"Hindi natin hawak lahat ng bagay": Ritz Azul, ikinuwento ang sinapit bago manganak

• Ritz Azul opened up about her long pregnancy timeline, mentioning physical and emotional events going back to late 2024
• Before this success, Ritz and her husband faced deep emotional pain after suffering one miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy
• To cope with the anxiety of past losses, the actress admitted she resorted to testing her levels every single day for peace of mind
• Ritz also revealed she had been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease about pregnancy

[TRIGGER WARNING]: This article contains content about health awareness in pregnancy.

Ritz Azul is inspiring many after deciding to pull back the curtain on the realities of her motherhood journey. In an emotional update shared with her social media followers, Ritz proved that behind every beautiful baby announcement is a warrior mom who fought through immense fear and physical pain to protect her child.

Taking to Instagram, Ritz uploaded a video timeline that detailed her long road to becoming a mother.

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While the initial test brought immense excitement, it also triggered heavy anxiety for the couple. Ritz honestly shared the painful history that they were carrying with them into this new chapter which many didn't know of.

"We had 1 miscarriage and 1 ectopic before this," Ritz revealed in the now-viral reel.

Because of those past heartbreaks, the fear of losing another child was constantly on her mind. To manage her stress, Ritz showcased photos of multiple pregnancy tests lined up on her bathroom mirror, adding that she found herself "testing everyday para sure" which other moms were able to relate to as well.

The journey took a much more difficult medical turn just days after discovering the pregnancy. Ritz recalled experiencing sudden bleeding and painful contractions early on, prompting an emergency visit to the hospital.

It was during this scary period that doctors discovered she has APAS (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome), an autoimmune disease that can cause complications during pregnancy. To combat this, Ritz had to undergo intensive LIT (lymphocyte immunotherapy) treatments and take matters into her own hands—literally.

"Kailangang mag-LIT at mag-inject everyday hanggang sa manganak," she explained.

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Despite the regular hospital checkups and another major contraction scare six weeks before her official due date, Ritz stayed resilient, supported by her loving family and husband, who found ways to make her laugh.

The emotional video timeline wraps up with the ultimate reward: a gorgeous hospital photo of a crying, healthy newborn placed gently on Ritz's chest as she and Allan smile through tears of relief.

"And... we're a family of 3 🥺👨‍👩‍👦❤️," Ritz concluded in her heartwarming, touching reel.

Her storytelling instantly resonated with thousands of netizens and fellow mothers who flooded the comments section with tears, praises for her bravery, and congratulations for the family's beautiful beginning.

Ritz Azul is a Filipina actress and television host. She began her showbiz career after joining the TV talent search Star Factor, where she first gained public attention. She later became one of the prominent actresses of the Kapatid Network. Her popularity further grew when she transitioned to ABS-CBN, appearing in several well-known programs such as FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano, Banana Sundae, The Promise of Forever, and Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos.

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As previously reported by KAMI in 2022, Ritz Azul and her husband, Allan Guwi, tested positive for COVID-19. Their plan to celebrate Ritz’s birthday on a farm with her family was canceled due to their illness. She felt upset and cried hard because their plan to have a short vacation on a farm did not push through. Both Ritz and her husband have fully recovered and tested negative for COVID-19.

Meanwhile, in 2021, Ritz Azul turned 27 and she celebrated it with people close to her heart. She had a Mexican-themed party, which was organized by her non-showbiz fiancé, Allan Guy. The actress expressed her gratitude for the said event and another year in her life, and also posted an appreciation message for her partner. Allan also posted a short but sweet birthday message for the celebrant.

Source: KAMI.com.gh