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Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

386 EpisodesProduced by Matt Mira and Doree ShafrirWebsite

Matt Mira and Doree Shafrir spent two and a half years, a lot of money, and nearly 100 episodes of this podcast trying to get pregnant through IVF. Now that they're actually pregnant, welcome to Season 2 — everything that you loved about hearing the highs, the lows, and the occasionally hilarious as… read more

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Episode 1: Testing 1, 2, 3

October 16th, 2016

38:01

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.

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Episode 2: They Love Data

October 24th, 2016

45:16

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 …

Episode 3: There Was a Backup

October 31st, 2016

39:27

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.

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Episode 4: Voicemails

November 7th, 2016

45:04

Matt and Doree give an update on where they are post embryo fertilization. They also answer your questions.

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Episode 5: Pre Holding Pattern

November 14th, 2016

40:37

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?

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Episode 6: POAS

November 21st, 2016

52:11

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.

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Episode 7: The Legs of a Tiny Dancer

November 28th, 2016

58:37

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.

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Episode 8: Results

December 5th, 2016

59:56

Matt and Doree find out whether they're pregnant, Matt gives career advice, and they hear from a couple who adopted 17 embryos.

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Episode 9: Number 9

December 12th, 2016

1:00:28

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 …

Episode 10: The Crown

December 19th, 2016

56:29

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 …

Episode 11: My Two Dads

January 2nd, 2017

1:02:44

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 …

Episode 12: Bonus Round

January 9th, 2017

1:09:21

Doree and Matt head back into the IVF clinic and get some not–super–exciting news. Plus, Matt gives advice and they hear about the worst Christmas card ever.Join the Eggcellent Adventure Facebook group:

Episode 13: New Doctor

January 16th, 2017

1:03:23

Doree and Matt talk about their decision to change doctors, what they learned about their first two rounds of IVF, and how Matt is going to improve his sperm. Plus, why do all their emailers this week have PCOS? Join …

Episode 14: Acupuncture

January 23rd, 2017

1:13:53

Doree and Matt talk about Doree's new acupuncturist and why Matt will never try it, and they find out why it's an especially good time to go to Canada. Then Doree interviews an Eggcellent Adventure listener and her …

Episode 15: Make It Sexy

January 30th, 2017

1:19:44

Doree and Matt discuss why Doree cried this week, and then they talk to their friends Amy and Hannah, who are also trying to have a baby using science. But when you're a lesbian couple, the process is a little …

Episode 16: Beybies

February 6th, 2017

1:08:55

Matt and Doree wonder whether they can get Beyoncé to come on the podcast to talk about baby making. They also think about how Beau will react to a human sibling, give advice to a woman whose husband thinks having a …

Episode 17: It's A Match

February 13th, 2017

1:07:28

Matt and Doree talk about how they met and what their first few dates were like, and give advice to some newlyweds. They also learn about an IVF …

Episode 18: Back on Track?

February 20th, 2017

1:21:05

Doree finally calls her doctor to find out what's going on, and it turns out that... she's right where she's supposed to be. How did THAT happen!? Plus, Doree and Matt hear from a listener who got her company to start …

Episode 19: Courier Service

February 27th, 2017

1:23:01

The third IVF retrieval cycle has begun, and Matt and Doree are already feeling better about the state of things. Well, except for that FedEx package of medication that mysteriously went missing... They also discuss how …

Episode 20: Sometimes It's Just Too Much

March 6th, 2017

1:17:39

It was Doree's egg retrieval day! Matt and Doree talk about how the retrieval (their third!) went, and they also discuss how to be a good friend to someone who's doing IVF. Matt thinks being jealous of someone who is …

Episode 21: Retrieval Results

March 13th, 2017

1:24:52

Matt and Doree find out how many of their embryos from last week's retrieval ended up getting frozen, and they settle in for the wait to find out the …

Episode 22: The Doctor Called

March 20th, 2017

1:24:21

Doree's doctor calls with the results of her embryos' genetic testing, and Doree and Matt discuss what it means for their future plans. They hear …

Episode 23: More Two Dads

March 27th, 2017

1:32:58

Doree and Matt check in on their friends Marc and Chris to find out how things went with their surrogate, and also discuss gender selection, hot dogs, and the tour dates for Startup: A Novel, by Doree Shafrir. Only 300 …

Episode 24: #MarriageGoals

April 3rd, 2017

1:16:25

Matt and Doree talk about why they got into a fight at Disneyland Paris, and debate whether their different travel styles matter in the grand scheme of things. They also give advice to a listener who doesn't know how to …

Episode 25: Do You Tell Them?

April 10th, 2017

1:05:54

Lots of people had thoughts about plans vs. no plans! Matt and Doree also give advice to a listener with very religious parents about how to broach (or not) the subject of IVF, and how to talk to your kids about being …

Episode 26: Sullen Teen

April 17th, 2017

1:21:28

Matt and Doree hear from listeners about how and why to talk to your kids about being made with a sperm and/or egg donor, they give advice to a …

Episode 27: Bonus Episode!

April 20th, 2017

1:18:02

It's the bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all your questions, including how to deal with pushy moms, what their favorite songs are, and what to …

Episode 28: Pre-Pub Stress

April 24th, 2017

1:12:22

Doree's book is (finally!) out on Tuesday, and she's stressed. Doree and Matt talk about what it's like to put IVF on hold for a couple of months, …

Episode 29: Ball Cooling

May 1st, 2017

1:12:41

Matt and Doree learn about an unorthodox but apparently very effective method to increase sperm count. They also discuss switching doctors, why libraries are great, and meeting Eggcellent listeners on Doree's book tour. …

Episode 30: Baby Milk Express

May 8th, 2017

1:21:22

Doree and Matt learn more about how surrogates can supply breast milk for the babies they carried. They also hear from a woman whose RE has horrible bedside manner and what it's like to struggle with secondary …

Episode 31: Bonus Episode 2: Judgment Day

May 11th, 2017

1:35:06

It's the second bonus episode! Matt and Doree answer all of your non-IVF-related questions — from whether or not a couple should move to another …

Episode 32: Mother's Day Blues (Ice Dildo)

May 15th, 2017

1:22:29

Matt and Doree learn more about bisexuality. They also discuss antidepressants and pregnancy, and give advice to a woman who hates her job but …

Episode 33: Level 2 Zika

May 22nd, 2017

1:15:17

Doree and Matt aren't too thrilled by the idea of a couple about to do IVF honeymooning in a country with Zika. They also hear from a woman who studied new mothers' brains for her PhD and her experiments with rodents, …

Episode 34: How Many Kids?

May 29th, 2017

1:10:55

Doree and Matt realize that doing IVF might be changing their minds about how many kids they want to have. Doree also learns she was totally right about Zika, and they hear from a listener with a very good jerk-off room …

Episode 35: Big Baby Beau

June 5th, 2017

1:13:43

Doree and Matt asked for advice about Beau's behavior, and they got it! They also hear from a guy who found out he was missing a kidney when he and his wife started the IVF process and give advice to a woman who's not …

Episode 36: Chances Are You're Not Alone

June 12th, 2017

1:16:20

Doree and Matt discuss pituitary tumors and what to do when you don't ovulate, transferring multiple embryos vs. transferring a single embryo, what …

Episode 37: Crystal Vision

June 19th, 2017

1:32:31

What happens when you find out you have a genetic condition — years after you donated eggs? Plus, listeners weigh in on the pros and cons of doing …

Episode 38: Service Baby

June 26th, 2017

1:07:13

Doree and Matt are finally back in the IVF saddle. (Sort of.) They talk about how the next few weeks will hopefully go, and also hear from listeners …

Episode 39: Horse Zone

July 4th, 2017

1:00:24

Doree and Matt are slowly but surely (but mostly slowly) making their way to their next transfer. They give an update on where they're at, including a new way their clinic has decided to extract money from them, and …

Episode 40: Back to Reality

July 10th, 2017

1:00:10

Doree is getting ready for her hysteroscopy on Monday, and she and Matt talk about how stressed they are about how much everything costs. Plus, they hear from some listeners with updates about their own transfers and …

Episode 41: New Goalposts

July 17th, 2017

1:00:39

Doree and Matt get some surprising news.

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Episode 42: High Anxiety

July 24th, 2017

1:15:46

Doree's surgery is coming up, and she's nervous — and worried she's going to be super hungry. Matt talks about his new sleep schedule, which involves …

Episode 43: Adventures in Surgery

July 31st, 2017

1:19:34

Everything's fine, but Doree's surgery didn't exactly go as planned. Then again, does anything IVF-related ever go as planned???


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Episode 44: Pregnant Plane

August 7th, 2017

1:07:40

Doree and Matt learn about double vaginas and put out the egg signal for single women doing IVF. Plus, they hear from a woman who didn't learn her …

Episode 45: It's P.C.O.S.!?!

August 14th, 2017

1:09:35

On their 45th episode, Matt and Doree finally learn the correct pronunciation of PCOS. They also hear what it's like to be a sperm donor and get (lots of) advice about dealing with migraines, and find out they saved a …

Episode 46: Bonus Episode!

August 18th, 2017

1:18:46

Doree and Matt answer all of your non-IVF related questions, like how the show Friends handled fertility plotlines, where they like to stay in Vegas, …

Episode 47: Slow Your Roll

August 21st, 2017

1:21:15

Doree's in a funk, but with listeners with multiple chemical pregnancies and one-track-mind husbands, she realizes maybe things aren't so bad. Plus, …

Episode 48: There's An App For That

August 28th, 2017

1:13:12

Doree's not excited about having to deal with her health insurance about coverage yet again, and Matt and his Apple Watch have a day of reckoning. …

Episode 49: Cautiously Optimistic

September 4th, 2017

1:09:34

Doree and Matt don't want to jinx anything, but it's possible the goalposts are finally, possibly maybe moving in the right direction. 

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Episode 50: The Big Five Oh

September 11th, 2017

1:22:47

Doree and Matt had no idea they'd make it this far — while still feeling like they hadn't made it very far at all. This week they talk some more about insurance woes, and also discuss how to get back in touch with …

Episode 51: IVF Yacht

September 18th, 2017

1:18:01

Doree and Matt have updates from the doctor and the insurance company, and they hear from a listener who's also getting put through the insurance wringer. They also give advice to a woman whose husband has very few …

Episode 52: PGS or What?

September 25th, 2017

1:25:22

Matt and Doree discuss a new study about antidepressants during pregnancy and an article that was skeptical of PGS testing. They also hear from listeners who are pretty adamant that the woman whose friend had …

Episode 53: Surprise Transfer

October 2nd, 2017

1:20:47

Guess what? Doree's embryo transfer happened on Thursday! Yup, that's a week before her original date. You know what they say in IVF: don't ever plan anything because your plans will inevitably change. This week they …

Episode 54: Two Week Wait Some More

October 9th, 2017

1:14:46

It's a two week wait party! Doree's been watching Victoria and might take up knitting. Matt has been working a ton, so no time for Victoria or knitting. Plus, they give advice to a listener who just found out she has …

Episode 55: Beta Beta

October 16th, 2017

1:07:37

Matt and Doree did a beta test... well, Doree did. (Twice.)

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Episode 56: Tenacious Embryo

October 23rd, 2017

49:19

Doree and Matt discuss their latest test and ultrasound results. And a tenacious embryo.


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Episode 57: Here We Go Again

October 30th, 2017

1:17:07

One week after they got the news about their most recent transfer, Doree and Matt talk about what's next for them.

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Episode 58: What About Your Friends

November 6th, 2017

58:57

Doree and Matt discuss how they're going to proceed with fertility treatments and give advice to a listener with a friend who just doesn't get it.

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Episode 59: Happy (?) Medium

November 13th, 2017

58:57

Matt is surprised to learn that more people agreed with *him* on something, and he and Doree discuss whether you can still "do you" and be there for your pregnant friends.

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Episode 60: Matt's Home. What Now?

November 20th, 2017

1:20:58

Matt's home for a weekend for the first time in two months, and it shows. He talks about the panic attack that led to a cleaning and guitar selling frenzy, and he and Doree discuss the timeline for their next retrieval. …

Episode 61: Take a Vacation From Yourself

November 27th, 2017

1:02:02

Doree and Matt get some splooge follow-ups, and also hear from listeners about mosaic embryos, raising money for IVF, and whether taking a pregnancy …

Episode 62: Two Girls One Donor

December 4th, 2017

1:08:41

Doree and Matt hear about some adventures in IVF-ing while in the company of extended family. They also give advice to a couple dealing with secondary infertility and to a couple of single mothers by choice — one of …

Episode 63: Try The "Old Fashioned" Way

December 11th, 2017

59:44

Doree and Matt get some unexpected instructions from their doctor. They also give advice about how to break the news to parents that you're doing IVF and how to find a therapist. Plus, they get some answers to a Friends …

Episode 64: All Balls Go To Heaven

December 18th, 2017

1:16:43

A listener has very good advice about how to have tough conversations, Doree discusses the latest in IVF billing shenanigans, and Matt gets really obsessed with ghost balls. (And rough heaven dog sex. Don't worry about …

Episode 65: New Year Same Infertility

January 1st, 2018

1:14:59

Happy New Year! Doree and Matt contemplate the year ahead and discuss the ups and downs of 2017, and get into a friendly debate about Catholic …

Episode 66: Tell Us In the Comments

January 8th, 2018

1:01:06

Doree and Matt get some answers about MTHFR, hear from their two Finnish listeners, give advice about how to deal with a clueless mother-in-law, and …

Episode 67: What Should We Ask Our Doctor? No, Really.

January 15th, 2018

1:10:23

Doree and Matt make a list of the things they want to ask their doctor at their next appointment. They also give advice to a listener about the "blame game" and hear from someone else about how not to resent your IVF …

Episode 68: Take Four

January 22nd, 2018

1:18:00

Doree and Matt go back to their doctor to start their fourth egg retrieval cycle, and Matt wants to know: what about the male factor? They also get some information about their mosaic embryo. Then Doree interviews …

Episode 69: Cycling Up

January 29th, 2018

50:49

Doree and Matt give an update on where they are in their next cycle. They give advice to someone who is concerned about her friend's biological …

Episode 70: Fourth Time's the Charm?

February 5th, 2018

1:08:44

Doree and Matt discuss the preparations for their fourth egg retrieval, and Matt reveals that his sperm is even worse than he thought! Plus, Doree talks about being on fewer meds this round, and they give advice to a …

Episode 71: Eggs n‘ Such

February 12th, 2018

55:55

Doree and Matt do a retrieval. Things don't go exactly as planned.

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Episode 72: The Dumbest Sperm

February 19th, 2018

1:23:52

Matt finds out just how dumb his sperm really are. Then he and Doree talk about how he's making lifestyle changes to help make them smarter.

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Episode 73: One More Shot

February 26th, 2018

1:11:33

Doree interviews Maya Grobel and Noah Moskin, the couple behind the infertility documentary One More Shot, about making the film and their own infertility journey. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from listeners about donor …

Episode 74: A Spermanent Solution?

March 5th, 2018

52:08

Matt and Doree talk about how Matt can improve his sperm, and Doree tries to find someone to blame for their recent failed cycle. (She... fails.) Plus, the egg and sperm signal have never been activated so many times in …

Episode 75: Food Doula

March 12th, 2018

59:02

Thanks to everyone for their support and encouraging words after last week's dejection-fest. This week, Matt's upset because there's no food in the …

Episode 76: Anonymous Emails

March 19th, 2018

1:18:35

Matt's been smoke-free for 10 days! He is also starting to think that TESE might be in his future, at least if a couple of listeners (and Doree) have anything to say about it. Plus, they hear from anonymous listeners …

Episode 77: Quitter's Cold

March 26th, 2018

52:11

Matt's got a cold from quitting smoking, but the good news is: he's really quit smoking. A few listeners have more advice about dealing with his …

Episode 78: The Happiest Place on Earth

April 2nd, 2018

1:16:08

Doree and Matt recap their Disney World trip, and also try to unpack some fundamental issues about their marriage.

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Episode 79: Carts and Horses

April 9th, 2018

1:14:57

Doree and Matt discuss their recent phone call with their doctor and talk about how they've started doing phone-free movie nights. Plus, the egg signal goes out for a trans man who's gone through having his eggs …

Episode 80: Down for the Count

April 16th, 2018

55:07

Matt's still waiting to hear about his semen analysis results. He has also been smoke-free for over 6 weeks! There are responses to the egg signals …

Episode 81: What It's Like To Be A Surrogate

April 23rd, 2018

1:07:11

Doree interviews a woman who was a surrogate and her husband about the experience, and they share their advice for anyone looking for a surrogate and for anyone who's interested in becoming a surrogate. Plus, Doree and …

Episode 82: Why Don't you Email Us?

April 30th, 2018

46:27

Matt discusses a no good, horrible, very bad day that included a trip to the urologist, and Doree talks about how she’s been in a better mood since …

Episode 83: Miracle Baby

May 7th, 2018

1:04:58

Doree and Matt debate the phenomenon of people telling them "miracle" pregnancy stories.

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Episode 84: Cake Wars (fixed)

May 14th, 2018

1:00:20

Matt discusses his struggles with food. Plus, Doree and Matt hear from more listeners about miracle babies, and they get some egg signal responses about IVF in Cape Town.

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Episode 85: Red Light, Green Light

May 21st, 2018

59:05

Matt gets his sperm test results and talks about what he's learned about intermittent fasting. The egg signal goes out for a woman who wants to hear …

Episode 86: Round Five

May 28th, 2018

54:18

Doree and Matt are back on the IVF wagon for round 5 — and they’re not sure how they feel about it.

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Episode 87: Zen Commandments

June 4th, 2018

1:02:37

Doree and Matt discuss preparing for their next egg retrieval — which is this week.

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Episode 88: Egg Bag

June 11th, 2018

1:02:36

Doree and Matt discuss their somewhat surprising retrieval results, and what they're still waiting on. Plus, they get a lot of responses to the egg …

Episode 89: The Results Are In (For Now)

June 18th, 2018

1:04:36

Doree and Matt find out how many of their embryos made it to blastocyst and hear from listeners about how they decided they wanted to have kids. Plus, they send out the egg signal for people who were conceived using …

Episode 90: Doctor Google

June 25th, 2018

57:44

Doree and Matt share their genetic testing results, and Matt tells Doree to stop googling. Plus, they hear from people whose moms used donor sperm to …

Episode 91: The Real Real

July 2nd, 2018

1:06:08

Sometimes we get a little down, okay? If you've ever wanted to hear a married couple work through some sh*t, now's your chance. We even had to record …

Episode 92: Stage Two (of Marriage)

July 9th, 2018

1:19:36

So we didn't totally turn everyone off with last week's episode. GOOD TO KNOW! We have some updates on where things are at, we got some suggestions from listeners, and we also hear from a doctor who has some thoughts …

Episode 93: Creedence Clearwater Revival Musical

July 16th, 2018

1:11:16

Doree and Matt discuss her call with the doctor at CCRM and Matt explains how Doree could have done a better job selling him on it. We also hear from …

Episode 94: O Canada

July 23rd, 2018

56:59

Doree and Matt record an episode from their trip to Vancouver! Listeners weigh in on the Second Opinion Situation, and we also hear from a pastor who …

Episode 95: Deciding Factors

July 30th, 2018

1:08:55

We give an update on our embryo transfer cycle and hear from a listener who successfully got his employer to offer better fertility coverage. We also …

Episode 96: Let's Just Transfer This Thing

August 6th, 2018

56:33

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Episode 97: A Busy Wait

August 13th, 2018

1:07:50

Doree and Matt are keeping busy as they wait for Doree's beta. Plus they hear from listeners about medical billing practices, re-biopsying embryos, donor egg kids, and IVF in Germany and Australia. And a friend of the …

Episode 98: Beta Entry

August 20th, 2018

1:03:19

So.... we got some news.

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Episode 99: Is This Norm?

August 27th, 2018

57:51

We share the 2nd beta results and get some other news that we're not sure how to interpret.

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Episode 100: Steve Rogers?

September 3rd, 2018

1:18:16

It's our 100th episode, can you believe it?! We hardly can, which is probably why we forgot until the middle of the episode. Anyway, we have some updates from last week's doctor's appointment and Doree has entered a …

Episode 101: Puke Party

September 10th, 2018

1:07:26

Doree's been nauseous — REALLY nauseous — and we talk about how you're "supposed" to feel when you're pregnant after infertility. Plus, we had another doctor's appointment, and we're close to graduating! We also heard …

Episode 102: Living With It and By It We Mean Nausea

September 17th, 2018

1:01:44

Doree's still puking, but she thinks things might have taken a turn for the better. We also hear from listeners about senior dogs, and Doree learns that whatever you do: DON'T DRINK THE WATER!

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Episode 103: Fight Club

September 24th, 2018

1:16:05

We graduated from CFP! Oh, and we also got in one of the worst fights of our relationship. (It's all good now, but, eesh. Hey, we're not perfect.) Plus we hear from listeners about ICSI, the great moving debate, nursing …

Episode 104: Beyond Normal

October 1st, 2018

1:17:34

Lots of listeners responded to the postpartum signal to say: YOU'RE NORMAL. Plus, we hear from a listener who appreciates Matt's saltiness, we learn more about genetic testing, and Matt gives advice to someone who might …

Episode 105: Karma Sickness

October 8th, 2018

1:23:07

Doree and Matt finally leave the house — together! Plus, the endometrial scratch signal and the whoops-we-have-the-same-sperm-donor-as-our-friends signal go out, Matt talks about his struggles with food in response to …

Episode 106: The Egg Whisperer (Live at WIRED25)

October 15th, 2018

57:50

We talked with Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh (aka the Egg Whisperer) at a special Eggcellent Adventure Live podcast at WIRED25 about the future of fertility. We chatted about egg freezing, the cost of IVF, "three-parent" …

Episode 107: Bingo

October 22nd, 2018

1:03:21

We went to the doctor and had an... interesting conversation with the woman who did the ultrasound, n'est-ce pas? This week we also send out multiple …

Episode 108: What's Next?

October 29th, 2018

1:04:02

We discuss what should happen to this podcast now that we're pregnant, and we want you to weigh in. We hear from listeners about PCOS, what to do …

Episode 202: Doula No Wrong

November 12th, 2018

1:16:40

Matt gets on board the doula train once he realizes that they will make his life a lot easier. We hear from listeners about excessive drinking, cleft …

Episode 203: Tomato, Tomahto

November 19th, 2018

1:05:45

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 …

Episode 204: Flashback

November 26th, 2018

1:05:34

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 …

Episode 205: To Sleep, Perchance

December 3rd, 2018

1:12:45

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 …

Episode 206: The Rules

December 10th, 2018

1:10:45

We hash out some of our pre-baby anxieties.

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Episode 207: Work It Out

December 17th, 2018

1:28:52

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, …

Episode 208: Countdown

December 31st, 2018

1:14:53

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 …

Episode 209: Tidying Up

January 7th, 2019

1:05:59

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 …

Episode 210: Making Room For Baby

January 14th, 2019

1:18:31

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 …

Episode 211: Space Race

January 21st, 2019

1:17:19

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 …

Episode 212: Everything Is Too Much

January 28th, 2019

1:14:57

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 …

Episode 213: Rad Dad Redemption

February 4th, 2019

1:17:54

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 …

Episode 214: Face the Music

February 11th, 2019

1:30:44

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 …

Episode 215: Lullabye-bye-bye

February 18th, 2019

1:08:01

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 …

Episode 216: Goodnight Sweetheart

February 25th, 2019

1:21:57

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.

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Episode 217: Fluid Situation

March 4th, 2019

1:15:11

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.

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Ep 218: Dehydration Station

March 11th, 2019

1:03:50

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 …

Ep 219: Advice Squad

March 18th, 2019

1:04:25

We contemplate the nature of unsolicited advice, and hear from listeners about struggling to have a second child, "birth goals," and a fertility …

Ep 220: Do These Names Spark Joy?

March 25th, 2019

1:16:20

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 …

Ep 221: Baby Long Legs

April 1st, 2019

1:20:42

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 …

Ep 222: Take Your Time

April 8th, 2019

1:12:01

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 …

Ep 223: Womb Service

April 15th, 2019

1:11:46

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 …

Ep 224: Baby Pants

April 22nd, 2019

55:28

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 …

Ep 225: He Looks Like A Henry

April 29th, 2019

1:01:16

Henry Julian Mira is here! And we want to tell you all the details of how he came into the world last week.

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Ep 226: Big Brother Beau

May 6th, 2019

56:58

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.

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Ep 227: Milky Way

May 13th, 2019

46:30

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 …

Actually... Episode 228: Boob Job

May 20th, 2019

59:58

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.

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Ep 229: Pump It Up

May 27th, 2019

1:17:13

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.

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Ep 230: Scam I Am

June 3rd, 2019

1:11:53

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 …

Ep 231: 7 Week Itch

June 10th, 2019

1:18:00

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 …

Episode 232: Just You Wait

June 17th, 2019

1:17:29

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 …

Episode 233: It's A Trap

June 24th, 2019

1:08:54

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 …

Ep 234: Head of the Class

July 1st, 2019

57:07

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, …

Ep 235: Earthquake Aftermath

July 8th, 2019

52:30

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 …

Episode 236: Baby Jail

July 15th, 2019

1:11:22

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 …

Episode 237: Repeat Offender

July 22nd, 2019

1:11:52

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 …

Ep 238: Car Trouble

July 29th, 2019

58:33

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 …

Ep 239: Sleep Schedule

August 5th, 2019

1:08:18

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 …

Ep 240: Back to Work

August 12th, 2019

59:43

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 …

Ep 241: Away We Go

August 19th, 2019

1:06:50

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 …

Ep 242: Butt Stuff

August 26th, 2019

1:07:23

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 …

Ep 243: Why Can't We Be (Mom) Friends

September 3rd, 2019

51:14

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 …

Ep 244: Baby You Can Drive My Car

September 9th, 2019

49:54

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, …

Ep 245: Casting Sperm with Molly Hawkey

September 16th, 2019

1:06:56

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 …

Ep 246: Have Baby, Will Travel

September 23rd, 2019

1:06:21

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 …

Ep 247: Keep the Routine

September 30th, 2019

56:45

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 …

Ep 248: Hi, Holidays!

October 7th, 2019

45:09

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, …

Ep 249: Rash Decisions

October 14th, 2019

1:12:35

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 …

Episode 250: Happy Fourth

October 21st, 2019

1:09:40

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 …

Ep 251: He's Got a Window

October 28th, 2019

1:04:06

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 …

Ep 252: Certainty Principle

November 4th, 2019

1:09:00

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 …

Episode 201: Preggcellent Adventure

November 4th, 2019

1:11:55

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 …

Ep 253: Gallbladder Chatter

November 11th, 2019

51:36

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 …

Ep 254: Overheard in LA

November 18th, 2019

1:00:53

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 …

Ep 255: Trivial Pursuits

November 25th, 2019

1:11:24

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 …

Ep 256: Talking Turkey

December 2nd, 2019

1:02:08

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 …

Ep 257: Matt Misses the Internet

December 9th, 2019

1:02:40

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.


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Ep 258: Thrills, Chills, and Spills

December 16th, 2019

57:18

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 …

Ep 259: Donor Signals

December 23rd, 2019

59:00

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 …

Ep 260: Home Economics

January 6th, 2020

1:20:26

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. …

Ep 261: Space Quest

January 13th, 2020

1:06:45

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 …

Ep 262: Freeze Game

January 20th, 2020

1:03:03

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 …

Ep 263: To Mosaic or Not To Mosaic

January 27th, 2020

52:58

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 …

Ep 264: Moved To Tears

February 3rd, 2020

58:45

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 …

Ep 265: Cord Cutting

February 10th, 2020

52:17

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 …

Ep 266: One Is (Not) the Loneliest Number

February 17th, 2020

59:26

A listener email sends us into an existential tailspin.

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Ep 267: The Happiest-ish Place on Earth

February 24th, 2020

58:55

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.

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Ep 268: Bust Out

March 3rd, 2020

52:12

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 …

Replay: Ep 11: My Two Dads

March 9th, 2020

1:12:47

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 …

Ep 269: Coronapod

March 16th, 2020

53:04

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 …

Ep 270: Hunkering Down

March 23rd, 2020

1:17:23

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 …

Ep 271: Sister Tact

March 30th, 2020

1:00:29

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 …

Ep 272: On the Home Front

April 6th, 2020

57:02

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, …

Ep 273: Fertility Detective

April 13th, 2020

1:12:26

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 …

Ep 274: Top Shelf

April 20th, 2020

49:27

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 …

Ep 275: Wait A Second

May 4th, 2020

1:11:36

Ep 275: Wait A Second


Henry 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 …

Ep 276: Negative Nancy Drew

May 11th, 2020

1:12:32

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 …

Ep 277: It's All Coming Back

May 17th, 2020

1:11:31

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 …

Ep 278: Sunday Scaries

May 24th, 2020

1:10:45

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 …

Ep 279: One Is Not the Loneliest Number

June 1st, 2020

1:01:06

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 …

Ep280: We Want the Skunk

June 8th, 2020

1:03:42

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 …

Ep 281: Baby Brain

June 15th, 2020

41:50

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 …

Ep 282: Father's Day

June 22nd, 2020

50:29

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 …

Ep 283: Dumb and Dumber

June 29th, 2020

56:17

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 …

Ep 284: Words of IVF-firmation

July 6th, 2020

55:25

Doree's gotten very into Animal Crossing, which prompts Matt to reminisce about his Red Dead Redemption days. A listener wonders if we have …

Ep 285: What's Your Tendency?

July 13th, 2020

57:17

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 …

Ep 286: OK Boomer

July 20th, 2020

58:01

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 …

Ep 287: Analyze This

July 27th, 2020

56:44

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 …

Ep 288: Cry It Out

August 3rd, 2020

1:03:12

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 …

Ep 289: Hitting the Wall

August 10th, 2020

58:48

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 …

Ep 290: Imaginary Cat

August 17th, 2020

1:05:06

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 …

Ep 291: Work It Out

August 24th, 2020

1:03:05

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 …

Ep 292: Feeling Better

August 31st, 2020

1:00:27

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, …

Ep 293: Feelin' Hot Hot Hot

September 7th, 2020

55:49

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 …

Ep 294: Guilt Trip

September 14th, 2020

58:30

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 …

Ep 295: Safety Dance

September 21st, 2020

57:41

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 …

Ep 296: If the Shoe Fits

September 28th, 2020

54:07

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 …

Ep 297: Ovary Achiever

October 5th, 2020

56:29

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 …

Ep 298: Anniversary Special

October 12th, 2020

55:18

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 …

Ep 299: Weekend Warriors

October 19th, 2020

54:38

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 …

Ep 300: Saint Misbehavin'

October 26th, 2020

1:04:24

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 …

Ep 301: Notes on a Candle

November 2nd, 2020

54:17

Topics discussed: Henry as Thor, Henry as a recycling bin, challah baking, brownie baking, miscarriage, genetic mutations, Chinese herbs, advent calendars, Great British Bake-Off, and candles. Lots and lots of candles.


Ep 302: Dart School

November 9th, 2020

57:01

We discuss the election results and our new hobby: darts. Then the septum signal goes out, as does the candle shop + explosive diarrhea signal (it's …

Ep 303: Poops, I Did It Again

November 16th, 2020

54:46

Henry had a big week, Matt's still into darts, and listeners had a lot to say about poop. Plus, the "what should I do with my last PGS-tested embryo" …

Ep 304: A Socially Distant Thanksgiving

November 23rd, 2020

57:48

We discuss our socially distant Thanksgiving plans, and also Henry's first dentist appointment. Then, a listener weighs in on the extra embryos conundrum, and we give advice to a listener who's struggling with "BE …

Ep 305: You've Got Me Feeling Emotions

November 30th, 2020

57:03

Matt gets overwhelmed on Thanksgiving when Doree wraps presents for a child in need. The egg signal goes out for successful egg retrievals in women …

Ep 306: Let's Get This Bread

December 7th, 2020

49:38

We discuss Doree's new baking endeavors and her book revision, and then hear from listeners about PPROM, sleep regressions, and the rules about masks …

Ep 307: Fresh Baked Signature Select

December 14th, 2020

57:35

We discuss Henry's toddler behavior and the cancellation of our holiday plans. Then we hear from several listeners with PPROM and NICU advice, and …

Ep 308: Seven Fishes

December 21st, 2020

53:49

Matt wonders why his family didn't do the Feast of the Seven Fishes, while Doree is a little too excited about her positive experience with Uppababy customer service. Then, listeners send out signals for increased …

Ep 309: Biku Biku

January 4th, 2021

48:17

We get caught up on all of the Christmas and New Year's happenings, and try to figure out WTF Henry is talking about. Plus, a listener has a response to the nuchal signal, and we attempt to give advice to a listener …

Ep 310: Clem Fandango

January 11th, 2021

46:44

We discuss how our lives have turned into Groundhog Day and what we're doing about it, and give advice to a listener who wants to quit her job. Plus, …

Ep 311: The One Where Matt Got Covid

January 18th, 2021

49:36

Yep, that's right: Matt has Covid. We discuss his experience testing positive, how we've been trying to keep Doree and Henry healthy, and how he's feeling. Then Doree takes over for the rest of the show to answer …

Ep 312: Turning the Corner

January 25th, 2021

48:48

Matt's on the mend, and Doree and Henry seem to have escaped the Covid, so things in the Shafrira household are looking up. We hear some Covid tips …

Ep 313: Doree-Bot

February 1st, 2021

1:03:00

Matt tells the world how much he appreciates Doree, while Doree admits she's already started thinking about Matt's 40th birthday — even though she thought he was a year younger than he actually is. Meanwhile, listeners …

Ep 314: Post-Covid Life

February 8th, 2021

56:11

Matt's heading back to work, and Doree's thinking about how to tell Henry that his nanny is leaving. Listeners had some heavy questions for us this week, so we're hoping that you all can weigh in as well!


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Ep 315: The Good Fight

February 15th, 2021

55:32

The great thing about marriage is that even five and a half years in, you're still learning things about each other.


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Ep 316: To Sleep, Perchance

February 22nd, 2021

53:02

Matt's getting more sleep and listeners have questions about newborn sleep, so it's a real sleepy episode. Plus, listeners have thoughts about love languages, varicoceles, and more.


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Ep 317: Sk8ter Boi

March 1st, 2021

58:20

We discuss Henry's skater obsession and saying goodbye to his beloved nanny. Then, listeners write in about varicoceles, PCOS, and how to handle two under two. 


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Ep 318: Tiny Tyrant

March 8th, 2021

41:31

We contemplate our playground parenting style and Henry's dictator tendencies. A listener sends out the sperm signal for her husband's testosterone levels, and another listener sends out the egg signal for anyone who's …

Ep 319: Daylight Saving Family Time

March 15th, 2021

55:36

We discuss our trip to the aquarium and Henry's adaption to Daylight Saving Time, and get feedback about testosterone therapy, donor conceived children, hovering parents, and more.


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Ep 320: For the Love of Bunny

March 22nd, 2021

55:30

We discuss Henry's new love of his stuffed bunny and his extremely sweet family hug. We also hear from listeners who want advice about when to stop …

Ep 321: Doreefeed

March 29th, 2021

52:23

Matt feels like he doesn't know what Doree's been up to because he's not on social media anymore, and Doree has a solution for him. Plus, the …

Ep 323: Going Rogue

April 5th, 2021

52:21

Doree has an off-book update, and Henry loved the Natural History Museum. Plus, listeners weigh in on disappointing egg retrieval results, potty …

Ep 324: We're Gonna Need a Bigger Goat

April 12th, 2021

42:13

We catch everyone up on where we're at with our last remaining embryo. Plus, the egg signal goes out for early menopause and how to do IVF when you have a toddler at home.


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Ep 325: Tee Time

April 19th, 2021

51:14

We discuss Matt's renewed love of golf and Doree's secondary love language. We hear from a listener who has an embryo that also has a segmental …

Ep 325: Birthday Boy

April 26th, 2021

53:42

Henry is two! And celebrated his birthday in classic two-year-old fashion. We answer listener questions about Doree's book and put out the egg signal …

Ep 326: Say What?!

May 3rd, 2021

1:01:34

The goal posts have moved yet again, and we're still kinda processing all of it.


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Ep 327: Wrong Batch

May 10th, 2021

42:22

We discuss spending Mother's Day at Disneyland and Henry's newfound love for swimming. A signal goes out for a woman who's struggling with her closest friends and sister-in-law all having babies during the pandemic, and …

Ep 328: Hatch Trick

May 17th, 2021

46:38

We discuss Doree's embryo transfer and our seemingly excited embryo. Then we dig into what the embryo's deletion could mean, hear from listeners …

Ep 329: The 10-Day Wait

May 24th, 2021

57:47

We discuss Doree's upcoming beta test and hear from a listener about her own experience with mosaic embryos. Plus, the egg signal goes out about PIO shots and a mysterious case of hives.


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Ep 330: Beta Testing

May 31st, 2021

56:08

We got the results of our beta test. Plus we hear about PIO shots and whether estrogen can cause hives, and try to solve a medical mystery.


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Ep 331: Gotta Go

June 7th, 2021

52:14

We discuss our weekend getaway, and Doree reveals details of her book launch (which is news to Matt). Plus, we hear from listeners about recurrent pregnancy loss, PIO shots, and the estrogen patch mystery, and give …

Ep 332: Let's Do Lunch

June 14th, 2021

47:29

We wonder what happened to all the salad joints in Midtown Manhattan and reminisce about corporate cafeterias gone by. Then we hear from a listener who has some PIO advice, and another listener who's wondering if she's …

Ep 333: Watch This Space

June 21st, 2021

1:00:20

Doree's a little freaked out about her book launch and Matt tries to reassure her by giving the book the hard sell. We also discuss Father's Day! Plus, a ton of egg signals go out this week, so listen closely.


All of …

Ep 334: The Song Signal

June 28th, 2021

1:10:10

We send out our own signal! Plus, we hear from listeners about fibroids, feet, and more.


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June 29th, 2021

20:02

In this exclusive audio excerpt from Doree's new book, THANKS FOR WAITING: The Joy (& Weirdness) of Being a Late Bloomer, she talks about first …

Ep 335: A Comedy of Errors

July 5th, 2021

45:29

What's the Fourth of July without some travel misadventures?


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Ep 336: Happy Happy Happy Happy

July 12th, 2021

1:05:23

Henry has a new favorite song and a listener asks Doree to reflect on learning to get over nasty criticism. Plus, the extra embryos signal goes out and listeners weigh in on emotional reactions to certain songs.


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Ep 337: Simpatico

July 19th, 2021

57:23

Doree hears from a listener whose life path has been eerily similar to hers, while Matt wonders why Doree's feeling blah about her book now that it's been out for three weeks. Plus, we hear from listeners about feeding …

Ep 338: Winging It

July 25th, 2021

46:53

A listener relates to our potty training discussion, and we send out the vaginismus signal. Plus, the Disney portion of the podcast returns.


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Ep 339: Consult the Spreadsheet

August 2nd, 2021

41:29

Doree makes an important spreadsheet and tries to get Matt not to engage in negative self-talk. Then we hear from listeners about HELLP syndrome and vaginismus, and we give advice to a listener whose sister needs to …

Ep 340: IVF Pu Pu Platter

August 9th, 2021

52:03

We discuss how Matt's birthday went and Henry's new vocabulary, and then hear from listeners about HELLP Syndrome and what to do when you have to …

Ep 341: Mood Rings

August 16th, 2021

53:29

Matt gives Doree some space. Then, more listeners reach out about HELLP syndrome, we give (the same!) advice to someone, and we hear one listener's experience with moving embryos.


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Ep 342: Guilding the Lily

August 23rd, 2021

57:33

Matt gets philosophical about work, Doree gives an update on potty training, and we hear from listeners about everything from exercise post-transfer to postpartum psychosis. Plus, a listener has a crucial Matt and Doree …

Ep 343: Gaming the System

August 30th, 2021

55:40

Doree's leaving town for a few days and Matt is maybe sort of nervous (also, get your emails etc for next week in early, please!). We hear from listeners about postpartum psychosis and give advice to a listener who's …

Ep 344: How Bout Wed

September 6th, 2021

1:04:31

Matt survives his weekend alone with Henry, and Doree gets some much-needed time alone and away. We hear from listeners about infertility insurance coverage, whether to test the last embryo, and some fighting words …

Ep 345: Butt Seriously

September 13th, 2021

44:14

Warning: this episode contains way too much discussion of Matt's butt. Plus, a postpartum signal goes out while Doree pretends she's a doctor, and we get some more Boston travel tips. And don't forget, we did warn you.


Ep 346: Tooth or Dare

September 20th, 2021

1:00:48

Henry has a playground mishap and we send out an egg signal for endometriosis with multiple miscarriages. Plus, the debate over birds really exist …

Ep 347: Hot Goss

September 27th, 2021

57:11

Matt points out Doree's love of gossip and Doree goes deep on Hollywood's labor issues, and we give an update on Henry's dental adventures. Then we …

Ep 348: Dog Days

October 4th, 2021

51:38

Beau seems to be getting along with the new nanny. Listeners have advice about long periods/missing ovulation and having parents come to visit with a …

Ep 349: Pumpkin Spice Blah-te

October 11th, 2021

57:14

We are underwhelmed by our visit to a pumpkin patch. Then, a listener asks us whether she is allowed to consider herself part of the infertility community and another listener asks for advice about her depressed …

Ep 350: Early Birds

October 18th, 2021

53:44

We discuss how our quick getaway to Palm Springs made us feel old. Then we hear from listeners about infertility impostor syndrome and toddler …

Ep 351: Boys' Weekend

October 25th, 2021

1:01:34

Doree was away this weekend so Matt and Henry (and Beau) had a weekend to remember. Then we hear from more listeners about impostor syndrome, and a listener writes in to share about her great experience donating her …

Ep 352: Sunday Scaries

November 1st, 2021

56:06

We discuss celebrating Halloween. The egg signal goes out about egg donation, and listeners write in with more toddler travel advice and dealing with secondary infertility.


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Ep 353: Clock Talk

November 8th, 2021

58:39

We discuss our Daylight Saving Time woes and Matt's life-changing new Time Timer. Then we hear from listeners about their experiences with ghost babies and respond to a listener who experienced secondary infertility.


Ep 354: Work in Progress

November 15th, 2021

1:12:41

Matt's heading back to work and Doree speed-reads a book she's obsessed with. Then we get schooled on Daylight Saving Time vs. Standard Time, give …

Ep 355: Emotion Sensor

November 29th, 2021

1:00:26

We recap our trip to Disney World and reflect on Henry's emotional state. Then a listener sends out the embryo thawing signal and another listener asks about weight restrictions and IVF.


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Ep 356: Comeback Kid

December 6th, 2021

1:00:26

Henry worries about people coming back, and Matt gears up for his first week as a director. Then we hear a success story about getting insurance coverage for infertility, the egg signal goes out for PPD, and listeners …

Ep 357: Boundary Hunter

December 13th, 2021

49:26

Henry's got some big feelings about Matt, and Doree suggests he set some boundaries. We get an update from a listener who had a very irregular cycle …

Ep 358: Director's Cut

December 20th, 2021

41:11

Matt reflects on his two weeks as a TV director and we discuss going to a concert. Then a listener writes in with an interesting suggestion about data and we get some more TV show suggestions for Henry.


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Ep 359: Stress Case Scenario

January 3rd, 2022

56:16

Doree's got Omicron anxiety and Henry's finally on the mend. Then we hear from the original "infertility imposter syndrome" listener and give advice …

Ep 360: In Sickness and In Health

January 10th, 2022

1:01:10

Everyone's fine, but we had a chaotic medical week. We hear from listeners about weight and pregnancy, and the signal goes out for someone who's looking for positive stories after a hemorrhage. Plus, Doree gets …

Ep 361: Comma Chameleon

January 17th, 2022

40:22

We discuss Henry's newest obsessions: numbers and punctuation. Then a listener asks for advice about how to best support friends who are struggling with fertility issues, and another listener weighs in on how she …

Ep 362: Negative Nancys

January 24th, 2022

39:36

We discuss our week in isolation after a Covid exposure. Then, a listener asks for suggestions for children's books about donor eggs, and the …

Ep 363: Jam Sesh

January 31st, 2022

1:03:42

We discuss our new shared hobby and Henry's musical demands. Then listeners share some donor egg resources and the Circumvallate Placenta & peripheral band signal goes out. Plus, we give advice to a listener whose …

Ep 364: Back to Basics

February 7th, 2022

1:06:55

We give advice to a listener about what to do when your partner decides they don't want another kid but you have five embryos on ice, and another …

Ep 365: Paperback Writer

February 14th, 2022

53:43

Doree shares some news about the paperback of THANKS FOR WAITING. We offer advice to a listener who wants to know about fertility benefits at a potential new job, and hear an update from another listener about how she's …

Ep 366: Time Travel

February 21st, 2022

49:09

We share our experience at Disneyland. The egg signal goes out for people who have done multiple retrievals back to back, and Doree decides she can't …

Ep 367: A Change Will Do You Good

February 28th, 2022

38:51

Matt explains why his stance on having a second kid has changed. Then we give advice to a listener who's feeling sad about only having boy embryos, and humbly request that listeners send in more emails and voicemails if …

Ep 368: Now We're Talking

March 7th, 2022

1:01:29

Doree introduces her new newsletter, Now We're Talking, and we discuss Henry's obsession with clocks. Then we hear from many listeners who took pity on us last week and showered us with emails.


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Ep 369: It's About Time

March 14th, 2022

1:09:49


We discussed Henry's continued obsession with numbers and clocks, and a couple of listeners write in with tales of their own number- and clock-obsessed children. The egg signal goes out for anyone with experience with a …

Ep 370: Production Values

March 21st, 2022

1:17:22

We discuss why we don't respond to some emails on the air. Then listeners write in with info on REs vs. RIs and how to deal with hirsutism, and we help a listener navigate a donor embryo conundrum. And more!


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Ep 371: Hello Everyone

March 28th, 2022

1:06:52

Matt pays the jerk-off room a visit and we discuss laundry etiquette. Then we hear from listeners about PGS testing, embryo adoption, and grandparents taking care of babies. And do make sure to listen to the end for a …

Ep 372: High Level Negotiations

April 4th, 2022

56:35

We discuss our recent appointment with DKB and what our plans are moving forward. Plus, listeners weigh in on the great laundry debate.


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Ep 373: Breakfast Club

April 11th, 2022

1:03:55

We welcome a special guest back to the show. Then a listener predicts the future, and we hear a different perspective on PGT testing. Plus, we give …

Ep 374: Potty By Nature

April 18th, 2022

42:36

Potty training is happening, and Henry's got thoughts about it. We hear from listeners about traveling before a transfer and from a food safety expert, and the egg signal goes out for anyone with Galactosemia.


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Ep 375: Birthday Boy

April 25th, 2022

49:45


We recap Henry's birthday-palooza and Matt gives Doree some well-earned props. Then we send out the cornual ectopic pregnancy signal and give advice to a listener who's nervous about announcing a pregnancy to a family …

Ep 376: Delay Tactics

May 2nd, 2022

51:26

We discuss Henry's keen awareness of bedtime delay tactics and give an update on where we are in the IVF process. Then we hear from a listeners who had a cornual ectopic pregnancy, and the egg signal goes out for anyone …

Ep 377: All the Mother's Day Feels

May 9th, 2022

50:16

We discuss Mother's Day and the complicated feelings it raises for a lot of people, and then we realize we forgot to give an IVF update. Plus listeners write in about club foot, and a listener puts out a signal for …

Ep 378: The World Is a Vampire

May 16th, 2022

44:34

We get a little depressed about the state of the world and Matt admits that he never really knew how old Doree was. A listener wonders what she …

Ep 379: Forever 44

May 23rd, 2022

46:33

We discuss our trip to Santa Barbara for Doree's birthday and she gives it a 9 out of 10. A listener writes in with questions about what IVF might look like post-Roe, and we also hear from a couple of listeners who are …

Ep 379: Routine Test

May 30th, 2022

42:36

Doree throws caution to the wind and pays for it. Listeners have suggestions for the altruistic surrogate, and a listener wonders whether we'll tell Henry he was an IVF baby.


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Ep 380: Pool Intentions

June 6th, 2022

55:38

We discuss how Matt is teaching Henry to swim, and Doree contemplates a career change. We also hear from listeners about being childfree not by choice and clutter.


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Ep 381: Rut Seriously

June 13th, 2022

52:57

We're in a rut, and don't have any great ideas about how to get out of it. But a great update from a listener cheers us up, and we discuss what to save and what to get rid of in anticipation of a second kid.


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Ep 382: Double Trouble

June 20th, 2022

59:27

Matt gets a surprise right before Doree's embryo transfer. A listener asks Doree to run through the egg retrieval process, and listeners also weigh in on having two kids when your first is still little.


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Ep 383: Sprite Night

June 27th, 2022

59:51

We discuss waiting for Doree's beta on Monday and how we're taking the Supreme Court ruling (spoiler: not well). A listener calls in with some words …

Ep 384: Beta Integrity

July 4th, 2022

50:33

We share the news from Doree's beta last week. Then we hear an update from a listener who had PPROM and the placenta accreta signal goes out. Plus, listeners have advice about the 3-year sleep regression.


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Replay Ep 225: He Looks Like A Henry

July 11th, 2022

1:01:21

We're on vacation! So we're replaying a classic episode for you. Enjoy and we'll be back with a new ep next week!


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Ep 385: Eye on the Ball

July 18th, 2022

50:43

Henry discovers a new love of baseball and tennis on vacation and tuckers Matt out, and then we hear from listeners about donor embryos and placenta accreta.


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Ep 386: Donor Embryos?

July 25th, 2022

52:42

Listeners weigh in on donor embryos, and we discuss our options. We also recap our trip to Disneyland with Henry. Plus, a listener has an egg signal challenge.


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Ep 387: Anon Please

August 1st, 2022

56:10

We discuss Henry getting over being sick and our family field trip, and we hear from our most frequent correspondent. Plus, listeners have advice about public bathrooms (and donor embryos).


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Ep 388: It's Like Riding a Bike

August 8th, 2022

46:18

Henry has a new bike, and he also shows up to say hi to a toddler listener. Plus, we hear from listeners about au pairs and donor embryos.


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Ep 389: Date Night

August 15th, 2022

49:32

We leave the house together without Henry. Plus, we give advice to someone who's debating another retrieval, and Matt gets some inspiration.


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Ep 390: All Over the Nap

August 22nd, 2022

47:52

Henry awakens from a 3-hour nap and joins us on the pod for some sleepy conversation. We hear from an old Friend of the Pod, and answer some Patreon …

Ep 391: Notary to Self

August 29th, 2022

1:00:53

Doree contemplates a new notary side hustle while Matt reflects on the end of an era. Then the Ramekin Queer has some clarifications and we remember not to borrow trouble, and a listener has some pretty astute …

Ep 392: Hot Hot Heat

September 6th, 2022

1:09:07

We're muddling through the California heat wave. We hear from listeners about butt progesterone and genetic screening, and the egg signal goes out for uterine inversion, which sounds extremely gnarly. Plus, we hear from …

Ep 393: The IVF House Always Wins

September 12th, 2022

51:37

Doree calls in from her solo trip to New York, while Matt discusses how he's held down the fort in her absence. We hear from a listener about PGT …

Ep 394: To a Tee

September 19th, 2022

48:02

Henry starts some T-ball adventures and Doree recovers from a busy week. Then the egg signal goes out for post-D&C egg retrievals, we get an update from Ramekin Queer, and hear from listeners about embryo donation. 


Ep 395: Flour Power

September 26th, 2022

52:09

Doree has a baking mishap, while Matt wants to ease up on Saturday night plans. A listener has advice regarding septum surgery, and another listener has questions about newborn sleeping arrangements. Finally, we get …

Ep 396: Top O' the Morning

October 3rd, 2022

51:56

Matt and Henry have an eventful morning. We hear from listeners about parental leave policies and another caller has thoughts about pregnancy …

Ep 397: When Mom's Away..

October 10th, 2022

54:18

Matt and Henry have a weekend to themselves, and Doree has one that's restorative, but not necessarily restful. We hear from a long-ago emailer with …

Ep 398: In the Sick of It

October 17th, 2022

45:22

Doree's the only one left standing when Matt and Henry come down with possibly the same illness. A listener writes in with a dilemma about a family secret, and we also hear from notaries who make it clear that …

Ep 399: Car Trouble

October 24th, 2022

47:59

Matt's car is in the shop and we wonder if we have what it takes to be a one-car family. We get an update from the secret half-brother listener, and give advice on moving with a toddler.


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Ep 400: Onesie Funsie

October 31st, 2022

51:07

Henry's obsessed with his new pajamas and we finally hear from listeners about the secret half-brother situation. Plus, a listener writes in with hot takes on cord blood banking and egg freezing.


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Ep 401: Big Night Out

November 7th, 2022

56:57

We get dressed up to go to a gala, and Henry goes trick-or-treating. Then, we hear more about the viability of egg freezing and answer questions about baby and toddler sleep.


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Ep 402: What Goes In Must Come Out

November 14th, 2022

55:43

Henry's been sick so we've had a rough weekend. We hear from listeners about pregnancy nausea, sleep training, and strollers, and it also turns out …

Ep 403: Veni, Vidi, Vindication

November 21st, 2022

59:44

Matt's car is finally back from the shop and Doree's feeling vindicated when a friend finally comes around on a TV show we love. Then we hear from a listener dealing with secondary infertility and a listener compares …

Ep 404: December to Remember

November 28th, 2022

55:43

Matt's got Happy Honda Days on the brain and Doree wonders about the origins of car bows. Listeners agree with us about getting additional testing, …

Ep 405: Labor Pains

December 5th, 2022

43:51

A listener calls in with some suggestions about division of labor, and the egg signal goes out for a pregnancy complication. Plus, listeners share their own Happy Honda Days stories.


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Ep 406: Agree to Agree

December 12th, 2022

55:54

A listener writes in for advice on getting monitored at an outside clinic, and we have very similar thoughts on what she should do. Plus, we think …

Ep 407: Holiday Spirits

December 19th, 2022

41:48

Listeners agree with us about outside monitoring being a huge drag, and we get some holiday candle advice from another listener. Plus, we learn about …

Replay Ep 355: Emotion Sensor

December 26th, 2022

1:00:26

Hi everyone! We're taking a holiday break. Here's an episode from last year that we think you'll enjoy. Happy holidays!


We recap our trip to Disney …

Ep 408: Trash Talk

January 2nd, 2023

50:37

We clean up the neighborhood and reflect on the holidays. We get an update from the listener who asked about outside monitoring, and the egg signal …

Ep 409: The Algorithm Knows

January 9th, 2023

44:05

Matt is aghast at Doree's doom-and-gloom TikTok algorithm. A listener writes in with her pre-eclampsia experience and shares information about embryo donation, and another listener leads us down an existential path.


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Ep 410: Leavin' on a Jet Plane

January 17th, 2023

48:25

We visit family in Austin and have an unexpected urgent care visit (everything's fine!). Then listeners write in about umbilical vein varix and being "one and done," and the Burlington vs. Portland partisans weigh in.


Ep 411: Icing on the Cake

January 23rd, 2023

54:56

Henry has an unfortunate conclusion to a birthday party. A listener wonders whether her eggs are too old and Matt gives advice to another listener …

Ep 412: The Play's the Thing

January 30th, 2023

47:40

We discuss going to see Bluey's Big Play and Doree gives Matt a pep talk about goal setting. Then we hear from listeners about being "one and done," and a listener calls in with advice for dealing with PPA and PPD. …

Ep 413: The Feisty Fours

February 6th, 2023

49:18

Henry's really showing his age. We hear from listeners about having more than one kid and give advice about childcare post-parental leave. 


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Ep 414: Chance of Train

February 13th, 2023

46:36

Matt takes Henry to a train-themed birthday party and they have a hot dog date. Then, a listener has a theory about the ideal number of children, and another listener weighs in on a recent egg signal about childcare.


Replay: Ep 73: One More Shot

February 20th, 2023

1:12:46

Doree is sick, so please enjoy this rerun of a classic Eggcellent episode from almost exactly five (!) years ago. We'll be back next week with our …

Ep 415: Ticket to Ride

February 27th, 2023

48:10

We report back from our weekend at Disneyland and Matt spends a weekend alone with Henry while Doree goes out of town. Then listeners weigh in on the only child discussion and the egg signal goes out for a listener with …

Ep 416: Only Game in Town

March 6th, 2023

47:30

Doree's dad is visiting and we take Henry to the science museum. Then we give advice to a listener who may or may not have an egg quality issue and hear from a couple of listeners about only children. Plus, we reminisce …

Ep 417: Out and About

March 13th, 2023

57:51

We leave the house at night once again and live to tell the tale. Plus, we hear back from a listener who is dealing with recurrent pregnancy loss and …

Ep 418: Around the Campfire

March 20th, 2023

40:17

Henry kicks things off this episode and then we discuss our weekend around the campfire. Then we give advice to a listener about telling her sister-in-law about her pregnancy and a couple of listeners weigh in about …

Ep 419: Breakthrough

March 26th, 2023

41:14

Matt's brain has breakthrough and Doree's week isn't as productive as she had hoped. Then a listener asks where we are with being "one and done" and we give a listener advice about finding joy with two small children.


Ep 420: Vacation Mode

April 4th, 2023

41:45

We discuss our very fun trip to the East Coast and Henry's fascination with the signage and lighting of New York City. Plus, listeners weigh in on finding joy in the tough moments and the toddler rejection egg signal …

Ep 421: Holiday Week

April 10th, 2023

43:17

We discuss celebrating Passover and Easter, and hear from listeners about their experiences sharing beds on vacation and playing with kids. Plus, Matt feels seen by another listener with ADHD.


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Ep 422: Play Ball

April 17th, 2023

43:30

Henry has his first T-Ball game and it's adorable (and chaotic). We get an update from a listener and another listener calls in with a clarification for Matt. Plus, a listener has thoughts on wrestling and stand-up …

Ep 423: It's a Party

April 24th, 2023

45:16

We survived Henry's birthday party and he puts in a special appearance on the pod. Plus we hear two contrasting viewpoints from listeners about offering sperm to friend, and another listener asks us to weigh in on the …

Ep 424: Measure Twice, Go to Ikea Once

May 1st, 2023

44:26

Henry's got a new shelf in his playroom thanks to Doree's Ikea trip. We give advice to a listener with "old British eggs" and a listener shares their …

Ep 425: Strike Zone

May 8th, 2023

51:10

Matt's union is on strike and Doree takes a strike-related walk down memory lane. Then we give a listener advice about activities with a …

Ep 426: Nap Math

May 15th, 2023

47:42

Henry takes a nap and bedtime goes haywire. Plus, the egg signal goes out about mini IVF and we hear from listeners who have thoughts about baby naps.


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Ep 427: Butt Stuff

May 23rd, 2023

44:39

The podcast is a day late because of Matt's butt. TW: Matt's butt. Lots of Matt's butt in this episode. Did we mention that Matt talks about his butt a lot? Also, listeners have thoughts about mini IVF and how to handle …

Ep 428: The Long, Long Weekend

May 29th, 2023

49:09

Is it really only Sunday? How do we have yet another day of weekend ahead of us? We give advice to a listener about whether to move before or after IVF and listeners have thoughts about staying "present" with a young …

Ep 429: The Fours Are Upon Us

June 5th, 2023

51:50

Henry's really feeling his four-ness, and Doree loses a tennis match. The egg signal goes out about anemia, and another listener writes in with some sad news and a request for guidance. Plus, we get suggestions about …

Ep 430: Goblin Mode

June 12th, 2023

37:37

Henry has his first dance recital and also might be a goblin. Listeners write in about anemia and when to tell your workplace about your pregnancy. 


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Ep 431: Dream Machine Dreams

June 19th, 2023

41:33

We get nostalgic about an arcade. Plus, we give advice about traveling with a toddler and Doree tries to get Matt to do a sports podcast with her.


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Ep 432: Share and Share Alike

June 26th, 2023

52:37

Doree gets real about the past week and Henry gets a new bat. Plus, we give advice to a new-ish mom about micromanaging and get an update on jerk-off rooms in 2023. 


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Ep 433: Vacation Mode

July 6th, 2023

43:32

It’s that time again: when we get on an airplane with Henry and hope for the best. We hear from a listener who restores Doree’s faith in the pod and listeners also have thoughts about career changes, short naps and …

REPLAY: Ep 359: Stress Case Scenario

July 10th, 2023

56:16

We’re on vacation this week! Please enjoy this episode from the vault. This episode aired on Jan. 2, 2022.


Doree’s got Omicron anxiety and Henry’s …

Ep 434: Pool Party

July 22nd, 2023

46:07

Matt finds his calling as a swim instructor and Doree visits urgent care twice in a week. We give advice to a listener about toddler sleep and another listener writes in with a safe sleep warning. 


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Ep 435: Covid Calling

July 26th, 2023

48:11

We all had Covid, and now we don't. Matt has a lot of thoughts about Wegman's and the writers' strike, and a listener has a career idea for Doree.


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Ep 436: This Is Almost 40

July 31st, 2023

49:55

s birthday is this weekend and he's feeling some kind of way about it. A listener wonders how Matt navigates parenting and depression, and another listener has thoughts about an unexpected factor in favor of Wegman's.


Ep 437: Party On

August 7th, 2023

46:50

Doree throws Matt a last-minute surprise party for his 40th birthday. A listener sends out the egg signal for adult only children and another …

Ep 438: It's a Numbers Game

August 14th, 2023

54:56

Doree goes to a Taylor Swift concert and Henry's got a lot of questions. Listeners have thoughts about being only children and on car seats, and the egg signal goes out for a listener who got dizzy during a mock …

Ep 439: Rain Check

August 21st, 2023

47:18

We discuss the storm and earthquake that hit Southern California. Listeners have thoughts about lightheadedness and poop withholding, and we consider …

Ep 440: Colorado Dreamin'

August 28th, 2023

45:44

Doree goes on a three-day trip to Denver that features not one but two hotel fire alarms while Matt stays home with Henry. We give advice to a listener about progesterone shots and the egg signal goes out for a listener …

Ep 441: Attention Deficit

September 5th, 2023

55:33

Matt's having trouble staying focused because he can't get his ADHD meds and we give an update on Beau (all is well!). A listener shares their progesterone shot strategy and we (i.e., mostly Matt) have thoughts on Tara …

Ep 442: Say Cheese

September 11th, 2023

53:59

Doree might know Matt better than he knows himself and a listener shares a glimpse into Beau's cheesy psyche. Plus the egg signal goes out for a listener facing a double masectomy and an embryo transfer, and we give …

Ep 443: Dropping Hints

September 18th, 2023

57:29

Matt finds some great tamales and Doree just wants everyone to be clear about what they want. The egg signal goes out for "bulky placenta" and …

Ep 444: Seasons of Life

September 25th, 2023

40:23

Doree's been in a two-tights kind of season for awhile and Matt wonders how to help her out of it. Also, a listener calls in with some bulky placenta …

Ep 445: Strike Out

October 2nd, 2023

44:43

We discuss what the end of the writers' strike means for us and Henry's love of a new game. Plus the egg signal goes out for a listener who's wondering if she's at increased risk of a blood clot during pregnancy and …

Ep 446: Horse Hair

October 10th, 2023

40:52

Matt's meds have shipped but they're still not here, and he's not feeling super functional. He still managed to take Henry to Disneyland alone, though. The egg signal goes out for anyone who has had a second baby after …

Ep 447: Make a Cameo

October 16th, 2023

1:01:28

We celebrated our wedding anniversary and Doree's gift to Matt sends us down a Cameo rabbit hole. Then listeners share their experiences with …

Ep 448: Night Moves

October 23rd, 2023

53:21

We discuss how Henry's impromptu nap led to a very late night for us and a suspiciously timed New York Times article on Cameo. Listeners had more thoughts about preeclampsia and the egg signal goes out for good wishes …

Ep 449: Birth Chart

October 30th, 2023

55:14

Doree wants to do Matt's birth chart and also wonders about doing one for the 101 Freeway, while Matt teaches Henry blackjack (sorry, 21). A listener wonders how to tell her children how their embryos were created at …

Ep 450: Doree's Little Brother

November 6th, 2023

48:26

We take a walk down a Brookline memory lane thanks to a 1992 Little League All-Star Game. Then we hear from our listener whom we armchair diagnosed and learn that our armchair diagnosis was correct. Plus, a listener …

Ep 451: Posi Vibes

November 13th, 2023

47:59

Matt doesn't like having to be the positive one and Doree thinks maybe a gratitude journal would solve her problems. Plus, listeners write in about …

Introducing Too Much Money

November 14th, 2023

40:47

Doree's new podcast is here! In this first episode, Doree and Jo discuss the 2007 story of two A-list celebrities who went head-to-head in a heated …

Ep 452: Thanksgiving Predictions

November 20th, 2023

46:17

We wonder who will be the real MVP of Thanksgiving and hear about an Australian listener's delightful meet-cute. 


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Ep 452: The Real MVP

November 27th, 2023

58:01

We attempt to investigate a Mary Tyler Moore mystery and discuss Thanksgiving's surprise MVP. Then a listener question sends Doree into an existential spiral, and we share our thoughts on another listener's surrogate …

Ep 453: Traffic Patterns

December 5th, 2023

53:16

Henry has decided on some new traffic patterns in the house and we also discuss a bowling excursion gone awry. Plus, a listener asks how we were finally able to get rid of baby stuff and we discuss whether moving to …

Ep 454: Beau the Babysitter

December 11th, 2023

46:24

We get reminded what Beau is like around babies and discuss Henry's Hanukkah gifts. A listener writes in with a tale of how their child learned about how their younger sibling was frozen (as an embryo), and Matt …

Ep 455: Holidays in Review

December 18th, 2023

46:00

We discuss the end of Hanukkah and getting ready for Christmas. A listener asks us to weigh in on the latest scandal regarding a fertility doctor, and we also hear about advances in in-home sleep studies. Plus, Matt …

Ep 456: New Year, Same Us

January 1st, 2024

51:52

We catch up on the events of the holiday break. A listener asks what we would do in her shoes when it comes to breastfeeding and an egg retrieval, …

Ep 457: Accountability Inspo

January 8th, 2024

51:08

Doree gives Matt some much-needed accountability inspo and comes up with a plan to downsize. Listeners have thoughts about weaning before an egg …

Ep 458: Holding the Line

January 16th, 2024

56:13

Lots of boundary talk this week as we try to figure out strategies to keep Henry in his room for longer in the morning. Plus we give possibly …

Ep 459: Rain of My Existence

January 22nd, 2024

56:47

We discuss our rainy day at Disneyland and how to get accountability. Listeners have thoughts about embryo sex selection and living estate sales.


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Ep 460: Car Trouble

January 30th, 2024

50:31

Doree gets a flat tire and Matt is determined to fix it, but everything does not go as planned. A listener does some investigating into the question of new labs for embryo donation, and a trans listener has thoughts …

Ep 461: Staying on Task

February 5th, 2024

1:01:25

Matt has a new plan to get work done AND make some quick cash. We offer our thoughts to a listener who's debating between an embryo transfer and trying to get pregnant the non-IVF way, and commiserate with another …

Ep 462: Game, Set, Matt

February 12th, 2024

55:37

Matt drives all over Los Angeles so Doree can make it to a tennis match. (No, the other car still isn't fixed.) A listener makes the case for getting …

Ep 463: Let It Ride

February 20th, 2024

1:02:50

We recap our day at Disneyland with Henry's cousins. A listener writes in with a triggering (to Doree) question and another listener urges us to have people over. Plus, listeners have suggestions for books about roads …

Farewell

February 22nd, 2024

0:39

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Ep 464: Creative Process

February 26th, 2024

55:26

We have a new plan for finishing our respective writing projects, and it involves ... co-working. With each other. The egg signal goes out for …

Ep 465: Up for Debate

March 4th, 2024

37:56

We discuss a dinner outing with Henry that put Doree’s debate skills on display, then hear from listeners about PCOS, donating embryos to science, child YouTubers, and where to watch Taskmaster. 


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Ep 466: No More Car Trouble

March 11th, 2024

55:17

Matt fixes the car and Doree has a disastrous time getting out of the house. Then we hear an update about a listener's transfer, another listener asks us to make a prediction, and another listener understands what …

Ep 467: Glamp of Approval

March 18th, 2024

43:55

We recap our glamping trip, which included Matt's new role as preschool singalong songleader, and discuss our plans for "body doubling" this week.


Ep 468: Pity Party

March 26th, 2024

50:08

Doree wonders if her friends haven't told her good news because they feel sorry for her. Matt tries valiantly to make her feel better, and sort of …

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