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Here is would depend on visits. If the family of the siblings is serious about wanting the baby they will need to set up visitation so that the children can bond and they can bond with both the baby and get to know you. Or, if they actively call the SW for updates and infomation and such then that could count for them too. If TPR happens they would probably have the baby placed with them.
They would have to show from the beginning that they were interested in taking the baby and maintiaing sibling bonds.
If they say maybe at the beginning, but then do nothing until TPR, the odds go down that they would have the baby placed with them. Judges here do not like that, that doesn't mean it wouldn't happen, just that it would be less likely.
That bond is important here, but usually only if there is a pre-existing or built relationship (since you can't have a pre-existing relationship with a newborn). But if the adoptive parents do not extend their family to build that bond, then it matters less. Just remember, it not just about visits, there could be no visits but frequent phone calls and that means the same thing here.
There are no easy answers, but getting to know the family is usually the best option. Either you will feel better about knowing the siblings and where the baby may end up, or they will feel better that the baby is well taken care of with you and may just want to continue contact. You never know.
Good Luck with the little one!
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