The Art of Give and Take: Avoiding Deception
The Art of Give and Take: Avoiding Deception Do you ever just feel like, there are far too many 'takers' in this world? And I'm not...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Apr 242 min read
Let's Catch Up
Let's Catch Up It has been a while since I last posted, and I apologize to everyone. I know AJ has good supporters who enjoy reading the...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Apr 35 min read
The Stinking Truth: PPD & PPP
The Stinking Truth: PPD & PPP Once upon a time, I had it all figured out. I knew what it felt like to have all the odds against you and...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 285 min read
Wonder: Unbalanced Location
Wonder: Unbalanced Location While AJ was inpatient at Lurie Children's Hospital, I took total advantage. On one hand, I wanted to be...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 203 min read
The transitions: Circle of Life
The transitions: Circle of Life These past few days have been a lot to take in. I honestly don't even know where to start with my blog...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 152 min read
The Decline
The Decline I apologize to my readers for my absence this week. I haven't spoken much about the present as I have our history. Lately,...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 134 min read
The Paradox: Styling and Racial Profiling
The Paradox: Styling and Racial Profiling Ahh, the post I've been dreading the most. You never want to believe that the same providers...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 84 min read
By Definition: Overqualified
By Definition: Overqualified Being a stay-at-home parent means a lot of responsibilities are on one parent. It's more than just the...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 75 min read
AJ's Coloboma: Partial or Blind
AJ's Coloboma: Partial or Blind The concerns about AJ's vision first became a topic when he was in Edwards NICU. It's a routine test for...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 63 min read
Blind Mission: Stay Focused
Blind Mission: Stay Focused I remember when I first decided to start this webpage. I was talking with my husband and told him how I...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Mar 52 min read
First Journal Entry: August 5, 2023
First Journal Entry: August 5, 2023 Today is my first day journaling about AJ. My doula recommended it and I'm giving it a try. I have...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Feb 294 min read
Transformation: NICU to Home life
Transformation: NICU to Home life There were pros and cons to AJ being in the NICU. Starting with the cons, finding childcare for my...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Feb 272 min read
Second Journal Entry: August 6, 2023
Second Journal Entry: August 6, 2023 It's just that every opportunity I can get to go and see my baby, I jump. AJ literally calls to me...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Feb 235 min read
AJ's Condition: Deletion or Trisomy?
I got a call September 13, 2023 from a genetic specialist at UIC. He informed me that AJ's microarray test results were in. Prior to this...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Feb 54 min read
Birth of AJ: "How are you feeling mama"
AJ was born 36 weeks' gestation, weighing 6 lbs. and 4 ounces. I had AJ naturally but required Penicillin to stimulate the birth. I...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Jan 182 min read
Take Control of Your Narrative: Defying the Literature
When faced with a challenging diagnosis, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defined by the literature surrounding the condition. I would...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Jan 184 min read
Navigating the NICU: The Unknown
Navigating the NICU: The Unknown NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), I hadn't even known what that meant until my baby was in there. I...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Jan 183 min read
My mission: Our Journey with deletion of chromosomes 18 & 4
The purpose of Walk4AJ18 Welcome to walk4aj18, where we aim to raise awareness about Partial Trisomy 18 and provide a platform for...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Jan 181 min read
Tips for sharing: The Power of Personal Stories
Tips for Sharing Your Personal Story: 1. Be Authentic: Share your story from the heart and be true to yourself. Authenticity is what...
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Alexis&AJDavis
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Wobble Day: April 21, 2023
I DO! This was one of the happiest times of my life. It was such a beautiful time, filled with beautiful people, and I had a blast on my...
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