Surgery, Sterile Rooms, and Sleepless Nights

Handing your baby over to a surgical team is not in the parenting handbooks. In this powerful episode, Johanna and Peter take you inside one of the hardest days of their lives — the day of their son's first surgery. From managing a fasting six-month-old, to sitting in the waiting room desperately trying not to think the worst, to holding him again once he woke up from anesthesia, this is a glimpse into what it's like to parent through the unimaginable. If you're facing a pediatric surgery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers honesty, hope, and the reminder that you're not alone. In this episode: Preparing a baby (and yourself) for major surgery What it's like to wait while your child is under anesthesia The emotional weight of seeing your child post-op Why support systems are everything How healing begins for both the child and the caregiver 💬 "You will get through it. One breath, one moment at a time." 👣 Share your story at bornforthestories.com 💛 Follow us on Instagram @bornforthestories 🙏 If this episode resonates, please subscribe + leave a review