Matt And Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An Ivf Journey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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