Matt And Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An Ivf Journey

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. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Bombas. Go get 20% off your first order at bombas.com/adventure. - HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 about her depressed husband. Plus, a caller has a GBBO suggestion.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. - Bombas. Go get 20% off your first order at bombas.com/adventure.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 listener whose doctor is telling her she needs to lose weight before doing IVF. Plus, we give advice to a listener who's nervous about his upcoming honeymoon at Disney World.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 is too many transfers, baby and toddler sleep, and what to do when you're young but think you might have fertility issues. Plus, our possibly oldest listener checks in!Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Lovevery. Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at LoveEvery.com EGGCELLENT. Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 forget, we did warn you. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 some fighting words about Disney food.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 advice to a listener who's considering doing genetic testing on an already-frozen embryo. Plus, a listener's husband seems to hear what he wants to hear.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Mentioned in this episode:https://khn.org/news/postpartum-psychosis-is-real-rare-and-dangerous/My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark LukachThis episode is sponsored by:Lovevery. Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at lovevery.com/EGGCELLENT. HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Joybird. Visit joybird.com/ADVENTURE and get 35% off your purchase.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 a crucial Matt and Doree history question.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.- Lovevery. Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at lovevery.com/EGGCELLENT.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.KiwiCo. Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by visiting Molekule.com using promo code adventure120. Enjoy free shipping and a 30-day at home trial on your order!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 discuss where we're at on the second kid discussion.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.- KiwiCo. Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by visiting Molekule.com using promo code adventure120. Enjoy free shipping and a 30-day at home trial on your order!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

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 whose sister needs to leave her baby at home for an important family trip.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.Lovevery. Choose Lovevery TODAY and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/EGGCELLENT.Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A listener relates to our potty training discussion, and we send out the vaginismus signal. Plus, the Disney portion of the podcast returns.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.Lovevery. Choose Lovevery TODAY and get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/EGGCELLENT. Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 listeners about feeding therapy, car seats, and second children, and then we give tantrum and Disney advice (not to the same person, but it could be applicable in both situations).Order a signed and personalized copy of Doree's memoir Thanks for Waiting here.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.KiwiCo. Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 to certain songs.You can get a personalized copy of Doree's book THANKS FOR WAITING at https://www.booksoup.com/order-signed-copy-thanks-waiting-doree-shafrir.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:KiwiCo. Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by visiting Molekule.com using promo code adventure120. Enjoy free shipping and a 30-day at home trial on your order!  See acast.com/priva

What's the Fourth of July without some travel misadventures?You can still order a personalized copy of Doree's book! https://www.booksoup.com/order-signed-copy-thanks-waiting-doree-shafrirPlease call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. We'll be back to regular programming next week.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure14 and use code adventure14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping.Molekule. For a limited time, save up to $120 on Molekule air purifiers by visiting Molekule.com using promo code adventure120. Enjoy free shipping and a 30-day at home trial on your order!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 undergo fertility treatments in order to get pregnant and what inspired them to start Eggcellent Adventure. Download THANKS FOR WAITING at libro.fm, Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks.Audio excerpted from THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer by Doree Shafrir, read by the author. Copyright 2021 by Doree Shafrir. Production Copyright 2021, Penguin Random House, LLC. All rights reserved.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 signed, PERSONALIZED copy of Doree's book! Click here for tickets and to get your copy. To just buy the book, click here.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.Mentioned in this episode:- https://plussizebirth.com/- https://asdah.org/- https://haescommunity.com/search/- The HAES Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/52546775431/- https://bethematch.donordrive.com/participant/Emily-Purcell- instagram.com/milesinmemoryofstellaThis episode is sponsored by:- Wondercide. Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent.- Lovevery. Get free shipping when you sign up to receive your Play Kits at Lovevery.com/EGGCELLENT.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gif

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, so listen closely.All of Doree's books bought as part of her book launch event will now be PERSONALIZED! You can get tickets (and the book) here.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Wondercide.  Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent.- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.- Bombas. Visit Bombas.com/adventure and use code adventure to get 20% off your first order.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 who's wondering if she's getting back on the IVF train too quickly.Get tickets to Doree's virtual launch event on June 28 and 29 for THANKS FOR WAITING here! Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by:- Wondercide.  Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent.- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.- Bombas. Visit Bombas.com/adventure and use code adventure to get 20% off your first order. - Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.