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 infor ...
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A listener wonders why society seems hung up on the two-child family, and we hear advice for another listener who was wondering whether to seek a second opinion. Plus, a listener inspires Doree to reflect on her dormant newsletter. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also availabl…
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A couple of listeners come in hot with some big IVF questions and we're reminded that we are still an IVF podcast, despite long digressions into the similarities and differences between golf and tennis. Matt is also vindicated by some "pinch poke" devotees and listeners also have thoughts on why Matt has been getting so winded lately. Join our Patr…
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Matt turns Henry's mischief-making in gymnastics into a teachable moment, and a listener is reminded of how much she pays her fertility clinic. 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 do…
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Doree recaps her trip to Boston with Henry and we recall the impact of a specific theme park jingle. Listeners are thrilled that Matt can finally sleep and we also hear about how another listener's Disneyland Paris trip 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-F…
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Matt finally gets some shuteye and celebrates his birthday. Listeners have more thoughts about gray sweatshirts, and we also learn about suburbs across country borders. 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/egg…
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Henry has Olympic commentary and Matt has an update on his CPAP journey. Listeners have thoughts on whether husbands should go to every pregnancy appointment, being in the "sandwich generation" and how to navigate it, and being on a swim team. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is a…
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We take Henry to a baseball game and he surprises us in more ways than one. We advise a listener on how to set boundaries with a three-year-old with a very particular clothing preference and send out the egg signal about being in the "sandwich" generation. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This…
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Matt has an update on his sleep test and Doree wonders if there's a way out of the abyss. (Matt says yes!) Listeners have thoughts on embryos and also have advice for Matt on getting bloodstains out of clothing. And we clarify our posting schedule and why it's been a little wonky lately. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per m…
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Matt gets into a scrape on the golf course and Doree unlocks a new Henry achievement. Then listeners have thoughts about extra embryos and whether it's selfish to have kids "later," and Matt gives golf club advice to someone who wants to take up the sport. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This…
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Henry has been loving his day camp, he even comes home with jokes. Matt has a cough that he insists isn't a cold. Listeners respond to last week's question about whether to transfer a final embryo, and another listener has Doree to thank for her happier feet. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! T…
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Matt has to deal with a broken phone and Doree resurrects the New Car Curse. Listeners tell us about their love for slip-ins, the "last embryo" signal goes out, a listener has a career pivot idea for Doree, and Matt clarifies why he's not on Wegovy. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episod…
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Matt's life is changed by a pair of shoes and Doree laments how a 20-minute nap can ruin bedtime. A listener writes in with advice to feel your feelings, and listeners also have job ideas for us. Plus, Matt responds to questions about guitars, baseball cards, Disney, and Ozempic. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plu…
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We all have big feelings about Henry's preschool graduation. Then we respond to a listener question about how old is too old to have kids, another listener shares her experience with breast reduction, and we get an on-the-ground report from Disney World. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This e…
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Ep 478: A (Napa) Rose By Any Other Name
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We discuss Henry's dance recital and Matt gives an update on the sleep doctor. A listener sends out the hysterectomy signal, the boob reduction caller from last week calls back, and another listener wants to understand the appeal of Disney. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This episode is also…
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Doree describes her dramatic rescue of Henry's beloved Sunset Boulevard and Matt has an update on the sleep doctor. We also discuss when and how Henry transitioned out of a crib and send out an egg signal about breast reductions when you have a toddler. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per month plus our back catalog! This ep…
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Doree goes into great detail about her Mother's Day come-from-behind tennis triumph and Coach Matt shares the latest from T-ball. We hear from a listener about her experience with anxiety after loss, and also discuss thank-you notes. Plus, Doree reveals how she selects emails and voicemails for the show. Join our Patreon, where you can get up to tw…
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