BABIES DOWN, BOTTLES UP

This week we give you some best-of conversations that happened on BDBU. We cover who we would have been if we were not blind, tips on how to keep track of your children while out in public, a mom sends an itemized receipt to another mom after a playdate via venmo, and people adding their two cents about pregnancies. We'll be back with a brand new episode next week! Support us on Patreon . Email us...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by your favorite disabled hottie, Nila, as she exudes confidence and unapologetic self-love! We dive into Nila’s journey of embracing who she is, starting from high school and evolving through college, where she learned to own her identity despite the negative opinions surrounding her openness on social media. Nila breaks down her fashion journey—how she discovered...

Join us for our first episode since our exciting reunion in Dallas! 🎉 We’re spilling more untold stories from our unforgettable weekend together. In this episode, we share our favorite makeup and fragrance choices from the trip and share our top tips for applying various types of makeup and beauty techniques. Support us on Patreon . Email us at info@bdbupod.com . Like our Facebook page . Follow u...

BDBU live and in effect! The whole team checked in. On October 4th-6th, we attended the Living Beyond Limits conference in Dallas and the whole team came into town. We speak about our time at the conference up to that point, shout out staff at the hotel and our Uber drivers, and share the excitement with you of meeting up. Hit play on this one! Support us on Patreon . Email us at info@bdbupod.com...

We’ve got an incredible episode featuring Kisha's own doula, Angela, who played a vital role in the delivery of her youngest. Angela joins us to share her journey into the world of doulas, her extensive experience working with people with disabilities, and some behind-the-scenes insights into Kisha’s pregnancy journey. She opens up about what inspired her to become a doula, the challenges that com...

Let’s talk pregnancy! Kristin Revere, owner of Gold Coast Doulas and co-author of 'Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby', sits down with us to discuss all things related to doulas. We cover their responsibilities and the support they offer during pregnancy, as well as the various types of doulas available. This episode puts focus on topics such as preparing both partners for the arrival of a ba...

All 4 of us are popping out to the 2024 Living Beyond Limits Conference on 10/04/2024-10/05/2024! Click here to register for the 2024 Living Beyond Limits Conference Melva Henderson, the mastermind behind the 501(c)(3) 'Living Beyond Limits,' has made it her mission to empower the blind and visually impaired community through education, training, and advocacy. As someone who lost her sight to pseu...

Pumpkin spice, deviled eggs, Halloween, trick-or-treating, candy corn—fall is officially here, and we're diving into everything we love (and don’t) about the season! 🍁 In this cozy episode, we share our favorite (and least favorite) fall traditions, from trick-or-treating as blind parents to how we decorate and prep our homes for the holiday season. Plus, we debate the ultimate question: ham or t...

We were due for a fun episode! This time, we explore the scariest corners of the internet. Discover how technologies like Be My AI/Aira helped read pregnancy tests and hear the intriguing tale of a blind woman using Be My Eyes to catch her partner’s affair. We also dive into the question on whether men love more than women—a topic that never fails to spark a little something. Packed with laughter,...

In the final installment of our back-to-school series, we're diving deep into the world of youth sports and extracurricular activities. From meeting the coaches and handling unexpected fees in public schools to the importance of enrolling your child in swimming, we are sharing all of the experiences. We also explore the practical aspects like familiarizing yourself with gym layouts, locating restr...

Join us for Part 2 of our Back to School series, featuring Jessica, a blind mom who has spent the majority of her teaching career in a mainstream high school, with an early stint in elementary education. In this episode, Jessica discusses the contrast between teaching younger children and high school students, her strategies for managing classroom behavior—especially concerning cell phone use, how...

Part 1 of a 3 part series: The kids are back to school and the moms are here to talk all about it! From getting prepared to send your kids off to school for those with little ones, to conversations about shopping for school supplies and clothing, they are covering it all. Ever wondered how a blind mom stays connected with her children's teachers, figuring out orientation, transportation concerns,...

In this episode of Babies Down, Bottles Up, the moms tackle the all-too-real experience of mom burnout. They cover the pressures of motherhood, from neglecting personal care and feeling overwhelmed by constant demands, to the challenge of maintaining friendships with those who don’t have kids. They also explore the struggle to hold onto your sense of self while navigating the responsibilities of r...

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The moms conclude their three-part series that covers fears about passing their conditions down. This time, it's all about the children. When they noticed their parent's visual impairment, reactions from school friends, and the differences that come with it. Terrin's oldest daughter Delainy joins the show to speak from her perspective as to what it was like to have a blind mom. Email us at babiesd...

In part two of this three-part series on blind parents' fears of passing their conditions to their kids, all four ladies share their thoughts and experiences about wanting children while growing up. They discuss the anxiety of passing down their eye conditions, the decision to undergo genetic testing during pregnancy, and the reactions from friends and family questioning whether they should have c...

In this three-part series, we explore the fears and obstacles faced by parents with visual impairments. Our first episode features four remarkable guests, each sharing their unique perspectives regarding passing down their condition to their children and whether it played a major role in their decision to have kids. Alicia, born with retinoblastoma, grapples with the fear of passing cancer on to h...

We know what it's like having the kids back for the summer, so join us while we give you ways to save money on outings, resources to purchase games you can play with your kids, activities you can do indoors and outdoors to keep them entertained. We discuss the dangers of too much screen time, the different settings you can set to curb your kids from browsing and using apps by a certain time, and p...

Our second and final installment of our blind dads series focuses on Iron Dad Nick Silver; a dad of 8, athlete, and licensed massage therapist with his own practice. He speaks on being a single dad, the differences between raising boys and girls, being an active dad in his kids' lives, his teenage kids driving, 24-hour plus long trips with babies and toddlers, showing up and being an active parent...

The moms are celebrating Father's Day this year highlighting blind dads and the super powers they bring to the family. This first episode of a two-part series features Jamelle, Josselyn's husband, to talk about what it's like being a blind dad, how the podcast name was created, tips and advice for those who want to cook with no vision, how he and Josselyn met, always wanting to be a girl dad, and...

Join us for a special episode where we introduce our little ones! We asked them some fun and silly questions, and their answers are interesting, adorable, and absolutely hilarious. Stay tuned for more great content from Babies Down, Bottles Up! Email us at babiesdownbottlesup@gmail.com . Like our Facebook page . Follow us on Tiktok . Follow us on Twitter . Follow us on Instagram .

Since there have been so many heavy episodes, this week the ladies are joined by their producer Danny (The Blind Radio Guy) to lighten things up and play some games like "Would You Rather" and "Menu Item or Random Pregnancy Craving." The moms cover breastfeeding in public, kids listening to things on repeat, kids calling you by your first name, and find out what common craving Terrin had during he...

The moms are back with a new episode! Join them as they discuss navigating indoor and outdoor situations, sharing funny little white lies they've told their kids. They reveal their clever methods to have their kids come to them or find them in the home, offering insightful tips on how they, as blind moms, keep track of their kids no matter where they are. Email us at babiesdownbottlesup@gmail.com...

Check out the third and final episode of our series! Meet Tremaine, a resilient blind mom who faced every blind parent's nightmare: the temporary separation from her baby due to blatant discrimination. Listen to her recount her heart-breaking stories of not being able to take her baby home after birth, reuniting with her baby 57 days later, and offering invaluable guidance to future blind moms who...

Check out the second episode of our three-part series! Join our amazing moms as they share misconceptions professionals have about blind parents. From frustrating interactions with educators to navigating health professionals and public encounters, they share stories that highlight the normalcy of blind individuals' lives. Listen in as they recount their experiences in the delivery room, talk abou...