The Busbys found fame with their hit reality series, OutDaughtered. When it premiered in
2016 on TLC, the family had just grown by five adorable quintuplets. But what have they
been up to ever since? Here's how the Busbys took on the tough stuff and came out stronger
than ever.
"What do y'all do at school? I dunno."
When they first debuted on the show, the Busby quints were just tiny little newborns. And
while parents Adam and Danielle already had their older daughter, Blayke — who was four
years old at the time — the five new additions needed lots of care and attention.
But by 2020, the quints were already off to kindergarten. It was a big step for the whole
family, and Danielle commemorated the moment on her Instagram, writing,
"Can't believe it! The quints were so excited about today, and though we were not allowed
to bring backpacks yet to school, I couldn't resist and had to give it to them. […] Growing
up so fast. So proud of them!"
"This is scary."
"I mean, I just, I can't imagine life without Danielle or these babies."
Longtime fans will remember the challenges the Busby family immediately faced when the
quints were first born. Because they were multiples, their birth was incredibly high-risk,
and their early arrival landed them in the NICU where they received world class medical
care. But on top of all of that, Adam and Danielle soon learned that their fiery little
redhead, Hazel, had a rare eye condition that would potentially require surgery in the future.
"There's nothing more precious than having to care and comfort and love your child."
On Season 2 of the show, viewers watched as a then 1-year-old Hazel underwent a delicate
eye procedure. Then, on Season 7, the family considered a second operation. Despite doing
everything they can, the Busbys will likely always be evaluating Hazel's condition. As
they explained on Instagram in 2019,
"Nystagmus is a condition that we knew nothing about before having this little miracle Ginger.
This condition that causes Hazel's eyes to wobble has no cure."
While there appears to be no way to determine Hazel's future in regards to her eyesight,
the adorable redhead has proven herself to be a fighter since the day she was born.
While the Busby family had to adapt to a new normal when the show debuted, one of the highlights
of the series was seeing the pure happiness the quints brought to the entire family. But
even though each of them could certainly throw down with a temper tantrum, Olivia, for example,
has gone from being a bit stubborn to developing a more relaxed personality.
"No, LuLu. O. M. G."
In a post on the family's blog, It's A Buzz World, Danielle described Olivia's demeanor
as a newborn, writing,
"She is kind of stubborn which makes me laugh. Might be a little like me. […] When it's
time to clean her mouth (brush her gums) she hates it. […] She will hold her mouth closed
so tight it's hilarious."
But by 2020, little "LuLu" had practically transformed into a different girl. In a post
for the quints' fifth birthdays, Danielle wrote,
"Olivia just goes with the flow and plays whatever anyone else is doing."
As a baby, no one could have guessed that the sporty, confident Parker would ever go
on to struggle with anxiety. But, in 2019 her family began to notice signs that something
was damaging her mental health. On one particular episode, the quints were performing at a Christmas
pageant, and Parker burst out crying. Adam said,
"I just want to run up there and hold her. It just seems like all the girls are taking
this huge step forward, and Parker's just going the other direction."
"Parker's different. I know it's hard, but we can't always keep them all together and
we have to do what's best for her."
Adam and Danielle then took Parker to meet with a professional to address the situation.
On the show, Danielle explained,
"Parker hates new things and being in the spotlight, and here we are dropping her into
this situation where it's all about her. It kind of feels backwards."
Fortunately, the Busbys were able to get Parker started on the road to recovery.
As one half of the only pair of identical twins in the mix — along with her sister
Olivia — Ava has indeed become a lot sassier than she was as a baby. When Ava was a toddler,
Danielle took to her blog to describe her daughter's personality, explaining,
"She is so content just chilling by herself. […] But boy oh boy does she love her Olivia."
"She's definitely the mama's girl, for sure. But also Ava weighs the most. And it's like,
is that what's wrong with my back now?"
But when Ava turned five, she had grown into her personality even more. Danielle shared,
"This girl is the sassiest of all the girls. She is full of emotions and exaggerations."
Even though the younger girls are quints, that doesn't mean they advance at the same
rate — and that's especially true when it comes to their cognitive abilities. Riley
has really moved ahead of the pack and shown off her skills in the classroom.
'What shape is this? Diamond."
In one episode of the show, Adam and Danielle had a sit-down meeting with the quints' teacher,
and learned that during a placement test, Riley had scored a lot higher than her peers.
But while Danielle joked about not being able to parent a smart kid, Adam expressed his
concern, adding,
"It's pretty awesome to hear how advanced Riley is, but we do have five other girls
at home. How do we keep her stimulated and still give the other ones attention that they
need?"
["I wish my sisters was in my class."
But while Riley continued to thrive in her education, and tested out of Pre-K and into
kindergarten, as of 2020, it appeared that all five quints were studying at the kindergarten
level.
"Hello? Anybody in there?."
One of the sweetest parts of the show is seeing the bond that the Busby girls share with each
other — and big sister Blayke has always been an integral part of the family. As the
quints arrived, Adam and Danielle wanted to make sure Blayke felt included, and they certainly
succeeded at the job.
"I thank you for being the best big sister, probably in the world."
But these days, Blayke is practically a pre-teen. In celebration of their daughter's ninth birthday,
Danielle penned on her blog,
"This year has brought on a lot more confidence in [Blayke], and we have loved seeing this.
She tried out volleyball this year and also got a guitar! She never stops surprising me
with her wanting to know more and more everything."
On Season 1, Adam and Danielle struggled with fitting their entire family into their small
home, and considered whether or not they could afford to move into a bigger place. But by
2019, after they had already relocated, fans watched as the Busby family transitioned out
of their place and into a temporary residence while their previous house was being treated
for mold.
"This is the only house the girls have ever known. And it's kinda sad. I feel like we're
leaving a family member behind."
But that temporary move turned out to be permanent. The Busbys loved their rental house so much
they decided to buy it. Since then, they've settled into their new digs quite nicely,
and even renovated their kitchen in 2020. As the gang shared on their YouTube channel,
the construction completely took over their indoor space, so they were lucky to be able
to enjoy such a great outdoor area.
The Busbys have made some major upgrades to their living situation and they are clearly
enjoying the extra room they now have to raise their kids.
Babies aren't cheap. And as children get older, there are even more expenses to consider — like
school, clothing, and potentially, college tuition. And when OutDaughtered premiered,
it appeared as though Adam had the kind of job that could support a large family and
all their needs, in a corporate management position in Houston, Texas.
"This is my job. I mean, this is how we eat and that's the reality. That's how it is."
But that was then, and this is now, and Adam has since launched a new career, where he's
his own boss. He got to use his production talents and spread his creative wings, when
he started working for himself at Adam Busby Media, in 2018.
"Why am I being vilified for trying to provide for my family? Because you don't wanna do
what I do and I do everything around the house. Apparently you're not doing a very good job."
Fans watched as the family made the career transition — and with so much on the line,
there were obvious growing pains. But it seems to have worked out for the best, and these
days, the Busbys look like they're doing better than ever.
With six young kids, it's kind of impressive that Adam and Danielle are able to get anything
done outside of caring for their family. But somehow, the fitness-minded couple makes it
happen. They even launched a business in 2017 — a boutique cycling studio called Rush
Cycle. Danielle dished the details on their endeavors at the time, telling Style Blueprint,
"We're just starting the construction phase now, and I'm ecstatic about it! I'm excited
to be getting involved in the fitness industry because it's a passion of ours."
"It's exactly what I envisioned when we talked about doing this. Like, just making me feel
like a person."
The couple even featured the studio on the show, with Danielle wanting to spend more
time working there. But, more recently, TV Shows Ace reported that the Busbys seem to
have cut ties with Rush Cycle. While it's unclear as to why they parted ways, it seems
the Busbys have definitely moved on from the business.
While they may no longer be in the cycling biz, that doesn't mean that Adam and Danielle
don't have other big dreams. And since she first debuted on the show, mom-of-six Danielle
launched two businesses in 2019. The first was CADi Fitness, an online athletic apparel
boutique that she founded with her sisters. They stated on the company website,
"It was only natural that we build and create a business together. Our passion for fitness
has been a constant between us and is a reminder of our strength as sisters, wives, mothers,
and business owners."
"Nailed it!"
Then, Danielle announced the launch of her Graeson Bee Boutique, an online shop featuring
a casual fashion line for children and adults.
When viewers first met Adam and Danielle, the couple was so focused on tending to their
five newborns, they had little time to spend on anything else. And it quickly became apparent
that the bills were piling up. But when Danielle posted a 2019 photo with a designer bag, fans
immediately began to question how she could afford it. One user asked,
"How do you manage to buy such expensive handbags with six kids to feed?"
But Adam stepped in immediately, standing up for his wife with a clarifying comment,
when he said:
"We own six businesses on top of a television show. We work very hard for the things that
we have."
"You did good, Buzz. Cheers to ten years."
These two are clearly dedicated to putting in that hard work and it's definitely paid
off for this reality star couple.
As the show deftly portrays, life with six kids can get overwhelming — and, at the
same time, it's also pretty adorable. But as fans know, the Busbys have faced some very
real challenges, like Adam's struggle with male postpartum depression.
"I'm at my happiest whenever I'm hanging out with my girls. But I wanna feel that way all
the time."
The family took fans along on the journey as Adam sought help for his mental health.
But while it was obviously a difficult chapter for the couple, it appears Adam wouldn't change
a thing about coming forward with his diagnosis. He said in a statement to People,
"I want men to feel comfortable opening up about their feelings and expressing the struggles
they're going through. I want to help end the stigma surrounding mental health. The
worst thing that you can do is stay silent and try to fix things on your own."
When their show premiered, the Busby family was still adjusting to life with five newborns,
quickly discovering just how much they would need to spend on baby supplies every month.
From bottles to diapers to strollers and teethers, all of the costs had to be multiplied by five.
Adam and Danielle laid it all on the table, detailing the basics on what the quints were
using up in a day. They told KPLC News,
"[We use] at least 50-60 diapers per day. […] 35-40 bottles. […] [We spend] $2,100
a month right now with just formula. […] If you threw in diapers and wipes, you're probably
looking at $700 to $1,000."
"We had to get everything times five."
But it's been a long time since the quints were running around in diapers, and they no
longer need to drink from a bottle. Of course, the Busby grocery bill is probably higher
than the average family's, but that's no surprise for a family of eight. We're guessing that
even though they may be spending their cash on much different things for their girls these
days, the couple is certainly in a better financial situation to give them everything
they need.
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