Almost 5 months later and with the countless photos and #convoswitholivia… I finally resurrected my blog! Here is a small snippet from my journal the day I gave birth..
“On the day of March 19, I had a very eventful morning as I visited the mall and a bazaar and spent some time shopping, I then went straight to my check up at St. Lukes with Doctor Tere Henson. She said I was 2cm already and that we should just wait till Olivia was ready to come out. But my day didn’t end there as I invited my siblings for dinner at Hole in the Wall then we even decided to watch a movie! I couldn’t help but think that this would be my last chance to spend time with them without a baby….
That night, while watching Insurgent in the cinema, I started contracting.. I was thinking, “oh must be Brixton Hicks..” Since a week ago I had false labor so I didn’t think this was a big deal. I went home that night and told my husband that my back pain hasn’t subsided and it was just getting worse. Nothing that I couldn’t handle though… The pain started from the back then moved towards the front.
By 2am, I texted my OB saying that this might be it. By 3am, I called my mom asking if what I was feeling was normal for a woman entering into labor.. I never experienced the kind of contraction that I would normally read in books. It was a continuous back pain, and my tummy would just get hard every once in a while. My mom told me to rush to the hospital already but then I said I’d wait for her so she could accompany my husband and I. She arrived at 4:30am and dragged me out of the sofa to go to the hospital.. We arrived at Makati Medical at 5am. We knew most of the nurses since we were able to do a walk through two weeks before, it made me feel more at ease to see them and to already know how it was all going to happen.
When we got to the delivery room they immediately strapped me in and checked my vital stats, the baby heartbeat, and how far I was… (They said i was already 3cm!)
The pain was still pretty bearable for me. I believed that because of my monthly hits of bad dysmenorrhea, I could handle such pain as this. Because I was already at 3cm, Doc Tere told them to give me epidural already. To be honest, this scared me the most. I watched numerous YouTube videos months before to prepare myself for this moment.. And seeing the long needle they inject you with scared the hell out of me.
10 minutes after getting strapped in, Dr. De Jesus my anesthesiologist came in and asked if I was ready… My voice and legs were literally shaking from fear. Next thing I know, I was facing back and he was injecting me. To my surprise, he finished 5 minutes later. I even mumbled, “That’s it?”. He smiled and quietly left the room. I felt the effects of the epidural after a few minutes and eventually, I couldn’t feel the contractions or pain in my back anymore.
We all settled in and rested from 6-9am (my husband and I were even able to take long naps!) and by 9, Doc Tere came back to check on us and inform us that I was already 4cm. And that was when the all too famous, cliché movie scene happened.. My water broke.
There was a monitor that calibrated my contractions with percentage, and it was consistent since we got there. My doctor asked me to rest some more while waiting because according to her, pushing is the hardest, and I will need all the energy I can get.
I fell fast asleep AGAIN from 9-11am and then she came back to check on us again. She said I was 9cm and that at 12pm we will begin.
While waiting for an hour could you believe I even slept AGAIN! I woke up with everyone fixing up and preparing for the most important part. I remember talking to my belly right at that very moment and said, “Baby, we can do this… this is all you and me, Olivia.”
Inside the delivery room, we had the anesthesiologist there, our pediatrician Dr. Aye Nugid, my mom taking photos, and GP right beside me. We practiced how to push while waiting for the clock to strike 12. The atmosphere of the delivery room was very positive. My doctors would always encourage me and the whole room was cheering for me.
When it was finally 12pm, it was finally time. My doctor gave me the signal to start pushing.. and after 3 sets of pushes… The last one, Dr. Tere said push and look down.. I did and after that last breath I saw Olivia’s head and I heard her cry.
She was given to me right after and I held her in my arms and then she stopped crying. I stared at her and tears came running down from my eyes…. Oh, at that moment my heart was overflowing with love.
“I’m a mom,” I said out loud. And she knew my voice, I mumbled between all the crying, “Hi Olivia, I love you,”.. She was still staring at me, and I knew in my heart that if she could talk she would say the same thing. What a beautiful moment. Every time I look back and remember, I can’t help but cry. So much joy in my heart. Thank you Jesus for this little girl.
She was then taken from me to get cleaned and weighed and measured. She couldn’t stop crying until they gave her to GP. GP talked to her and she stopped crying again.. She knew her dad’s voice. Everyone in the delivery room looked at GP and reacted surprised. They called him the “Baby Whisper… I guess that’s because every night (and I mean every night!) GP would talk to my belly and sing to her. It was a beautiful moment.
She was then given back to me to breastfeed but I still couldn’t stop staring at her… She was absolutely beautiful.
This was our first official family photo <3
Olivia is 5 months old and I have never been this happy. I always hear moms say that it’s the best feeling in the world, and YES, I’d have to agree. It is the best. Better than what I imagined it to be, better than what I expected it to be. From my pregnancy, to my delivery, and now to having her in my arms. I can’t help but thank the Lord for blessing me much more than I deserve.
Finally! A new post and it’s about baby O! She’s so adorable and you’re doing a great job in parenting her! (As how I see it on social media.) God bless to you and your family, Andi! <3
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Awww. This post made me cry. I am not a mother yet but reading this post makes me want to have a child na! You have a happy pregnancy! Wow just wow! Baby O I love you as much as I love your Mom! Thank you for the tips. When I get pregnant I will do what you and GP did. Talk to him/her while inside the tummy ?
What a wonderful birth! So blessed to have a great team of doctors and family to support you. God bless you and your family :)
This is my first time to get into your blog. I was your fan even before but not that much. But everything has changed when you got married and pregnant. I became more interested in you because you look so happy in all your photos. I even started following you on IG because I can sense a good vibes in you. And then Olivia came out, and I have to tell you that looking at her pictures really gives me smile on face everyday. She was the cutest baby I’ve ever seen next to George (Prince William’s firstborn). I even followed GP because I like his #convoswithOlivia. You two seem so happy; who couldn’t be happier with that cute little baby?! God bless you! You keep me inspired. Thank you, Ms. Andi. ?
Ooooohhhhh priceless moment,this made me cry.im also a mom of 2. I adore you ms.andi,been following you evr since,im a big fan of yours and now to baby o,godbless your family!
Amazing, just amazing.
I couldn’t agree more that being a mom is the most wonderful thing of all :) Having kids may be difficult but the fulfillment and the happiness you would always feel whenever you stare them is irreplaceable. Thanks Andi for being an inspiration for mothers like me. I really adore you and your family! Thank you and God bless :) ???
Wow, this one really made me cry. I’m almost 28weeks now (first time mommy here) and I’m really excited with my little one. I am praying for a normal and safe delivery too. Your advices will really be a big help to me. I hope my little one would be as cute and cuddly as your beautiful Baby O. I’m really a big fan of your cute family. My husband and I checks your ig accts (i mean, all three of you) constantly. We love seeing Olivia and reading #convoswitholivia. Keep posting! Godbless your family especially Baby O! :)
Awww. This is a very inspiring story :)
I had miscarriage last January and now I am 8 weeks pregnant. I cannot remember when I started to read your blog and follow you on Instagram. But I am sure that it was right before when you got pregnant.
I just wanted to say that you are a very good example (you are a good daughter, sister, wife, mom..) even if I don’t know you personally, it just simply shows how great you are (because of your posts, how you talk and reply to your fans..) no wonder a lot of people likes you aside from your beautiful face :)
I admire you and GP – relationship goals! :) And now, I am very much inspired to survive with my pregnancy, I want to have my own Olivia soon :)
Thank you for being an inspiration :) ❤️
This blog really a big help for me andi. I am on my 7 weeks now and I was a bit worried what will happen on my 9 months. I dont like hospitals. Never I experience admitted in my entire life. My pain tolerance is really low. But I was hoping for a normal delivery painless I guess. Congrats and Baby O is really adorable baby. ❤️
Beautiful Mom and Baby O! This blog made me cry. So touching and I can feel the happiness of having a baby girl in your arms. God bless your family, Mrs. Andi!
Hi Andi!!! I really waited for this post ever since you gave birth and I am so happy to read this! It was such a beautiful post. You told us something that we will always remember. I may not be seeing Olivia but I feel like I know her because ofyour endless photos and posts about her. I always make sure that every night every day, I always check yours and GP’s account just to check on what happened on your day. I really love your baby and I hope I can meet her soon! Thank you so much for this wonderful post ❤️❤️❤️
Awesome moments…God Bless Baby O. ?????
Epidural? But this is normal delivery right? Is that the same with painless anaestesia?
Yes normal delivery and painless ;)
Jndeed an amazing journey….wait for the growing years to come
Finally i get to read your birthing story miss Andi. Sobrang nakakatouch po. I’m a first time mom too. And its true what they say that all pain is nothing when you see your baby. I admire you, your family and especially baby O. Ure such a happy and calm mommah. You’re an inspiration to other moms like me. Keep safe po palagi! :)
I’m 24 weeks pregnant. You’re my peg as a mom. Super pretty and sexy pa rin. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m scared about the pain but after reading your blog, I’m more excited now. Olivia is a cutie.
Hi Andi! I am due next month, and i was wondering how long it took for your breastmilk to come out? Were you able to breastfeed her from Day1?
I was able to breastfeed right after I gave birth :) you’ll be fine. If you have a hard time the nurses will for sure help you.
This made me cry ? and i feel you miss andi. my baby is 5 months old same age like Olivia. Actually shes my 2nd child and its the same feeling with my eldest. Being a mother is the most wonderful. Thank you for being an inspiration to us. I love your
It is the most wonderful ❤️
This made me cry ? and i feel you miss andi. my baby is 5 months old same age like Olivia. Actually shes my 2nd child and its the same feeling with my eldest. And its true the best feeling in the world.Thank you for being an inspiration to us. I love your family especially baby O. God bless ❤
You are truly Blessed Andi.. :) Thank you for sharing this wonderful and most precious moment in your life.. I admired you ever since I heard you over the radio, and mainly the reason why I became a Radio DJ as well. ;) Ay, grabe! I’m just so HAPPY for you and your FAMILY.. I will always be a fan :)
God Bless Andi, GP and Olivia. I wanna meet you someday :)
<3 DJ Lad, 97.5 Magik FM Butuan
It melts my heart! I cried your birth story was amazing! Olivia is so beautiful , you did great Andi congrats :) Love your perfect family.
You are truly Blessed Andi.. :) Thank you for sharing this wonderful and most precious moment in your life.. I admired you ever since I heard you over the radio, and mainly the reason why I became a Radio DJ as well. ;) Ay, grabe! I’m just so HAPPY for you and your FAMILY.. I will always be a fan :)
God Bless Andi, GP and Olivia. I wanna meet you someday :)
<3 DJ Lad, 97.5 Magik FM Butuan
You are so blessed Andi.. You’re my life peg ? Baby Olivia is so beautiful. I’m so happy for you and GP. ?
You’re a good and loving mom, Ate Andi! I adore how you dress Olivia (she could be fashionista in the mere future!) and how you do the #convoswithOlivia. You’re simply amazing! :)))) God bless you <3
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Hi Andi. I’m 32 weeks pregnant and this is my 2nd pregnancy. I’m planning to have a normal delivery this time. Did you advise your OB beforehand that you’d be getting an epidural?
Yes. Your OB should help you with your birth plan :) ask her about it!
Hi Andi! Was just wondering how many weeks were you when you started feeling the contractions? I’m 37 weeks now and just waiting patiently. I’m surprised you managed to do a lot of things when you were already 2cm. Haha! I’m not yet dilated but my pelvic pain’s killing me. Baby O is beautiful, just like mom. ❤️
That means its soon :) I was 39 weeks! I was very active when i was pregnant. I was out almost everyday!! :P Praying you have a safe delivery!
Yay! Thank you, Andi. :) God Bless You and your beautiful family.
Hi, Andi! Beautiful birthing story!
I am on my 12th week now. Can you also share your birth plan soon? Thank you for being an inspiration. God bless your family. <3
Thank you so much for sharing your birthing story..I’m 32 weeks and a first time mom to be too….I’m starting getting nervous already because I’m scared of hospitals, needles and doctors etc… I hope I will have an easy delivery too…I’m excited though…
God bless always
Awwww you can do it! Gp and i did the hospital tour… It helped me a lot cause i was able to picture how my delivery would go and also get to know the staff that will be helping me. Maybe if you have time you can do that too!
Hi ms andy. Beautiful post :) may i know if u experienced post partum depresseion like other moms?? Sorry for the curiousity. It’s just that u seem so calm,happy and glowing all throughout post pregnancy :)
Hi Em, Yes i had post partum depression. Not as bad as the books would describe it thought… I was stuck at home and couldn’t leave, i felt fat and ugly, i needed attention, i didnt want to see anyone or go out for dinner. It didn’t last for long but would come and go… :|
Beautiful post Ms.Andi,my first time to visit your page but I am following you in fb and IG. You made me cry while reading your story, I truly admire you and you’re such a blessing to many,your positive vibes really radiates and thank you for sharing Baby O,she always makes me smile. I’m on my 16th week now,first time mom,a bit scared but your story really inspires me. Thank you and God bless your family!
Don’t be scared. You’ll be a great mom for sure. For now, enjoy your pregnancy and nesting ;)
Your story gave me goose bumps as I experienced the same thing too when I gave birth with my first born too. And yes, it’s the most beautiful thing God created us to be.. To give life into another human being. ❤️ I admire you for being a super hands on mom that you didn’t want nor need a nanny for help(well no yaya, no problem). Olivia is perfect and so is your family. ? God bless you Reyeses!
Thank you Shu, God bless you too!
Hi, Andi! I am 27weeks now and I’m considering epidural. Looks like you didn’t have any complications with your pregnancy but why did you get epidural? I was told that it’s better to have normal delivery without epidural unless it’s necessary. But seeing these photos makes me wanna have epidural so I could also take pics without looking haggard. Lol. TIA! :)
Hahaha. It’s always better to go natural and hands down to all moms who do it that way… I was afraid to be honest with you. You should do it if you’re really want :)
I am in tears! I remember when I gave birth to my son, I was admitted when I was already 5cm and 5 days over due. They had to break my water 3 hours after I got admitted. My real unbearable painful contractions started right away after that. I didn’t get any sleep. 10 hours later, my doctor told me that he will do a C-Section. At 12am, they checked me and my doctor said to give it a try and push. I did about 5 of them until he came out. Everything was a blur, I guess because I didn’t have any sleep and I was already tired, but after that.. when we got wheeled to the recovery room, I couldn’t stop staring at him. The nurses had to take him to the nursery, because they wanted me to get some sleep. He’s 4 now. Time flies. Have been trying to get pregnant since last year, no luck at all. Found out my right tube was blocked and they had to take it out. I am very blessed to have my baby, even though I wish my husband was with me during my pregnancy and labor and delivery, I am thankful that we’re finally all together as a family.
Thanks for sharing your story Kat. I can just imagine what you went through during the whole delivery… also without your husband. I salute you as a woman and mom. Thank YOU for inspiring me :) God bless you even more!
Hi Andi
I just love you, the way you nurture Olivia..you are so real! I hope you will not change and stay the way as you are esp on how you love your beautiful angel and supportive and handsome husband
I will love you forever,
I will like you for always,
My idol, you’ll be!
P.S
I see my baby in Olivia and myself to you in how you bring up your baby in this amazing world. Hehe.
♥♥♥
Hi Evan, Thank you for your kind words. I’m sure you’ll be an even better mom :)
This blog made me cry for hundreds. Hahaha. I’m a young Mom (23) when I gave birth to my first child and it was my very first time that I felt, am gonna die in pain. Hahaha. What a beautiful birthing story. ? Thank you for being an inspiration to Mothers like me. God Bless you and your family! ?
Hahahaha! God bless you too :)
beautiful story :) i wish i had epidural. gave birth last May. had 15 hrs labor (with no pain meds) and ended having an emergency c-section because i no longer had the strength to push and my baby was over 9 lbs. you and GP are really awesome. can’t wait for your baby boy… hihihi!
Awwwww…. My fear was having a C-section!! But I salute you, you did it!!!! :) Yes baby boy soon… or girl… It doesnt really matter basta SOON. Hahaha
As a woman, it’s always been my biggest fear to give birth (normal or cs) because the procedure and pain scares me with all the cutting and stitching. But your post made all those fear go away. And i think if the right time comes that it’s my turn to experience this as a woman, I think I’m ready.
You’ll never ready til its there!! :P But as they all say all pain will erase when you see your baby
Hi Andi! You’re indeed a blessing by sharing your birthing story. This will surely help expectant mothers to not be very worried when the “day” comes. I gave birth at the same hospital under the care of Dr Tere too and I totally agree that the atmosphere was very positive and encouraging. Choosing her was the best decision I made because she made sure that from regular check ups to the delivery day, everything was seamless. Also the care she gives to her patients is outstanding! She plans with you making sure you’re comfortable and as much as possible free from pain. Post delivery check ups were also very helpful since she helps you with birth planning and how to avoid postpartum depression by encouraging you to get back to shape. Hehehe
Thank you for sharing your wonderful birthing story! :)
That’s so nice to hear! I love Dr Tere, she’s really the bestttttt!!!
Hi miss Andi! im a big fan of yours. I am a mother of three and just like you, i feel that becoming a mother is the most wonderful that ever happen to me. Baby O is so cute.. Thanks for sharing your story to us!
I really enjoyed reading your post. Everything from pregnancy, laboring, giving bitrth and sharing your joy of being a Mom. You are an inspiration, beautiful inside and out, your husband and baby are so lucky to have you in your life. God bless your family
What a beautiful, touching story. Got me teary-eyed! :)
Beautiful beautiful story. Priceless! <3
Olivia is really adorable. Nakakagigil talaga!!! Hahaha Hope I could meet her in person too!
Btw, saw you last time at Sunday Market Andi :)
Hi Andi, may I just share Baby O and I have the same birthday <3. Btw, Baby O is so cute and pretty, saan niyo po siya pinag lihi? I'm just curious hehe. More power and God Bless.
Just get in to your blog andi! And from 10 years being your fan from being a radio DJ since then to motherhood i was so inspired! Plus a very good looking family esp olivia. Omg i cant help but to asked God life is so u fair! Haha just kidding. I love olivia and your fam.
Hi Andi, it was great to see this birthing blog of yours. I was been your follower in Instagram since you get married with GP. It just so happened that I was looking around of designs of wedding gowns online and I saw your picture and news about you getting married. I actually took your wedding design as inspiration to my own wedding gown. I also followed your stories as Mom to pretty Olivia. And now as I am having my own first baby, I’m happy to found your blog and your birthing story. It was inspiring and positive. It helps me see how beautiful it is to gave birth than how painful and hard it is as how other stories I watched and heard. Thanks for sharing. This inspires me a lot. I hope you can also share the preparation you’ve made before the labor day. Thanks a lot and more power to your blog!
Hi Andi! This is my first time reading your blog and your birthing story just made me cry. I am not a mom yet (but praying in the future that I will be hehe), I cannot relate to it but this story is just so beautiful.
God bless your beautiful family!