I don’t think we talk about this part enough. 🤍
When you’re preparing to bring home a medically complex baby 🏥, everything naturally centers around the baby. 👶
The equipment 🩺
The medications 💊
The appointments 📅
The what-ifs ❓
The fear 💔
But there are siblings watching all of it unfold. 👀
They feel the shift before we even realize it’s happening. They notice the hushed conversations 🤫, the packed hospital bags 🎒, the extra help coming and going 🚪. They might not have the words for it, but they feel the weight — confusion 😕, worry 😟, jealousy 💭, pride 🫶, fear 💔… sometimes all at once.
As moms, we’re juggling survival mode ⚖️, but our other kids still need reassurance that their world is safe 🏡, that they still matter just as much 🤍, even when things look different. They need space to ask questions ❓, to feel seen 👀, to have moments that are still just theirs. ✨
Bringing home a medically complex baby isn’t just a transition for parents — it’s a transition for the whole family 👨👩👧👦. And honoring siblings’ emotions doesn’t take away from our heart warrior ❤️… it strengthens the family they’re coming home to. 🏠
If you’re in this season, you’re not alone. 🤍 And if you’re remembering to care for all your children in the middle of it — you’re doing more than enough. 💛