3 Tips for Mommy "Me" Time from Regine Velasquez

This Good Housekeeping cover girl shares advice for busy moms.

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Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez graces the cover of Good Housekeeping Magazine's May 2012 issue. The singer, who gave birth to baby Nate in November 2011, is putting her career aside temporarily in favor of taking care of her baby in his first months.

"A lot of pregnant people tell me that motherhood would change you, but I had no idea it would change my life this way," she told Good Housekeeping. "Iba na ang outlook mo ngayon. You think of your child first unconsciously. Tapos every day of my life is different. And it’s really fast."

Despite being busy with her mommy duties, though, Regine still finds time to take care of herself and her own needs. Read on for her tips for moms who want to have some "me" time of their own.


1. GET A MASSAGE ONCE IN A WHILE.

“I’m a breastfeeding mom, so I need a massage to relax.”

2. GET A MANI-PEDI.

 “You can opt for a home service spa, so you don’t have to leave the baby.”

3. MAKE THE MOST OF BATHING TIME.

“Lock the door. Do something there. When I take a bath, I take my time. Lotion, lahat. I take advantage of it.”


To read more about Regine's mommy adventures, grab a copy of Good Housekeeping Magazine's May 2012 issue, out on stands now! You can also subscribe to the magazine's digital edition. 

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Regine Velasquez on the May 2012 issue of Good Housekeeping magazine.

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Nagkaroon ng birthday celebration sa musical-variety show ng GMA-7 na Party Pilipinas kahapon, April 22, ang Asia's Songbird na si Regine Velasquez.

Kahapon ang mismong 42nd birthday ni Regine.

Natanong siya ng PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) kung meron din bang party na magaganap kaugnay ng kanyang kaarawan.

“Wala. May family day sa bahay.

“Kasi kapag Sunday, family day. Gano’n lang.

“’Tapos may pansit! Yes. Kapag birthday, laging may pansit!” natatawang sabi ng Asia’s Songbird.

FIRST BIRTHDAY AS A MOM. Ito ang unang kaarawan ni Regine na kapiling niya si Nathan, ang five-month-old baby nila ng asawa niyang si Ogie Alcasid.

Ayon nga sa singer-actress, mas kumpleto na ang buhay niya ngayong kapiling nila si Nate.

“Uhm, siyempre, iba na ang pakiramdam, ano,” nangiti si Regine.

“Kanina ngang madaling-araw, magkasama kami.

“So, wala. Tinitingnan ko lang matulog.

“Kasi hinihintay ko ‘yong asawa ko. So, tinitingnan ko lang.

“E, umaarte-arte siya! Ha-ha-ha! Kumikilos-kilos.

“Inaamoy ko ‘yong hininga niya. Gusto kong gisingin. Gusto kong laruin.

“Kaya lang, kawawa naman. Hinayaan ko na lang. Tinitingnan ko lang siyang matulog.


“Siyempre masarap sa pakiramdam. Iba na ‘yong feeling.

“At saka na-realize ko, it’s not about me anymore.”

BIRTHDAY WISH. Ano naman ang kanyang birthday wish?

“Pumayat ako! ‘Yon lang!” natatawang sabi ni Regine.

“Wala na akong ibang wish. Ibinigay na lahat sa akin.

“Wish ko na lang—pumayat ako.”

Ano ba ang mga ginagawa niya ngayon for her to lose weight?

“Uhm, right now, I just started ano, e… I just started ‘yong aking diet.

“Kasi nga, five months na si Nathan so nagda-diet na ako ng konti.

“Before itong nag-diet ako, I’m breastfeeding—full-time.

“E, ngayon, five months na siya. So, nagsu-solid food na.

“’Tapos meron na siyang supplements, so puwede na. Konti-konti.”

THE COMEBACK. Ibig bang sabihin nito ay babalik na siya sa pagiging active sa kanyang career soon? Napanood na nga siyang mag-perform sa Party Pilipinas kaugnay ng kanyang birthday celebration kahapon.

Pero ayon kay Regine, “As much as possible sana, ayokong bumalik muna na medyo hindi pa ako comfortable sa sarili kong… skin.

“So, ayoko naman na kapag lumalabas ako ng TV, parang nai-insecure ako...


“I will work hard first to lose all the weight that I’ve gained during my pregnancy. ‘Tapos hopefully, mabilis lang.

“Siyempre, I have to take time kasi I carried the baby for nine months. Hindi naman gano’n kadali iyon.”

Dagdag pa niya, “At saka siyempre, hindi na rin ako gano’n kabata. Matanda na rin.

“So I have to be a little more patient with my body and with myself.

“Sana people will be patient with me also.”

Ilang pounds ba ang balak niyang bawasin bago siya maging confident ulit?

“Puwedeng huwag ng gano’n?” patiling biro ni Regine.

“Hindi… basta I’ll know naman, e. Ayoko nang sukatin.

“Basta... siyempre makikita mo naman sa hitsura mo, di ba?

“At saka kung nasusuot mo na ‘yong mga clothes na sinusuot mo, then that’s the time.”

BABY NATE ON PARTY PILIPINAS. Nagkaroon ng first live appearance si Nathan sa birthday celebration ni Regine sa Party Pilipinas kahapon. Planado ba iyon?

“Wala. Parang hinatak nga lang siya! Na ‘Halika, dito tayo!’” natatawang sabi ni Regine

Obserbasyon ng ilan, parang alam o nararamdaman na ni Nathan na nasa harap siya ng camera.

“Gano’n ba? Sanay siya, e. Ewan ko sa kanya.

“At parang namana niya ‘yong pagiging Mr. Friendship ng tatay niya,” sabi ni Regine.


At may commercial na rin ang baby nila ni Ogie—isang insurance company kung saan kasama rin silang mag-asawa.

“Yes!” proud na proud na reaksiyon ni Regine.

Masusundan ba kaagad ang unang commercial ni Nathan?

“Thank you to Sun Life. Thank you for trusting us—the whole family.

“A… may mga nag-o-offer talaga. Pero siyempre, tinitingnan namin kung ano talaga ‘yong maganda na kaya naming…

“Siyempre kapag nagku-commercial, ikaw ‘yong parang nagri-represent ng product.

“So, konti-konti,” napabungisngis na sabi ni Regine.

BIRTHDAY GIFT FROM OGIE. Ano naman ang birthday gift na natanggap niya mula kay Ogie?

“Naku, marami!” bulalas ni Regine.

“Binigyan pa niya ako ng pagkalaki-laking card. Kasi iyon ang favorite ko na ibinibigay niya sa akin, e—card.

“’Tapos may bag, may flowers… ang dami.”

Sobrang busy sa trabaho ngayon si Ogie.

Bukod sa Bubble Gang at Party Pilipinas, may pelikula at may bago ring afternoon series itong pagbibidahan sa GMA-7.

Hindi ba niya nami-miss ang asawa sa panahong kinakapos ito ng panahon para sa kanila ni Nate?

“Nami-miss,” pag-amin ni Regine.


“Pero siyempre, buti na lang kasama ko si Nathan.

“Kasi at least, meron akong kasama. Hindi ako mag-isa.

“No’ng buntis ako, talagang hirap ako, e. Kasi mag-isa lang ako, e.

“Pero ngayon, at least kasama ko si Nathan.

“Siyempre, iba rin ‘yong kasama ko siya [Ogie].

“Tanong nga ako nang tanong sa kanya, ‘Anong gagawin mo bukas?’

“Siguro mga limang beses ko siyang tatanungin, ‘Anong gagawin mo bukas?’”

TWEETS FROM REGINE. Mahilig pa rin ba siya sa pagtu-tweet bilang isa sa napaglilibangan niya?

“Nagtu-tweet pa rin naman ako. Kaya lang ngayon, medyo nakakapahinga na ako dahil natutulog na si Nathan nang maaga.

“Kaya lang, lumilikot na. So, gumigising na ako nang maaga.

“Biglang dumadapa na. Baka mahulog,” sabi ni Regine.

So, talagang hands-on mom pa rin siya kay Nathan?

“May kasama naman ako. Pero siyempre, gusto kong makita ‘yong paglaki, e.

“At saka maganda nga kasi I’m given this time talaga to take care of the baby. So, samantalahin!” saad ni Regine.

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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's Birthday LIVE at Party Pilipinas "FTW" 042212

Happy 42nd Birthday Mommy Regine Velasquez-Alcasid 

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V.O.X Separate Ways
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Birthday Number "Amazing" w/ the first LIVE TV appearance of baby Nate!
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"Amazing'
The morning cold and raining
Dark before the dawn could come
How long in twilight waiting
Longing for the rising sun
Oh, Oh
You came like crashing thunder
Breaking through these walls of stone
You came with wide eyed wonder
Into all this great unknown
Hush now don’t you be afraid
I promise you I’ll always stay
I’ll never be that far away
I’m right here with you

You’re so amazing
You shine like the stars
You’re so amazing
The beauty you are
You came blazing
Right into my heart
You’re so amazing
You are, You are

You came from Heaven shining
Breath of God still fresh on you
The beating heart inside me
Crumbled at this one so new
Oh, Oh
No matter where, how far you wander
For a thousand years or longer
I will always be there for you
Right here with you
I hope your tears are few and fast
I hope your dreams come true at last
I hope you find love that goes on and on and on and on and on
I hope you wish on every star
I hope you never fall too far
I hope this world can see how wonderful you are


 

Happy 42nd Birthday Mommy Regine Velasquez-Alcasid

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We all know that this is your happiest birthday ever because finally you already have a baby! Nathaniel James.

All the best and good health to you and your baby!

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Sun Life Financial: Experience Love

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MANILA, Philippines - Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez’s firstborn Nate is already having a taste of the celebrity life, getting his first endorsement deal at four months old.

The STAR caught up with Alcasids at their photo shoot with lensman to the stars Raymund Isaac for Sun Life Financial-Philippines, their first product endorsement deal as a family. Baby Nate was all smiles and laughing, seemingly enjoying the flurry of action going around him.

Ogie said, “Yes, lately, he’s a very secure baby. He loves being around people.”

After Baby Nate’s first public appearance in his parents’ successful Mr. & Mrs. A concert last February, the showbiz power couple agreed to have Baby Nate star in the newest Sun Life Financial advertising campaign, which also includes a TVC titled Experience Love.

Explained Ogie, “I think the big reason why we agreed to it is the fact that we’re with him. In the beginning, my wife was reluctant. But with things that would involve the (whole) family, I think it’s okay.”

They are also believers of life insurance. “You have to be prepared especially if anything happens to me or my wife, at the same time, (it gives) security,” said Ogie.

Regine, for her part, said, “I didn’t really believe in life insurance before. I used to think what do you need it for? (That changed when) I gave birth. I realized that we’re (not getting any younger) and by the time he gets to what age — 18? — ilang taon na rin kami by then. So I thought it’s a good idea really. Secure kami na may maiiwan sa kanya, hindi yung tipong magbabayad pa siya ng utang namin, yun yung nagiging kawawa di ba? At least he’s covered. You know, we have to be practical.”

Regine, who’s breastfeeding Baby Nate full-time, has no plans of returning to work anytime soon.

“She’s the best mom. I can now realize how great a mom she could be, because before si George (pet dog) lang inaalagaan nya,” Ogie described Regine. “But you know, (she’s) overly cautious to my taste, but I guess that’s how moms are. There are things about moms that we (men) don’t have, but I guess they see things differently. Men or dads are like, okay na yan, ganun na yan! But I learned to let the mom do her thing. So you know, ours is a family unique in a way (since) well, we’re both in showbiz but we managed to have a normal family life.”

“Although my wife is a fan of Twitter and Instagram, I don’t see anything wrong in that,” added Ogie, referring to the issue wherein Regine reacted to some netizens “bashing” a picture of Baby Nate that Regine posted on her social media accounts.

Regine recalled, “I was just shocked. Madaling araw yon nung nakita ko. Actually, the way I said it naman, hindi ko sya pinagalitan. Di ko sya inaway. I just said that if you want to bash somebody, let it be me since I can choose to fight or be quiet because the baby doesn’t have a choice.”

Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez with their son Nate star in the new Sun Life commercial
Ogie said that with Regine being active online only goes to show “that my wife is a really simple person, and (pictures of Baby Nate) are the things that she shares about. And I don’t see anything wrong with sharing your blessings to people, seeing God’s love shining through our family and through her maternal instincts. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. I think it’s great!”

Meanwhile, apart from daddy duties, Ogie is busy pushing forward original Pilipino music as the head of the Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit. Recently, he launched OPM2Go, an online store established to serve Pinoy artists, musicians and music lovers.

For only P10 to P15, anybody can download songs from www.OPM2GO.com . These are songs released under Vicor, Viva and Universal Records plus indie artists/labels that don’t have the financial power to promote albums, package or market them. The revenue share will go directly to the artists.

Aside from his Boy Pick-Up the movie (inspired after his Bubble Gang character), Ogie will also be part of a musical based on the music of the APO Hiking Society, together with Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Eugene Domingo, Sam Concepcion, among others. -Philstar




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Angeline Quinto says duet with Regine Velasquez in her album is a dream come true

DREAM DUET WITH REGINE. Isang pangarap na naman ni Angeline ang natupad sa kanyang second album. Ito ay ang maka-duet ang kanyang idolo na si Regine Velasquez.

Lalo pa daw itong naging makabuluhan dahil espesyal sa kanya ang kanilang inawit.

“Alam niyo po kasi, itong ‘Lipad ng Pangarap,’ dati po, nung nakatira pa po ako sa Sampaloc, lagi ko pong kinakanta sa nanay ko kasi meron po kaming maliit na sari-sari store.

“Kaya, tuwing naririnig ko ‘tong kantang ‘to, lagi po akong naiiyak.”

“Kaya, nung nabigyan po kami ng chance ni Ms. Regine, at lalo ako, na makaduet si Regine Velasquez talagang sobra po akong naiyak,” pagtatapat nito.

Ibinahagi pa niya kung paano nabuo ang kanilang duet sa kabila ng pagiging pareho nilang abala ng Songbird.

“Nung nirerecord ko ‘to, sobrang pagod na pagod na ko kasi ang dami ko pong ginawa nun, parang nag-ASAP ako, nag-mall show ako, nag-Sarah G Live ako…”

“Parang sunud-sunod po. Tapos madaling-araw po…Kasi yun na lang po yung oras na meron ako kasi parang ilang araw…pumunta na naman po ako ng ibang bansa.”

Nagpunta si Angeline sa Estados Unidos upang magbakasyon.

“Kaya habang nirerecord ko ‘tong 'Lipad ng Pangarap,' sabi ko, sana magawa ko ‘to ng maayos.”

“Kaya yun. Si Ms. Regine naman po kasi…sa bahay niya po siya nag-record.”

“Bale ako yung nauna, tapos si Ms. Regine sa kanila,” wika pa nito.

“Tapos nung malapit na po talaga kong umalis, kinukulit ko po si Sir Jonathan kasi gusto ko po sana bago ako umalis, marinig ko. Ayun, eh narinig ko po siya sa cellphone lang.”

Masayang-masaya naman si Angeline sa naging resulta nito at agad siyang nagpasalamat kay Mrs. A.

“Kaya sabi ko nga, maraming-maraming salamat kasi binigyan niya din po ako ng…kumbaga, isang pangarap sa akin yun na tinupad ni Ms. Regine.”

“Kasi talagang alam niya namang idol ko siya.”

“Tapos, ayun, ang reply niya po sa akin, talagang masaya din po siya para sa akin at sure na sure daw po siya na magiging click yun at talagang…kasi ang ganda rin po nung kanta.”

Bukod kay Regine ay may collaboration din si Angeline kasama si Erik Santos sa album na ito.

(CLICK HERE to watch fan made video of "Lipad ng Pangarap")

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Regine, Ogie and Baby Nate for Sun Life Financial "Experience Love for Sun Life Financial"

"Buong buhay kitang hinintay, and you are so worth the wait. Nate, you made my world so bright. I promise I'll do the same for you, okay.." 


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Five-month-old Baby Nate, Regine Velasquez and Ogie Alcasid’s firstborn, is featured in his parents’ TVC (television commercial) entitled "Experience Love for Sun Life Financial" starting April 9!
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Mission: To help customers achieve lifetime financial security.
Vision: To be an international leader in protection and wealth management.

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Sun Life Financial in the Philippines offers a wide spectrum of products that include Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Pension Plans, Education Plans and Mutual Funds.