Two months into her journey as a first-time mom, Angelica Panganiban is realizing having a baby is hard work and comes with a lot of sacrifices.
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, the 36-year-old actress opened up about her motherhood experience in an Instagram post with a photo showing her daughter Amila Sabine, nicknamed Baby Bean.
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Angelica's selfie captured Baby Bean asleep in her arms.
In the caption, she started with practical tips for breastfeeding moms.
The Kapamilya actress wrote (published as is), "2 months into motherhood, at eto mga natutunan ko Bago ka mag padede kapag 4am na, mag sipilyo, hilamos at umihi ka na.
"You’ll never know kung papayag pa ba siyang magpababa sayo (ibulong mo na din kay Lord na sana makaligo ka sa araw na ito) [emoji]
"Pangalawa, ipunin ang mga kailangan sa tabi mo kapag nagpa dede ka, remote ng tv, at ng aircon, libro, phone, charger, tubig at snacks."
Then Angelica gave a glimpse of how unglamorous motherhood could be.
She continued, "Pangatlo, hindi ka na makakapag damit. Tanggapin mo na, na naka bra ka na lang hanggat manawa siyang dumede sayo.
"Kasama na rin dito ang pag suklay ng buhok. What is hair brush na po tayo. Opo.
"Pang apat, kumain ng marami at mabilis. Pero bawal ang kalansing ng kubyertos at baka magising mo ang nabudol mong baby."
Her final tip encouraged fellow first-time moms to grab the opportunity to rest.
"At, matulog kapag tulog si baby. Subukang pakalmahin ang isip. I know madami tayong gustong gawin at ma accomplish.
"Pero, tanggapin mo nang, hindi ka naman talaga makakatayo sa kinauupuan mo. Kaya matuto kang matulog ng nakaupo. [emoji]"
Angelica ended her post with a tribute to all moms.
"Saludo ako sa lahat ng ina. Mabuhay tayong lahat [emoji]."
FELLOW CELEBRITY MOMS REACT
Angelica's celebrity followers—who are also moms—were able to relate to her journey and showed their support for the Kapamilya actress.
It's Showtime host Anne Curtis commented, "Love this! Mabuhay kambal!!!! [emoji]"
Actress Dionne Monsanto told Angelica, "Yes! Apir sa naka-Bra lang all day every day [emoji]"
Celebrity moms Jolina Magdangal and Chynna Ortaleza wrote in the comments section, "Mabuhay!"
Angelica and her fiancé Gregg Homan welcomed Baby Bean on September 20, 2022.
It was on October 20, 2022, when the Kapamilya actress finally revealed the face of their first child.
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