The Blind Dad Diaries

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Two blind men, Martin & Nathan. both share their journey together as Nathan steps into the realm of fatherhood with his first child. Whilst Martin is expecting his second child, which we are expecting to have a visual impairment of his own. Everything fro

Martin Ralfe & Nathan Edge


    • Jul 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    S1E8 - Baby Leo cataracts removal and Glasses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 30:41


    Episode Log We are catching up... this is episode 8 where Martin discusses Leos's cataracts and his procedure and an update about Baby Oliver having a tongue tie snipped. a really nice all-round positive podcast. Enjoy Support The Blind Dad Diaries by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E7 - Baby Oliver Edge arrives and Leo Ralfe update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 46:41


    Episode Log Welcome back... it has been a while (SORRY) but here is episode 7 as Nathan discusses the arrival of Oliver Edge. And Martin gives a brief update on Baby Leo Support The Blind Dad Diaries by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E6 - Talking baby Leo arriving home, our product of the podcast and more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 49:00


    Episode Log This episode was recorded prior to Oliver Edge being born, so a slight retrospective look back a week prior. But we covered some great topics, with Leo arriving home, nappy changes and our product of the podcast. Support The Blind Dad Diaries by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E5 - Consent, Epidural and ophthalmology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 32:37


    Episode Log In this episode, Nathan provides a mini update for his pending baby boy and gives his snack of choice for his dad's bag. As it does not look like it will be long before the arrival of his first child. Martin discusses some serious topics, starting with the ethical and moral dilemma Sams anesthetist faced when trying to get registered blind women to sign and understand a legal consent form before her epidural procedure. Whilst also discussing Leo's first ophthalmology (eye) appointment and what is on the road for his 20-day old baby boy. A serious podcast that we really recommend a listen to. Support The Blind Dad Diaries by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E4 - Baby Leo arrives safely... not without some trouble though

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 40:03


    Episode Log In this delayed episode, Martin chats through the arrival of baby Leo Lee Otto Ralfe as he arrives into the world with style. Nathan also updates us on the progress of Emma and his pending baby boy. This episode may be upsetting for some listeners. Support The Blind Dad Diaries by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E3 - Edpisode 3 - Talking Inductions, hospital guided tours and new dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 35:31


    Episode Log Nathan and Martin chat about some new pregnancy dates and details as more information emerges about both babies on the way. Martin discusses the great experience with the midwife team and both him and Sam have a guided tour of the maternity unit, along with all the beeps and noises to boot. Whilst Nathan has new news about Emmas pregnancy and the development of the baby. Support The Blind Dad Diaries by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E2 - Episode 2 - 3d prints and Guide Dogs on delivery suites

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 44:39


    Episode Log In this weeks bi-weekly episode, Martin and Nathan chat about 4d scans, 3d prints of the scan, working through some of the pre-baby arrival conversations, discussions of guide dogs on the delivery suite and more. Support The Blind Dad Diaries by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    S1E1 - Pilot - Howdy intro to Martin and Nathan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 35:29


    Episode - Log We Introduce ourselves, we talk about our eye conditions. Martin was congenital and Nathans condition was acquired. We talk about our journeys so far as our children are due between April and June. How do we access scans? how have we supported our partners during COVID 19? Support The Blind Dad Diaries by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-blind-dad-diaries This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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