Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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 "incompetent cervix," and a signal goes out for anyone who might be dealing with the illness of an extended family member.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.Sleep Number. For a limited time, save up to $1,000 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds when you add a smart adjustable base. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE to find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Apr 20191h 11min

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 nanny has advice for the nanny from last week about telling her employer about her pregnancy. And a godmother/aunt weighs in on how to best support new parents.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, and you can email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Rothy's. Get free shipping and free returns/exchanges on your Rothy’s shoes when you go to Rothys.com and enter code ADVENTURE. Flamingo. Get a Shave Set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE.Grove. For a limited of time, get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more at Grove.co/ADVENTURE. 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.

8 Apr 20191h 12min

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, dealing with a sick parent before you're ready to have kids, and how to tell your employer you're pregnant when you're a nanny.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Rebel Girls the Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Bombas. Buy your Bombas at bombas.com/adventure today and get 20% off your first purchase. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80. ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and,get 15% off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Apr 20191h 20min

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 bad maternity leave policies, a surprise septum, hospital bags, and staying close with your dead parents' friends.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast. Find it on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.ButcherBox. For $20 off your first box and 2 pounds of FREE Ground Beef in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Daily Harvest. Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get three cups FREE in your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Mar 20191h 16min

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. Plus, we enlist the help of a friend of the podcast to answer a question about how to go through IVF when your mom has recently died.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, or you can also email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Care/of. For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter ADVENTURE50.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Hourglass Cosmetics. Visit HourglassCosmetics.com/ADVENTURE, and use promo code ADVENTURE to get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Mar 20191h 4min

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 about our non-plan birth plan, and get an update from a listener whose baby was found to have birth defects in the womb.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase! Sleep Number. Come in now and save up to $500 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Rothy's. Get free shipping plus free returns and exchanges on your Rothy’s shoes when you go to Rothys.com and enter code ADVENTURE.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Mar 20191h 3min

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.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Call us at 413-461-BABY, or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.Grove. Get a FREE $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set at Grove.co/ADVENTURE with your first order.Native. For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code ADVENTURE during checkout.Flamingo. Get the Flamingo shave set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Mar 20191h 15min

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.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Please fill out our podcast survey at podsurvey.com/adventure and be eligible to win a $100 Amazon gift card!This episode is sponsored by:Daily Harvest. Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get three cups FREE in your first box.Pretty Litter. Try PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Beauty By Design. To experience the world’s most personalized skincare, go to beautybydesign.com/adventure and use the promo code ADVENTURE. First-time customers get 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Feb 20191h 21min