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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2023 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 01: Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian attend the 2023 Costume Institute Benefit celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Being a father is an immense feeling for any man. However, with this comes great responsibilities and no one could understand this better than Alexis Ohanian himself. The Reddit co-founder married Serena Williams in the year 2017 and gave birth to their daughter Olympia in the same year.
Recently, Alexis took to Twitter to share a video in which he shared a glimpse into post-Olympia life. He shared the couple’s journey during that time and captured everything that he could. Right now, Serena Williams is pregnant with their second child. Her husband has something special for the second child also.
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Alexis Ohanian shared an incredible journey while Serena was pregnant
In the video shared on Twitter, Alexis Ohanian gave a glimpse of the life and the struggles that Serena went through went Olympia was in her belly. At that time, Serena used to play professionally as well. In the video, it can be seen that Serena has her hands on a trophy while acknowledging that she is 8 weeks pregnant.
“Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. changed my life. You don’t know what kind of dad you’re gonna be until the big day comes, but then it hits you the moment you hold your legacy for the first time. Can’t wait for you to join the family, Jellybean. We made this video for Olympia; you already got a drone show, but stay tuned…”- wrote Alexis in the caption for the video.
6lb 13.5oz — Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. changed my life. You don't know what kind of dad you're gonna be until the big day comes, but then it hits you the moment you hold your legacy for the first time. Can't wait for you to join the family, Jellybean. We made this video for… pic.twitter.com/2PSjhk1emh
— Alexis Ohanian 🧠 (@alexisohanian) August 5, 2023
Alexis also revealed how being a father has completely turned his life upside down. However, he did not forget to mention the second child that Serena is carrying. Talking about the baby, he said that the baby already got a drone show for her gender reveal but there’s something really special for the baby that the couple has planned, suggests Alexis.
This gave an insight into the responsibilities that Alexis had to take on after he became a father. Being a parent is never an easy task and it takes a lot of patience and understanding to do what’s best for your child. However, Serena had a complication while giving birth to Olympia.
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Serena Williams faced a near-death experience while giving birth to Olympia
Serena Williams revealed that giving birth to Olympia was not at all an easy task for her. She had to go through multiple surgeries and could have even died. Serena, in an essay, writes that it took a total of 4 surgeries which included a C-section. This ultimately puts her life in danger.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 12: Serena Williams of the USA celebrates with daughter Alexis Olympia after winning the final match against Jessica Pegula of USA at ASB Tennis Centre on January 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
However, it was her determination and the doctor’s hard work that brought her out of the difficult situation. Thus, with the arrival of a new life, the parents now will be equally excited and will be doing all the planning to give the baby a warm welcome. Also, Alexis’ insights gave fans the idea that parenting can completely change a person.
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