henry’s finally on the mend. Then we hear fro...

Ep 433: Vacation Mode from 2023-07-06T01:48:22

It’s that time again: when we get on an airplane with Henry and hope for the best. We hear from a listener who restores Doree’s faith in the pod and listeners also have thoughts about career cha...

Ep 432: Share and Share Alike from 2023-06-26T03:48:52

Doree gets real about the past week and Henry gets a new bat. Plus, we give advice to a new-ish mom about micromanaging and get an update on jerk-off rooms in 2023. 

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Ep 431: Dream Machine Dreams from 2023-06-19T04:39:17

We get nostalgic about an arcade. Plus, we give advice about traveling with a toddler and Doree tries to get Matt to do a sports podcast with her.

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Ep 430: Goblin Mode from 2023-06-12T04:08:18

Henry has his first dance recital and also might be a goblin. Listeners write in about anemia and when to tell your workplace about your pregnancy. 

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Ep 429: The Fours Are Upon Us from 2023-06-05T03:34:16

Henry's really feeling his four-ness, and Doree loses a tennis match. The egg signal goes out about anemia, and another listener writes in with some sad news and a request for guidance. Plus, we...

Ep 428: The Long, Long Weekend from 2023-05-29T04:18:36

Is it really only Sunday? How do we have yet another day of weekend ahead of us? We give advice to a listener about whether to move before or after IVF and listeners have thoughts about staying ...

Ep 427: Butt Stuff from 2023-05-23T03:47:52

The podcast is a day late because of Matt's butt. TW: Matt's butt. Lots of Matt's butt in this episode. Did we mention that Matt talks about his butt a lot? Also, listeners have thoughts about m...

Ep 426: Nap Math from 2023-05-15T03:53:02

Henry takes a nap and bedtime goes haywire. Plus, the egg signal goes out about mini IVF and we hear from listeners who have thoughts about baby naps.

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Ep 425: Strike Zone from 2023-05-08T04:58:23

Matt's union is on strike and Doree takes a strike-related walk down memory lane. Then we give a listener advice about activities with a four-month-old and share some of Henry's favorite bi...

Ep 424: Measure Twice, Go to Ikea Once from 2023-05-01T04:56:45

Henry's got a new shelf in his playroom thanks to Doree's Ikea trip. We give advice to a listener with "old British eggs" and a listener shares their parental leave saga (spoiler: they're Canadi...

Ep 423: It's a Party from 2023-04-24T05:00:25

We survived Henry's birthday party and he puts in a special appearance on the pod. Plus we hear two contrasting viewpoints from listeners about offering sperm to friend, and another listener ask...

Ep 422: Play Ball from 2023-04-17T04:49:56

Henry has his first T-Ball game and it's adorable (and chaotic). We get an update from a listener and another listener calls in with a clarification for Matt. Plus, a listener has thoughts on wr...

Ep 421: Holiday Week from 2023-04-10T04:42:27

We discuss celebrating Passover and Easter, and hear from listeners about their experiences sharing beds on vacation and playing with kids. Plus, Matt feels seen by another listener with ADHD. Listen

Ep 420: Vacation Mode from 2023-04-04T02:04:32

We discuss our very fun trip to the East Coast and Henry's fascination with the signage and lighting of New York City. Plus, listeners weigh in on finding joy in the tough moments and the toddle...

Ep 419: Breakthrough from 2023-03-26T23:40

Matt's brain has breakthrough and Doree's week isn't as productive as she had hoped. Then a listener asks where we are with being "one and done" and we give a listener advice about finding joy w...

Ep 418: Around the Campfire from 2023-03-20T03:23:42

Henry kicks things off this episode and then we discuss our weekend around the campfire. Then we give advice to a listener about telling her sister-in-law about her pregnancy and a couple of lis...

Ep 417: Out and About from 2023-03-13T05:27:06

We leave the house at night once again and live to tell the tale. Plus, we hear back from a listener who is dealing with recurrent pregnancy loss and give advice to another listener about whethe...

Ep 416: Only Game in Town from 2023-03-06T04:57:10

Doree's dad is visiting and we take Henry to the science museum. Then we give advice to a listener who may or may not have an egg quality issue and hear from a couple of listeners about only chi...

Ep 415: Ticket to Ride from 2023-02-27T04:47:13

We report back from our weekend at Disneyland and Matt spends a weekend alone with Henry while Doree goes out of town. Then listeners weigh in on the only child discussion and the egg signal goe...

Replay: Ep 73: One More Shot from 2023-02-20T04:55:40

Doree is sick, so please enjoy this rerun of a classic Eggcellent episode from almost exactly five (!) years ago. We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming.<...

Ep 414: Chance of Train from 2023-02-13T02:38:39

Matt takes Henry to a train-themed birthday party and they have a hot dog date. Then, a listener has a theory about the ideal number of children, and another listener weighs in on a recent egg s...

Ep 413: The Feisty Fours from 2023-02-06T01:11:01

Henry's really showing his age. We hear from listeners about having more than one kid and give advice about childcare post-parental leave. 

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Ep 412: The Play's the Thing from 2023-01-30T05:14:14

We discuss going to see Bluey's Big Play and Doree gives Matt a pep talk about goal setting. Then we hear from listeners about being "one and done," and a listener calls in with advice for deali...

Ep 411: Icing on the Cake from 2023-01-23T01:40:14

Henry has an unfortunate conclusion to a birthday party. A listener wonders whether her eggs are too old and Matt gives advice to another listener with postpartum anxiety.

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Ep 410: Leavin' on a Jet Plane from 2023-01-17T03:58:20

We visit family in Austin and have an unexpected urgent care visit (everything's fine!). Then listeners write in about umbilical vein varix and being "one and done," and the Burlington vs. Portl...

Ep 409: The Algorithm Knows from 2023-01-09T05:36:29

Matt is aghast at Doree's doom-and-gloom TikTok algorithm. A listener writes in with her pre-eclampsia experience and shares information about embryo donation, and another listener leads us down...

Ep 408: Trash Talk from 2023-01-02T06:33:52

We clean up the neighborhood and reflect on the holidays. We get an update from the listener who asked about outside monitoring, and the egg signal goes out for a listener who needs advice about...

Replay Ep 355: Emotion Sensor from 2022-12-26T04:36:51

Hi everyone! We're taking a holiday break. Here's an episode from last year that we think you'll enjoy. Happy holidays!

We recap our trip to Disney World and reflect on Henry'...

Ep 407: Holiday Spirits from 2022-12-19T05:07:53

Listeners agree with us about outside monitoring being a huge drag, and we get some holiday candle advice from another listener. Plus, we learn about the power of libraries.

Call or te...

Ep 406: Agree to Agree from 2022-12-12T02:26:03

A listener writes in for advice on getting monitored at an outside clinic, and we have very similar thoughts on what she should do. Plus, we think about ways a listener can get into the holiday ...

Ep 405: Labor Pains from 2022-12-05T03:47:51

A listener calls in with some suggestions about division of labor, and the egg signal goes out for a pregnancy complication. Plus, listeners share their own Happy Honda Days stories.

C...

Ep 404: December to Remember from 2022-11-28T04:39:16

Matt's got Happy Honda Days on the brain and Doree wonders about the origins of car bows. Listeners agree with us about getting additional testing, and we also hear about some scary stroller stu...

Ep 403: Veni, Vidi, Vindication from 2022-11-21T07:15:13

Matt's car is finally back from the shop and Doree's feeling vindicated when a friend finally comes around on a TV show we love. Then we hear from a listener dealing with secondary infertility a...

Ep 402: What Goes In Must Come Out from 2022-11-14T07:09:53

Henry's been sick so we've had a rough weekend. We hear from listeners about pregnancy nausea, sleep training, and strollers, and it also turns out we both have strong opinions about New Hampshi...

Ep 401: Big Night Out from 2022-11-07T04:43:07

We get dressed up to go to a gala, and Henry goes trick-or-treating. Then, we hear more about the viability of egg freezing and answer questions about baby and toddler sleep.

Call or t...

Ep 400: Onesie Funsie from 2022-10-31T05:18

Henry's obsessed with his new pajamas and we finally hear from listeners about the secret half-brother situation. Plus, a listener writes in with hot takes on cord blood banking and egg freezing...

Ep 399: Car Trouble from 2022-10-24T05:15:36

Matt's car is in the shop and we wonder if we have what it takes to be a one-car family. We get an update from the secret half-brother listener, and give advice on moving with a toddler.

Ep 398: In the Sick of It from 2022-10-17T05:25:16

Doree's the only one left standing when Matt and Henry come down with possibly the same illness. A listener writes in with a dilemma about a family secret, and we also hear from notaries who mak...

Ep 397: When Mom's Away.. from 2022-10-10T04:36:33

Matt and Henry have a weekend to themselves, and Doree has one that's restorative, but not necessarily restful. We hear from a long-ago emailer with an important update, and advise a listener th...

Ep 396: Top O' the Morning from 2022-10-03T03:19:44

Matt and Henry have an eventful morning. We hear from listeners about parental leave policies and another caller has thoughts about pregnancy anxiety. Plus, a listener's email leads to some intr...

Ep 395: Flour Power from 2022-09-26T03:54:47

Doree has a baking mishap, while Matt wants to ease up on Saturday night plans. A listener has advice regarding septum surgery, and another listener has questions about newborn sleeping arr...

Ep 394: To a Tee from 2022-09-19T03:12:22

Henry starts some T-ball adventures and Doree recovers from a busy week. Then the egg signal goes out for post-D&C egg retrievals, we get an update from Ramekin Queer, and hear from listener...

Ep 393: The IVF House Always Wins from 2022-09-12T04:24:22

Doree calls in from her solo trip to New York, while Matt discusses how he's held down the fort in her absence. We hear from a listener about PGT tested embryos that didn't work, and the egg sig...

Ep 392: Hot Hot Heat from 2022-09-06T04:24:33

We're muddling through the California heat wave. We hear from listeners about butt progesterone and genetic screening, and the egg signal goes out for uterine inversion, which sounds extremely g...

Ep 391: Notary to Self from 2022-08-29T03:48:14

Doree contemplates a new notary side hustle while Matt reflects on the end of an era. Then the Ramekin Queer has some clarifications and we remember not to borrow trouble, and a listener has som...

Ep 390: All Over the Nap from 2022-08-22T05:19:59

Henry awakens from a 3-hour nap and joins us on the pod for some sleepy conversation. We hear from an old Friend of the Pod, and answer some Patreon questions as a special treat.

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Ep 389: Date Night from 2022-08-15T03:00:29

We leave the house together without Henry. Plus, we give advice to someone who's debating another retrieval, and Matt gets some inspiration.

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Ep 388: It's Like Riding a Bike from 2022-08-08T04:52:37

Henry has a new bike, and he also shows up to say hi to a toddler listener. Plus, we hear from listeners about au pairs and donor embryos.

Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us a...

Ep 387: Anon Please from 2022-08-01T04:20:38

We discuss Henry getting over being sick and our family field trip, and we hear from our most frequent correspondent. Plus, listeners have advice about public bathrooms (and donor embryos).

Ep 386: Donor Embryos? from 2022-07-25T04:56:35

Listeners weigh in on donor embryos, and we discuss our options. We also recap our trip to Disneyland with Henry. Plus, a listener has an egg signal challenge.

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Ep 385: Eye on the Ball from 2022-07-18T05:57:39

Henry discovers a new love of baseball and tennis on vacation and tuckers Matt out, and then we hear from listeners about donor embryos and placenta accreta.

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Replay Ep 225: He Looks Like A Henry from 2022-07-11T00:34:06

We're on vacation! So we're replaying a classic episode for you. Enjoy and we'll be back with a new ep next week!

Henry Julian Mira is here! And we want to tell you all the de...

Ep 384: Beta Integrity from 2022-07-04T06:20:43

We share the news from Doree's beta last week. Then we hear an update from a listener who had PPROM and the placenta accreta signal goes out. Plus, listeners have advice about the 3-year sl...

Ep 383: Sprite Night from 2022-06-27T04:28:59

We discuss waiting for Doree's beta on Monday and how we're taking the Supreme Court ruling (spoiler: not well). A listener calls in with some words of wisdom about twins, and another listener a...

Ep 382: Double Trouble from 2022-06-20T03:39:14

Matt gets a surprise right before Doree's embryo transfer. A listener asks Doree to run through the egg retrieval process, and listeners also weigh in on having two kids when your first is still...

Ep 381: Rut Seriously from 2022-06-13T03:28:34

We're in a rut, and don't have any great ideas about how to get out of it. But a great update from a listener cheers us up, and we discuss what to save and what to get rid of in anticipation&nbs...

Ep 380: Pool Intentions from 2022-06-06T05:46:24

We discuss how Matt is teaching Henry to swim, and Doree contemplates a career change. We also hear from listeners about being childfree not by choice and clutter.

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Ep 379: Routine Test from 2022-05-30T05:28:45

Doree throws caution to the wind and pays for it. Listeners have suggestions for the altruistic surrogate, and a listener wonders whether we'll tell Henry he was an IVF baby.

Call or t...

Ep 379: Forever 44 from 2022-05-23T05:56:41

We discuss our trip to Santa Barbara for Doree's birthday and she gives it a 9 out of 10. A listener writes in with questions about what IVF might look like post-Roe, and we also hear from a cou...

Ep 378: The World Is a Vampire from 2022-05-16T03:09:44

We get a little depressed about the state of the world and Matt admits that he never really knew how old Doree was. A listener wonders what she should do about her mosaic embryo, and we give adv...

Ep 377: All the Mother's Day Feels from 2022-05-09T00:19:12

We discuss Mother's Day and the complicated feelings it raises for a lot of people, and then we realize we forgot to give an IVF update. Plus listeners write in about club foot, and a listener p...

Ep 376: Delay Tactics from 2022-05-02T06:03:03

We discuss Henry's keen awareness of bedtime delay tactics and give an update on where we are in the IVF process. Then we hear from a listeners who had a cornual ectopic pregnancy, and the egg s...

Ep 375: Birthday Boy from 2022-04-25T04:38:55

We recap Henry's birthday-palooza and Matt gives Doree some well-earned props. Then we send out the cornual ectopic pregnancy signal and give advice to a listener who's nervous about ...

Ep 374: Potty By Nature from 2022-04-18T04:14:28

Potty training is happening, and Henry's got thoughts about it. We hear from listeners about traveling before a transfer and from a food safety expert, and the egg signal goes out for anyone wit...

Ep 373: Breakfast Club from 2022-04-11T04:58:43

We welcome a special guest back to the show. Then a listener predicts the future, and we hear a different perspective on PGT testing. Plus, we give advice to a couple of pregnant and hopefully s...

Ep 372: High Level Negotiations from 2022-04-04T04:17:35

We discuss our recent appointment with DKB and what our plans are moving forward. Plus, listeners weigh in on the great laundry debate.

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Ep 371: Hello Everyone from 2022-03-28T03:57:44

Matt pays the jerk-off room a visit and we discuss laundry etiquette. Then we hear from listeners about PGS testing, embryo adoption, and grandparents taking care of babies. And do make sure to ...

Ep 370: Production Values from 2022-03-21T03:37:33

We discuss why we don't respond to some emails on the air. Then listeners write in with info on REs vs. RIs and how to deal with hirsutism, and we help a listener navigate a donor embryo conundr...

Ep 369: It's About Time from 2022-03-14T04:29:15

We discussed Henry's continued obsession with numbers and clocks, and a couple of listeners write in with tales of their own number- and clock-obsessed children. The egg signal g...

Ep 368: Now We're Talking from 2022-03-07T04:59:19

Doree introduces her new newsletter, Now We're Talking, and we discuss Henry's obsession with clocks. Then we hear from many listeners who took pity on us last week and showered us with emails.<...

Ep 367: A Change Will Do You Good from 2022-02-28T05:44:51

Matt explains why his stance on having a second kid has changed. Then we give advice to a listener who's feeling sad about only having boy embryos, and humbly request that listeners send in more...

Ep 366: Time Travel from 2022-02-21T04:27:03

We share our experience at Disneyland. The egg signal goes out for people who have done multiple retrievals back to back, and Doree decides she can't take on friendship matchmaking.

Me...

Ep 365: Paperback Writer from 2022-02-14T06:00:46

Doree shares some news about the paperback of THANKS FOR WAITING. We offer advice to a listener who wants to know about fertility benefits at a potential new job, and hear an update from another...

Ep 364: Back to Basics from 2022-02-07T05:26:28

We give advice to a listener about what to do when your partner decides they don't want another kid but you have five embryos on ice, and another listener writes in wanting to know whether she s...

Ep 363: Jam Sesh from 2022-01-31T05:07:59

We discuss our new shared hobby and Henry's musical demands. Then listeners share some donor egg resources and the Circumvallate Placenta & peripheral band signal goes out. Plus, we giv...

Ep 362: Negative Nancys from 2022-01-24T06:04:20

We discuss our week in isolation after a Covid exposure. Then, a listener asks for suggestions for children's books about donor eggs, and the pediatric OT listeners have entered the chat. Listen

Ep 361: Comma Chameleon from 2022-01-17T06:41:18

We discuss Henry's newest obsessions: numbers and punctuation. Then a listener asks for advice about how to best support friends who are struggling with fertility issues, and another listen...

Ep 360: In Sickness and In Health from 2022-01-10T15:09:29

Everyone's fine, but we had a chaotic medical week. We hear from listeners about weight and pregnancy, and the signal goes out for someone who's looking for positive stories after a hemorrhage. ...

Ep 359: Stress Case Scenario from 2022-01-03T04:35:34

Doree's got Omicron anxiety and Henry's finally on the mend. Then we hear from the original "infertility imposter syndrome" listener and give advice to another listener who's wondering whether s...

Ep 358: Director's Cut from 2021-12-20T04:25:24

Matt reflects on his two weeks as a TV director and we discuss going to a concert. Then a listener writes in with an interesting suggestion about data and we get some more TV show suggestions fo...

Ep 357: Boundary Hunter from 2021-12-13T06:01:33

Henry's got some big feelings about Matt, and Doree suggests he set some boundaries. We get an update from a listener who had a very irregular cycle and another who became a surrogate after list...

Ep 357: Boundary Hunter from 2021-12-13T06:01:33

Henry's got some big feelings about Matt, and Doree suggests he set some boundaries. We get an update from a listener who had a very irregular cycle and another who became a surrogate after list...

Ep 356: Comeback Kid from 2021-12-06T03:27:29

Henry worries about people coming back, and Matt gears up for his first week as a director. Then we hear a success story about getting insurance coverage for infertility, the egg signal goes out...

Ep 356: Comeback Kid from 2021-12-06T03:27:29

Henry worries about people coming back, and Matt gears up for his first week as a director. Then we hear a success story about getting insurance coverage for infertility, the egg signal goes out...

Ep 355: Emotion Sensor from 2021-11-29T04:33:44

We recap our trip to Disney World and reflect on Henry's emotional state. Then a listener sends out the embryo thawing signal and another listener asks about weight restrictions and IVF.

Ep 354: Work in Progress from 2021-11-15T04:23:35

Matt's heading back to work and Doree speed-reads a book she's obsessed with. Then we get schooled on Daylight Saving Time vs. Standard Time, give advice to a couple of listeners who had potenti...

Ep 353: Clock Talk from 2021-11-08T06:08:03

We discuss our Daylight Saving Time woes and Matt's life-changing new Time Timer. Then we hear from listeners about their experiences with ghost babies and respond to a listener who experienced ...

Ep 352: Sunday Scaries from 2021-11-01T03:03

We discuss celebrating Halloween. The egg signal goes out about egg donation, and listeners write in with more toddler travel advice and dealing with secondary infertility.

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Ep 351: Boys' Weekend from 2021-10-25T03:21:55

Doree was away this weekend so Matt and Henry (and Beau) had a weekend to remember. Then we hear from more listeners about impostor syndrome, and a listener writes in to share about her great ex...

Ep 350: Early Birds from 2021-10-18T03:56:13

We discuss how our quick getaway to Palm Springs made us feel old. Then we hear from listeners about infertility impostor syndrome and toddler travel, and the pumpkin patch defenders weigh in. <...

Ep 349: Pumpkin Spice Blah-te from 2021-10-11T05:46:33

We are underwhelmed by our visit to a pumpkin patch. Then, a listener asks us whether she is allowed to consider herself part of the infertility community and another listener asks for advice ab...

Ep 348: Dog Days from 2021-10-04T05:00

Beau seems to be getting along with the new nanny. Listeners have advice about long periods/missing ovulation and having parents come to visit with a newborn, and the egg signal goes out for a l...

Ep 347: Hot Goss from 2021-09-27T03:31:50

Matt points out Doree's love of gossip and Doree goes deep on Hollywood's labor issues, and we give an update on Henry's dental adventures. Then we hear from listeners about how many transfers i...

Ep 346: Tooth or Dare from 2021-09-20T04:36:53

Henry has a playground mishap and we send out an egg signal for endometriosis with multiple miscarriages. Plus, the debate over birds really exist continues to rage.

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Ep 345: Butt Seriously from 2021-09-13T04:05:45

Warning: this episode contains way too much discussion of Matt's butt. Plus, a postpartum signal goes out while Doree pretends she's a doctor, and we get some more Boston travel tips. And don't ...

Ep 344: How Bout Wed from 2021-09-06T04:50:29

Matt survives his weekend alone with Henry, and Doree gets some much-needed time alone and away. We hear from listeners about infertility insurance coverage, whether to test the last embryo, and...

Ep 343: Gaming the System from 2021-08-30T04:18:08

Doree's leaving town for a few days and Matt is maybe sort of nervous (also, get your emails etc for next week in early, please!). We hear from listeners about postpartum psychosis and give advi...

Ep 342: Guilding the Lily from 2021-08-23T05:41:41

Matt gets philosophical about work, Doree gives an update on potty training, and we hear from listeners about everything from exercise post-transfer to postpartum psychosis. Plus, a listener has...

Ep 341: Mood Rings from 2021-08-16T04:58:21

Matt gives Doree some space. Then, more listeners reach out about HELLP syndrome, we give (the same!) advice to someone, and we hear one listener's experience with moving embryos.

Plea...

Ep 340: IVF Pu Pu Platter from 2021-08-09T05:04:52

We discuss how Matt's birthday went and Henry's new vocabulary, and then hear from listeners about HELLP Syndrome and what to do when you have to leave your baby behind on a trip. Plus, we discu...

Ep 339: Consult the Spreadsheet from 2021-08-02T02:58:25

Doree makes an important spreadsheet and tries to get Matt not to engage in negative self-talk. Then we hear from listeners about HELLP syndrome and vaginismus, and we give advice to a listener ...

Ep 338: Winging It from 2021-07-25T23:21:32

A listener relates to our potty training discussion, and we send out the vaginismus signal. Plus, the Disney portion of the podcast returns.

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Ep 337: Simpatico from 2021-07-19T02:26:23

Doree hears from a listener whose life path has been eerily similar to hers, while Matt wonders why Doree's feeling blah about her book now that it's been out for three weeks. Plus, we hear from...

Ep 336: Happy Happy Happy Happy from 2021-07-12T03:45:54

Henry has a new favorite song and a listener asks Doree to reflect on learning to get over nasty criticism. Plus, the extra embryos signal goes out and listeners weigh in on emotional reactions ...

Ep 335: A Comedy of Errors from 2021-07-05T00:38:26

What's the Fourth of July without some travel misadventures?

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In this exclusive audio excerpt from Doree's new book, THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer, she talks about first learning that she and Matt would have to under...

Ep 334: The Song Signal from 2021-06-28T03:19:07

We send out our own signal! Plus, we hear from listeners about fibroids, feet, and more.

Last call to get tickets for Doree's book event Worth the Wait! Also your last chance to get a ...

Ep 333: Watch This Space from 2021-06-21T05:37:46

Doree's a little freaked out about her book launch and Matt tries to reassure her by giving the book the hard sell. We also discuss Father's Day! Plus, a ton of egg signals go out this week...

Ep 332: Let's Do Lunch from 2021-06-14T07:15:13

We wonder what happened to all the salad joints in Midtown Manhattan and reminisce about corporate cafeterias gone by. Then we hear from a listener who has some PIO advice, and another listener ...

Ep 331: Gotta Go from 2021-06-07T04:16:49

We discuss our weekend getaway, and Doree reveals details of her book launch (which is news to Matt). Plus, we hear from listeners about recurrent pregnancy loss, PIO shots, and the estrogen pat...

Ep 330: Beta Testing from 2021-05-31T05:01:20

We got the results of our beta test. Plus we hear about PIO shots and whether estrogen can cause hives, and try to solve a medical mystery.

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Ep 329: The 10-Day Wait from 2021-05-24T06:17:24

We discuss Doree's upcoming beta test and hear from a listener about her own experience with mosaic embryos. Plus, the egg signal goes out about PIO shots and a mysterious case of hives.

Ep 328: Hatch Trick from 2021-05-17T05:49:45

We discuss Doree's embryo transfer and our seemingly excited embryo. Then we dig into what the embryo's deletion could mean, hear from listeners about vasa previa and Matt gets schooled on the c...

Ep 327: Wrong Batch from 2021-05-10T03:51:15

We discuss spending Mother's Day at Disneyland and Henry's newfound love for swimming. A signal goes out for a woman who's struggling with her closest friends and sister-in-law all having babies...

Ep 326: Say What?! from 2021-05-03T05:47:21

The goal posts have moved yet again, and we're still kinda processing all of it.

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Ep 325: Birthday Boy from 2021-04-26T05:36:44

Henry is two! And celebrated his birthday in classic two-year-old fashion. We answer listener questions about Doree's book and put out the egg signal for a listener who's debating what to do wit...

Ep 325: Tee Time from 2021-04-19T05:42:47

We discuss Matt's renewed love of golf and Doree's secondary love language. We hear from a listener who has an embryo that also has a segmental deletion who has some interesting information for ...

Ep 324: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Goat from 2021-04-12T05:01:10

We catch everyone up on where we're at with our last remaining embryo. Plus, the egg signal goes out for early menopause and how to do IVF when you have a toddler at home.

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Ep 323: Going Rogue from 2021-04-05T05:01:04

Doree has an off-book update, and Henry loved the Natural History Museum. Plus, listeners weigh in on disappointing egg retrieval results, potty training, breastfeeding, and more.

Call...

Ep 321: Doreefeed from 2021-03-29T09:23:11

Matt feels like he doesn't know what Doree's been up to because he's not on social media anymore, and Doree has a solution for him. Plus, the blastocyst dropoff signal goes out, and listeners we...

Ep 320: For the Love of Bunny from 2021-03-22T06:28:12

We discuss Henry's new love of his stuffed bunny and his extremely sweet family hug. We also hear from listeners who want advice about when to stop doing IVF, how to sleep train a two-year-old, ...

Ep 319: Daylight Saving Family Time from 2021-03-15T05:29:12

We discuss our trip to the aquarium and Henry's adaption to Daylight Saving Time, and get feedback about testosterone therapy, donor conceived children, hovering parents, and more...

Ep 318: Tiny Tyrant from 2021-03-08T06:11:06

We contemplate our playground parenting style and Henry's dictator tendencies. A listener sends out the sperm signal for her husband's testosterone levels, and another listener sends out the egg...

Ep 317: Sk8ter Boi from 2021-03-01T05:59:47

We discuss Henry's skater obsession and saying goodbye to his beloved nanny. Then, listeners write in about varicoceles, PCOS, and how to handle two under two. 

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Ep 316: To Sleep, Perchance from 2021-02-22T06:25:11

Matt's getting more sleep and listeners have questions about newborn sleep, so it's a real sleepy episode. Plus, listeners have thoughts about love languages, varicoceles, and more.

Pl...

Ep 315: The Good Fight from 2021-02-15T06:23:23

The great thing about marriage is that even five and a half years in, you're still learning things about each other.

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Ep 314: Post-Covid Life from 2021-02-08T06:37

Matt's heading back to work, and Doree's thinking about how to tell Henry that his nanny is leaving. Listeners had some heavy questions for us this week, so we're hoping that you all can weigh i...

Ep 313: Doree-Bot from 2021-02-01T05:18:54

Matt tells the world how much he appreciates Doree, while Doree admits she's already started thinking about Matt's 40th birthday — even though she thought he was a year younger than he actu...

Ep 312: Turning the Corner from 2021-01-25T07:26:58

Matt's on the mend, and Doree and Henry seem to have escaped the Covid, so things in the Shafrira household are looking up. We hear some Covid tips from listeners, and give advice to a listener ...

Ep 311: The One Where Matt Got Covid from 2021-01-18T05:10:30

Yep, that's right: Matt has Covid. We discuss his experience testing positive, how we've been trying to keep Doree and Henry healthy, and how he's feeling. Then Doree takes over for the rest of ...

Ep 310: Clem Fandango from 2021-01-11T03:51:51

We discuss how our lives have turned into Groundhog Day and what we're doing about it, and give advice to a listener who wants to quit her job. Plus, the Matt Berry portion of the podcast i...

Ep 309: Biku Biku from 2021-01-04T04:59:22

We get caught up on all of the Christmas and New Year's happenings, and try to figure out WTF Henry is talking about. Plus, a listener has a response to the nuchal signal, and we attempt to give...

Ep 308: Seven Fishes from 2020-12-21T06:29:52

Matt wonders why his family didn't do the Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Doree is a little too excited about her positive experience with Uppababy customer service. Then, listeners send out si...

Ep 307: Fresh Baked Signature Select from 2020-12-14T05:57:38

We discuss Henry's toddler behavior and the cancellation of our holiday plans. Then we hear from several listeners with PPROM and NICU advice, and reassure a listener that her one-year-old is no...

Ep 306: Let's Get This Bread from 2020-12-07T05:41:44

We discuss Doree's new baking endeavors and her book revision, and then hear from listeners about PPROM, sleep regressions, and the rules about masks in England. Plus, the Bake Off portion of th...

Ep 305: You've Got Me Feeling Emotions from 2020-11-30T05:06:31

Matt gets overwhelmed on Thanksgiving when Doree wraps presents for a child in need. The egg signal goes out for successful egg retrievals in women over 43, we get a vaginal scar tissue update (...

Ep 304: A Socially Distant Thanksgiving from 2020-11-23T05:42:49

We discuss our socially distant Thanksgiving plans, and also Henry's first dentist appointment. Then, a listener weighs in on the extra embryos conundrum, and we give advice to a listener who's ...

Ep 303: Poops, I Did It Again from 2020-11-16T04:59:50

Henry had a big week, Matt's still into darts, and listeners had a lot to say about poop. Plus, the "what should I do with my last PGS-tested embryo" signal goes out, and we have thoughts a...

Ep 302: Dart School from 2020-11-09T07:05:23

We discuss the election results and our new hobby: darts. Then the septum signal goes out, as does the candle shop + explosive diarrhea signal (it's a whole thing), and a listener shares a ...

Ep 301: Notes on a Candle from 2020-11-02T07:50:37

Topics discussed: Henry as Thor, Henry as a recycling bin, challah baking, brownie baking, miscarriage, genetic mutations, Chinese herbs, advent calendars, Great British Bake-Off, and candl...

Ep 300: Saint Misbehavin' from 2020-10-26T05:10:56

We discuss what it's like now that Henry is 18 months old (!), and Doree asks Matt when he's getting his flu shot. We decide to put a moratorium on second child feedback, and give advice to a li...

Ep 299: Weekend Warriors from 2020-10-19T04:56:17

We discuss our busy weekend with Henry, and then the Great Second Child Debate rages on, sparked by a listener who wonders what's up with that mosaic embryo we have lying around. Plus, a listene...

Ep 298: Anniversary Special from 2020-10-12T04:08:05

Yep, happy anniversary to us! It's been five years since we got married and we're feeling a little reflective. Then a listener asks where we are with the second kid stuff and we get REAL reflect...

Ep 297: Ovary Achiever from 2020-10-05T05:01:45

We discuss Henry's epic sleep fail and try to unpack the root of Matt's obliger-ness. We hear from a listener about her donor egg pregnancy, listen to a voicemail with a truly unfortunate pun, a...

Ep 296: If the Shoe Fits from 2020-09-28T05:48:54

Doree has a lot to say about Henry's new shoes. We get a listener update about embryo biopsying, and a couple of listeners weigh in on the climate change discussion with tangible actions people ...

Ep 295: Safety Dance from 2020-09-21T04:58:17

Matt explains what life on the set has been like with all of the new safety procedures in place. We get an update from the listener whose sister is no longer speaking to her after her pregnancy ...

Ep 294: Guilt Trip from 2020-09-14T04:07:32

Matt discusses exploring his feelings of guilt in therapy, while Doree is feeling delirious from the last push on her book (or maybe from the smoky air?). We get an update from the listener whos...

Ep 293: Feelin' Hot Hot Hot from 2020-09-07T04:53:51

The SoCal heat is melting us, but we're soldiering on. Matt survived week two of work and Doree survived a week of intense writing, and Henry just kept being Henry. We hear from a lot of you abo...

Ep 292: Feeling Better from 2020-08-31T01:40:07

Everyone's feeling pretty good about Matt being back at work, and Doree's book now has a cover *and* is available for pre-order! Eggheads, you know what to do. Pre-order her book here: linktr.ee...

Ep 291: Work It Out from 2020-08-24T01:51:04

Matt's feeling some type of way about going back to work, and we discuss the results of Doree's latest appointment with DKB. We also hear from a couple more old moms and get some guidance f...

Ep 290: Imaginary Cat from 2020-08-17T04:11:11

Henry is an escape artist, and we're trying to figure out how to stay one step ahead of him. (Probably impossible.) We discuss DKB in the news and what it means to advocate for yourself as a pat...

Ep 289: Hitting the Wall from 2020-08-10T04:50:49

How are you dealing with hitting your pandemic wall? We need some ideas. We get lots of good suggestions for dealing with scar tissue and double C-section incisions, ponder what it means to be a...

Ep 288: Cry It Out from 2020-08-03T04:54:47

Henry reaaaaalllly put us through the ringer today, but we soldier on. We discuss next steps after getting the results of Matt's semen analysis, and report back from Henry's 15-month appointment...

Ep 287: Analyze This from 2020-07-27T02:40:21

Matt's gearing up for his semen analysis on Monday, while Doree finally gives Matt his Father's Day present. We hear from a listener who's wondering whether she can continue powerlifting while p...

Ep 286: OK Boomer from 2020-07-20T04:50:59

We go on a tangent about cultural touchstones and Doree decides that Matt is a boomer in millennial clothing. Plus, we hear from a couple of new parents of science babies and another listener wh...

Ep 285: What's Your Tendency? from 2020-07-13T16:04:14

Doree made a childcare schedule, and Matt had some thoughts about it. Plus we hear from listeners who had similar zero sperm experiences, and give advice to a teacher who's wondering if she shou...

Ep 284: Words of IVF-firmation from 2020-07-06T03:05:41

Doree's gotten very into Animal Crossing, which prompts Matt to reminisce about his Red Dead Redemption days. A listener wonders if we have unresolved IVF PTSD and speculates about our love lang...

Ep 283: Dumb and Dumber from 2020-06-29T05:28:28

Matt's sperm has gotten worse but he has a plan to fix it, while Doree's stewing about all of the socializing she's seeing on social media. Plus, we hear from a listener who was inspired to beco...

Ep 282: Father's Day from 2020-06-22T07:23:53

We celebrated Father’s Day with some matching T-shirts and a new pair of face socks, plus we got an unwelcome surprise when we went to get the last few things from the old house. Plus, we hear a...

Ep 281: Baby Brain from 2020-06-15T05:00:09

We've got an update from Doree's latest RE visit, and Matt admits that he's still ambivalent about the whole project. Plus, listeners tell us their experiences as biracial children and pare...

Ep280: We Want the Skunk from 2020-06-08T08:02:33

Beau got sprayed by a skunk, which was a minor disaster, and Henry went to his first protest. We get clarification from a couple of Orthodox Jews about rules around "spilling seed," and put out ...

Ep 279: One Is Not the Loneliest Number from 2020-06-01T04:58:13

Turns out that many of you had thoughts about being an only child and having an only child. Matt puts Doree on the spot and asks her to articulate why she wants a second kid, and then a listener...

Ep 278: Sunday Scaries from 2020-05-24T07:00

Matt's got the Sunday scaries, Henry's got a new kiddie pool, and Doree's just happy that her new external monitor works. A listener asks us for advice about whether she should start IVF during ...

Ep 277: It's All Coming Back from 2020-05-17T07:00

Henry's cardiologist appointment, Doree's birthday, Mother's Day, a run-in with the finance person at the fertility clinic — so many things happened this week! A listener writes in to make the m...

Ep 276: Negative Nancy Drew from 2020-05-11T03:49:32

We check in with each other about where we're at regarding trying for another kid, and Matt gets peeved at Doree for her negative attitude. Also, Henry has (another!) rash. We hear from a couple...

Ep 275: Wait A Second from 2020-05-04T04:14

Ep 275: Wait A Second

Henry went to his 12-month appointment, the long-awaited couch finally arrived, and a listener sends us on an existential journey about trying for another kid. (Y...

Ep 274: Top Shelf from 2020-04-20T06:34:10

Matt's exhausted after putting together a huge IKEA shelving unit for Doree. We hear more stories of family drama, as well as a question from a listener about how to encourage her older sister t...

Ep 273: Fertility Detective from 2020-04-13T04:27:08

More listeners weigh in on the woman who told her older sister she was pregnant via FaceTime, plus we got tips on going through a planned C-section during a global pandemic. And Matt gets some a...

Ep 272: On the Home Front from 2020-04-06T05:35:38

We hear from a listener who's nervous about facing a C-section alone, another who's having trouble handling her two-year-old and working full time, and we also hear from Lex about what life on t...

Ep 271: Sister Tact from 2020-03-30T04:41:10

We get a doozy of an email from a pregnant listener whose sister has stopped speaking to her, and Matt has a theory about why.

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Ep 270: Hunkering Down from 2020-03-23T05:45:20

Matt's living the self-isolation dream, while Doree's anxious about everything going on (at least her anxiety made her buy toilet paper early). We hear from several listeners whose IVF procedure...

Ep 269: Coronapod from 2020-03-16T06:28:14

We discuss how we're dealing with COVID-19. We also want to hear from you: how are you handling social distancing? If you have to go to work, what's that like? If you're currently doing infertil...

Replay: Ep 11: My Two Dads from 2020-03-09T03:42:16

We revisit one of our favorite episodes this week.

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 ...

Ep 268: Bust Out from 2020-03-03T04:08:17

We survived Vegas — without Henry! — and even Doree admitted that the Dave Matthews Band concert was amazing. Plus, we ponder one listener's sperm donor dilemma and give advice about dog/baby in...

Ep 267: The Happiest-ish Place on Earth from 2020-02-24T06:44:34

We took Henry to Disneyland, and (barely) survived. Also, Matt is a plumber now. Plus, we give advice to a listener about traveling with a baby and get into yet another discussion of whether to ...

Ep 266: One Is (Not) the Loneliest Number from 2020-02-17T07:05:12

A listener email sends us into an existential tailspin.

Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY, or send us an email at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.

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Ep 265: Cord Cutting from 2020-02-10T05:06:03

We cut the cord! (Cable, not umbilical.) Henry had a playdate and Doree figures out how to manage his diaper changes, more listeners weigh in on renting vs. owning, and the signal goes out for a...

Ep 264: Moved To Tears from 2020-02-03T04:59:19

We moved, and it was more emotional than any of us was expecting — especially Matt. Plus we get a response to last week's estrogen signal and a listener who works in the pharmaceutical industry ...

Ep 263: To Mosaic or Not To Mosaic from 2020-01-27T07:28:06

Apologies in advance for the testiness on this ep — turns out that two days before you move out of a house you've lived in for five and a half years is a stressful time! We also hear another per...

Ep 262: Freeze Game from 2020-01-20T05:32:46

We hear from a listener who wonders if egg freezing is a scam, and have an update on our move. Plus we get some more info about mosaicism and there's yet more Homestar Runner for Matt (and some ...

Ep 261: Space Quest from 2020-01-13T07:40:07

We may have solved our house woes, but Henry's been sick so we've been a little frazzled. We send out the mosaic embryo signal, hear from lots of you with moving advice and get some answers for ...

Ep 260: Home Economics from 2020-01-06T05:52:52

We went to New York with Henry and lived to tell the tale, and Matt expresses frustration with our current living situation. We also hear from listeners about preterm labor, and the craniosynost...

Ep 259: Donor Signals from 2019-12-23T07:43:44

Listeners had a lot of donor-related questions this week. Plus, the debate over Pump Up the Volume continues to rage!

We're off next week! Happy holidays and we'll talk to you in the new y...

Ep 258: Thrills, Chills, and Spills from 2019-12-16T05:21:42

Henry's got a real thrill-seeker attitude, and Matt's a little panicked about what this means for our upcoming trip. Then we hear from listeners about breastfeeding, cats, and placenta accreta, ...

Ep 257: Matt Misses the Internet from 2019-12-09T07:03:27

Matt goes on a little walk down the internet's memory lane while we discuss Henry's newfound mobility. We also hear updates from a couple of listeners and get a lot of advice about cats and babi...

Ep 256: Talking Turkey from 2019-12-02T06:10:03

Matt saved Thanksgiving, but now we're worried that everyone might be getting sick — so Doree made us take a last-minute trip to the pediatric urgent care. A bunch of listeners weighed in on the...

Ep 255: Trivial Pursuits from 2019-11-25T06:29

We hosted a trivia night and Henry slept through the whole thing. Plus: the tube signal has been answered, and the second baby after preeclampsia signal goes out... but we have some gentle words...

Ep 254: Overheard in LA from 2019-11-18T07:08:18

We went out to dinner and were somewhat traumatized by the conversation at the next table. Plus, Matt encourages a listener who's sad about spending Thanksgiving away from family to reframe the ...

Ep 253: Gallbladder Chatter from 2019-11-11T05:36:59

Matt's had a rough day (and might have a gallbladder infection?!), while Doree is excited about going from pumping five times a day to three times a day. The donor egg and dumb sperm signal goes...

Episode 201: Preggcellent Adventure from 2019-11-04T09:37:29

Eggheads had opinions about what should be next for the pod, and after reading all of your emails and listening to your voicemails, we came to a conclusion, too. So: welcome to Season 2 of Matt ...

Ep 252: Certainty Principle from 2019-11-04T05:25:06

A philosopher (!) writes in to explain what our disagreement over Doree's C-section was really about. Plus, we hear about the cost of surrogacy in Idaho and get suggestions about Henry's eczema ...

Ep 251: He's Got a Window from 2019-10-28T07:31:23

When Matt says it's time to purge, it's time to purge. We hear from more listeners about coming to terms with not having a second child, a listener writes in with some baby eczema advice, the PP...

Episode 250: Happy Fourth from 2019-10-21T05:38:07

Doree and Matt wish each other a Happy Fourth... anniversary. We hear from listeners who want us to know that #notallcyclists are jerks, and Matt checks in with Doree about whether she's still t...

Ep 249: Rash Decisions from 2019-10-14T06:27:15

Henry's got a rash, we get into a discussion about whether we want to have more kids after a listener writes in about how do you wrap your head around being "done," and Matt has an unpleasant en...

Ep 248: Hi, Holidays! from 2019-10-07T05:23:12

Doree and Matt discuss celebrating Rosh Hashanah and the significance of Yom Kippur, and Doree reveals that she got mastitis. They hear back from the listener who wanted to know what to say arou...

Ep 247: Keep the Routine from 2019-09-30T05:39:39

We report back on the rest of our trip to Boston with Henry, and our big takeaway is: keep a baby's routine as similar to home as possible, and don't get a bathtub that's too small for your baby...

Ep 246: Have Baby, Will Travel from 2019-09-23T02:22:41

We're in Boston with Henry, who was a champion flyer on the way here so we're bracing ourselves for a hellish flight back. After a BBQ, Doree gets wistful about having old friends you can just h...

Ep 245: Casting Sperm with Molly Hawkey from 2019-09-16T04:18:24

This week, we welcome a very special guest: Molly Hawkey, host of the Spermcast podcast! We talk to Molly about her quest to become a single mother by choice, looking for a sperm donor, moving o...

Ep 244: Baby You Can Drive My Car from 2019-09-09T04:39:19

Doree took Henry to the beach in her new car, and it turns out, the baby loves the beach. Matt's been working a ton (what else is new?!) and Henry has been sleeping so well that we don't want to...

Ep 243: Why Can't We Be (Mom) Friends from 2019-09-03T04:48:24

Doree discusses her efforts to make mom friends, while Matt wonders why his week off was so busy. Plus we discuss taking Henry on his first trip (to Vegas, of course) and his doctor's appointmen...

Ep 242: Butt Stuff from 2019-08-26T06:31:21

Matt comes up with a name for a line of diapers, Doree talks about pumping in public, and Henry has a cold. We hear from a listener who might need fertility help but whose partner is ambivalent ...

Ep 241: Away We Go from 2019-08-19T06:05:34

Doree and Matt both struggle with being away from Henry. Plus, we hear from new listeners who have questions about quitting smoking and thoughts on supporting their children's future pregnancy j...

Ep 240: Back to Work from 2019-08-12T06:50:29

Matt's back at work and can't believe how much Henry has grown. Then we discuss meeting with a real estate broker, Matt tries to explain his obsession with Mount Everest, and we get gently corre...

Ep 239: Sleep Schedule from 2019-08-05T04:34:38

We respond to a listener who asks about Henry's sleeping arrangements since birth, hear about two vessel umbilical cords, get some good advice about finding a therapist, and solve the #DeepBlueS...

Ep 238: Car Trouble from 2019-07-29T07:15:26

Matt's not thrilled with Doree's driving, and when he learn something surprising about the lease on her car it sends him into a tailspin. We hear from listeners about last week's baby bonding si...

Episode 237: Repeat Offender from 2019-07-22T04:17:34

Look, Matt is VERY SORRY about all of the recent repeating episodes, and he's decided to make it up to you by weighing in on the very upsetting story of the woman who gave birth to the wrong embryo...

Episode 236: Baby Jail from 2019-07-15T04:30

Henry's living his best life in his new baby jail — where Beau can't step on him. We also hear from listeners about Hashimoto's, get updates from a couple of listeners who we've heard from befor...

Ep 235: Earthquake Aftermath from 2019-07-08T04:32:40

We were rattled by two earthquakes, and also, Henry does not love naps. We hear from a woman who is just looking for some hope after several failed rounds of IVF, and the egg signal goes out for...

Ep 234: Head of the Class from 2019-07-01T05:36:49

Well, it's official: Henry will have trouble finding hats that fit. Plus, a listener wonders how Doree got over feeling like she wasted an embryo transfer before her septum was found, Doree gets...

Episode 233: It's A Trap from 2019-06-24T03:07:12

Matt can't believe Doree let him sleep late AND is letting him go to Vegas, so it must be a trap. Or is it?? We also discuss our marriage more generally, and hear from a listener who's wondering...

Episode 232: Just You Wait from 2019-06-17T05:46:02

Matt reflects on his first Father's Day, and Doree learns that she loves baby wearing. Plus the uterus signal goes out for a listener who had a wonky transfer, we get follow ups from a couple of...

Ep 231: 7 Week Itch from 2019-06-10T07:24:33

Lots of updates from listeners this week, including the single vs. double embryo transfer listener! Plus, Henry's got some work to do on the napping front, and we send out a couple of egg signal...

Ep 230: Scam I Am from 2019-06-03T06:33:31

We report back on Henry's trip to the pediatrician, breastfeeding, and physical therapy, and the egg signal goes out about what to do when your eggs don't mature. Plus, we hear from listeners wh...

Ep 229: Pump It Up from 2019-05-27T16:38:13

With the help of some astute listeners, we hash out our feelings about pumping and breastfeeding, and also go back to our roots with some IVF-related questions.

Email us at doreeandmatt@gm...

Actually... Episode 228: Boob Job from 2019-05-20T15:00

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.co...

Ep 227: Milky Way from 2019-05-13T05:02:01

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 ou...

Ep 226: Big Brother Beau from 2019-05-06T04:41:56

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.

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Ep 225: He Looks Like A Henry from 2019-04-29T04:01:26

Henry Julian Mira is here! And we want to tell you all the details of how he came into the world last week.

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Ep 224: Baby Pants from 2019-04-22T04:15:36

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 w...

Ep 223: Womb Service from 2019-04-15T08:32:35

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 "incompet...

Ep 222: Take Your Time from 2019-04-08T06:39:57

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 n...

Ep 221: Baby Long Legs from 2019-04-01T05:00:31

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, deal...

Ep 220: Do These Names Spark Joy? from 2019-03-25T06:07:51

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...

Ep 219: Advice Squad from 2019-03-18T04:51:20

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. P...

Ep 218: Dehydration Station from 2019-03-11T03:58:11

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 ...

Episode 217: Fluid Situation from 2019-03-04T04:52:21

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.

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Episode 216: Goodnight Sweetheart from 2019-02-25T06:48:28

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.

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Episode 215: Lullabye-bye-bye from 2019-02-18T07:06:32

Wow, you guys sure like to talk about lullabies. Doree made a Listen

Episode 214: Face the Music from 2019-02-11T07:16:09

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.

Episode 213: Rad Dad Redemption from 2019-02-04T04:32:37

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 u...

Episode 212: Everything Is Too Much from 2019-01-28T05:20:23

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 ...

Episode 211: Space Race from 2019-01-21T05:55

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 ...

Episode 210: Making Room For Baby from 2019-01-14T05:27:21

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 ...

Episode 209: Tidying Up from 2019-01-07T06:15:39

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 appo...

Episode 208: Countdown from 2018-12-31T04:18:11

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 advent...

Episode 207: Work It Out from 2018-12-17T15:36:54

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 ...

Episode 206: The Rules from 2018-12-10T06:00

We hash out some of our pre-baby anxieties.

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Episode 205: To Sleep, Perchance from 2018-12-03T05:45:55

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-invasi...

Episode 204: Flashback from 2018-11-26T07:01:47

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...

Episode 203: Tomato, Tomahto from 2018-11-19T06:00

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 hea...

Episode 202: Doula No Wrong from 2018-11-12T06:05

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 Di...

Episode 108: What's Next? from 2018-10-29T05:00

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 yo...

Episode 107: Bingo from 2018-10-22T05:28:19

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 ...

Episode 106: The Egg Whisperer (Live at WIRED25) from 2018-10-15T05:00

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 IV...

Episode 105: Karma Sickness from 2018-10-08T05:08

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 w...

Episode 104: Beyond Normal from 2018-10-01T02:45:51

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 ad...

Episode 103: Fight Club from 2018-09-24T05:00

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 gre...

Episode 102: Living With It and By It We Mean Nausea from 2018-09-17T04:26

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! Listen

Episode 101: Puke Party from 2018-09-10T03:15:30

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 gr...

Episode 100: Steve Rogers? from 2018-09-03T05:19

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 an...

Episode 99: Is This Norm? from 2018-08-27T05:00

We share the 2nd beta results and get some other news that we're not sure how to interpret.

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Episode 98: Beta Entry from 2018-08-20T05:00

So.... we got some news.

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Episode 97: A Busy Wait from 2018-08-13T04:56:05

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 Austral...

Episode 96: Let's Just Transfer This Thing from 2018-08-06T05:00

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Episode 91: The Real Real from 2018-07-02T05:02:03

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 w...

Episode 90: Doctor Google from 2018-06-25T05:00

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 ab...

Episode 89: The Results Are In (For Now) from 2018-06-18T04:52:26

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...

Episode 88: Egg Bag from 2018-06-11T05:15

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.

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Episode 87: Zen Commandments from 2018-06-04T05:15

Doree and Matt discuss preparing for their next egg retrieval — which is this week.

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Episode 86: Round Five from 2018-05-28T05:14:13

Doree and Matt are back on the IVF wagon for round 5 — and they’re not sure how they feel about it.

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Episode 85: Red Light, Green Light from 2018-05-21T05:07:57

Matt gets his sperm test results and talks about what he's learned about intermittent fasting. The egg signal goes out for a woman who wants to hear from others with diminished ovarian reserve a...

Episode 84: Cake Wars (fixed) from 2018-05-14T05:59:14

Matt discusses his struggles with food. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from more listeners about miracle babies, and they get some egg signal responses about IVF in Cape Town.

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Episode 83: Miracle Baby from 2018-05-07T05:40

Doree and Matt debate the phenomenon of people telling them "miracle" pregnancy stories.

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Episode 82: Why Don't you Email Us? from 2018-04-30T04:53

Matt discusses a no good, horrible, very bad day that included a trip to the urologist, and Doree talks about how she’s been in a better mood since leaving her job — but somehow, that has m...

Episode 81: What It's Like To Be A Surrogate from 2018-04-23T05:57:19

Doree interviews a woman who was a surrogate and her husband about the experience, and they share their advice for anyone looking for a surrogate and for anyone who's interested in becoming a su...

Episode 80: Down for the Count from 2018-04-16T05:30

Matt's still waiting to hear about his semen analysis results. He has also been smoke-free for over 6 weeks! There are responses to the egg signals about having a luteal phase defect and doing a...

Episode 79: Carts and Horses from 2018-04-09T05:28

Doree and Matt discuss their recent phone call with their doctor and talk about how they've started doing phone-free movie nights. Plus, the egg signal goes out for a trans man who's gone throug...

Episode 78: The Happiest Place on Earth from 2018-04-02T05:12:48

Doree and Matt recap their Disney World trip, and also try to unpack some fundamental issues about their marriage.

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Episode 77: Quitter's Cold from 2018-03-26T05:00

Matt's got a cold from quitting smoking, but the good news is: he's really quit smoking. A few listeners have more advice about dealing with his sperm, plus they hear from a listener who breaks ...

Episode 76: Anonymous Emails from 2018-03-19T05:36:48

Matt's been smoke-free for 10 days! He is also starting to think that TESE might be in his future, at least if a couple of listeners (and Doree) have anything to say about it. Plus, they hear fr...

Episode 75: Food Doula from 2018-03-12T05:00

Thanks to everyone for their support and encouraging words after last week's dejection-fest. This week, Matt's upset because there's no food in the house, and he and Doree discuss how household ...

Episode 74: A Spermanent Solution? from 2018-03-05T01:25:55

Matt and Doree talk about how Matt can improve his sperm, and Doree tries to find someone to blame for their recent failed cycle. (She... fails.) Plus, the egg and sperm signal have never been a...

Episode 73: One More Shot from 2018-02-26T05:21:07

Doree interviews Maya Grobel and Noah Moskin, the couple behind the infertility documentary One More Shot, about making the film and their own infertility journey. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from...

Episode 72: The Dumbest Sperm from 2018-02-19T05:34:07

Matt finds out just how dumb his sperm really are. Then he and Doree talk about how he's making lifestyle changes to help make them smarter.

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Episode 71: Eggs n‘ Such from 2018-02-12T06:02:18

Doree and Matt do a retrieval. Things don't go exactly as planned.

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Episode 70: Fourth Time's the Charm? from 2018-02-05T07:29:51

Doree and Matt discuss the preparations for their fourth egg retrieval, and Matt reveals that his sperm is even worse than he thought! Plus, Doree talks about being on fewer meds this round, and...

Episode 69: Cycling Up from 2018-01-29T12:06:33

Doree and Matt give an update on where they are in their next cycle. They give advice to someone who is concerned about her friend's biological clock, and also learn about the DEAR MAN method fo...

Episode 68: Take Four from 2018-01-22T03:55

Doree and Matt go back to their doctor to start their fourth egg retrieval cycle, and Matt wants to know: what about the male factor? They also get some information about their mosaic embryo. Th...

Episode 67: What Should We Ask Our Doctor? No, Really. from 2018-01-15T06:35

Doree and Matt make a list of the things they want to ask their doctor at their next appointment. They also give advice to a listener about the "blame game" and hear from someone else about how ...

Episode 66: Tell Us In the Comments from 2018-01-08T08:11:54

Doree and Matt get some answers about MTHFR, hear from their two Finnish listeners, give advice about how to deal with a clueless mother-in-law, and help a 28-year-old woman who can't stay in re...

Episode 65: New Year Same Infertility from 2018-01-01T06:30

Happy New Year! Doree and Matt contemplate the year ahead and discuss the ups and downs of 2017, and get into a friendly debate about Catholic school. Plus they address listener questions about ...

Episode 64: All Balls Go To Heaven from 2017-12-18T04:58:11

A listener has very good advice about how to have tough conversations, Doree discusses the latest in IVF billing shenanigans, and Matt gets really obsessed with ghost balls. (And rough heaven do...

Episode 63: Try The "Old Fashioned" Way from 2017-12-11T06:59:17

Doree and Matt get some unexpected instructions from their doctor. They also give advice about how to break the news to parents that you're doing IVF and how to find a therapist. Plus, they get ...

Episode 62: Two Girls One Donor from 2017-12-04T05:57:03

Doree and Matt hear about some adventures in IVF-ing while in the company of extended family. They also give advice to a couple dealing with secondary infertility and to a couple of single mothe...

Episode 61: Take a Vacation From Yourself from 2017-11-27T05:27:48

Doree and Matt get some splooge follow-ups, and also hear from listeners about mosaic embryos, raising money for IVF, and whether taking a pregnancy test right before Christmas with your in-laws...

Episode 60: Matt's Home. What Now? from 2017-11-20T06:40:50

Matt's home for a weekend for the first time in two months, and it shows. He talks about the panic attack that led to a cleaning and guitar selling frenzy, and he and Doree discuss the timeline ...

Episode 59: Happy (?) Medium from 2017-11-13T11:14:05

Matt is surprised to learn that more people agreed with *him* on something, and he and Doree discuss whether you can still "do you" and be there for your pregnant friends.

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Episode 58: What About Your Friends from 2017-11-06T06:45

Doree and Matt discuss how they're going to proceed with fertility treatments and give advice to a listener with a friend who just doesn't get it.

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Episode 57: Here We Go Again from 2017-10-30T06:06:08

One week after they got the news about their most recent transfer, Doree and Matt talk about what's next for them.

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Episode 56: Tenacious Embryo from 2017-10-23T05:53

Doree and Matt discuss their latest test and ultrasound results. And a tenacious embryo.

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Episode 55: Beta Beta from 2017-10-16T03:32:22

Matt and Doree did a beta test... well, Doree did. (Twice.)

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Episode 54: Two Week Wait Some More from 2017-10-09T03:39:04

It's a two week wait party! Doree's been watching Victoria and might take up knitting. Matt has been working a ton, so no time for Victoria or knitting. Plus, they give advice to a listener who ...

Episode 53: Surprise Transfer from 2017-10-02T05:20

Guess what? Doree's embryo transfer happened on Thursday! Yup, that's a week before her original date. You know what they say in IVF: don't ever plan anything because your plans will inevitably ...

Episode 52: PGS or What? from 2017-09-25T05:57:42

Matt and Doree discuss a new study about antidepressants during pregnancy and an article that was skeptical of PGS testing. They also hear from listeners who are pretty adamant that th...

Episode 51: IVF Yacht from 2017-09-18T04:59:26

Doree and Matt have updates from the doctor and the insurance company, and they hear from a listener who's also getting put through the insurance wringer. They also give advice to a woman whose ...

Episode 50: The Big Five Oh from 2017-09-11T05:50:41

Doree and Matt had no idea they'd make it this far — while still feeling like they hadn't made it very far at all. This week they talk some more about insurance woes, and also discuss how to get...

Episode 49: Cautiously Optimistic from 2017-09-04T05:07:01

Doree and Matt don't want to jinx anything, but it's possible the goalposts are finally, possibly maybe moving in the right direction. 

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Episode 48: There's An App For That from 2017-08-28T06:26:20

Doree's not excited about having to deal with her health insurance about coverage yet again, and Matt and his Apple Watch have a day of reckoning. Plus they hear from more listeners who have had...

Episode 47: Slow Your Roll from 2017-08-21T05:45

Doree's in a funk, but with listeners with multiple chemical pregnancies and one-track-mind husbands, she realizes maybe things aren't so bad. Plus, Matt and Doree hear from an outlier on the fo...

Episode 46: Bonus Episode! from 2017-08-18T06:57:35

Doree and Matt answer all of your non-IVF related questions, like how the show Friends handled fertility plotlines, where they like to stay in Vegas, how to get your book published, and whether ...

Episode 45: It's P.C.O.S.!?! from 2017-08-14T05:45

On their 45th episode, Matt and Doree finally learn the correct pronunciation of PCOS. They also hear what it's like to be a sperm donor and get (lots of) advice about dealing with migraines, an...

Episode 44: Pregnant Plane from 2017-08-07T06:04:50

Doree and Matt learn about double vaginas and put out the egg signal for single women doing IVF. Plus, they hear from a woman who didn't learn her real name until she was 10 years old. (Seriousl...

Episode 43: Adventures in Surgery from 2017-07-31T05:19:49

Everything's fine, but Doree's surgery didn't exactly go as planned. Then again, does anything IVF-related ever go as planned???

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Episode 42: High Anxiety from 2017-07-24T05:40

Doree's surgery is coming up, and she's nervous — and worried she's going to be super hungry. Matt talks about his new sleep schedule, which involves waking up at 5 a.m. Plus, they put out the e...

Episode 41: New Goalposts from 2017-07-17T05:41

Doree and Matt get some surprising news.

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Episode 40: Back to Reality from 2017-07-10T05:33:54

Doree is getting ready for her hysteroscopy on Monday, and she and Matt talk about how stressed they are about how much everything costs. Plus, they hear from some listeners with updates about t...

Episode 39: Horse Zone from 2017-07-04T05:59:29

Doree and Matt are slowly but surely (but mostly slowly) making their way to their next transfer. They give an update on where they're at, including a new way their clinic has decided to extract...

Episode 38: Service Baby from 2017-06-26T05:48:21

Doree and Matt are finally back in the IVF saddle. (Sort of.) They talk about how the next few weeks will hopefully go, and also hear from listeners about their experiences with suppositories an...

Episode 37: Crystal Vision from 2017-06-19T05:31:06

What happens when you find out you have a genetic condition — years after you donated eggs? Plus, listeners weigh in on the pros and cons of doing IVF abroad and transferring multiple embryos, and ...

Episode 36: Chances Are You're Not Alone from 2017-06-12T04:40:04

Doree and Matt discuss pituitary tumors and what to do when you don't ovulate, transferring multiple embryos vs. transferring a single embryo, what to do when you REALLY want a girl and your sperm ...

Episode 35: Big Baby Beau from 2017-06-05T06:39:56

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 ...

Episode 34: How Many Kids? from 2017-05-29T05:35:52

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 v...

Episode 33: Level 2 Zika from 2017-05-22T04:50:15

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 exper...

Episode 32: Mother's Day Blues (Ice Dildo) from 2017-05-15T07:16:22

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,...

Episode 31: Bonus Episode 2: Judgment Day from 2017-05-11T06:34:53

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...

Episode 30: Baby Milk Express from 2017-05-08T06:43:20

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 wi...

Episode 29: Ball Cooling from 2017-05-01T01:39:56

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...

Episode 28: Pre-Pub Stress from 2017-04-24T06:33:30

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 ...

Episode 27: Bonus Episode! from 2017-04-20T06:14:06

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...

Episode 26: Sullen Teen from 2017-04-17T07:38:12

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 se...

Episode 25: Do You Tell Them? from 2017-04-10T05:44:19

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 y...

Episode 24: #MarriageGoals from 2017-04-03T05:12

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 w...

Episode 23: More Two Dads from 2017-03-27T05:01

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 Do...

Episode 22: The Doctor Called from 2017-03-20T05:00

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 p...

Episode 21: Retrieval Results from 2017-03-13T04:12:42

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 weig...

Episode 20: Sometimes It's Just Too Much from 2017-03-06T04:27:06

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 jealou...

Episode 19: Courier Service from 2017-02-27T06:23:53

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......

Episode 18: Back on Track? from 2017-02-20T07:41:13

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 ...

Episode 17: It's A Match from 2017-02-13T06:30:10

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. (...

Episode 16: Beybies from 2017-02-06T06:15:51

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 husba...

Episode 15: Make It Sexy from 2017-01-30T08:21:55

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...

Episode 14: Acupuncture from 2017-01-23T08:37:16

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...

Episode 13: New Doctor from 2017-01-16T06:01:48

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 w...

Episode 12: Bonus Round from 2017-01-09T06:09:58

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 g...

Episode 11: My Two Dads from 2017-01-02T05:22:32

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...

Episode 10: The Crown from 2016-12-19T07:06:23

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 ...

Episode 9: Number 9 from 2016-12-12T07:16:35

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...

Episode 8: Results from 2016-12-05T07:57:53

Matt and Doree find out whether they're pregnant, Matt gives career advice, and they hear from a couple who adopted 17 embryos.

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Episode 7: The Legs of a Tiny Dancer from 2016-11-28T06:36:25

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.

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Episode 6: POAS from 2016-11-21T15:06:02

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 sho...

Episode 5: Pre Holding Pattern from 2016-11-14T07:08:41

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?

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Episode 4: Voicemails from 2016-11-07T15:00:04

Matt and Doree give an update on where they are post embryo fertilization. They also answer your questions.

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Episode 2: They Love Data from 2016-10-24T05:25:22

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 doct...

Episode 1: Testing 1, 2, 3 from 2016-10-16T20:39:25

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.