MANILA, Philippines – Former beauty queen Miriam Quiambao welcomed her son Elijah on Saturday, February 16 at the Asian Hospital.
In an Instagram post, Miriam's husband Ardy Roberto wrote: "Welcome to the world, Elijah! Thanks for your prayers! Everything went well with the emergency CS tonight. Had a great team led by [Dr Becky Singson] , so blessed and overwhelmed by God's goodness! More to come... Have to take care of my wifey now as she recovers from the procedure. Pls continue to pray for her.. Baby's fine and was a model breast feeder. :) God is soooo good!"
View this post on Instagram Welcome to the world, Elijah! Thanks for your prayers! Everything went well with the emergency CS tonight. Had a great team led by @dr.beckysingson, so blessed and overwhelmed by God's goodness! More to come... Have to take care of my wifey now as she recovers from the procedure. Pls continue to pray for her.. Baby's fine and was a model breast feeder. :) God is soooo good! #miraclebaby #babyelijah #myAsianStory #gratefultoGod A post shared by Ardy Roberto (@ardyroberto) on Feb 16, 2019 at 7:24am PST
Posting the same photo, Miriam thanked everyone for the support and the baby's good health.
"Introducing Elijah Roberto! Thank you all for praying with us. Elijah was born at 7:32pm on Feb 16, 2019 under emergency cesarean procedure led by [Dr Becky Singson]. He weighed 4lbs 7oz., cried heartily, had an Apgar score of 10 and has a perfect latch. Glory to God for answered prayers! So grateful to God for this wonderful gift!"
Prior to the birth, Ardy posted updates on Miriam's status, saying that she had to undergo cesarean section due to some complications that might affect the baby. Miriam was 35 weeks into her pregnancy before giving birth to Elijah.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ardy Roberto (@ardyroberto) on Feb 16, 2019 at 3:12am PST
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ardy Roberto (@ardyroberto) on Feb 15, 2019 at 7:09pm PST
Miriam was admitted into the hospital on February 12 and stayed their until she gave birth.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ardy Roberto (@ardyroberto) on Feb 11, 2019 at 8:04pm PST
Elijah is Miriam and Ardy's first child together. Ardy has a son from his late wife.
Back in August, Miriam announced she was expecting her first child at 43 years old. In December, she said that she was diagnosed with obstetric APAS, an autoimmune condition and required shots to protect her child. – Rappler.com
