Joy Sotto is now ready more than ever with her new baby after giving birth to five wonderful kids already.
But nothing could have prepared her for the COVID-19 pandemic that has turned everyone's life up-side-down.
After announcing that she is pregnant in April, how did Joy face the challenges of being pregnant amid this COVID-19 and at the same time taking care of her big family?
Check out the pregnancy journey Quezon City Vice Mayor Gian Sotto's wife in this gallery.
Lolo Tito Sotto and Lola Helen Gamboa celebrated Easter Sunday with a huge blessing in April 2020 after their daughter-in-law, Joy Sotto, confirmed that she is pregnant with her and Gian Sotto's sixth child.
Joy Woolbright and Gian Sotto first met when they were students at the University of Asia and the Pacific. They tied the knot in 2007. They already have five kids namely Hugo, Edrigu, Sandro, Rossano, and Amari. @giansotto (IG)
Although she is pregnant, Mommy Joy is still busy taking care of her family and doing household chores like cooking. Have you seen her video with Amari while cooking baked broccoli?
On her Instagram post on Mother's Day, Joy honored her fellow moms and told them that they are amazing human beings. She wrote, “I would like to honor as well the other mommies out there! You are all beautiful and awesome! YOU were all handpicked by God to be the mom of your kids!”
Mommy Joy is very hands-on with her children's education, too. Here's a photo of her with Amari doing an art project.
Prenatal check-up amid this COVID-19 pandemic can be pretty challenging. When Joy had her ultrasound in May she had to wear personal protective equipment just to be safe.
Despite the pandemic, Joy and Gian still managed to organize a gender reveal party two months ago, when they announced that they're expecting another boy. Joy said after learning that she will have five sons soon, “God really wanted Amari to be the only princess with 5 protectors, plus Daddy!”
Mommy Joy Woolbright is expected to give birth in September.
Although they can't go outside due to COVID-19, Joy keeps her kids entertained by throwing a water party!
Unlocking a new skill. Mommy Joy Woolbright is the new resident hairstylist of the family.
Celebrating with her sister-in-law! Intimate party for the 40th birthday celebration of Ciara Sotto last July.
Joy snaps a photo of her maternity PPE, a new normal for pregnant moms like her.
Online recognition via Zoom conference app for Rossano and Amari. @joywsotto (IG)
Seeing her boys cleaning their study area puts a smile on Joy's face.
Mommy Joy gives a sneak peek of her recent maternity shoot..
Before welcoming the newest member of the Sotto family, Joy shared this photo with a caption that says: "There's enough space for one more.”
Joy Sotto gave birth to a healthy boy named Domiku Yosef Woolbright-Sotto on September 12, 2020. She also shared her birthing experience without her husband Gian Sotto. Joy recalled, “It was my first time to be alone, without @giansotto by my side, but grateful for my doctors and the nurses as well who helped calm me down and of course I Praise God for HIS comfort and peace upon me from delivery to recovery.
Joy Sotto reveals the meaning of the sixth baby's name. “My Mom and Dad chose a Basque name, just like my Kuya Edrigu. The meaning of my name is, Domiku - belonging to the Lord, and Yosef - God will add and increase. My Mommy and Daddy said, I am one of their greatest blessings from God because HE added another son to our family and also, I will forever live my life like the Lord because I belong to HIM!”