Matt And Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An Ivf Journey

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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.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.- Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE or use promo code ADVENTURE.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by Bombas. Go to Bombas.com/adventure today to shop the Pride Collection and get 20% off your first order.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This episode is sponsored by Pretty Litter. Use promo code ADVENTURE for 20% off your first order at https://www.prettylitter.com.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Mentioned 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Check 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  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.Mentioned 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com. 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This 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.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.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.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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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. doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com.This 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A listener email sends us into an existential tailspin.Leave us a voicemail at 413-461-BABY, or send us an email at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.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.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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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: doreeandmatt@gmail.com or mattanddoree@gmail.com, 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com.This 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out 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 mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com, 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.