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…

Now, the couple is looking ahead as they prepare to become parents — and they have been turning to other interabled couples for insight into what life with a child can look like.

In an interview with People, the couple revealed that they’ve spoken with other interabled couples about their lives and experiences becoming parents.

“One thing that has made me feel good is that they are reminding me that so much of parenting is not the physical stuff,” Shane told the outlet.

“A human being, yes, needs physical care as a baby, but a lot of parenting is about the mind and emotions and learning and love.”