Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

Wow, you guys sure like to talk about lullabies. Doree made a Spotify playlist of all your suggestions! Plus we hear more about the pros and cons of the Rock N' Play, why there aren't many parenting books on audio, birth photography, and a couple of very nice voicemails from grateful listeners. (Those are always welcome!)Plus: we're co-sponsoring a contest with FertilityIQ! Just write a review of your doctor(s) by Feb. 24 and you will be eligible to win $5,000 towards the cost of fertility treatments. To enter, click here.You can leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY or send us an email at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase. Just go to athleticgreens.com/adventure to claim your special offer today. Joybird. Go to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase! Hourglass. Visit HourglassCosmetics.com/ADVENTURE and use promo code ADVENTURE to get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara! HelloFresh. For a total of $60 off — that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes — visit HelloFresh.com/eggcellent60 and enter the code EGGCELLENT60. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb 20191h 8min

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.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:March of Dimes. This month, March of Dimes is observing Birth Defects Prevention Month as partners with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. For more information, visit CDC’s website at cdc.gov or March of Dimes at marchofdimes.org.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Rothy's. Use code ADVENTURE at Rothys.com to get free shipping with no minimum.ButcherBox. For 2 FREE Filet Mignons, Free Bacon and $20 off your order, go to ButcherBox.com/ADVENTURE and enter the promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Feb 20191h 30min

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 us got some inspiration for spinoff podcasts.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:Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/adventure.Sleep Number. Come in during the Ultimate Sleep Number event and save 50% on a Sleep Number 360 Limited Edition smart bed. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE to find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Flamingo. Get the Flamingo shave set (a $22 value) for just $16 plus free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb 20191h 17min

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 if necessary. Doree also responds to a listener who asks some specific questions about how pregnancy is going, and the mental health signal goes out for a listener who's concerned about his wife who suffers from PMDD.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by;ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.PrettyLitter. Try PrettyLitter today by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/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.

28 Jan 20191h 14min

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 friends and family offer unwanted advice about IVF, we discuss Beau's training progress, and we learn that dads can have PPD, too.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. You can call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase. Just go to athleticgreens.com/adventure to claim your special offer today. Joybird. Go to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Care/of. Take advantage of this month’s special New Year offer! For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE50.Hourglass Cosmetics. Discover Hourglass and experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/ADVENTURE, and use promo code ADVENTURE to get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Jan 20191h 17min

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 from Doree's sister about why you don't really need to savor every moment of parenthood.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Poshmark. Get $5 off your first purchase when you enter the invite code DOREE5 when you sign up.HelloFresh. Get $80 off your first month by going to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and entering promo code EGGCELLENT80.Beauty By Design. Go to beautybydesign.com/adventure and use promo code ADVENTURE. First-time customers will get 20% off.ButcherBox. For $20 off your first box and two pounds of FREE Salmon, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure and enter promo 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.

14 Jan 20191h 18min

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 appointment, and we hear from listeners about reaching out to a recently discovered half-sibling, a possibly scary diagnosis, and of course, some Disney tips.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by;Poshmark. Get $5 off your first purchase when you enter the invite code DOREE5 when you sign up.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Sleep Number. Come in during the January Savings event and save up to $500 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE find the one nearest you.Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/adventure.Carma Project. Get rewards for every friend and family member who gets an eligible vehicle fixed and for sharing messages about the recall on social media. Go to JoinCarma.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Jan 20191h 5min

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 adventures on Christmas, and where we're at with names.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Color. Get $25 off when you visit Color.com/ADVENTURE.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/adventure.Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/ADVENTURE and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Simple Contacts. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/ADVENTURE20 or enter code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Des 20181h 14min