LOOK: Sharon Cuneta recalls her journey to motherhood on daughter Frankie's birthday
Around GMA
Around GMA
Wilma slightly accelerates, 27 areas under Signal No. 1 Torres game-winner saves Benilde, forces semis do-or-die versus SBUArticle Inside Page
Showbiz News
“I am a better woman, mom, and human being because of you,” says Sharon Cuneta to daughter Frankie Pangilinan.
Megastar Sharon Cuneta on Monday penned a heartfelt birthday message for her daughter Simone Francesca Emmanuelle Pangilinan, better known as Frankie, on Instagram.
The singer-actress posted a throwback photo of her and Frankie accompanied with a lengthy message.
“I first became a mother at 19. On April 7, 1985, at 10:20AM, a beautiful baby girl came into my life and changed everything!,” she said.
“Today, another beautiful and special girl, my second daughter, turned 19 at 4:41AM. I had the easiest pregnancy with KC (Concepcion).
“With my Kakie, I had to go through a whole lot of hardship and pain throughout most of the nine months that she was in my tummy. My OB-GYN, Dr. Greg Pastorfide, worked with my first Reproductive Immunologist - then the only one in Asia - Dr. Ed Lim - to make sure I would carry my baby to full-term,” she added.
Sharon also revealed that she had two miscarriages.
The Megastar added, “I had lost two babies in a span of only five months between KC and Kakie, and so I can't say I wasn't nervous about the possibility of losing Kakie every single day until she came out.
“Daily injections, twice a day, and an I.V. bottle of - I really don't remember what - every two weeks, and not much activity except for my live Sunday TV show."
“When I delivered her, again, my life changed. Kakie was the happiest, easiest to handle baby. Just like KC. Parang walang bata sa bahay except for the joy she brought us all and the lingering smell of baby powder and milk all over our home - because she rarely ever cried!
“We'd give her a bottle and she'd put herself to sleep, playing with her feet in her crib with gentle lullabies playing in the background.
“Kakie was like a little 'Manang' when she was small. Already advanced and super smart for her age, she would talk and ask questions constantly, often break into song, and just all around bring us never-ending happiness.
“This girl knew nothing but love - which she received and gave back to anyone and everyone. Friendly and charming, happy and content, and was even called a little 'fashionista' by a magazine.”
It's Frankie's first birthday away from home.
“Today is the first birthday she is 'celebrating' without any of us in the family. She's still 18 in New York! And she told me that she is moving her birthday this year to the 19th because by then she'll be home with us for Christmas break and wants to “turn 19” with all of us around her,” she continued.
“Kakie has been one of my biggest sources of pride and joy. Always sincerely loving, respectful, always grateful, and (brutally) honest that I cannot help but respect her in return.
“Happy birthday, darling Baba! I am a better woman, mom, and human being because of you. Thank you for being mine,” she said.
Frankie, Sharon's second born with senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan is currently a college freshman in New York.
Happy birthday, Frankie!
WATCH: Sharon Cuneta shares how she revealed her son Miguel was adopted
READ: Sharon Cuneta pens sweet birthday message for husband Kiko Pangilinan
