“This Is Not How We Wanted Week 4 to Go”: 7 Little Johnstons’ Liz Johnston Reveals Newborn Son Coleman’s Hospital Stay

Fans of 7 Little Johnstons are sending love — and raising tough questions — after Liz Johnston shared a heartbreaking update about her newborn son. Just weeks after welcoming baby Coleman, Liz and her husband Brice Bolden revealed their tiny boy had been rushed to the hospital.

The Instagram Story That Worried Fans

Around October 6, Liz posted a black-and-white photo to her Instagram Story that stopped fans in their tracks: Coleman’s tiny arm hooked up to an IV, with monitor stickers on his little chest. The caption said it all — this was definitely not how the family wanted to spend week four, according to reports from TV Season & Spoilers and The Daily News Corner.

Coleman Brice Bolden Jr. was born on September 8, 2026, joining big sister Leighton and making Liz and Brice officially a family of four. At barely a month old, the newborn was already under medical care — and parents everywhere felt that fear in their chests.

What We Know — And What the Family Hasn’t Said

Here is where honesty matters: Liz and Brice have not disclosed why Coleman was hospitalized or how long he would stay. The family has also not publicly confirmed whether Coleman inherited achondroplasia — though, according to reports, some family members have since confirmed that baby Coleman is indeed a little person (“LP”).

Newborns land in the hospital for countless reasons, from common infections to routine monitoring, so fans are urged not to jump to conclusions. As of now, the cause of Coleman’s stay remains private — and that silence is exactly what has split the fandom.

Fans Are Split: Prayers vs. Privacy

Reaction online broke into two camps almost instantly. One side flooded the family with prayers and well-wishes, calling Coleman “precious” and hoping for a f ast recovery. The other side questioned why Liz shared such a vulnerable moment at all — with some critics arguing a baby in a medical crisis deserves privacy, and others reopening the old debate about the family’s hopes for an LP baby.

A few commenters even noted that Liz’s caption focused on the parents’ disappointment rather than asking for prayers for Coleman himself. It’s a raw, uncomfortable debate — but it shows just how invested this fanbase is in every member of the Johnston family.

A Whirlwind Two Months for Liz and Brice

Zoom out, and the hospital scare caps an emotional rollercoaster for the young couple. Liz and Brice introduced Coleman to the world on September 11 with a carousel of hospital photos, telling TODAY.com they were “so looking forward to watching Leighton and Coleman grow up together.” Proud auntie Emma Johnston gushed that cuddling her newborn nephew “did not disappoint,” calling herself the happiest auntie on earth.

Just a month later, that joy turned into a hospital vigil — a reminder that even reality TV’s happiest chapters come with real-life plot twists.

Will Cameras Return to Tell This Story?

Here’s the question buzzing in fan groups: will we see Coleman’s journey on television? Season 17 — which featured Liz and Brice’s wedding — aired from March through May 2026, and TLC has not yet announced a Season 18. But Liz herself hinted to TODAY.com that fans just might watch this chapter unfold on the next season of the show.

Fans speculate that a new season following the family of four — and now Coleman’s health scare — would be must-see TV. For now, though, it remains speculation.

So here’s where the fandom stands divided: Team Share — Liz should keep posting because the fan family’s prayers and support matter — or Team Privacy — a one-month-old’s medical details should stay offline? Drop your take in the comments, and let’s keep baby Coleman in our thoughts.