Influencers Share Pregnancy Journey Amidst Online Hate

TikTok influencers Shane and Hannah Burcaw, also known as Squirmy and Grubs, have detailed their reasons for keeping their pregnancy private for the first five months. The couple explained in a YouTube video that they desired to enjoy their privacy and thoughtfully determine what aspects of their journey to share. They emphasized their responsibility to protect their unborn child's privacy, as the infant cannot yet speak for itself.

Shane Burcaw, who has spinal muscular atrophy, further elaborated that a significant factor in delaying the announcement was to shield their joyous news from potentially harmful online commentary. He acknowledged that some individuals might express negativity or doubt his capabilities as a father due to his disability, a concern he has grappled with. The couple officially announced their pregnancy on September 8, 2026, revealing Hannah is 20 weeks along and their baby is due in January 2027. They plan to document their journey through a baby blog and are engaging with a social media trend of fulfilling registry items for other families.