Ellen Adarna Uploads Never-Before-Seen Photos From 2nd Pregnancy

Ellen Adarna shared never-before-seen photos and clips of her baby bump from her second pregnancy.

"I prayed for a stress-free, quiet, and peaceful pregnancy, and God gave it. The only bump photos/videos I have during this pregnancy," said Ellen in her Instagram post on Wednesday.

The celebrity mom shared a carousel of clips and photos showing her growing belly, from the early stages to the final trimester. Among the snaps are mirror selfies, including one that captured a sweet note Derek Ramsay wrote on the mirror. The note reads, "I love you! No matter what you do!"

"Dear husband, thank you for just letting me be, letting my pregnant hormones be – psycho (not the other way around) and for always reassuring me that [I'm] still loved even when [I'm] not so lovable (yes, he wrote that love note)," revealed the actress.

Ellen also thanked her OB, saying, "Thank you for teaching me patience." She then quipped, "Pwede pa three more [babies], joke! I [don't] miss being pregnant but [I] miss sleeping all day and eating everything."

It can be recalled that Ellen's pregnancy surprised the public, as it was only revealed through Derek's Instagram post on October 23. The actor shared a photo of Ellen in a hospital bed holding their newborn, with their son Elias by her side.

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Ellen Adarna On Why She Didn't Announce Her Second Pregnancy

Because Ellen's second pregnancy was casually revealed, curious netizens tried to figure out how she managed to keep it under wraps. Some speculated that Ellen purposely kept it a surprise.

One follower commented, "Gusto kasi ni Ellen, surprise. 'Yung malalaman na lang ng lahat na may baby na pala." But Ellen set the record straight with a candid yet respectful response.

She clarified, "Hindi ko gusto surprise." Ellen explained that she never tried to hide her pregnancy from family and friends—they knew about it.

"Alam naman ng friends and family and 'di ko naman tinatago when I go out, [naka] cropped top ako kahit malaki tiyan. I just didn't announce [it] because I don't need to. I want a quiet and peaceful pregnancy. [The] last thing I need are opinions from people I don't know and unsolicited advice."

The couple's Instagram followers were also curious about what their daughter might look like, and Ellen only said, "Mana daw sa kaniya," hinting that the baby takes after Derek more. "Ang nakuha lang daw sa 'kin ay 'yung maliit kong mukha at kaputian ko."

Click here to read this Smart Parenting piece on why celebrity parents and families' privacy must be valued too, despite their celebrity status.