Actress Janella Salvador and boyfriend Markus Paterson introduced their first child, Jude Trevor Paterson, to the public via social media in January 2021, ending months of speculation on Janella's pregnancy status.
Though the two had been quiet about their relationship, they revealed they were ready to show their newborn baby to everyone. Janella and Markus showed their journey to parenthood in a vlog called "Hey, Jude," which was uploaded on their YouTube channel.
The video features highlights of Janella's pregnancy--from her sonograms, maternity photoshoot, pre-natal preparations and exercises, to Janella flying to the United Kingdom and eventually giving birth on October 20, 2020.
On the video, Janella narrated her message for her newborn son. “If I'm going to be honest, I was quite nervous about this day because I know how harsh this world can be. If your dad and I can have you all to ourselves forever in our quiet world, we would, but that would be too selfish,” she said.
Similarly, Markus also showed his joy in becoming a new dad in his message for Baby Jude. "To my son, my firstborn, my darling boy. There aren't enough words to express how much love I have for you. The minute I saw you I knew I would do anything in this world to protect you and I can't wait to introduce you to the world," Markus said in the video.
The vlog also showed greetings for Baby Jude from the couple's showbiz friends. Janella and Markus first admitted that they are in a relationship back in September 2020 through social media.
After the couple spent time together in the United Kingdom with their families and Baby Jude for a few months, they flew back to Manila in February 2021.
Take a look into their family photos here.
Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson welcomed Jude Trevor Paterson on October 20, 2020.
Janella Salvador kept her pregnancy private from the public eye.
The couple also managed to have a maternity photo shoot in private.
The couple first discovered Baby Jude's gender on May 2020.
Janella prepared for her first childbirth through home workouts among other things.
Throwback to when Baby Jude was just a small bump.
A sneak peek into Baby Jude's smiling face.
A first glimpse of Markus with his son Baby Jude.
"You are loved forever and always by your mother and I," Markus said on their vlog.
Jude is turning into a handsome baby.
Markus welcomed 2021 with his new role as a father.
Baby Jude is much loved by everyone, especially his parents.
Look how cute Jude's tiny fingers are.
According to Janella, Jude is the best gift she has ever received.
Janella maintains being stylish while strolling with her little boy.
Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson give Baby Jude his first snow experience.
No cold weather can bother Janella Salvador as she enjoys warm hugs with Baby Jude.
Janella Salvador couldn't resist sharing this photo of Baby Jude because he was just too cute!
Baby Jude would definitely love looking back at his playful moments with his daddy Markus.
Going home to the Philippines was Baby Jude's first flight.
Janella Salvador and Markus Paterson don't sweat about traveling with Baby Jude because he's a sound sleeper.
So adorable and cuddly! Markus Paterson couldn't contain his gigil for Baby Jude.
Janella Salvador keeps blessing our feeds with the cutest photos of Baby Jude.
Janella Salvador's daily routine has become “Wake up, change nappies, feed the bubba, try to go back to sleep, put cocomelon on tv, read some colorful books, burp the bubba, bathe the bubba, do a little house organizing, have friends and family visit.... all that jazz." The first-time mom has been enjoying every moment of it.
Markus Paterson is a hands-on dad, too. He even related how he was peed on by baby Jude while he was carrying him.
Janella celebrated her 23rd birthday last March 30 and posted this photo to mark the occasion.
“I wanted to go to the beach or some place I can just swim and relax which is currently prohibited and unsafe, so instead I just brought the swimming pool to my balcony,” she wrote on Instagram.
“Things didn't go as I originally planned but it was a wonderful, sunny and happy day with family. It was Jude's first time to swim and my first birthday as a mum. Oh, life.”
Baby Jude rocking a pair of dark glasses for that ultimate summer feel.
Markus sums up his feelings as a dad on Instagram, writing, “Never knew perfection 'til I met u.”
Baby Jude, meanwhile, is just being his usual, adorable self.
Markus, like all parents, dread the time when Baby Jude would no longer like to hang out that much with him.
“One day you're gonna hate naps with me so, imma keep u here in my arms til then,” a sentimental Markus wrote.
Time flies so fast, Baby Jude is one year old now.
Mrkus and Janella can't get enough of Baby Jude!
Jude is the real boss of Janella and Markus.
Jude is the only one who can touch her mommy's face and pull her hair with saliva on his hands.