Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or [email protected]. 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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 gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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 [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our weekend getaway, and Doree reveals details of her book launch (which is news to Matt). Plus, we hear from listeners about recurrent pregnancy loss, PIO shots, and the estrogen patch mystery, and give advice to a listener who's debating whether to do another round of IVF.Come to Doree's book launch for THANKS FOR WAITING on June 28 and 29! Tickets available here or get more info at Doree's website.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by: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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We got the results of our beta test. Plus we hear about PIO shots and whether estrogen can cause hives, and try to solve a medical mystery.Register by June 1 to come to our bonus podcast on June 14! Just pre-order Doree's book and go to doree-shafrir.com to sign up.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Doree's upcoming beta test and hear from a listener about her own experience with mosaic embryos. Plus, the egg signal goes out about PIO shots and a mysterious case of hives.Don't forget to pre-order Doree's book by June 1 to get to come to our LIVE bonus pod recording on June 14! Register at doree-shafrir.com/pre-order.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Doree's embryo transfer and our seemingly excited embryo. Then we dig into what the embryo's deletion could mean, hear from listeners about vasa previa and Matt gets schooled on the color Doppler.Join us on June 14th for a very special live bonus podcast episode! Just pre-order Doree's book and register at doree-shafrir.com/pre-order.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 30% 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss spending Mother's Day at Disneyland and Henry's newfound love for swimming. A signal goes out for a woman who's struggling with her closest friends and sister-in-law all having babies during the pandemic, and we get some info from listeners on PCOS, "natural" cycles, and Vasa Previa.We also reveal the pre-order incentive for Doree's book Thanks for Waiting: a live bonus episode podcast recording on June 14! All you have to do is pre-order from any retailer and register at doree-shafrir.com/pre-order. If you can't make it, no worries: the episode will be available for download, but only if you pre-order and register at doree-shafrir.com/pre-order.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Wondercide. Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent.- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at bombas.com/adventure.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The goal posts have moved yet again, and we're still kinda processing all of it.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo.This episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo.Get 30% 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/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry is two! And celebrated his birthday in classic two-year-old fashion. We answer listener questions about Doree's book and put out the egg signal for a listener who's debating what to do with her last embryo. Plus, we learn just how bad things are in Canada right now.To pre-order Doree's book, go to linktr.ee/doreeshafrir.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by: - KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.- Wondercide. Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent and use promo code EGGCELLENT.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Matt's renewed love of golf and Doree's secondary love language. We hear from a listener who has an embryo that also has a segmental deletion who has some interesting information for us, and we respond to a listener who wants to know how Matt became okay with the idea of having two kids.Plus: we want to hear from you about Doree's book pre-order! What kind of pre-order incentive would be the most enticing for you? Let us know at [email protected] or [email protected], or call or text us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:- Molekule. Right now, you can save up to $150 during Molekule's limited-time Allergy Sale! Visit Molekule.com and use promo code ADVENTURE120.- Bombas. Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.- Wondercide. Try Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray for 20% off at wondercide.com/eggcellent and use promo code EGGCELLENT.- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch everyone up on where we're at with our last remaining embryo. Plus, the egg signal goes out for early menopause and how to do IVF when you have a toddler at home.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or call or text us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us a voice memo.Pre-order Doree's new book THANKS FOR WAITING at linktr.ee/doreeshafrir.This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Bombas. Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. - Uncommon Goods. Go to uncommongoods.com/adventure for 15% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree has an off-book update, and Henry loved the Natural History Museum. Plus, listeners weigh in on disappointing egg retrieval results, potty training, breastfeeding, and more.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Molekule. Right now, you can save up to $150 during Molekule's limited-time Allergy Sale! Visit Molekule.com and use promo code ADVENTURE120.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.Uncommon Goods. Go to uncommongoods.com/adventure for 15% off.Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt feels like he doesn't know what Doree's been up to because he's not on social media anymore, and Doree has a solution for him. Plus, the blastocyst dropoff signal goes out, and listeners weigh in on potty training, being a young parent, being an old parent, and more. AND, make sure to check the Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group for a giveaway of an advance copy of Doree's new book THANKS FOR WAITING! You can also pre-order Doree's book at linktr.ee/doreeshafrir.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY and email us at [email protected] or [email protected] in this ep:www.eggdonationaustralia.com.aufacebook.com/groups/eggdonationaustraliaIsis Parenting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_srdYhLZBQJ7FL5_bNpHwOh Crap Potty Training: https://www.ohcrappottytrainingmetoyou.com/consultinghttps://newrepublic.com/amp/article/105638/amy-sullivan-unapologetic-case-formula-feedingThis episode is sponsored by:Molekule. Right now, you can save up to $150 during Molekule's limited-time Allergy Sale! Visit Molekule.com and use promo code ADVENTURE120.KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Henry's new love of his stuffed bunny and his extremely sweet family hug. We also hear from listeners who want advice about when to stop doing IVF, how to sleep train a two-year-old, and how to potty train a five-year-old. Plus, we casually drop a bombshell in the last third of the show.This episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. -ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our trip to the aquarium and Henry's adaption to Daylight Saving Time, and get feedback about testosterone therapy, donor conceived children, hovering parents, and more.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo!This episode is sponsored by:- ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We contemplate our playground parenting style and Henry's dictator tendencies. A listener sends out the sperm signal for her husband's testosterone levels, and another listener sends out the egg signal for anyone who's gotten donor eggs from another country.We want your emails and voicemails! Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or call or text us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Ritual. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. Bombas. get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Henry's skater obsession and saying goodbye to his beloved nanny. Then, listeners write in about varicoceles, PCOS, and how to handle two under two. Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo!This episode is sponsored by:- Ritual. Ritual is offering 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. - HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure12 and use code adventure12 for 12 free meals, including free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's getting more sleep and listeners have questions about newborn sleep, so it's a real sleepy episode. Plus, listeners have thoughts about love languages, varicoceles, and more.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:https://www.ready.gov/kithttps://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/emergency-preparedness/This episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.- Pairess. Visit PAIRESS.COM and get 15% off with discount code DOREE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The great thing about marriage is that even five and a half years in, you're still learning things about each other.Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase!Bombas. Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's heading back to work, and Doree's thinking about how to tell Henry that his nanny is leaving. Listeners had some heavy questions for us this week, so we're hoping that you all can weigh in as well!Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo.Mentioned in this episode:- Eastern Standard Provisions: www.esprovisions.com- Sally's Baking Addiction pretzel recipe: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/30-minute-whole-wheat-pretzels/This episode is sponsored by:- Ritual. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt tells the world how much he appreciates Doree, while Doree admits she's already started thinking about Matt's 40th birthday — even though she thought he was a year younger than he actually is. Meanwhile, listeners responded to the amnio signal and asked for advice about one last IVF, nannies, and ovulation pain. Plus, Doree gives her best tips for how to prepare for Covid.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY (2229). You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or email us a voice memo.This episode is sponsored by:- Ritual. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.- Bombas. Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your Valentine’s Day gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's on the mend, and Doree and Henry seem to have escaped the Covid, so things in the Shafrira household are looking up. We hear some Covid tips from listeners, and give advice to a listener who's wondering whether she should do an amnio and one who wants to know how to make a bookworm baby.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo!This episode is sponsored by:- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off your first month, including free shipping on your first box. - Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your Valentine’s Day gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, that's right: Matt has Covid. We discuss his experience testing positive, how we've been trying to keep Doree and Henry healthy, and how he's feeling. Then Doree takes over for the rest of the show to answer listener questions in a somewhat random order, because she's dealing with five million things right now.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We also love emailed voice memos!This episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your Valentine's Day gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/adventure.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.comADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase.KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com.Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure10 and use code adventure10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how our lives have turned into Groundhog Day and what we're doing about it, and give advice to a listener who wants to quit her job. Plus, the Matt Berry portion of the podcast is in full effect.We need your voicemails and emails!!! Please email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 413-461-BABY. You can also email us a voice memo or text us!This episode is sponsored by:- Ritual. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure10 and use code adventure10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get caught up on all of the Christmas and New Year's happenings, and try to figure out WTF Henry is talking about. Plus, a listener has a response to the nuchal signal, and we attempt to give advice to a listener about how to deal with toddler throwing.Please call us or text us at 413-461-BABY, or email us (or email us a voice memo!) at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Ritual. Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/EGGCELLENT to start your Ritual today.- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get twenty percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. - HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/adventure10 and use code adventure10 for 10 free meals, including free shipping! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt wonders why his family didn't do the Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Doree is a little too excited about her positive experience with Uppababy customer service. Then, listeners send out signals for increased nuchal translucency, thin lining, and experiences trying for a second IVF baby. And you all had more to say about hot dogs.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY and email us (or send us a voice memo) at [email protected] or [email protected]'re off next week! Talk to you in the new year! (Unless you're a Patreon subscriber, in which case we *will* talk to you before the new year. Subscribe at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.)Mentioned in this episode:- Swedish study about nuchael translucency: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0969141315595826- NICU books: What We Didn't Expect: Personal Stories about Premature Birth edited by Melody Schreiber and Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human by Sarah DiGregorio- Pumping resources: Momma Alia on YouTube and @pump_momma_pump, @bemybreastfriend, and @exclusive_pumping on InstagramThis episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT. - Molekule. Save up to $200 during Molekule’s limited time Black Friday sale. Visit Molekule.com and make sure to use promo code ADVENTURE20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Henry's toddler behavior and the cancellation of our holiday plans. Then we hear from several listeners with PPROM and NICU advice, and reassure a listener that her one-year-old is not embarking on a career as a book destroyer. Plus, it turns out that overnight French toast IS a thing.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo.This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Bruush.  Get 15% off plus free express shipping December 16 through December 20 when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.- Molekule. Save up to $200 during Molekule’s limited time Black Friday sale at Molekule.com. Please make sure to support the show by using promo code ADVENTURE20 and enjoy free shipping and a 30-day free trial on your order! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Doree's new baking endeavors and her book revision, and then hear from listeners about PPROM, sleep regressions, and the rules about masks in England. Plus, the Bake Off portion of the podcast returns.Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 10% off your first purchase! KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. Molekule. Save up to $200 during Molekule’s limited time Black Friday sale at Molekule.com. Please make sure to support the show by using our promo code ADVENTURE20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt gets overwhelmed on Thanksgiving when Doree wraps presents for a child in need. The egg signal goes out for successful egg retrievals in women over 43, we get a vaginal scar tissue update (and a signal), and another listener wants to know if she should try IUIs. Plus, you all had more thoughts on pooping in retail establishments. Who knew?! Call us or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo.This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.- Bruush. Get 25% off everything store-wide during the Black Friday sale from now until December 1 when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Molekule. Save up to $200 during Molekule’s limited time Black Friday sale at Molekule.com with code ADVENTURE20.- Cratejoy. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/eggcellent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our socially distant Thanksgiving plans, and also Henry's first dentist appointment. Then, a listener weighs in on the extra embryos conundrum, and we give advice to a listener who's struggling with "BE POSITIVE" advice. Plus, the darts portion of the podcast is hopping!Please call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Cratejoy. Get 30% off your first box when you sign up at cratejoy.com/eggcellent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry had a big week, Matt's still into darts, and listeners had a lot to say about poop. Plus, the "what should I do with my last PGS-tested embryo" signal goes out, and we have thoughts about the most recent Bake-Off ep.Mentioned in this episode:Fave Jewish recipes: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buzzfeed.com/amphtml/christinebyrne/challah-apple-stuffing https://www.google.com/amp/s/jamiegeller.com/.amp/recipes/nothing-sweeter-rosh-hashanah-apple-roses/ https://whatjewwannaeat.com/sweet-potato-kugel/ https://whatjewwannaeat.com/potato-zucchini-kugel-cupcakes/Dyson cordless vacuum: https://amzn.to/35vektjThis episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.- KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code EGGCELLENT at kiwico.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the election results and our new hobby: darts. Then the septum signal goes out, as does the candle shop + explosive diarrhea signal (it's a whole thing), and a listener shares a template for asking for insurance coverage from your employer. And do stick around for the Great British Bake-Off portion of the pod!Insurance letter template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JiDoozRcnSbvLHHum_nWbupKiLT3K92X/view?usp=sharingPlease call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo!This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics discussed: Henry as Thor, Henry as a recycling bin, challah baking, brownie baking, miscarriage, genetic mutations, Chinese herbs, advent calendars, Great British Bake-Off, and candles. Lots and lots of candles.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo — we like those!This episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your first gift, go to UNCOMMON GOODS dot com slash adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.