Paolo

Sometimes dad jokes, sometimes music stuff, always looking for something to tweet. Open 25 hours a day, 8 days a week. Simul justus et peccator. I Timothy 6:11

[Paolo @ningkee]

Happy 3 Kings

[Paolo @ningkee]

Absolutely horrible, you had no need or justification to do this.

You can't be a parent if you can't accept your child no matter what happens.

[Jesse Ridgway @McJuggerNuggets]

This week, my wife and I made the very difficult decision to terminate the pregnancy due to Trisomy 21.

The choice was not made lightly. We really appreciate all of the personal stories that you guys shared with us, especially the unconditional support we received from fans with no matter what we decided.

I know some of you may be very disappointed to hear this news. We are devastated. This has been extremely traumatic for both of us, especially Ashley.

She underwent the procedure earlier this week and is on the mend. Thankfully, everything went smoothly, but emotionally we are drained.

Trisomy 21, also known as Down Syndrome, is caused by an extra chromosome. It is caused by an error in cell division, like a glitch. The odds of a baby having it is 1 in 1000.

When I first confronted this news, I was shocked but optimistic. If they’re a little slow intellectually, then we’ll make it work. I signed on to be a parent, come what may…but I just didn’t fully understand what Down Syndrome entailed.

Once we made it public, it became clear that MOST people don’t know what Down Syndrome entails (and no, it’s not the same as Autism):

50% of babies with DS have heart defects. 75% will have hearing challenges. Over 50% will have vision problems. Impaired immune function, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, delayed physical development, poor muscle tone, structural issues with face, decreased lifespan, etc…Sadly, the list is long, feel free to look it up…Down Syndome isn’t a “blessing”, it is objectively shitty from a health perspective.

I didn’t realize just how rough it is for the child, let alone the family…more often than not, they would be fully dependent on others for the rest of their life.

The miscarriage risk is also close to 50%, which made matters worse…they may never see the light of day and it puts Ashley further at risk.

We spoke with doctors, friends, family and genetic counselors and learned that up to 90% of women terminate their pregnancy after learning the baby has Trisomy 21.

This was WAY higher than I expected, I thought it would be lower given that I hear so many say they kept or would keep the baby. I believe that’s because most terminations happen privately, it feels shameful. A lot of judgment being cast.

You never think you’d be in this type of situation until it happens to you and then things change.

To all of my fans who have weighed in on this topic who have Autism, Down Syndrome or any other conditions…we appreciate you. You matter a lot and we’re glad you’re here. I commend you and your families for having the strength and courage to push forward.

As for us, we made a difficult decision that we believe in the long-run will be beneficial for our family. Thankfully, we had a choice.

It will take a little time to move on, but we are excited to try again in the future and hopefully have a better outcome.

Love you guys & thank you for understanding. ❤️

[Paolo @ningkee]

Philippine politics, man.

The thick plottens and the turns have tabled.

[Paolo @ningkee]

@keifornal following so I can join too

[Paolo @ningkee]

Kinda like the Sakic/Roy/Forsberg/Roy/Bourque 00-01 team, hopefully the end result this year is the same as in '01.

[b @biazzarro]

so wedgewood can’t win the vezina because he plays behind makar who can’t win the norris because he plays with mackinnon who can’t win the hart because he plays with makar and necas who are coached by bednar who can’t win the jack adams because he coaches makar and mackinnon?

[Paolo @ningkee]

Proud kuya here! Great work by @_nikkorivera for doing his part for Bini

Congrats to him, @BINI_ph and the ladies @bini_aiah @bini_colet @bini_maloi @bini_gwen @bini_stacey @bini_mikha @bini_sheena , you girls were amazing to watch

[ABS-CBN News @ABSCBNNews]

WATCH: Nikko Rivera, one of the four arrangers of BINI’s Coachella set list, talks about how he came up with the “Salamin, Salamin” dance break while he was in China. | via @annacerezo_

[Paolo @ningkee]

Still pulling for @JustinRose99 to win the Masters, but amazing work by @McIlroyRory . The man is playing loose and enjoying now that the monkey of not winning the Grand Slam is off his back.

[Paolo @ningkee]

Seeing the Philippine flag there again.
Wow. Never gets old.

[FIFA Women's World Cup @FIFAWWC]

Two more spots have been claimed for the #FIFAWWC 2027! ✌️

@aramco | #GoEpic

[FIFA Women's World Cup @FIFAWWC]

The Philippines are heading to their second #FIFAWWC! 🇵🇭

@aramco | #GoEpic

[Paolo @ningkee]

Congrats @bini_sheena

[Formula 1 @F1]

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[Paolo @ningkee]

Reading up on tweets of suppposed "fans" about Bini, particularly about Aiah. My thoughts on these people:

1. Whatever is going on is not our problem, so stop posting cryptic stuff for the clout and engagement, shameful.

2. There's a special place in hell for those folks.

[H I I K Y A A T O R @HiikyaaTor]

Ron Kenoly has gone to be with the Lord.
Thank you for shaping our early Christian Worship.

[Paolo @ningkee]

Yep this be true

[Fella @FPLFella]

No nation has ever won the World Cup while being led by a manager of a different nationality.

[Paolo @ningkee]

One for @OldTakesExposed

[Paolo @ningkee]

Woo boy, here we go

[Manchester United @ManUtd]

Club statement: Ruben Amorim.

[Paolo @ningkee]

Whatever my mom put in my birthday spaghetti... heavenly

[Paolo @ningkee]

@espnW @AggieVolleyball That English

[Paolo @ningkee]

Somebody edit this to "Katabi"

Brilliant work @bini_gwen

[GWEN APULI @bini_gwen]

Sorry for the late upload, I know it’s almost Christmas time but I still want to post and share my halloween shoot BTS👻🫶🏻 sumakit pa naman katawan ko after this shoot, sayang naman😆

[Paolo @ningkee]

The Gmaj9 that comes in when @bini_stacey sings the 1st pre-chorus of "Infinity" sets the tone for the whole song. The way she and @bini_gwen did the pre-chorus is so beautiful.

[Paolo @ningkee]

Absolute truth

[Paolo @ningkee]

Vogt of confidence

[Cleveland Guardians @CleGuardians]

Give it up for the Man(ager) of the Year. 👏

Stephen Vogt goes back-to-back in his first two seasons as a Big League Skipper.

#GuardsBall