MC and actress Iya Villania recently surprised many people when she shared about her special experience with her fifth child. Although welcoming a new member to the family is always a happy thing, this time, Iya could not hide her emotions when mentioning the sad things that happened.

As one of the most famous and beloved families in Philippine showbiz, Iya Villania and her husband, Drew Arellano, always show the image of a loving family. When the news of their fifth child was revealed, fans sent many congratulations to the couple.

Iya shared that this pregnancy was more special than the previous ones, and she felt extremely excited at the thought of her family growing. However, not everything went as smoothly as expected.

In her latest post, Iya revealed that she went through a challenging period during her pregnancy. Although she did not go into details, the MC said that there were some issues that happened, making her both happy and worried.

“I thought this time would be like the previous times, but no… There were things that made me feel uneasy, worried, and even sad,” Iya expressed.

She also shared that the most important thing right now is that she and her family stay strong and continue to pray for the best.

Immediately after Iya Villania spoke up, many fans expressed their concern and encouragement on social media. They hoped that everything would be okay and looked forward to more positive news from the MC.

Although it is not clear what really happened, one thing is for sure: Iya and her family always receive love from the audience. Everyone hopes that she will soon overcome the difficulties to continue spreading joy and happiness to everyone.

Iya Villania on fifth baby: ‘It was always a welcome surprise’
Iya Villania shared that her fifth pregnancy was not planned but was a welcome surprise.

“Every time people asked me was this planned? I always tell them that there is something up to five planned?” she quipped in an interview with Boy Abunda.

“So no, this was not planned, it was not planned but it was always a welcome surprise because I always knew that until I wasn’t tied or until he (referring to husband Drew Arellano) [wasn’t] tied, we always knew there was a possibility.”

She relayed that she is set to give birth to a baby girl in February. The television host also mentioned that she and Drew plan for their fifth child to be their last. In the same interview, Iya was asked for her tips on raising kids. She highlighted that being healthy is one of the key aspects of her parenting.

“I think it’s a big thing that I’m healthy and fit. Because then I’m able for my family and it allows me to be with my children, do things with my children, do things for my children and my family,” she remarked.

“So I think one major thing is to get fit and get healthy so you can use your body and do things with confidence and with strength… You have more patience, you have more endurance, you can accompany them on their trips,” she said.

He pointed out that having a healthy marriage is also essential in raising a family. “I really believe that a healthy and happy marriage will be the best gift that we can give our children. And I am so grateful that Drew also believes the same. I think the amount of respect and love that we have for each other is something that I am so grateful for and has really brought us to where we are now,” she said.

When asked what her dreams are as a young mom, she replied: “If I have a dream, my dream is to just travel with my family. My dream would be to have funds that would be able to sustain a lifestyle of traveling and being with the family. I am not even looking to have a luxurious kind of life, but I just love to be able to travel with my children.”