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Hello. Hi and welcome to the bottom-up skills podcast I'm Mike Parsons. And I'm the CEO of Qualitance and we are starting a brand new series today. We are going to focus on my six favorite product strategy tools. And today we're going to talk about using lean hypothesis for better product strategies. Now the lean hypothesis is one of, many of the goodies that come from the lean up lean startup practice.So  immortalized by Eric Reese. Now the hypothesis that comes with the lean practice is a concise product ideas statement that can actually be separated into individual parts. And those parts can be tested. I find this a great way. To be clear about a product idea. You know, when you're got that famous question from someone, Hey, what's, what's this idea you have for a product.It's a great [00:01:00] way of being very disciplined and concise about the idea, because, you know, we can tend to rattle on a bit. But furthermore, what the hypothesis actually does is create these very discrete testable factors inside of the statement. So you can actually test each and every one of them. And a great way to kind of populate a lean hypothesis is to use another great tool from the lean startup practice, which is the value proposition canvas.But because that one is so famous and yet I think the lean hypothesis is not used nearly enough. I would really like to focus on one of my favorite tools, which is this lean hypothesis. I really want to share with you how this is a great way of communicating your productivity, but furthermore, it is an insanely good way to tear it apart to test it, to validate it so that we can actually make a product.Worth making. We can make a product that is not only desirable  to its [00:02:00] uses, but it's technically viable and financially feasible. This is what we can do. So let's break down the universe of the lean hypothesis. So a formal scientific hypothesis. Is a precise testable statement of what you, the entrepreneur, the designer, the researcher predict will be the outcome.And, you know, it's your best guess. But the real point here is that it's testable. So what you will find is that your hypothesis changes over time and it's the perfect way to enter into product development when you've actually validated your lean hypothesis. But in these early stages, it's like, there are so many possibilities with our products.They could go many different ways, but for many different things, the hypothesis is a great, simple, [00:03:00] relatable way for us to all, to come back to this underlying premise, to test it and to make sure that it is truly validated wholly completely and totally. So the benefit of having a lean hypothesis is that it minimizes the risk because if you've done it properly, you've not only written your hypothesis, but as you probably starting to realize you've tested it too.So therefore, if your development and design team start from a validated hypothesis, you've effectively got. Product, well, not product market fit. I would say problem solution fit  on the way. So this means that the development can go faster. You can really hone towards product market fit because you've essentially defined problem solution fit, and you can get on with some of that fun stuff, building an MVP for the very first time.Now, at this point, you're probably thinking.  [00:04:00]Mike, what exactly is the hypothesis? Can you give us an example? How's it structured? Well, here's the good news. What I'm going to do is I'm going to break it down for you. And if you are interested to learn more about the lean hypothesis, you can go to bottom-up dot IO and you'll find that we have a whole course on the lean hypothesis, so you can become a master at it too.All right, let's break it down. Now there's essentially, you know, some variations of a lean hypothesis that different people use. I'm going to take you through what I consider to be my go-to structure of a lean hypothesis. Okay. So. Let's establish the starting point. You have the desire to create a product or service brand new business, and you have an idea, a hunch, a notion about what it's going to be.Here's a really good way [00:05:00] to structure it. The first part of a venture hypothesis should be to define a persona who is the user, who is the customer. And what problem do they face? That's the second part. Now that's really important because many different types of customers, many different types of problems.So define a particular type of customer, that particular problem that they experience. I don't worry. I will come back to these, give you examples and some nuances on how you should do this, but let's go through the complete structure first. So we have the persona and we have the problem that they face. I find it very instructive today.Then on the third point of your hypothesis is to define the current alternative, the current solution that they have to trying to solve this problem. And then the fourth part will be what we are [00:06:00] going to propose. What is our value proposition to that customer who are currently doing it a way, hopefully that way sucks.We've got a much better way of doing it while our opportunity. And the last part, the fifth part is defining what we'll observe in terms of success metrics. Again, it should be specific. It should be relevant to this type of product. Okay. So we define a persona, a problem that they face current alternative, our value proposition and then success metrics.So let me hit you with an example of that and we'll break down how you actually validate some of those particular testable items. So I'm just going to come up with an idea of like a lemonade stand and I'll explain it through that metaphor. So here we go. I'll read it all to your first and then we'll break it down.We believe families are [00:07:00] thirsty when they come to the beach on a summer weekend. Right now they can only get coffee from a cafe. We will offer our refreshing artismal lemonade from our drink track. We expect to sell 500 units per day. That's it? That's the lean hypothesis, but what you will notice is.Episona is families. Okay. We've even qualified that they have a certain problem in particular on hot  weekend, summer days. And right now there's only a cafe offering hot coffee. Okay. Sounds like there's a big opportunity here. So we think that not only are we going to offer a refreshing drink, it's going to be specifically lemonade.And I even threw in the autism. And will not only  go beyond that. We'll say that it's going to be from a big drink truck. We're not going to go for a fixed store. And lastly, we've nominated 500 units. Now, each of these are testable items. You [00:08:00] could do quantum call surveys and interviews to determine where the families are.In fact, the best segment persona. Is it weekends? Is it summer or testable? Now we say that the current alternative is getting coffee from a cafe. Well, what you would do is you go onsite, do surveys, do some observation to make sure that is in fact, the case, because you would want to go down there on the weekend and just check that there's not an ice cream truck.That also has refreshments. So now you're starting to see each of these needs to be validated. Okay. Artismal lemonade from a drink truck. Well, what you might do is you might go down there with just a hundred units. From the back of the van and try and sell those. Can you sell regular lemonade or does it have to be artisinal do you, can you use a drink truck or maybe you use a trolley or a car who knows all [00:09:00] of these things can be tested through prototyping.And lastly, we predict 500 units per day. Well, is that realistic? Is there 500 people? 500 families in this case, even at the beach that day, the point here is this hypothesis is extremely clear in what we hope the product or service or business to do. And what's so great about it is it's specific and then testable.So you can use all sorts of yeah.Customer interviews, prototyping. Pilot projects to test this before you actually build your big drink truck before you build the factory for autism lemonade. And as you can see that. It's very likely that you'll get different results. You might need to change it from families to young couples. You might need to change it from artisinal lemonade to Coca-Cola.The point here is that I come [00:10:00] back to the lean hypothesis time. After time, I recently did the huge pot project for a global beverage manufacturer and at the heart of the practice for months and months. We continue to iterate and refine the lean hypothesis. This was the way we could all rally around essential idea.So hop over to bottom-up dot IO, where you will find everything you need. About the lean hypothesis. We've got a great master class on that. And what I encourage you to do is to explore all the other free courses that we have there too on design thinking and agile and so much more. All right. That's it for the bottom-up skills podcast, that's a wrap. 

Doree and Matt are back on the IVF wagon for round 5 — and they’re not sure how they feel about it.To learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Sock Fancy. To get a free pair of socks added to your subscription, visit sockfancy.com/Adventure and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for $495 at Episona.com.Audible. Start a 30-day trial and your first audiobook is free — just go to Audible.com/EGG or text EGG to 500-500.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World-renowned reproductive urologist Dr. Turek joins us today. He has been at the forefront of IVF and ICSI since the early 90’s. He shares the latest happenings in both his research and his clinics in San Francisco and Beverly Hills, along with the ways Eastern Medicine compliments Western treatment, his thoughts on prenatals, single gene vs. chromosomal gene mutations, the sobering reality of advanced paternal age and some groundbreaking discoveries that are both provocative and backed by science. He is a soulful and lighthearted clinician and is committed to making things as easy and relatable as possible for his clients.   To share your own fertility story, please email me at hillary@ladypotions.com. I look forward to connecting with you, as you are what this podcast is all about.   Takeaway: [:01] Dr. Turerk advises the ABORM board that I am a fellow of, and is a graduate of both Yale and Stanford University. He teaches at Yo San University and has countless studies he has both authored and advised. The first time I heard him speak at the International Infertility Symposium in Vancouver in 2015, I was blown away. He was so intelligent and generous with his ideas and research and really was the first person that made male fertility issues relatable to me. [3:01] Dr. Turek explains his comparison of a semen analysis to a game of cards. When the motility is not normal, that is an indicator to him that something isn’t right. [9:18] The whole story is not all about the semen analysis, but it’s a good way to begin the conversation of man’s habits when it comes to diet, recreational drug use, lifestyle, weight, etc. Dr. Turek is captivated by the thought of going into a deeper dive of the cause behind the semen’s quality and performance. [11:17] As a TCM practitioner, I feel like I was taught about epigenetics with different languaging, referring to our Jing or essence being affected by our lifestyle dictating what we will pass down. Dr. Turek confirms that science has proven it correct in epigenetic studies that lifestyle really does matter. [14:02] Dr. Turek explains what epigenetics is, and how he helped to develop Episona, a test for epigenetics and sperm quality through sperm analysis. [17:15] We discuss how epigenetics may be related to oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is about 30-80% of the cause of male infertility. [18:05] The data for men taking a prenatal is very strong, and is something Dr. Turek recommends and actually developed a supplement for men. The data is still getting more compiled on this, and the research in the field is still new and emerging. Men are not the easiest subjects to keep engaged in study, however, and he is committed to making it easy and sensible for them to share information and data in his studies. [25:34] The richest man in America lives 5-7 years less than the poorest women. Dr. Turker has an attitude of wanting to engage men and building their trust so they are part of the solution in making their own health better. One of his main goals out of his career is to have men live longer. [27:25] Dr. Turek shares the current state of advanced paternal age. Himself and co-author Alex Yatsenko published a review entitled, “Reproductive Genetics in the Aging Male” This is a recent problem, as we haven’t lived this long, people are waiting longer to reproduce and we are exposed to more toxicity than ever, affected our epigenetic expression. [32:56] Dr. Turek talks about the chromosomal issues that occur in women, vs. the single gene mutations in men. He also addresses birth defect rates differing in other countries, and if low sperm counts are being passed on through generations. [43:33] Dr. Turek has created what I think to be the first Darwinian Obstacle Course. [54:14] A lot of unexplained infertility can be cleared with a simple visit to a trusted source. Dr. Turek makes it as easy as possible and does virtual consultations. He likes to first see if it’s a good fit, and speak with both partners at the start to select the appropriate care for their situation. [56:57] Work with what you have. [60:40] Clinic by the Bay, Dr. Turek’s free clinic, just had a big fundraiser to help people from all walks of life receive medical care.   References: Fertile Minds on LibSyn Fertile Minds on iTunes American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine Reproductive genetics and the aging male Turek on Men’s Health Blog Turek Clinic Episona Clinic By the Bay Yo San University   Continue Your Journey: Link to sign up for free 29-day meditation challenge @ladypotions4u on Twitter @ladypotions4u on Instagram My Website: Ladypotions.com Special Thanks to Christopher Lloyd Clarke for music   Disclaimer * You must not rely on the information in this podcast as an alternative to medical advice from your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. If you have any specific questions about any medical matter you should consult your doctor or another professional healthcare provider. If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition you should seek immediate medical attention. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website or in this podcast.

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.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt and Doree on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Crane & Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/eggcellent and enter code EGGCELLENT to save 10% off your next bedding purchase. Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495 by visiting Episona.com.HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, visit hellofresh.com/eggcellent30 and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 leaving her job — but somehow, that has meant more IVF anger. Then, Doree and Matt give advice to a listener who wonders if she should tell her boss she’s doing IVF, and put out the egg signal for single women doing IVF and for people with progesterone in oil shots. Doree’s article on The Cut mentioned in this episode: https://www.thecut.com/2018/04/please-dont-call-me-an-infertility-warrior.htmlTo learn more, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495 by visiting Episona.com.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/Adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase.1-800-Flowers. To order 24 stunning Multicolored Roses for only $24, go to 1800Flowers.com, click the radio icon, and enter code ADVENTURE.Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com and use promo code EGGCELLENT​. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Matt also hear from listeners about willpower and infertility "warriors."To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Now you can get an Episona test kit for only $495. No appointment necessary! Buy a test kit at Episona.com.Molekule. For $75 off your first order, visit Molekule.com and enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 retrieved, and Doree and Matt give advice to someone who might be putting the cart wayyyyy before the horse.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This month, get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting episona.com.ThirdLove. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of Hello Fresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the code EGGCELLENT30. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt recap their Disney World trip, and also try to unpack some fundamental issues about their marriage.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Get an Episona test kit this month for only $249.Care.com. To save 30% off a Premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.Rover.com. For $25 off your first booking, visit rover.com/adventure and use promo code adventure during checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 sperm, plus they hear from a listener who breaks down the cost of surrogacy and another who has great advice about dealing with how to move forward when you're feeling stuck with IVF.To learn more about the podcast, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month for only $10, visit patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.Omax3. Go to TryOmax.com/adventure to get a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure for free.RXBAR. Find them at Target stores or go to RXBAR.com/adventure and enter the promo code ADVENTURE for 25% off your first order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 with advice for the anonymous listener from last week who had a very traumatic event happen to her, and they debate whether IVF has made them "stronger."Doree's running a contest to celebrate the release of the paperback of Startup: A Novel, by Doree Shafrir. If you pre-order the book, send a screenshot of the pre-order to doreeandmatt at gmail dot com and you'll be eligible to win a signed copy of Startup in hardcover AND a signed copy (by Matt) of a Goldbergs script! Contest entries must be received by 4/2/18. To learn more about the podcast, visit eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to two bonus episodes per month for only $10, visit http://www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:•Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.•HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter code EGGCELLENT30.•Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com premium membership, visit Care.com/ADVENTURE and subscribe.so many See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 house, and he and Doree discuss how household chores should be divided. Plus, they give advice to a woman in a very difficult spot.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast on Patreon and get up to 2 bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. This March you can get an Episona test kit for only $249 by visiting Episona.com.Care/of. For 25% off your first month of personalized care/of vitamins, visit takecareof.com and enter code ADVENTURE.Third Love. Go to ThirdLove.com/ADVENTURE to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Kate and Karyne take a deep dive into all the Bay Area treats they love, and Kate’s grandma offers a great suggestion for how to spice up those hospital ice chips. The IVF clinic has delivered the news they’ve been waiting for. So Karyne will celebrate by taking a nap. But the best news of all? Karyne finally gets to share her love of her favorite budgeting app with you all. You're welcome. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate is still feeling that this whole baby thing is a little surreal, so to make it feel more real, she went on a Target app shopping spree. Did $100 worth of baby clothes do the trick? This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne are back from their Hawaiian vacation and they’re feeling refreshed and a little punchy. This week they had a pretty major appointment with their RE; Kaiser made a pretty major flub on the phone; and Kate and Karyne dissect the many wonders of being an auntie. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne welcome their good friends Cristal and Shimina on the show this week to discuss building a community, different family units, and contacting the sperm donor when the child turns 18. Oh and they did all this while drinking, because they’re on vacation in Hawaii to celebrate Karyne and Cristal’s 40th birthday! Aloha! (We will be taking a break next week and will be back on January 23.) This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate and Karyne ring in the new year with some beta test results, after having peed on so many sticks. But the worst part about the beta test, is that it’s the first of many milestones on the long road to getting pregnant. There’s so much more waiting to be done! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

The one-week wait is almost over, and Kate and Karyne couldn’t be happier, even though they’ve found plenty to do to keep them busy. Kate is experiencing some symptoms — and so is Karyne (obviously) — that could mean something or nothing or both. Did they end up doing the at-home pregnancy test? Listen to find out. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

Kate’s transfer went perfectly, according to the nurse, embryologist, and physician, and Kate and Karyne are now a week away from finding the results. That is, of course, if they don’t break down and take the pee on a stick test on Christmas. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

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 it.)To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.- HelloFresh. For $30 off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com and enter the promo code EGGCELLENT30.- Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com and use the code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first month of vitamins and supplements. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kate’s lining is finally up to snuff and the transfer is scheduled for this week! Kate and Karyne also found the perfect analogy to describe what happens in the uterus as it preps for a baby. Nobody is surprised that the analogy has to do with food. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

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 mystery.Join the Egghead Secret Santa! Signups close Dec. 13. https://www.elfster.com/exchange/view/28776840/af19a9/To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- ThirdLove. To get 15% off your first order, go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Kate and Karyne hold a gender studies course with each other, diving deep into the psychology of gender reveal parties and Kate’s dashed dreams of having a gender neutral child. Oh, and their dog Henry makes an (uninvited) guest appearance. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

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 whom is considering sharing sperm with her best friend. Plus, Lex returns!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.NYC Egghead meet up is Dec. 16 at 2pm! Visit eggheadmeetup.eventbrite.com to RSVP.This episode is sponsored by:BarkBox. Visit www.barkbox.com/adventure for a free extra month of BarkBox when you subscribe to a 6 or 12-month plan.Crane & Canopy. Visit www.craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter code adventure to save 10% off your next bedding purchase.CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and Kate and Karyne are still playing the waiting game. But in a surprising turn of events, they got the PGS test results back earlier than they thought they would. It’s a Thanksgiving miracle! This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

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 test right before Christmas with your in-laws is a good idea. Plus, an update from the "ramekin queer"!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Egghead T-shirts are available again until Dec. 3! Get yours at www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a week of waiting, Kate and Karyne now have another 2 weeks of waiting. But that’s OK! It’ll prep them for the waiting and waiting they’ll have to do later on in this process. Also this week, they discuss what the egg retrieval process really entailed and offer an update on the status of their embryos. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Visit www.episona.com and enter the code birth10 to save 10% off your purchase of an Episona Test.

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. Should they take a month off and enjoy their Christmas break, or not? They also put out the sperm signal for a few people, and Matt reveals that his Boston accent is still going strong.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.Until Dec. 3, Egghead T-shirts are back on Cotton Bureau! Visit www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead to order yours.This episode is sponsored by:- Sock Fancy. Get an extra pair of socks added to any subscription for FREE when you go to sockfancy.com/adventure now and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout.- CanvasPeople. Get a free 11x14 canvas – just pay shipping! Go to www.canvaspeople.com and use the promo code ADVENTURE.- ThirdLove. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure to get 15% off your first order. - Wonderbly. Go to www.wonderbly.com and enter code ADVENTURE at checkout to get 15% off your order.- Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast and get up to two bonus episodes per month, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.T-SHIRTS ARE BACK FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AS OF 11/14! Visit www.cottonbureau.com/products/egghead to purchase.This episode is sponsored by:• Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com to get a personalized recommendation for supplements and vitamins, and enter the code ADVENTURE for 50% off your first month.• Mathnasium. Visit Mathnasium.com/offers/Adventure to learn more about their program and to download the eBook "Helping Children Excel at Math."• Wonderbly. Visit wonderbly.com and enter the name of a child in your life for a full free preview of their story, then enter code Adventure for 15% off.• Episona. This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.It now only takes $5/month on Patreon to get a monthly bonus episode! Visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure to sign up.This episode is sponsored by:• Crane and Canopy. Visit craneandcanopy.com/adventure and enter the code adventure to get 10% off your next bedding purchase.• Beach Body on Demand. For a free trial membership, text ADVENTURE to 303030.• Mathnasium. Visit mathnasium.com/offers/adventure to learn more about their program and to download the eBook "Helping Children Excel at Math."• Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One week after they got the news about their most recent transfer, Doree and Matt talk about what's next for them.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.New Patreon tiers! For just $5 a month, you can get a bonus episode, and for $10 a month, you can get TWO. Visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure to sign up.This episode is sponsored by:• Episona. Before you spend $24,000 on an IVF cycle, find out if sperm health will impact your chances of success. Visit www.episona.com to buy the test and use code ADVENTURE for 10% off your order.• Third Love. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure to find your perfect-fitting bra and try it for 30 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 pre-eclampsia should have an honest chat with her about her husband. And they give advice to a woman who feels that because she didn't always want kids, she's an impostor in the infertility community. Plus Doree gets binge TV recs for her two week wait!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure (and get bonus episodes every month!), visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. To leave a voicemail, call 413-461-BABY.This episode is sponsored by:- Episona. Episona’s sperm DNA test is now available for purchase online! Visit www.episona.com to order the test and use code ADVENTURE for 10% off your order.- Personal Trainer Food. Go to personaltrainerfood.com/adventure and use promo code Adventure200 to save yourself $200 on any 28-day meal plan. - Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com now and get a personalized vitamins and supplements recommendation. Then use code ADVENTURE and get 50% off your first month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 sperm and to someone who just can't stop thinking about getting pregnant.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Third Love. Go to www.thirdlove.com/adventure now to find your perfect-fitting bra and try it for 30 days.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. Go to www.personaltrainerfood.com/adventure and use promo code Adventure200 to save $200 on any 28-day meal plan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 friends you stopped seeing when you were doing IVF and how to deal with all of the delays that come with IVF. And a caller has some advice for Matt about giving Doree a foot massage if she ever gets pregnant.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure on Patreon, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. Visit personaltrainerfood.com/ADVENTURE and use the promo code ADVENTURE200 to get $200 off any 28-day meal plan.This episode is sponsored by Care.com. To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit care.com/adventure and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt don't want to jinx anything, but it's possible the goalposts are finally, possibly maybe moving in the right direction. To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast, visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure. All of August's Patreon proceeds have been donated to the Houston Food Bank to help people affected by Hurricane Harvey.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Personal Trainer Food. To learn more, visit www.personaltrainerfood.com/ivf and use the code IVF200 to save $200 on any 28-day meal plan.This episode is sponsored by RXBAR Kids. Find them at Target stores, or for 25% off your first order visit www.rxbar.com/adventure and enter promo code ADVENTURE at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. Plus they hear from more listeners who have had multiple chemical pregnancies, and a listener who has an idea for an IVF app that someone who is not Doree or Matt should make. Also: Trucker Lex returns to tell everyone about life on the road.To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. To support the podcast (and get bonus episodes!), visit www.patreon.com/eggcellentadventure.See Doree at the Decatur Book Festival on Sat., 9/2 at 12:30pm, and come hang out with her later that day at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur from 5-7pm.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Care/of. To get 50% off your first month of vitamins and supplements, visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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, Matt and Doree hear from an outlier on the formal name/nickname debate who makes some very good points. And they remember that even a broken clock is right twice a day.Doree will be on a panel at the Decatur Book Festival on Sat., Sept. 2 at 12:30 pm. Visit www.decaturbookfestival.com to learn more. Then she'll be hanging out at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur, GA from 5-7pm that same day — come say hi!To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com. Follow Eggcellent Adventure on Twitter: @eggcellentpod.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Third Love. To try one of ThirdLove's amazingly comfortable bras FREE for 30 days (pay just $2.99 for shipping), visit www.thirdlove.com/adventure.This episode is sponsored by Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com to get a personalized recommendation for vitamins and supplements, then enter the code ADVENTURE for 50% off your first month. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 listener some Zika stress. Plus, Trucker Lex explains what life on the road is like and leaves a very special voicemail.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Bombas. To get 20% off your first purchase, visit www.bombas.com/adventure.This episode is sponsored by Care.com. To get 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit www.care.com/adventure and subscribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 real name until she was 10 years old. (Seriously.)To learn more, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more.This episode is sponsored by Casper. To get $50 toward any mattress purchase visit www.casper.com/MATTANDDOREE and use the offer code MATTANDDOREE.This episode is sponsored by Lola. To get 60% off your first order of tampons, liners, or pads, visit www.mylola.com and enter the promo code ADVENTURE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Everything's fine, but Doree's surgery didn't exactly go as planned. Then again, does anything IVF-related ever go as planned???To learn more, visit http://www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by:Episona. Visit www.episona.com to learn more about in-home sperm testing.Care/of. Visit www.takecareof.com and enter the code ADVENTURE to get 50% off your first order of vitamins and supplements.Rent the Runway. To get 25% off your first month of Unlimited, enter the code ADVENTURE at www.renttherunway.com/unlimited or use the iPhone app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doree and Matt get some surprising news.To learn more and support the podcast, visit www.eggcellentadventure.com.This episode is sponsored by Episona. Can your sperm make good quality embryos? Visit www.episona.com to learn more. This episode is also sponsored by Rent the Runway. To get 25% off your first month of Rent the Runway Unlimited, visit renttherunway.com/unlimited or download the iPhone app and be sure to enter the code ADVENTURE at checkout. Our final sponsor this week is ThirdLove. To try your new favorite bra for free for 30 days (pay only $2.99 for shipping), visit thirdlove.com/ADVENTURE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.