ONE week after revealing that she and Joem Bascon have rekindled their relationship and now have a son together, Meryll Soriano recounted her experience with childbirth at age 38. On her Instagram account last Jan. 8, Meryll shared that she was in labor for ten hours and her son was born 7lbs through normal delivery.
The actress, who is the daughter of Willie Revillame and Maricel Soriano’s sister Bec-Bec Soriano, said she had to deal with Gestational Diabetes during her pregnancy.
She wrote, “At 38, my doctor told me that it’s risky and difficult. I had anxiety over this on the latter part of my pregnancy. I also acquired Gestational Diabetes (GDM) on my 6-7 month of my pregnancy. Which meant 4 x a day of glucose tests, 4 x a day of insulin shots and nth goodbyes to donuts, chocolates and cakes until I give birth. So, I worked out 4-5 x a week, healthy food intake and baby yoga as much as I could. It was hard work and it was difficult and tiring most of the time. But, again, my age is a factor. I did what was needed to be done. Voila! I made it. I did it! I am so proud to have a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery.”
In the same post, Meryll also thanked her support system which includes her partner Joem, her doctor, and her family. (Push)
