Dearest Raya, This is our team of doctors and nurses when I gave birth to you. This may be a long overdue letter, but I was waiting for the time when I could finally process everything. I want to introduce you to them, my love. First, our anesthesiologist, Dr. Alano . He made sure I was okay the whole time. He kept asking me if I was alright, reassuring me that we could do it. He asked me if I wanted to meet you, and I said yes. That’s why he didn’t put me to sleep. His prese

Your Ninang flew from Dubai to Manila to be with her family and me. It was so sudden, and yet it felt like God sent her home at the perfect time.

Your daddy and I will be experiencing big changes soon. A new environment, a new life, new people to be with. I know that you and God will always guide us no matter what happens, and because of that, I feel at peace.

Dearest Raya, I wish the world could know you — how much joy your tiny heartbeat brought into my life. I still remember the moment I saw those two lines on the test; it felt like the universe whispered, “You’re going to be a mother.” But when I shared the news, the first people I told didn’t meet it with the love I hoped for. Their silence, their doubt — it broke me in ways I didn’t expect. I just wanted to share my happiness, but instead, I felt judged and alone. I was deepl

My Dearest Raya, I have so many stories to tell you about your dad. From the very beginning, we’ve been through a lot together. When I first met him, my first impression was that he was pa-cool, but as I got to know him, I realized he’s one of the most genuine people I’ve ever met. People often judge him for how he acts, how he dresses, or because of his tattoos. But I always saw past all that. I saw a little boy inside him who’s been through so much pain, who hides his hurt