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This is TWO!
This is an update on Jaxson's progress with his Arthrogyposis condition that affects his uppers.
christinastierhoff
Jan 184 min read


Celebrating Growth: A 17-Month Update on Jaxson's Journey with AMC
How is my little man 17 months old? They really do grow up so fast! We Have a Walker! Jaxson has continued to make really great progress....
christinastierhoff
May 30, 20254 min read


One Year Update!
I cannot believe I am already writing this post. It truly feels like just yesterday that Jaxson was born. There was so much unknown going...
christinastierhoff
Jan 10, 20253 min read


9 Month Progress
We are so very happy with the amount of progress our little man has made in 9 months. We have worked SO HARD and are thrilled to see it...
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Oct 3, 20242 min read


Products and Tricks to Encourage Movement- Album
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Oct 3, 20241 min read


Intervention and Splinting Timeline
5 days old - Saw Dr. Waters at OrthoCarolina. Received diagnosis and was shown how to start stretching. 6 days old - Daddy made his...
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Sep 7, 20241 min read


Birth/Diagnosis
Due to Jaxson’s small size and concerns with his Doppler readings of his umbilical cord, I was induced at 37 weeks. The NICU team was...
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Jul 10, 20242 min read


During Pregnancy
After losing our first, Matt and I were overjoyed to find out we were expecting again. Too quickly though, anxiety set in as we feared I...
christinastierhoff
Jun 30, 20244 min read


Empowering Families: Intro to Arthrogryposis Interventions
Arthrogryposis is a rare condition that affects the joints and muscles, resulting in limited mobility and range of motion. For families...
christinastierhoff
Jun 5, 20242 min read


About This Blog
When faced with a challenging situation, having a supportive community can make all the difference. This rings especially true for...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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