Ayu gives birth to a baby boy

[Teppei-chan]

Originally Posted by PinkShinigami

And more importantly, I hope she's happy. She's over 40, she's been divorced twice, she doesn't want the father to be known, and has no plans for marriage (and maybe no plans of being in a relationship with the father) ... I really hope that SHE wanted this baby too. People are quick at congratulating women on their pregnancies, forgetting that they're actually not always wanted. And honestly - I hadn't imagined this career driven woman to become a mom, and at that age. She could be fearing for her career now.

From her TA announcment I just assumed that she is also happy that she gave birth to her child. Or would she call her son an angel If she didn't feel happy about being a mother now?
I understand your point but Í also think of she wouldn't be happy with this situation she could have keep it a secret

[Chris85]

Originally Posted by Teppei-chan

Or would she call her son an angel If she didn't feel happy about being a mother now?

I have no reasons to think she's not happy, but it's a public statement. She can't say anything else unless she wants to destroy her career.

Originally Posted by ExodusUK

This also explains why her vocals have improved..the same thing happened with Koda Kumi's vocals during and post pregnancy x

It's not that they magically improved because of the pregnancy, she was still going off-key a lot comparing to other artists . It either was a choice to sing in a soft way or she was too tired to scream like she normally does. I hope it's the former, but only time will tell.

Originally Posted by Larisa-chan

I am also impressed that not one person who knew she was pregnant ran off to gossip newspapers or whatever. Her work staff, medical staff, etc. Or even the friends and families of THOSE people lol even if she may have 9999 lawyers to go after someone who would break the news, I feel like someone may have taken the chance.

It's Japan, it's all about following the rules.

[SunshineSlayer]

Originally Posted by Chris85

It's not that they magically improved because of the pregnancy, she was still going off-key a lot comparing to other artists . It either was a choice to sing in a soft way or she was too tired to scream like she normally does. I hope it's the former, but only time will tell.

Actually, yes, your vocals do "magically" improve during and just after pregnancy (you still get the pregnancy hormones for at least 6 months to a year after). Though in the third trimester singing becomes more difficult due to decreased lung capacity.

Or maybe change is a better word than improve, though usually, it's for the better.
There's been enough evidence of other singers saying that their voices changed, usually for the better during pregnanacy. Plus it makes sense. Pregnancy hormones change your bodies a lot. Also, all of your joints, ligaments, etc, become looser; I would imagine this applies to your diaphragm as well thus making it take less effort to open up and sing.

[BlackSilence]

Originally Posted by Chris85

I have no reasons to think she's not happy, but it's a public statement. She can't say anything else unless she wants to destroy her career.

It may have been an unexpected pregnancy, but if she really didn't want that kid...she kept her pregnancy under wraps so perfectly, could have had an abortion early on and none would have known, too.