Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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 mathematical case for donor embryos, and another listener who's a genetic counselor offers to help us figure out what's up with our remaining embryo.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com with questions, comments, concerns, or if you just want to say hi.Mentioned in this episode:- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology: https://www.sart.org- National Society of Genetic Counselors database: https://www.nsgc.org/page/find-a-gc-search- Bee removal video: https://youtu.be/3DuGIJXp_fkThis episode is sponsored by:- Pretty Litter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Mai 20201h 11min

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 of listeners who report possible infertility clinic upselling, and a listener responds to the FemVue signal that went out last week.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Check out Doree's Amazon shop of baby recs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/doreeMentioned in this episode:- https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/entertainment/should-i-freeze-my-eggs/2nd-opinions-episode-4/2018/05/01/133b39f8-4cbc-11e8-85c1-9326c4511033_video.html?- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2656811- Kids' ukulele: https://amzn.to/2YTNNTA- Kids' floor drum: https://amzn.to/2LhsAen- Kids' glockenspiel: https://amzn.to/3cn0Qks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Mai 20201h 12min

Ep 275: Wait A SecondHenry 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. (You thought we were done with that discussion, didn't you?!)Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Mentioned in this episode:- https://news.avclub.com/return-to-2003-with-two-decades-worth-of-homestar-runne-1842840286- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjnXkhwubzQThis episode is sponsored by: - 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.

4 Mai 20201h 11min

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 to do IVF. And we hear from a listener who's feeling guilty about enjoying this time.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Apr 202049min

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 advice about his dust problem. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com and let us know how you're doing.Mentioned in this episode:The "Apparently" kid: https://youtu.be/rz5TGN7eUcMThis episode is sponsored by:Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Apr 20201h 12min

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 the road as a trucker is like in the time of coronavirus. On a lighter note, we get lots of recs for Disney podcasts.Email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com or call us at 413-461-BABY and let us know how you're doing.This episode is sponsored by:Pretty Litter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 202057min

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. This episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. Go to THIRD LOVE dot com slash adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.ButcherBox. Right now, you can get a FREE pack of bacon PLUS $10 off your first box when you sign up for ButcherBox. Just go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Mar 20201h

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 procedures have been canceled or delayed and share how we've been occupying our time.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com and let us know how you're doing!We forgot to include the link to the website about insurance last week! Here it is: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/health_insurers/ivf_fertility_preservation_law_qa_guidanceThis episode is sponsored by:Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE only at Brooklinen.com. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Mar 20201h 17min