Matt And Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An Ivf Journey

The third IVF retrieval cycle has begun, and Matt and Doree are already feeling better about the state of things. Well, except for that FedEx package of medication that mysteriously went missing... They also discuss how they stay calm during the chaos of IVF and whether or not to put your fertility issues on your Tinder profile. (Um, no.) Plus, Matt makes up more professions for their donors! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Call Matt and Doree and leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY Email Matt and Doree: mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com To learn more and/or to donate to the podcast, visit www.doreeandmatt.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree finally calls her doctor to find out what's going on, and it turns out that... she's right where she's supposed to be. How did THAT happen!? Plus, Doree and Matt hear from a listener who got her company to start covering IVF, Matt learns that his advice to newlyweds was A+, and Comic Book Guy makes an appearance. To learn more and to donate, visit www.doreeandmatt.com. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Call & leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY Email: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree talk about how they met and what their first few dates were like, and give advice to some newlyweds. They also learn about an IVF program that could've saved them a bunch of money. (Too late!) Plus, they hear from Doree's sister! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventure Email: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com Leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABY To learn more and to donate to the podcast, visit www.doreeandmatt.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree wonder whether they can get Beyoncé to come on the podcast to talk about baby making. They also think about how Beau will react to a human sibling, give advice to a woman whose husband thinks having a baby will make everything better, and hear from their buddy Dom. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT. Send Matt and Doree an email at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com, and call Matt and Doree at 413-461-BABY. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure. To learn more and donate to Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt discuss why Doree cried this week, and then they talk to their friends Amy and Hannah, who are also trying to have a baby using science. But when you're a lesbian couple, the process is a little different. Plus, Doree admits she was wrong about bone broth. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com Call them with questions: 413-461-BABY To learn more or donate: http://www.doreeandmatt.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt talk about Doree's new acupuncturist and why Matt will never try it, and they find out why it's an especially good time to go to Canada. Then Doree interviews an Eggcellent Adventure listener and her sister, whose children are half-siblings. Find out why! Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Email Doree and Matt: mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com Call them with questions: 413-461-BABY To learn more or donate: http://www.doreeandmatt.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt talk about their decision to change doctors, what they learned about their first two rounds of IVF, and how Matt is going to improve his sperm. Plus, why do all their emailers this week have PCOS? Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure To learn more and to donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt head back into the IVF clinic and get some not–super–exciting news. Plus, Matt gives advice and they hear about the worst Christmas card ever. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/eggcellentadventure To learn more and donate, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh. To get $35 off your first week of meals, visit http://www.hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt ring in the new year with a very special guest: their friend Marc, who's also using science to have a baby with his husband, Chris. Doree and Matt talk to Marc about selecting an egg donor and a surrogate, how much everything costs ($$$$), what it's like when things don't work out the way you planned, and how to stay sane during the process. Join the Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure To learn more, visit http://www.doreeandmatt.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree discuss what they wish they'd known going into IVF, they get updates from listeners, and they learn about the process of getting IVF in the UK. Also, they get invited to Canada, and Matt really wants to go. Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/eggcellentadventure Visit www.doreeandmatt.com for more info on the podcast and how to donate.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was a rough week. But Doree and Matt pulled through thanks to an electric blanket, potato pancakes, and of course Beau. Plus, they learned more about getting a job if you have a felony, and Matt hears more from his race car driver wannabe friend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree find out whether they're pregnant, Matt gives career advice, and they hear from a couple who adopted 17 embryos.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt talk about the embryo transfer and what they're doing to stay sane while they wait to find out if Doree's pregnant. Also, Matt gives advice to a wannabe race-car driver.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree's embryo transfer is in three days and she wonders what it's going to be like during the 10 days she'll be waiting to find out if she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Matt talks about administering shots.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree are in the limbo before the limbo. Also, why didn't the doctor just put Doree on pills in the first place?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree give an update on where they are post embryo fertilization. They also answer your questions.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's a backup in a very important area of the clinic the morning of Doree's egg retrieval. Plus, Matt and Doree learn more than they ever needed to know about chromosome arms.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the night before Doree's egg retrieval, and she and Matt discuss how this cycle has been different than the last one, why gender selection is big in LA, and the mountains of data that IVF doctors love to accumulate.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Doree talk about how long it takes to get started with IVF, because doctors keep wanting to give them more tests. And tests cost money. A LOT of money.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.