Shane Burcaw is about to become a father – and as that moment gets closer, he’s been honest about the thoughts and emotions that have come with it. Shane and Hannah Burcaw married in September 2020, and have shared their relationship with the world for years, often pushing back against assumptions about what life together as an interabled couple can look like. Now, as the couple prepare to welcome their first baby, they’ve shared a new update about this next chapter. It’s a small detail, but one that says a lot about how they’re approaching parenthood – and it may not be what you expect…

“Hannah is 20 weeks pregnant and although we’ve been thoroughly enjoying this special time in privacy so far, we’ve also missed sharing all the joy with you, and there’s so much to share.”
Shane and Hannah Burcaw pregnancy

Shane also took to Facebook to share an honest post about his feelings and fears surrounding becoming a father.

He wrote: “One of my biggest worries about having children is the extent to which I’ll be able to physically interact with them. I know and believe that parenting and love do not require physical ability, but I still grapple with those deep down anxieties at times, especially as our baby began kicking in Hannah’s womb a few weeks ago.

I hoped, but didn’t know for certain whether, I’d be able to reach my arms far enough to feel the kicking myself.”

The couple has previously opened up on YouTube about their physical intimacy and the many questions they receive about their relationship. Some people have assumed that Hannah had signed up for a life of being both childless and celibate. However, that’s far from the truth.