Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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 candles. Lots and lots of candles.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. You can also email us a voice memo — we like those!This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your first gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS dot com slash adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Nov 202054min

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 listener whose friend has had several miscarriages. Plus, we debate whether this season's bakers on GBBO are bad or just at a disadvantage for being in quar.Call us at 413-461-BABY, or send us a voice memo or email at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your first gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Okt 20201h 4min

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 listener reads our minds about the Great British Bake-Off (or Baking Show, depending on your preference), we give advice to a listener who wants to support a friend, and a listener leaves us a voice memo about leaving space in a marriage.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. You can also email us a voice memo!This episode is sponsored by:- Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code adventure, only at Brooklinen.com.- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT. - Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Okt 202054min

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 reflective. Plus, we get an update from a listener who wrote in a year ago (!) about cats and babies, and another update from the double incision C-section listener. And a listener manages to save Matt from having to dig up his turkey recipe!Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. You can also email us a voice memo, we love those!Mentioned in this episode:All Of It: Understanding Miscarriage podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-miscarriage/id74254710?i=1000493803411The turkey recipe! America's Test Kitchen Season 11, Episode 15: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/episode/302-thanksgiving-turkeyThis episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.Jenni Kayne. Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com. And get 20% off your first order when you use code ADVENTURE at checkout. Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Okt 202055min

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, and get an update from our listener with a micropreemie and hear back from our OG listener with a dead mom. Plus, we discuss Zumbo's Just Desserts, because why not.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. You can also email us a voice memo!Mentioned in this episode:- Creating A Family: https://creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/teens-born-via-spermegg-donation-or-surrogacy-are-doing-fine/- Post-Partum International: https://www.postpartum.net/This episode is sponsored by:- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at http://www.Bombas.com/adventure. - ThirdLove. Go to http://www.thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase! - Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at http://www.Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit http://www.molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Okt 202056min

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 can take. Plus, we discuss the holidays and visiting family, and Matt finally reveals what his job title is.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Pre-order Doree's book at linktr.ee/doreeshafrir!This episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.- Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit M-O-L-E-K-U-L-E.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Sep 202054min

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 announcement, and the embryo donation signal goes out (Matt had to rifle through his signal files, but he found it). We also respond to a listener's question about our kid's future now that the world is crumbling around us.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:PrettyLitter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code adventure only at Brooklinen.com.KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Sep 202057min

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 whose husband was unable to perform on retrieval day, and also get some clarifications on cancer markers. Plus, Sam is settling in to life in Kansas.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Mentioned in this episode:- Children's books about IVF: http://www.xyandme.comhttps://www.booksfordonorkids.com/our-books.htmlThis episode is sponsored by:- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.- Jenni Kayne. Get 20% off your first order at jennikayne.com when you use code ADVENTURE at checkout.- Hello Fresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Sep 202058min