Dona Balmadrid, the non-showbiz partner of athlete Ali Khatibi, has posted new snapshots of their newborn son, Axel Joshua, from his recent photo shoot.
In the caption of her Instagram post dated June 26, 2024, the new mom also reveals that her son is "the most precious gift" she received on her recent birthday.
She writes, "God has given me the most precious gift I could ever have on my birthday. I love you my little man."
Read: Ali Khatibi and Dona Balmadrid welcome baby boy
DONA BALMADRID'S CHILDBIRTH EXPERIENCE
In a brief chat with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) via Instagram's Direct Message on the same day, Dona shares more details about her childbirth experience, revealing that she welcomed Axel on May 16, 2024—her actual birthday—through a normal delivery.
She says, "I gave birth of axel the same date of my birthday [emoji] It’s on May 16, 2024. I had a normal delivery."
When asked about the story behind their baby boy's name, Dona replies that Axel means "peace" and that it was Ali who picked this name for their baby boy.
Dona also shares more photos, capturing Ali's support by her side from the moment her labor began.
Here are more photos of Baby Axel, so adorable and charming!
ATE AMARAH MEETS AXEL JOSHUA
Dona has confirmed that Ali's eldest daughter, Amarah, already met her baby brother.
Amarah, Ali's eight-year-old daughter with former wife Cristine Reyes, looks overjoyed to be a big sister.
Below is their first family photo:
Based on the photos Dona shared with PEP, Amarah is ready to be an ate.
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