In an emotional reveal on Toni Gonzaga’s latest vlog, actress Alex Gonzaga and her husband, Lipa City Councilor Mikee Morada, shared the devastating news of their third miscarriage, which occurred in December.
Mikee opened up about their journey, describing the pregnancy as unexpected. “To be honest, kami ni Catherine (Alex), noong nalaman namin na pregnant siya, hindi namin talaga akalain, wala kaming plano,” he said. Despite initial plans to prepare for parenthood through IVF, they conceived naturally.
In December, Alex experienced a delay in her menstrual cycle and took a pregnancy test, which confirmed she was expecting. The couple began regular checkups with an OB/GYN, but complications arose during their third visit.
“Doon sa pangatlong lingo, wala na namang laman, blighted ovum ulit,” Mikee explained. This marked a heartbreaking repeat of their previous experiences.
Seeking hope, the couple sought a second opinion. To their surprise and joy, the ultrasound revealed a baby with a heartbeat. “Naiyak ako noong narinig ko ‘yung heartbeat,” Mikee shared, recalling it as his first time hearing such a precious sound.
However, their joy was tempered by complications, as the baby’s heartbeat was significantly below the normal range. “Nalaman namin na mababa ‘yung heartbeat, 65 lang,” he said. The couple immediately rushed to the hospital, doing everything they could to save their baby.
On December 28, they received the final confirmation—although the embryo was visible, the heartbeat was gone. This devastating loss followed their earlier miscarriages in 2021 and 2023.
Despite the emotional toll, Mikee expressed gratitude for their strengthened bond as a couple. “At the end of the day, kahit anong mangyayari, biyayaan man tayo o hindi, kahit tayong dalawa lang magkasama, okay lang,” he said, addressing Alex.
Alex and Mikee’s love story began with their engagement in January 2020. They tied the knot in November 2021 and spent their honeymoon in Amanpulo, Palawan.
Through these trials, the couple has shown resilience and a deep commitment to one another. Their story is a testament to enduring love amid life’s challenges.