Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

A philosopher (!) writes in to explain what our disagreement over Doree's C-section was really about. Plus, we hear about the cost of surrogacy in Idaho and get suggestions about Henry's eczema and our Too Much Stuff problem.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., including Florida, Texas and more, are perfect for family vacations and group retreats. For more information, visit hcv.vacations/adventure.Molekule. For 10% off your first air purifier order, visit molekule.com and enter ADVENTURE10 at checkout.Sleep Number. During the Veteran’s Day Sale, save $1,000 on the NEW Sleep Number 360® Special Edition smart bed, now only $1,799. Find a Sleep Number store near you at sleepnumber.com/adventure.Pretty Litter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Brooklinen. Get 10% off AND free shipping anytime when you shop at Brooklinen.com and use promo code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Matt says it's time to purge, it's time to purge. We hear from more listeners about coming to terms with not having a second child, a listener writes in with some baby eczema advice, the PPD signal goes out, and a German woman insists that nice Germans exist (she is one of them).Leave us a voicemail: 413-461-BABYSend us an email: [email protected] or [email protected] us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month: www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventureThis episode is sponsored by:Bona. For cleaning tips and exclusive offers visit bona.com/eggcellent.ButcherBox. Sign up today and get a free turkey plus $20 off your first box. Just go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt wish each other a Happy Fourth... anniversary. We hear from listeners who want us to know that #notallcyclists are jerks, and Matt checks in with Doree about whether she's still thinking about trying for a sibling for Henry. Plus, the echogenic bowel signal goes out, and a listener reaffirms Doree's belief that there is mass confusion surrounding how many weeks are in a month.Call us: 413-461-BABYEmail us: [email protected] or [email protected] us on Patreon: patreon.com/eggcellentadventureThis episode is sponsored by:Joybird. Go to joybird.com/adventure and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Bombas. Buy your Bombas at BOMBAS.com/ADVENTURE today and get 20% off your first purchase.Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/adventure.Bona. For cleaning tips and exclusive offers visit Bona.com/eggcellent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's got a rash, we get into a discussion about whether we want to have more kids after a listener writes in about how do you wrap your head around being "done," and Matt has an unpleasant encounter with a fellow cyclist. Plus, a LOT of you had thoughts about baby touching, and after a question about our baby gear recommendations, Doree suggests doing a whole episode devoted to baby gear, which Matt seems to veto.Call us and leave a voicemail to be played on the show: 413-461-BABYEmail us: [email protected] or [email protected] 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.HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter code EGGCELLENT80.Best Fiends. Download for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss celebrating Rosh Hashanah and the significance of Yom Kippur, and Doree reveals that she got mastitis. They hear back from the listener who wanted to know what to say around her drinking friends, and the clinic signal goes out for a Lady Urologist.Email us: [email protected] or [email protected] us and leave a voicemail: 413-461-BABYThis episode is sponsored by:Crane and Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/eggcellent to save 10% off your next bedding purchase.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get $25 off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We report back on the rest of our trip to Boston with Henry, and our big takeaway is: keep a baby's routine as similar to home as possible, and don't get a bathtub that's too small for your baby. Also bring a baby carrier on the plane. We also get responses to the one-testicle-after-chemo and the RIE signals, and hear advice from listeners about workaholic partners.Our voicemail: 413-461-BABYOur email: [email protected] or [email protected] website: www.eggcellentadventure.comOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventureThis episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Buy your Bombas at Bombas.com/ADVENTURE today and get 20 percent off your first purchase.Brooklinen. Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Joybird. Get 25% off your first order at joybird.com by using the code ADVENTURE.ButcherBox. Right now, ButcherBox is offering new members free ground beef for the life of their subscription PLUS $20 off their first box by going to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR just enter promo code ADVENTURE20 at checkout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're in Boston with Henry, who was a champion flyer on the way here so we're bracing ourselves for a hellish flight back. After a BBQ, Doree gets wistful about having old friends you can just hang out with on the weekends with no pressure. We also get updates from a couple of listeners with very early pregnancies, the "working with one ball that has been through chemo after testicular cancer” signal goes out, and after a listener asks about RIE, we get probably way too smug about some of our parenting choices. But hey, what's parenting without SOMEONE being smug? Today, it happens to be us.Our website: www.eggcellentadventure.comOur Patreon: www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventureOur email: [email protected] or [email protected] phone number: 413-461-BABYOur sponsors:Bona Floor Cleaners. For cleaning tips and exclusive offers visit bona.com/eggcellent.Rothy's. Go to Rothys.com/adventure to get your new favorite flats.Sleep Number. Find the Sleep Number store nearest you at sleepnumber.com/adventure.Pretty Litter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order.Care/of. For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we welcome a very special guest: Molly Hawkey, host of the Spermcast podcast! We talk to Molly about her quest to become a single mother by choice, looking for a sperm donor, moving on from four IUIs to IVF, and so much more. Listen to Spermcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and learn more at https://spermcastpod.com/.This episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner is available at most retailers where floor cleaning products are sold, on Amazon, and on Bona.com.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter code EGGCELLENT80.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.

Doree took Henry to the beach in her new car, and it turns out, the baby loves the beach. Matt's been working a ton (what else is new?!) and Henry has been sleeping so well that we don't want to jinx anything (whoops, we just did). Plus, we hear more ideas about how to help the woman with premature twins, and give advice to a woman who's trying to get pregnant but is friends with a lot of social drinkers,To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Legacybox. Go to Legacybox.com/adventure to get 40% off your first order.Brooklinen. Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Firstleaf. Get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95 plus free shipping at tryfirstleaf.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree discusses her efforts to make mom friends, while Matt wonders why his week off was so busy. Plus we discuss taking Henry on his first trip (to Vegas, of course) and his doctor's appointment. We also hear from listeners with advice for miracle baby pregnancies, and debate the merits of the Willow vs. the Elvie when it comes to wireless pumps.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Daily Harvest. Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get $25 off your first box.Flamingo. Try the Flamingo Shave Set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/adventure.Best Fiends. Download the 5-star rated game on the Apple App Store and Google Play for free.Green Chef. • For a total of $75 off, go to GreenChef.com/adventure75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt comes up with a name for a line of diapers, Doree talks about pumping in public, and Henry has a cold. We hear from a listener who might need fertility help but whose partner is ambivalent about kids, there's some embryo talk, and the miracle baby signal goes out. Plus, we get some TV recs for shows you'll like if you liked Instant Hotel.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by: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. See how Joybird can help you design your dream space, and make furniture your own at joybird.com/adventure and get 25% off your first order with the code ADVENTURE.Circle. Get $30 off of a Circle Home Plus when you visit meetcircle.com/adventure and enter the code adventure at checkout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt both struggle with being away from Henry. Plus, we hear from new listeners who have questions about quitting smoking and thoughts on supporting their children's future pregnancy journeys, get advice about how to remember Beau always, and find some new Instant Hotel fans.This episode is sponsored by:Canvaspeople. To get your FREE 11x14 canvas, text ADVENTURE to 48-48-48. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter code EGGCELLENT80.Sleep Number. For a limited time, save 50% on a Sleep Number 360 Limited Edition smart bed. Find the Sleep Number store nearest you at sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE.Precious. Go to PreciousApp.com/adventure for a free three-day trial of Baby Art Unlimited.Bombas. Visit Bombas.com/adventure and get 20 percent off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's back at work and can't believe how much Henry has grown. Then we discuss meeting with a real estate broker, Matt tries to explain his obsession with Mount Everest, and we get gently corrected about a few things we said last week.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY. To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month.This episode is sponsored by:Unspoken Stories. Listen to Unspoken Stories for free wherever you get your podcasts or by visiting unspokenstories.org.StitchFix. Get started today at StitchFix.com/kids/ADVENTURE to try Stitch Fix with NO styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box.PrettyLitter. Make the switch to PrettyLitter today by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Brooklinen. Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.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 respond to a listener who asks about Henry's sleeping arrangements since birth, hear about two vessel umbilical cords, get some good advice about finding a therapist, and solve the #DeepBlueSeaYes mystery. Plus, our financial coach is offering our listeners 20% off their first month if you mention you're a fan of the show when you sign up at dylanteachesfinance.com.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure for your next bedding purchase.Flamingo. Try the Flamingo Shave Set this summer. It’s a $22 value for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/adventure.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.StitchFix. Get started today at StitchFix.com/kids/ADVENTURE to try Stitch Fix with NO styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box.Circle. Get $30 off when you visit meetcircle.com/adventure and enter the code adventure at checkout.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt's not thrilled with Doree's driving, and when he learn something surprising about the lease on her car it sends him into a tailspin. We hear from listeners about last week's baby bonding signal and IVF clinical trials, and we also learn about kosher IVF.To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Our website is www.eggcellentadventure.com and you can support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.Joybird. Create the furniture that brings you Joy at joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Care/of. For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE.LegacyBox. There’s never been a better time to digitally preserve your memories. Go to Legacybox.com/adventure to get 40% off your first order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, Matt is VERY SORRY about all of the recent repeating episodes, and he's decided to make it up to you by weighing in on the very upsetting story of the woman who gave birth to the wrong embryos. The egg signal goes out for a woman who is wondering if there's anyone else out there with a disability who is married to a trans woman who froze her sperm prior to transitioning (we assured her that there was, so please, show yourselves!). We also hear from listeners with advice for nurses and for anyone looking for a daycare. Plus, Matt finally gets his review of the Encore Boston Harbor! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry's living his best life in his new baby jail — where Beau can't step on him. We also hear from listeners about Hashimoto's, get updates from a couple of listeners who we've heard from before, and send out egg signals about childcare and advice for a future labor & delivery nurse. Plus, more endorsements for the LEGO video games!To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected]'s article about Beau can be found here.This episode is sponsored by:ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15 percent off your first purchase.Care.com. To save 30 percent off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Brooklinen. Get 10 percent off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were rattled by two earthquakes, and also, Henry does not love naps. We hear from a woman who is just looking for some hope after several failed rounds of IVF, and the egg signal goes out for anyone who has Hashimoto's disease and is trying to get pregnant. Plus, we discuss where we are with our finances.To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY or send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy.ButcherBox. To receive $20 off your first box and a package of free bacon in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 or enter code ADVENTURE20 at checkout.Circle. Get $30 off when you visit meetcircle.com/adventure and enter the code adventure at checkout. Flamingo. Try the Flamingo Bare Bundle this summer. It’s a $32 value for just $24 with free shipping. Just visit shopflamingo.com/adventure.Green Chef. For a total of $75 off, that’s $25 off each of your first 3 boxes, go to GreenChef.us/adventure75. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it's official: Henry will have trouble finding hats that fit. Plus, a listener wonders how Doree got over feeling like she wasted an embryo transfer before her septum was found, Doree gets lots of pumping advice, and we learn that feeling very emotional after baby is totally normal for both of us (but Matt still can't listen to the Lion King).Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY.Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/eggcellentadventure and get up to two bonus episodes per month.This episode is sponsored by:Firstleaf. Get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping, at tryfirstleaf.com/ADVENTURE.Legacybox. Go to Legacybox.com/adventure to get 40% off your first order.PrettyLitter. Go to PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off.Rothys. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt can't believe Doree let him sleep late AND is letting him go to Vegas, so it must be a trap. Or is it?? We also discuss our marriage more generally, and hear from a listener who's wondering whether she should announce her IVF pregnancy at her no-kids-allowed wedding.To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, and you can email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Pair of Thieves. For a limited time — this month only — our listeners get 20 percent off their first order at PairOfThieves.com/ADVENTURE.Firstleaf. Get 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping, at tryfirstleaf.com/ADVENTURE.ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15 percent off your first purchase.Joybird. Create furniture that brings you joy at 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 reflects on his first Father's Day, and Doree learns that she loves baby wearing. Plus the uterus signal goes out for a listener who had a wonky transfer, we get follow ups from a couple of listeners who we heard from last week — including a very important clarification on the Christmas Expo — and we also hear some advice for breastfeeding with a bad back that Matt decides will be useful for him.To support us on Patreon visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY and send us an email at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Molekule. For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Sleep Number. For a limited time, a Queen Sleep Number 360 c2 smart bed is now only $899. Find the Sleep Number store nearest you at sleepnumber.com/adventure.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lots of updates from listeners this week, including the single vs. double embryo transfer listener! Plus, Henry's got some work to do on the napping front, and we send out a couple of egg signals on topics we haven't covered yet, if you can believe that.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:New Chapter Vitamins. Find New Chapter products at The Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, or your local health food store.Pair of Thieves. For a limited time - this month only - our listeners get 20 percent off their first order at PairOfThieves.com/ADVENTURE.Green Chef. For a total of $75 off, that’s $25 off each of your first 3 boxes, go to GreenChef.us/adventure75.Brooklinen. Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.ButcherBox. To receive $20 off your first box and a package of free bacon in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 or enter code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We report back on Henry's trip to the pediatrician, breastfeeding, and physical therapy, and the egg signal goes out about what to do when your eggs don't mature. Plus, we hear from listeners who confirm that a twin pregnancy is in fact high risk, and we give advice to a pregnant woman who's going to Disneyland for a week with her in-laws.Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month! patreon.com/eggcellentadventureEmail us at [email protected] or [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:New Chapter Vitamins. Find New Chapter products at The Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, or your local health food store.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.Pretty Litter. Visit PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Bombas. Buy your Bombas at BOMBAS.com/ADVENTURE today and get 20% off your first purchase.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the help of some astute listeners, we hash out our feelings about pumping and breastfeeding, and also go back to our roots with some IVF-related questions.Email us at [email protected] or [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by; Firstleaf. Sign up now and get an exclusive intro offer — 6 bottles of wine for only $29.95, plus free shipping. Just go to tryfirstleaf.com/ADVENTURE.Joybird. Receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by going to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and using the code ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Henry's world now — we're just trying to figure out how to get him on the boob and whether we'll ever get any sleep again.Call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80. Sleep Number. Head in during the Memorial Day Sale and save $1,000 on a new Sleep Number 360 Special Edition smart bed. Find a store nearest you at sleepnumber.com/adventure.Pair of Thieves. For a limited time — this month only — our listeners get 20 percent off their first order at PairOfThieves.com/ADVENTURE.PrettyPlease. Visit PrettyPleaseCats.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dealt with some feeding woes this week, and lil' Henry makes his first guest appearance on the pod. Plus, Doree's cervical exam pain is validated by a listener, and another listener has an out-of-the-box suggestion for how Matt can finally see Avengers: Endgame.To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Molekule. For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15 percent off your first purchase.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beau and Henry, Henry and Beau: We finish the tale of coming home from the hospital, and talk about Beau and Henry's burgeoning relationship.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Bombas. Buy your Bombas at Bombas.com/ADVENTURE today and get 20 percent off your first purchase. Rothy's. Check out all the amazing styles available right now at Rothys.com/ADVENTURE.Flamingo. Get the Flamingo Shave Set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Julian Mira is here! And we want to tell you all the details of how he came into the world last week.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and Henry's college fund (or at the very least, diaper fund) on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.Stitch Fix. Get started today at StitchFix.com/ADVENTURE to try Stitch Fix with NO styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box.Baked By Melissa. Go to bakedbymelissa.com today, sign up, and use promo code ADVENTURE to get 15 percent off your next order.Grove Collaborative. For a limited time, get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more at Grove.co/ADVENTURE. Joybird. Visit joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first custom furniture order by using the code ADVENTURE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've reached Doree's due date, but there's still no baby. We hear from a few people about their not-so-bad induction experiences, plus one birth story that was, frankly, terrifying (but don't worry, it had a happy ending). Plus, a listener suggests a new direction that the podcast could go in.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Mentioned on this episode:The Eggcellent Lullabies Spotify playlistThis episode is sponsored by:Beauty by Design. First time customers can visit beautybydesign.com/adventure and use the promo code ADVENTURE to get 20% off. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80. ThirdLove. Get 15% off your first purchase at thirdlove.com/adventure.Stitch Fix. Go to StitchFix.com/ADVENTURE to try Stitch Fix with NO styling fee and get an extra 25% off when you keep everything in your box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree Shafrir the Boy is gaining weight like a champ and still shows no interest in vacating the premises. We hear from listeners about infertility insurance coverage, diblings, and an "incompetent cervix," and a signal goes out for anyone who might be dealing with the illness of an extended family member.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.Sleep Number. For a limited time, save up to $1,000 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds when you add a smart adjustable base. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE to find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Brooklinen. Get 10% off your first order AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've been informed that our son is in no hurry to come out — so now we wait. Plus we hear from a listener about her Kondo efforts, an IVF signal goes out about insurance coverage, and another nanny has advice for the nanny from last week about telling her employer about her pregnancy. And a godmother/aunt weighs in on how to best support new parents.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, and you can email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Rothy's. Get free shipping and free returns/exchanges on your Rothy’s shoes when you go to Rothys.com and enter code ADVENTURE. Flamingo. Get a Shave Set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE.Grove. For a limited of time, get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more at Grove.co/ADVENTURE. 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.

It's been a busy week: We've made progress on the house, went to the doctor, and had a prenatal session with our doula. Plus, we hear from listeners about maternity leave policies and FMLA, dealing with a sick parent before you're ready to have kids, and how to tell your employer you're pregnant when you're a nanny.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Rebel Girls the Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Bombas. Buy your Bombas at bombas.com/adventure today and get 20% off your first purchase. HelloFresh. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and enter the code EGGCELLENT80. ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and,get 15% off your first purchase. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss some names that we contemplated and rejected, go over our last doctor's appointment, and talk about what is in store now that Matt's done with work. Plus, we hear from listeners about bad maternity leave policies, a surprise septum, hospital bags, and staying close with your dead parents' friends.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast. Find it on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.ButcherBox. For $20 off your first box and 2 pounds of FREE Ground Beef in every box for the life of your subscription, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure20 OR enter promo code ADVENTURE20.Joybird. Go to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Daily Harvest. Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get three cups FREE in your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We contemplate the nature of unsolicited advice, and hear from listeners about struggling to have a second child, "birth goals," and a fertility clinic in Ohio offering a seemingly great deal. Plus, we enlist the help of a friend of the podcast to answer a question about how to go through IVF when your mom has recently died.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY, or you can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.Care/of. For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter ADVENTURE50.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Hourglass Cosmetics. Visit HourglassCosmetics.com/ADVENTURE, and use promo code ADVENTURE to get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out that there's a difference between drinking a lot of water and DRINKING A LOT OF WATER. We also respond to a listener who can't tell if she's ready to be done with IVF, get feedback about our non-plan birth plan, and get an update from a listener whose baby was found to have birth defects in the womb.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Podcast. Look for Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls the Podcast on your favorite podcast platforms or go to rebelgirls.co/podcast.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase! Sleep Number. Come in now and save up to $500 on select Sleep Number 360 smart beds. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Rothy's. Get free shipping plus free returns and exchanges on your Rothy’s shoes when you go to Rothys.com and enter code ADVENTURE.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News from the 32-week appointment, more on postpartum rage, Doree discusses her pregnancy body, and an existential question about whether it was all worth it.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Call us at 413-461-BABY, or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Bona Floor Cleaners. To receive exclusive offers and to learn more visit Bona.com/EGGCELLENT.Grove. Get a FREE $30 Mrs. Meyer's gift set at Grove.co/ADVENTURE with your first order.Native. For 20% off your first purchase, visit nativedeodorant.com and use promo code ADVENTURE during checkout.Flamingo. Get the Flamingo shave set — a $22 value — for just $16 with free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the latest with Beau's baby prep... and our baby prep. Plus, a listener question has us pondering whether a sibling for Doree Shafrir the Man is realistic.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Please fill out our podcast survey at podsurvey.com/adventure and be eligible to win a $100 Amazon gift card!This episode is sponsored by:Daily Harvest. Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get three cups FREE in your first box.Pretty Litter. Try PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20 percent off your first order.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Beauty By Design. To experience the world’s most personalized skincare, go to beautybydesign.com/adventure and use the promo code ADVENTURE. First-time customers get 20% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

We went to a daylong childbirth class and now know how to use an exercise ball during labor. Plus we attempt to find the perfect lullaby for our child, and the translocation signal goes out.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:March of Dimes. This month, March of Dimes is observing Birth Defects Prevention Month as partners with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. For more information, visit CDC’s website at cdc.gov or March of Dimes at marchofdimes.org.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe. Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Rothy's. Use code ADVENTURE at Rothys.com to get free shipping with no minimum.ButcherBox. For 2 FREE Filet Mignons, Free Bacon and $20 off your order, go to ButcherBox.com/ADVENTURE and enter the promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We went on a hospital tour and sh*t got real for Matt. Plus, we learned a lot about infant language development, and several listeners had advice for the woman suffering from PMDD. And both of us got some inspiration for spinoff podcasts.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/adventure.Sleep Number. Come in during the Ultimate Sleep Number event and save 50% on a Sleep Number 360 Limited Edition smart bed. Visit sleepnumber.com/ADVENTURE to find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Flamingo. Get the Flamingo shave set (a $22 value) for just $16 plus free shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/ADVENTURE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree's officially in her third trimester and officially feeling overwhelmed. We went to an infant CPR and first aid class and could feel reasonably confident that we could perform the Heimlich if necessary. Doree also responds to a listener who asks some specific questions about how pregnancy is going, and the mental health signal goes out for a listener who's concerned about his wife who suffers from PMDD.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by;ThirdLove. Go to thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.PrettyLitter. Try PrettyLitter today by visiting PrettyLitter.com and use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/ADVENTURE.Daily Harvest. Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE to get three cups FREE in your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hear from listeners who are making it work with kids in MUCH smaller houses/apartments than we have. Plus, Ramekin Queer returns with car seat advice, we have some thoughts for a woman whose friends and family offer unwanted advice about IVF, we discuss Beau's training progress, and we learn that dads can have PPD, too.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. You can call us at 413-461-BABY or email us at [email protected] or [email protected] episode is sponsored by:Athletic Greens. Get 20 FREE travel packs valued at $79 with your first purchase. Just go to athleticgreens.com/adventure to claim your special offer today. Joybird. Go to joybird.com/ADVENTURE and receive an exclusive offer for 25% off your first order by using the code ADVENTURE.Care/of. Take advantage of this month’s special New Year offer! For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter promo code ADVENTURE50.Hourglass Cosmetics. Discover Hourglass and experience unparalleled, next-generation performance by visiting HourglassCosmetics.com/ADVENTURE, and use promo code ADVENTURE to get free shipping with your purchase of a full-sized Caution Mascara.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The bane of Matt's existence — that is, the couch in his office — is finally gone, so things are really starting to move along. Plus, we discuss quitting smoking (again) and bump pics, and hear from Doree's sister about why you don't really need to savor every moment of parenthood.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Poshmark. Get $5 off your first purchase when you enter the invite code DOREE5 when you sign up.HelloFresh. Get $80 off your first month by going to HelloFresh.com/eggcellent80 and entering promo code EGGCELLENT80.Beauty By Design. Go to beautybydesign.com/adventure and use promo code ADVENTURE. First-time customers will get 20% off.ButcherBox. For $20 off your first box and two pounds of FREE Salmon, go to ButcherBox.com/adventure and enter promo code ADVENTURE. Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

In which we suddenly realize that things are moving quickly and we've got a lot of sh*t to do and not a lot of time to do it. Plus, we discuss our trip to Vegas (together!), Matt's baking adventures on Christmas, and where we're at with names.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To leave us a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY. To support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Color. Get $25 off when you visit Color.com/ADVENTURE.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/adventure.Grove Collaborative. Sign up for Grove Collaborative at Grove.co/ADVENTURE and you will receive a $30 Mrs. Meyer’s gift set for free with your order of $20 or more. Simple Contacts. Get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/ADVENTURE20 or enter code ADVENTURE20 at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listeners had a lot of thoughts about last week's episode; we discuss them and come to a maybe-resolution. Plus we hear more dog and sleep advice, and Matt learns that the LA left-handed guitar world is very small indeed.Please note that we're taking next week off! To everyone celebrating, have a great holiday.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Color. Get $25 off when you visit Color.com/ADVENTURE.Burrow. Save $75 on a new sofa by visiting Burrow.com/ADVENTURE.CanvasPeople. To get your free 11x14 print, go to CanvasPeople.com today and enter code ADVENTURE.Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hash out some of our pre-baby anxieties.This episode is sponsored by:Sustain Natural. Get 20% off your first one-time order and free shipping when you sign up at sustainnatural.com and use code ADVENTURE at checkout.HelloFresh. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/EGGCELLENT60 and enter code EGGCELLENT60.CanvasPeople. To get your free 11x14 print only from Canvas People, go to CanvasPeople.com today and enter code ADVENTURE.Pretty Litter. Try PrettyLitter TODAY by visiting PrettyLitter.com and using promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.Clare Paint. Check out Clare.com and get 4 free peel-and-stick paint swatches using code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doree and Matt discuss the doula's first meeting with Beau, and get some reassurance about sleep with a newborn. Plus, they hear more about IVF in Japan and the pros and cons of NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing), and lots of listeners have advice for the woman with an overabundance of breast milk. Plus, Ramekin Queer returns, and we consider making her a regular.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Egghead T-shirt are back! Buy them at https://cottonbureau.com/products/egghead.This episode is sponsored by:Canvas People. To get your free 11x14 print only from Canvas People, go to CanvasPeople.com today and enter code ADVENTURE.Carma Project. Get rewards for every friend and family member who gets an eligible vehicle fixed and for sharing messages about the recall on social media by going to joincarma.com/ADVENTURE.Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase.Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An unwelcome encounter with a billing department brings Doree back to a dark place. In sunnier news, we learned that our fetus is now the size of a hot dog, sunglasses, and an adipose. Plus, the sex-nausea signal goes out, and we hear from listeners about thyroid meds and lactation, doulas that speak your native language, and advice about genetic testing.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Sustain Natural. Get 20% off your first one-time order and free shipping when you sign up at sustainnatural.com and use code ADVENTURE at checkout.Sleep Number. Come in during the Ultimate Sleep Number week and save 50% on the new Sleep Number 360 Limited Edition smart bed. Visit sleepnumber.com/PODCAST find the Sleep Number store nearest you.Grove Collaborative. 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. Hint Water. To receive 36 bottles for $36, visit drinkhint.com/ADVENTURE and use promo code ADVENTURE.Clare Paint. Check out Clare.com and get 4 free peel-and-stick paint swatches using code ADVENTURE at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked for pregnancy updates, so you've got 'em. We also got a response to the DOR signal that went out last week, as well as the foster-adopt signal. Plus, we learn some cool facts about hearing-in-utero.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support us on Patreon, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Sustain Natural. Get 20% off your first order and free shipping when you sign-up at sustainnatural.com and use code ADVENTURE at checkout.Brooklinen. Get $20 off AND free shipping when you use promo code ADVENTURE at Brooklinen.com.Green Chef. For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/adventure.Bombas. Go to BOMBAS.COM/adventure and use the code: ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.