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June 15, 2026
Stories

Motley, You Make Me Better

My name is Skyler, and when I was 23 years old, I was expecting my third and final baby. After having two baby boys, I was absolutely thrilled when we found out our third baby was

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May 28, 2026
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Levi, You Make Me Better

Levi didn’t just change our days; he changed me. Before him, I carried fear, doubt, and the weight of my past struggles. When he was born, I thought I might have to protect him f

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May 21, 2026
Father's Day

A Letter from Dad: Saad

Dear Olivia, You are loved, and you are perfect. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. I hope you always know that. Having you in my life has made me a more fierce protector, a m

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May 21, 2026
Father's Day

A Letter From Dad: Michael

Dear Remi, You have completely changed how I view fatherhood. I enjoy every little milestone with you. When we first received our Jack’s Basket, the couple who delivered it told

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May 21, 2026
Father's Day

A Letter From Dad: Jacob

Dear Levi, From the moment you were born, you changed me forever. I still remember the second you entered this world and your mom stretched out her arms and said, loud enough for t

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May 20, 2026
Father's Day

A Letter From Dad: Jeff

Dear Corbin, From the moment you came into our lives, you have been the most wonderful blessing. Our family is fuller, happier, and more joyful because of you. You light up my life

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May 18, 2026
Father's Day

A Letter from Dad: Josh

Dear Miles, Before you were born, we faced some pretty life-changing news: we found out that you had Down Syndrome.  We didn’t know how to receive this news at first. When we fo

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May 18, 2026
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Judah, You Make Me Better

Judah is the youngest of eight! He was born at 33 weeks, but we didn’t get a confirmed Down syndrome diagnosis for him until he was 10 months old. The first year of his life

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May 8, 2026
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Guest Post: A Story Worth Every Page

We’re celebrating Mother’s Day by highlighting the stories of some of the incredible moms in our Jack’s Basket community, and the lessons they’ve learned al

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May 7, 2026
Blog

From the JB Team: Celebrating Mother’s Day

Did you know that, in addition to Carissa, two members of our team are also raising children with Down syndrome?! Lauren, our Medical Education Coordinator, received a Jack’s

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