Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

We discuss what it's like now that Henry is 18 months old (!), and Doree asks Matt when he's getting his flu shot. We decide to put a moratorium on second child feedback, and give advice to a listener whose friend has had several miscarriages. Plus, we debate whether this season's bakers on GBBO are bad or just at a disadvantage for being in quar.Call us at 413-461-BABY, or send us a voice memo or email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Uncommon Goods.  To get 15% off your first gift, go to uncommongoods.com/adventure.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our busy weekend with Henry, and then the Great Second Child Debate rages on, sparked by a listener who wonders what's up with that mosaic embryo we have lying around. Plus, a listener reads our minds about the Great British Bake-Off (or Baking Show, depending on your preference), we give advice to a listener who wants to support a friend, and a listener leaves us a voice memo about leaving space in a marriage.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:- Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code adventure, only at Brooklinen.com.- KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT. - Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, happy anniversary to us! It's been five years since we got married and we're feeling a little reflective. Then a listener asks where we are with the second kid stuff and we get REAL reflective. Plus, we get an update from a listener who wrote in a year ago (!) about cats and babies, and another update from the double incision C-section listener. And a listener manages to save Matt from having to dig up his turkey recipe!Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also email us a voice memo, we love those!Mentioned in this episode:All Of It: Understanding Miscarriage podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-miscarriage/id74254710?i=1000493803411The turkey recipe! America's Test Kitchen Season 11, Episode 15: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/episode/302-thanksgiving-turkeyThis episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.Jenni Kayne. Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com. And get 20% off your first order when you use code ADVENTURE at checkout. Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Henry's epic sleep fail and try to unpack the root of Matt's obliger-ness. We hear from a listener about her donor egg pregnancy, listen to a voicemail with a truly unfortunate pun, and get an update from our listener with a micropreemie and hear back from our OG listener with a dead mom. Plus, we discuss Zumbo's Just Desserts, because why not.Please call 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:- Creating A Family: https://creatingafamily.org/infertility-category/teens-born-via-spermegg-donation-or-surrogacy-are-doing-fine/- Post-Partum International: https://www.postpartum.net/This episode is sponsored by:- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20% off your first purchase at http://www.Bombas.com/adventure. - ThirdLove. Go to http://www.thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 10% off your first purchase! - Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at http://www.Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. - Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit http://www.molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree has a lot to say about Henry's new shoes. We get a listener update about embryo biopsying, and a couple of listeners weigh in on the climate change discussion with tangible actions people can take. Plus, we discuss the holidays and visiting family, and Matt finally reveals what his job title is.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] Doree's book at linktr.ee/doreeshafrir!This episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- 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. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.- Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit M-O-L-E-K-U-L-E.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt explains what life on the set has been like with all of the new safety procedures in place. We get an update from the listener whose sister is no longer speaking to her after her pregnancy announcement, and the embryo donation signal goes out (Matt had to rifle through his signal files, but he found it). We also respond to a listener's question about our kid's future now that the world is crumbling around us.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:PrettyLitter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code adventure only at Brooklinen.com.KiwiCo. Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.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. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt discusses exploring his feelings of guilt in therapy, while Doree is feeling delirious from the last push on her book (or maybe from the smoky air?). We get an update from the listener whose husband was unable to perform on retrieval day, and also get some clarifications on cancer markers. Plus, Sam is settling in to life in Kansas.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:- Children's books about IVF: http://www.xyandme.comhttps://www.booksfordonorkids.com/our-books.htmlThis episode is sponsored by:- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.- Jenni Kayne. Get 20% off your first order at jennikayne.com when you use code ADVENTURE at checkout.- Hello Fresh. 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. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SoCal heat is melting us, but we're soldiering on. Matt survived week two of work and Doree survived a week of intense writing, and Henry just kept being Henry. We hear from a lot of you about performance anxiety on retrieval day, and get some more thyroid info. Then we give advice to a listener who's struggling to make a decision about potentially retesting her embryos, and another listener wonders who the new guy is.Pre-order Doree's memoir Thanks for Waiting! linktr.ee/doreeshafrirCall us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by: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. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details.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.

Everyone's feeling pretty good about Matt being back at work, and Doree's book now has a cover *and* is available for pre-order! Eggheads, you know what to do. Pre-order her book here: linktr.ee/doreeshafrir. And yes, she will be reading the audiobook, which you can also pre-order! Plus, Matt decides that the thyroid signal is staying ON, and we also send out the performance anxiety signal for a listener whose husband was unable to do the deed on the day of her retrieval. And a listener sends us the email templates he used to successfully advocate for additional fertility coverage at his work. You can access them on Google Docs here:Email to Co-Workers about IVF Benefits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U51rYFgr-iG3hqfsfCChjV3MfdQzmbEHkDgxtMoYab0/edit?usp=sharingEmail to HR and/or Union Rep about IVF Benefits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e6rodIz1ppoyonLJIS8G35jTcbypoEuaO_z7vOZBirg/edit?usp=sharingPlease call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's feeling some type of way about going back to work, and we discuss the results of Doree's latest appointment with DKB. We also hear from a couple more old moms and get some guidance for the listener who thought she might have thyroid issues, and several listeners reach out about their miscarriage experiences.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Pretty Litter. Make it a no stink summer with PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting http://PrettyLitter.com and using promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.- KiwiCo. Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at http://kiwico.com/EGGCELLENT.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry is an escape artist, and we're trying to figure out how to stay one step ahead of him. (Probably impossible.) We discuss DKB in the news and what it means to advocate for yourself as a patient, plus hear from listeners about being an older mom and moving to a new city. Plus, the medical mystery signal goes out!Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Bruush. Get 15% off your Brüush kit when you use promo code EGGCELLENT at bruush.com.- Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code adventure only at Brooklinen.com- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are you dealing with hitting your pandemic wall? We need some ideas. We get lots of good suggestions for dealing with scar tissue and double C-section incisions, ponder what it means to be an older parent, and give advice to a listener who just moved far from home and is feeling very lonely.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or call us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:- Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure.- 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.

Henry reaaaaalllly put us through the ringer today, but we soldier on. We discuss next steps after getting the results of Matt's semen analysis, and report back from Henry's 15-month appointment. We also get some answers for the pregnant powerlifter and the woman who's been living separately from her husband because of the pandemic, and the double-incision C-section signal goes out.Please fill out our listener survey! We appreciate it! http://www.survey.fan/eggcellentCall 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. - HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's gearing up for his semen analysis on Monday, while Doree finally gives Matt his Father's Day present. We hear from a listener who's wondering whether she can continue powerlifting while pregnant, and another listener wonders whether she needs to continue to quarantine from her husband. Plus, Matt gives some tech advice and we get a recommendation for a name for a potential season 3.Please fill out our survey! It helps get us advertisers, which helps keep the lights on over here. http://www.survey.fan/eggcellent Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Pretty Litter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go on a tangent about cultural touchstones and Doree decides that Matt is a boomer in millennial clothing. Plus, we hear from a couple of new parents of science babies and another listener whose partner had zero sperm, and we try to give advice to parents who are struggling with whether to send their kids back to school. And Matt weighs in on how to make your internet faster and which gaming chair to buy.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]'s show is brought to you by:- Brooklinen. Use promo code adventure for 10% off your first order at Brooklinen.com.- Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit Molekule.com and at checkout enter adventure10.- HelloFresh.Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box. Additional restrictions apply, please visit HelloFresh.com for more details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree made a childcare schedule, and Matt had some thoughts about it. Plus we hear from listeners who had similar zero sperm experiences, and give advice to a teacher who's wondering if she should go back to work in person, and a listener who's about to meet her birth mother for the first time. And Matt has an existential crisis when he learns about Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/80adventure and use code 80adventure to get a total of $80 off, including free shipping on your first box.- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's gotten very into Animal Crossing, which prompts Matt to reminisce about his Red Dead Redemption days. A listener wonders if we have unresolved IVF PTSD and speculates about our love languages, and we discuss Matt's lifestyle changes as he tries to improve his sperm. Plus, a listener asks about our thoughts on Disneyland reopening.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.- Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and at checkout enter adventure10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's sperm has gotten worse but he has a plan to fix it, while Doree's stewing about all of the socializing she's seeing on social media. Plus, we hear from a listener who was inspired to become a gestational carrier thanks to this here podcast, and give advice to a woman who wants a second opinion about her IVF options.Please email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by 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.

We celebrated Father’s Day with some matching T-shirts and a new pair of face socks, plus we got an unwelcome surprise when we went to get the last few things from the old house. Plus, we hear a Zymot chip success story, and a new signal goes out for a listener whose husband has azoospermia due to nuclear weapons exposure (!). And we hear yet another perspective on the only child debate.We want your emails and voicemails! Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or call us at 413-461-BABY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got an update from Doree's latest RE visit, and Matt admits that he's still ambivalent about the whole project. Plus, listeners tell us their experiences as biracial children and parents of biracial children, and we get a hot tip about a magic dog bowl.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:- Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE, only at Brooklinen.com.- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beau got sprayed by a skunk, which was a minor disaster, and Henry went to his first protest. We get clarification from a couple of Orthodox Jews about rules around "spilling seed," and put out the medical fellowship pregnancy signal.Call 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 to shop the Pride Collection and get 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out that many of you had thoughts about being an only child and having an only child. Matt puts Doree on the spot and asks her to articulate why she wants a second kid, and then a listener articulates it much better. We also hear about going back to daycare and get lots of suggestions for games that two people can play.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by Pretty Litter. Use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order at https://www.prettylitter.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's got the Sunday scaries, Henry's got a new kiddie pool, and Doree's just happy that her new external monitor works. A listener asks us for advice about whether she should start IVF during Covid times, and we reassure another listener that she can still bond with her newborn niece when this is all over. And, a bee update.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:- https://emilyoster.substack.com/p/grandparents-and-day-careThis episode is sponsored by Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's cardiologist appointment, Doree's birthday, Mother's Day, a run-in with the finance person at the fertility clinic — so many things happened this week! A listener writes in to make the mathematical case for donor embryos, and another listener who's a genetic counselor offers to help us figure out what's up with our remaining embryo.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] with questions, comments, concerns, or if you just want to say hi.Mentioned in this episode:- Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology: https://www.sart.org- National Society of Genetic Counselors database: https://www.nsgc.org/page/find-a-gc-search- Bee removal video: https://youtu.be/3DuGIJXp_fkThis episode is sponsored by:- 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.

We check in with each other about where we're at regarding trying for another kid, and Matt gets peeved at Doree for her negative attitude. Also, Henry has (another!) rash. We hear from a couple of listeners who report possible infertility clinic upselling, and a listener responds to the FemVue signal that went out last week.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] out Doree's Amazon shop of baby recs: https://www.amazon.com/shop/doreeMentioned in this episode:- https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/entertainment/should-i-freeze-my-eggs/2nd-opinions-episode-4/2018/05/01/133b39f8-4cbc-11e8-85c1-9326c4511033_video.html?- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2656811- Kids' ukulele: https://amzn.to/2YTNNTA- Kids' floor drum: https://amzn.to/2LhsAen- Kids' glockenspiel: https://amzn.to/3cn0Qks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 275: Wait A SecondHenry went to his 12-month appointment, the long-awaited couch finally arrived, and a listener sends us on an existential journey about trying for another kid. (You thought we were done with that discussion, didn't you?!)Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:- https://news.avclub.com/return-to-2003-with-two-decades-worth-of-homestar-runne-1842840286- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjnXkhwubzQThis episode is sponsored by: - Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit Molekule.com and at checkout enter ADVENTURE10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's exhausted after putting together a huge IKEA shelving unit for Doree. We hear more stories of family drama, as well as a question from a listener about how to encourage her older sister to do IVF. And we hear from a listener who's feeling guilty about enjoying this time.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More listeners weigh in on the woman who told her older sister she was pregnant via FaceTime, plus we got tips on going through a planned C-section during a global pandemic. And Matt gets some advice about his dust problem. Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and let us know how you're doing.Mentioned in this episode:The "Apparently" kid: https://youtu.be/rz5TGN7eUcMThis episode is sponsored by:Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Bombas. Give a pair when you buy a pair, and get 20 percent off your first purchase at Bombas.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from a listener who's nervous about facing a C-section alone, another who's having trouble handling her two-year-old and working full time, and we also hear from Lex about what life on the road as a trucker is like in the time of coronavirus. On a lighter note, we get lots of recs for Disney podcasts.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 413-461-BABY and let us know how you're doing.This episode is sponsored by:Pretty Litter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We get a doozy of an email from a pregnant listener whose sister has stopped speaking to her, and Matt has a theory about why. This episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. Go to THIRD LOVE dot com slash adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.ButcherBox. Right now, you can get a FREE pack of bacon PLUS $10 off your first box when you sign up for ButcherBox. Just go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's living the self-isolation dream, while Doree's anxious about everything going on (at least her anxiety made her buy toilet paper early). We hear from several listeners whose IVF procedures have been canceled or delayed and share how we've been occupying our time.Please call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] and let us know how you're doing!We forgot to include the link to the website about insurance last week! Here it is: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/apps_and_licensing/health_insurers/ivf_fertility_preservation_law_qa_guidanceThis episode is sponsored by:Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE only at Brooklinen.com. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss how we're dealing with COVID-19. We also want to hear from you: how are you handling social distancing? If you have to go to work, what's that like? If you're currently doing infertility treatments, what's happening with those? We're here for you! Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] week we also hear a poem (!) about infertility (it's much better than it sounds), get an update from a listener who wrote in two weeks ago, and get some very helpful advice about navigating health insurance vis-a-vis IVF.This episode is sponsored by:Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Joybird.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent10 and use code eggcellent10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We revisit one of our favorite episodes this week. 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.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and enter code adventure10 at checkout.PrettyLitter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We survived Vegas — without Henry! — and even Doree admitted that the Dave Matthews Band concert was amazing. Plus, we ponder one listener's sperm donor dilemma and give advice about dog/baby interaction. Also, Matt's Plumbing Company is open for business, and he's already got a few customers.Call us! 413-461-BABY. Or email us, that's cool too. [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:ButcherBox. Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members ground beef for life plus $20 off their first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We took Henry to Disneyland, and (barely) survived. Also, Matt is a plumber now. Plus, we give advice to a listener about traveling with a baby and get into yet another discussion of whether to have a second kid.Call us at 413-461-BABY or send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Care.com. Save 30% off a Care.com premium membership at Care.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A listener email sends us into an existential tailspin.Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY, or send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Aurate. For 15% off your first Aurate purchase, go to AurateNewYork.com/adventure and use promo code adventure.Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping on all the new “sheet” when you use promo code ADVENTURE only at Brooklinen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cut the cord! (Cable, not umbilical.) Henry had a playdate and Doree figures out how to manage his diaper changes, more listeners weigh in on renting vs. owning, and the signal goes out for a support group for dads in the LA area. If you know of any, email us: [email protected] or [email protected], or you can call us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Go to bombas.com/ADVENTURE TODAY and get 20% off your first purchase.Pretty Litter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent10 and use code eggcellent10 for 10 free meals including free shipping.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We moved, and it was more emotional than any of us was expecting — especially Matt. Plus we get a response to last week's estrogen signal and a listener who works in the pharmaceutical industry has some thoughts about expired drugs — and the Homestar Runner portion of the podcast is still with us.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Baked By Melissa. Go to bakedbymelissa.com and use promo code ADVENTURE to get 15 percent off your order.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.ButcherBox. You can get two filet mignons, a pack of bacon, PLUS $20 off your first box when you sign up now at Butcherbox.com/adventure20 or use promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apologies in advance for the testiness on this ep — turns out that two days before you move out of a house you've lived in for five and a half years is a stressful time! We also hear another perspective on our mosaic dilemma and the estrogen signal goes out for a woman who wants to freeze her eggs, but estrogen gives her horrible migraines. And yet more Homestar Runner fans reveal themselves!Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or call us at 413-461-BABY.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.Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium Membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or enter promo code ADVENTURE when you subscribe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from a listener who wonders if egg freezing is a scam, and have an update on our move. Plus we get some more info about mosaicism and there's yet more Homestar Runner for Matt (and some listeners) to reminisce about.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Call us at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order and free shipping on all the new sheets when you use the promo code ADVENTURE, only at Brooklinen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may have solved our house woes, but Henry's been sick so we've been a little frazzled. We send out the mosaic embryo signal, hear from lots of you with moving advice and get some answers for the craniosynostosis signal.Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. Send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] in this episode:Cranio Care BearsCappsKids.orgThis episode is sponsored by:HelloFresh. Go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent10 and use code eggcellent10 during HelloFresh’s New Year’s sale for 10 free meals including free shipping.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.PrettyLitter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went to New York with Henry and lived to tell the tale, and Matt expresses frustration with our current living situation. We also hear from listeners about preterm labor, and the craniosynostosis signal goes out. Plus we take a rather long detour into a discussion of whether or not to move.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Best Fiends. Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Download Best Fiends free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.ButcherBox. Right now, you can get two pounds of salmon absolutely free, PLUS $20 off your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 or use promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout.Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and enter ADVENTURE10 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners had a lot of donor-related questions this week. Plus, the debate over Pump Up the Volume continues to rage!We're off next week! Happy holidays and we'll talk to you in the new year.Call us at 413-461-BABY. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month! www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventureThis episode is sponsored by:Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get $25 off your first box.Four Sigmatic. Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you go to foursigmatic.com/eggcellent or enter code EGGCELLENT at checkout. Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's got a real thrill-seeker attitude, and Matt's a little panicked about what this means for our upcoming trip. Then we hear from listeners about breastfeeding, cats, and placenta accreta, and the preterm labor signal goes out for a listener who's not sure if she should take progesterone to prevent it. Plus, the debate over Pump Up the Volume rages on, and we get a TV rec from a British listener!Call us at 413-461-BABY. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium Membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or enter promo code ADVENTURE when you subscribe.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventureHelloFresh. Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent9 and using code EGGCELLENT9.PrettyLitter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt goes on a little walk down the internet's memory lane while we discuss Henry's newfound mobility. We also hear updates from a couple of listeners and get a lot of advice about cats and babies.Call us: 413-461-BABYEmail us: [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across the U.S., including Florida, Texas and more, are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure.Four Sigmatic. Receive 15 percent off your Four Sigmatic order when you go to foursigmatic.com/eggcellent or enter code EGGCELLENT at checkout. Sleep Number. Discover proven quality sleep with the Sleep Number 360 smart bed. From $999 only at a Sleep Number store near you, or sleepnumber.com/adventure.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15 percent off your first purchase.Bombas. Go to bombas.com/adventure today and get 20 percent off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt saved Thanksgiving, but now we're worried that everyone might be getting sick — so Doree made us take a last-minute trip to the pediatric urgent care. A bunch of listeners weighed in on the eclampsia email from last week, and we also sent out the New Job, Newly Pregnant signal and the Cat and Baby signal. Plus, Matt has now been sufficiently chastised about his turkey recipe and he will never have to scramble to find it again.Call us: 413-461-BABYEmail us: [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across the U.S., including Florida, Texas and more, are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure.Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get $25 off your first box. Best Fiends. Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.Canvaspeople. To get your 11 by 14 photo canvas for FREE, text ADVENTURE to 64-000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hosted a trivia night and Henry slept through the whole thing. Plus: the tube signal has been answered, and the second baby after preeclampsia signal goes out... but we have some gentle words of advice for the listener who wrote in about it. Plus, Matt goes into a minor panic when a listener asks for his turkey recipe.Call us at 413-461-BABYEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across the U.S., including Florida, Texas and more, are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure.Canvas People. As a special, very limited holiday offer, CanvasPeople.com is offering their popular 11 by 14 photo canvases for free. Just cover shipping and handling! To get your FREE canvas text ADVENTURE to 64-000.Four Sigmatic. Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you go to foursigmatic.com/eggcellent or enter code EGGCELLENT at checkout. Brooklinen. Brooklinen.com is having their biggest sale ever and it’s happening right now for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The only way to get access to their biggest event ever AND free shipping is to go to Brooklinen.com. If you’re just hearing this and it’s post-BlackFriday and Cyber Monday, you can still use the promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com for 10% off AND free shipping, anytime.Care/of. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter ADVENTURE50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went out to dinner and were somewhat traumatized by the conversation at the next table. Plus, Matt encourages a listener who's sad about spending Thanksgiving away from family to reframe the narrative, we hear from listeners with advice about uterine septums and egg freezing, and the tube signal goes out for a listener who's worried about losing one of her Fallopian tubes.Call and leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. Email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across the U.S., including Florida, Texas and more, are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure. Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra, and get 15% off your first purchase.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's had a rough day (and might have a gallbladder infection?!), while Doree is excited about going from pumping five times a day to three times a day. The donor egg and dumb sperm signal goes out, and after hearing about Massachusetts's new paid family leave law, we wonder if we should move back to this utopia. Plus, a listener shares her experience of getting rid of baby clothes and coming to terms with having one child.Call us: 413-461-BABYEmail us: [email protected], [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Holiday Inn Club Vacations. 23 Holiday Inn Club Vacations resorts in destinations across the U.S. are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium Membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or enter promo code ADVENTURE when you subscribe.HelloFresh. Get 9 free meals with HelloFresh by going to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent9 and using code EGGCELLENT9.Bombas. Go to bombas.com/adventure today, and get 20 percent off your first purchase.Four Sigmatic. Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order when you go to foursigmatic.com/eggcellent or enter code EGGCELLENT at checkout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eggheads had opinions about what should be next for the pod, and after reading all of your emails and listening to your voicemails, we came to a conclusion, too. So: welcome to Season 2 of Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure! It's the same Eggcellent Adventure you know and love, just now with pregnancy. Like, officially.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Poshmark. Get $5 off your first purchase when you enter the invite code ADVENTURE when you sign up.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/mattanddoree and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. 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.