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Andi Eigenmann on postpartum parenting: ‘Strive to become a version of yourself that you love’
Andi Eigenmann shared her thoughts on parenting while going through several emotions a month after giving birth to her third child Koa.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Andi shared photos of herself taken after giving birth.
“My only solo pic/s as of late. Taken at [two] weeks postpartum. Still looked exactly like I did 1 day [postpartum], and still do up until today at [one] month [postpartum],” she wrote in the caption.
Although Andi’s been spending lots of time with her kids, she expressed that it might also be because she’s not comfortable with herself.
“I’ve been enjoying every moment of my time with them, because it recently sunk in to me how fast our children grow. While that is very true, I also may have been spending all my time with them to avoid facing the fact that I haven’t been feeling like myself lately,” she wrote.
“I’ve been too unmotivated to keep up with my old (good) habits. And mind you, albeit having [three] kids, I know I do have the time. Because we’re allowed to take some time to focus on ourselves too. So as a result, in some way, I also know how it could (or does) affect my kids,” she continued.
While dealing with her feelings, Andi stated that loving and taking care of oneself is essential in parenting.
“Now this is def not about bouncing back or wanting to look the way I did pre-pregnancy (although there should be nothing wrong with wanting that for your own body too cus its your body and you can do whatever makes you feel good about it),” she wrote.
“This is about feeling the way I used to. I’ve found that a great way to parent (IMO) is to strive to become a version of yourself that you love and makes you happy so that you can be a great example to your children too,” she added.
Two weeks ago, Andi shared that she’s choosing to be “positive” despite her postpartum depression because she wanted to enjoy being with her kids.
On Jan. 17, Andi gave birth to Koa, her son with fiancé Philmar Alipayo after their daughter Lilo. She also has another daughter, her eldest Ellie. – Franchesca Viernes/RC, GMA News
