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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 infor ...
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Henry's baseball season kicks off. A listener sends out the egg signal for pre-menopause hysterectomies and we also hear from listeners about kids' sports and picky eating. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. Call or text us at 413-461-BABY or email us…
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Listeners weigh in on whether to do IUIs or go straight to IVF and on having another kid when you have a chronic illness. Plus, Matt gives some Vegas recs and we discuss how to navigate a picky eater. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/eggcellent adventure. Call or text us…
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Doree responds decisively to a listener's IVF question and we send out a couple of egg signals. A listener has a pretty lovely-sounding teenager and Matt describes what happens to his LEGOs when he's done building them, and also shares his thoughts on Amazon and James Bond. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-f…
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We discuss our new self-help action items and whether they're working. A listener writes in with an old-school IVF question and we discuss some new IVF technology, before hearing from listeners who have our backs and also have thoughts about the most annoying age. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episod…
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Doree takes her parents on a field trip to the See's Candy store and we discuss the rest of the weekend parental visit. We offer some reassurance to a listener who's about to try to become pregnant, and also give advice to a pregnant listener about what to do in Vegas. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free e…
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We learn that Henry doesn't know what the Super Bowl is and Matt finds himself enjoying a Jeep commercial. A listener writes in with a question about C-section scarring and we also get an update on a listener's home DIY projects. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/eggcelle…
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Matt's on duty all weekend while Doree is off to ANOTHER tennis weekend. We get some updates from listeners about NIPT tests and how the podcast has made an impact, and another listener thanks Matt for his home improvement DIY skills. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/egg…
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Despite Henry's reservations, we had a great weekend in the desert. We hear from a couple of listeners with infertility updates (throwback!) and have advice for a listener with a question about the postpartum period. Plus, we discuss the YouTube algorithm. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign…
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We discuss Henry's reluctance to go on a family road trip, the egg signal goes out for reproductive immunology, and a listener compliments Doree's taste in television. Mentioned in this episode: Please fill out Doree's Infant Feeding Survey! https://forms.gle/sPPRgt4B8wpVmvSw9 Finnish article on fresh vs. frozen transfers: https://www.helsinki.fi/f…
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Thanks to everyone who checked in on us in the past few days in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires. We're at home and safe, and just trying to figure out how to muddle through and help our community. If you're looking for somewhere to donate to, we suggest the CalFund Wildfire Recovery Fund: https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/.…
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It's been two weeks and we have a lot to catch up on! Matt has a new life philosophy and we come to a realization about Henry's favorite aspect of Disneyland. We give advice to a listener about what do to at LAX for a five-hour layover and also hear from a listener about a very expired food item. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episod…
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We visit a homespun holiday light show with some suspiciously familiar characters. A listener calls in with a very detailed explanation of her uterine lining thickening and we also give advice to a listener with a perfume problem. Support us on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, plus ad-free episodes! Sign up at patreon.com/eggcell…
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We recap a holiday light show and very crowded day at Disneyland, and then get some advice about dealing with kids who hate to lose. Doree's Gilmore Girls resistance may finally be breaking down and we also give SoCal travel suggestions. Plus, Matt reveals how he's feeling about Juan Soto these days. Bake Off has concluded, and we've recapped the w…
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We discuss how to deal with a 5-year-old who insists on winning. Matt wonders what to do with his boredom, while Doree debates the pros and cons of doing a Gilmore Girls podcast. Then we have suggestions for distractions while waiting for test results and listeners have thoughts about sparking joy and book clubs. Bake Off has concluded, and we've r…
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We recap our Thanksgiving, including a somewhat ill-fated golf excursion, and Matt reveals what's been keeping him up at night. A listener sends out a sperm AND egg signal, and Doree responds to another listener asking for book club advice. Bake Off has concluded, and we've recapped it! Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per mo…
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Doree's dad is in town and Matt's on some new meds. A listener writes in with some fresh transfer anecdata and the egg signal goes out about whether you should get fertility testing even if you don't want kids. Plus, a listener has a suggestion for a project for Matt. It's Bake Off season! Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps per…
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Henry goes to a bowling birthday party and Matt comes up with an extended metaphor involving an aviary. We get an update from a listener about her partner's transition, a listener reminds Doree why she was in Atlanta, and more people are clamoring for a Gilmore Girls pod. It's Bake Off season! Join our Patreon, where you can get up to two bonus eps…
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