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Matt and Doree's Eggcellent Adventure: An IVF Journey

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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 aspects of a married couple experiencing infertility in real time, just now with a fetus. It's the pregnancy podcast you didn't know you needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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United States

Description:

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 aspects of a married couple experiencing infertility in real time, just now with a fetus. It's the pregnancy podcast you didn't know you needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Ep 474: Take Me Out to the T-Ball Game

5/6/2024
Coach Matt reporting for duty! We discuss Henry's T-ball team's progress over the course of the season, and then we hear from listeners about pregnancy anxiety after loss, how to be there for friends navigating infertility, and breath-holding spells. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:53:16

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Ep 473: Birthday Boy

4/28/2024
We discuss Henry turning FIVE and our sporty Sunday. Then we offer thoughts about thank-you notes and a listener updates us with how her flight with her toddler went. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:44:50

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Ep 472: A Whole New Vegas World

4/21/2024
Matt has a new perspective on Vegas and Henry comes by the podcast studio to say hello. A listener has a rec for couples where one person has ADHD and we share our thoughts on THAT Bluey episode. Thanks as always for your support on Patreon — it really means the world to us. Don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:42:15

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Ep 471: Just My Two Cents

4/14/2024
A listener shares her embryo storage dilemma and we give advice to another listener whose friend might have PPD. Plus, Doree reveals she is PRO matching Disney shirts. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:45

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Ep 470: Take Me Out to the Ballgame

4/9/2024
Matt takes Henry to a Red Sox game (in California), and Doree works through some of her feelings about friendship. Then, listeners have a lot of thoughts about flying with toddlers. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:08:24

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Ep 469: An Eggcellent Easter

3/31/2024
We discuss the joy of watching Henry do an Easter egg hunt. Doree's got a sinus infection, which is why she sounds like she has a sinus infection. Listeners have thoughts about last week's discussion about friends coming to town and another listener has a book rec for Matt. We also give advice on flying with a 15-month-old. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:57:30

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Ep 468: Pity Party

3/25/2024
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 succeeds. Then, a listener has some very Patreon-esque questions for us. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:08

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Ep 467: Glamp of Approval

3/17/2024
We recap our glamping trip, which included Matt's new role as preschool singalong songleader, and discuss our plans for "body doubling" this week. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:43:55

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Ep 466: No More Car Trouble

3/11/2024
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 Matt's going through. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:17

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Ep 465: Up for Debate

3/3/2024
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. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:56

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Ep 464: Creative Process

2/26/2024
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 ectopic pregnancy and embryos getting donated to science, and a couple of listeners have some job ideas for Matt. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:26

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Ep 463: Let It Ride

2/20/2024
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 for Henry. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:50

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Ep 462: Game, Set, Matt

2/12/2024
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 a second opinion and another listener makes the case that you should live where you want, even if it's away from family. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:37

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Ep 462: Game, Set, Matt

2/12/2024
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 a second opinion and another listener makes the case that you should live where you want, even if it's away from family. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:37

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Ep 462: Game, Set, Matt

2/12/2024
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 a second opinion and another listener makes the case that you should live where you want, even if it's away from family. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:55:37

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Ep 461: Staying on Task

2/5/2024
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 couple of listeners who are really going through it. Plus, a listener takes Matt to task for not dealing with his sleep apnea and we have thoughts on how to do Disney with a sensory-avoidant 4.5 year old. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also available AD-FREE at the $10 tier and above. Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:01:25

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Ep 460: Car Trouble

1/30/2024
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 about embryo sex selection. Plus, a listener writes in with a question about selling her dad's baseball card collection. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! We're also launching ad-free episodes at the $10 tier starting this week. patreon.com/eggcellent adventure And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:50:31

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Ep 459: Rain of My Existence

1/22/2024
We discuss our rainy day at Disneyland and how to get accountability. Listeners have thoughts about embryo sex selection and living estate sales. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! patreon.com/eggcellent adventure And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:47

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Ep 459: Rain of My Existence

1/22/2024
We discuss our rainy day at Disneyland and how to get accountability. Listeners have thoughts about embryo sex selection and living estate sales. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! patreon.com/eggcellent adventure And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:47

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Ep 458: Holding the Line

1/16/2024
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 unsolicited advice to a listener about embryo sex selection. Doree's new favorite ear plugs: https://amzn.to/3vxqq4G Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! patreon.com/eggcellent adventure And don't forget to call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us at mattanddoree@gmail.com or doreeandmatt@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:13