Rochelle Pangilinan is glad that her pregnancy has been easy breezy so far.
In an interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal), the Onanay star says she hasn't experienced any difficulty, and hopes that there won't be complications in the coming months.
Rochelle, who is now in her second trimester, relates, "Sabi ng OB ko, compared sa ibang nagbuntis na nahirapan, blessed na blessed ako.
"Kasi hindi ako ganun kahirap magbuntis, and wala akong bleeding, and maayos, maayos yung baby.
"And yung nararamdaman ko, hindi ganun ka-hard, lalo na yung first trimester, hindi ganun kahirap.
"Yung normal na lihi ng isang babae, naranasan ko siya, and saktong-sakto lahat."
For his part, Rochelle's husband Arthur Solinap has been extra patient with the requests of his wife.
He tells PEP.ph, "Para sa akin, ini-enjoy namin yung mga stages na ganun, at pag nagsusungit, siyempre di ba, kailangan intindihin."
NURSERY ROOM
Rochelle and Arthur have started preparing their baby's nursery, but their plan is to let their little one stay in their room until he/she is ready.
Rochelle says, "Tinanong namin yung sarili namin if kaya namin ilagay sa ibang kuwarto yung first baby and parang hindi.
"So, sa room na lang namin kasi, reality check, parang hindi mangyayari yun, e.
"Siguro paglaki niya, puwede na siyang magkaroon ng sariling room pero, as of now, first baby, mukhang hindi namin yun ihihiwalay."
Rochelle and Arthur talk to PEP.ph about their journey to parenthood at the launch of Happy Skin and Posh Nails' collaboration at One Rockwell, Makati City, on Tuesday, October 23.
CRAVINGS AND MOOD SWINGS
As much as possible, Arthur gives Rochelle whatever she wants to eat even if it would mean preparing and cooking the dish.
He recalls, "May one time na gusto niya ng isang putahe, pero ang gusto niya ako yung magluto.
"Ayaw niya ng take-out, so ginagawa ko and enjoy naman."
Rochelle throws in, "Naghanap ako ng lugaw, sabi niya, 'Sige beh, pa-deliver tayo.'
"Sabi ko, 'Hindi beh, gusto ko ikaw ang kukuha, ikaw ang bibili.'
"Hindi ko alam kung baket o baka kaartehan ko yun."
She continues, "Yung kamote cue, sabi ko, 'Beh, gusto ko ng kamote cue basta gusto ko ng matamis...'
"'Tapos sabi niya, 'Sige, alam kong lutuin yun!' Balik siya, Pa'no nga ulit lutuin yun?'
"Ayoko ng bili, gusto ko, siya nag-prepare."
Good thing, Arthur is a good cook.
She says, "Magaling siya magluto, sobra. Magaling siya!
"Magaling siya sa mga leftover 'tapos papasarapin niya yung luto.
"Kaya niya yun. E, ako naman wala akong talent sa ganun."
Aside from her food cravings, Rochelle mentions some of her weird requests, especially when she's having mood swings.
"Yung mga sungit ko sa kanya like ayokong makita yung mukha niya.
"Nung first trimester, ayoko siya makita pero, once na umalis na siya, naiiyak ako kasi wala na siya.
"Hindi niya alam kung saan siya lulugar, yung ganun. Ngayon 'tapos na... parang, 'Ang guwapo-guwapo mo!'
"Pero dati pangit na pangit ako sa kanya, yung first trimester, pero hindi ko alam kung bakit."
EXTRA CAREFUL
Known for having an actively lifestyle, Rochelle has been staying away from strenuous activities save for her regular walks.
She explains, "Nakakapag-light jog or brisk walking ako pero hindi na ganun kasing-heavy or ka-hardcore ng ginagawa ko before.
"Sabihin na nating puwede ko siyang gawin, pero meron lang konting takot sa akin bilang first baby ko kaya hindi ko siya ginagawa.
"Kahit sabihin kong kaya ko siyang gawin, hindi ko siya ginagawa.
"Kasi nasa akin pa rin yung pag-iingat, e, kahit sabihin ng ibang tao, 'Hindi, kaya mo iyan!'
"Nasa akin pa rin yung desisyon kung anong mangyayari sa baby ko, e, sandaling panahon ko lang naman siyang dadalhin."
When asked if she'll be taking a break from showbiz after giving birth, Rochelle answers, "Oo naman, kailangan bigyan namin ng time si baby."
Rochelle sees herself taking a three-to-five-month hiatus to focus on their baby, but promises, "Of course, babalik at babalik kami sa showbiz."