Where Are They Now? Marry Your Baby Daddy Day Update

The Martin Family (Marry Your Baby Daddy Day 2007 couple)

1.  How has your relationship changed since you been married?
We have gotten better as a couple in regards to how we handle things in our relationship. We say what is on our minds and hold nothing back. We have open and honest conversations about everything.

2.  If you can give advice to any unwed couple with children contemplating marriage, what is it?
I would say those couples do what would make you and your children happy. Yes, your children are happy when mommy and daddy are living together but understand how much happier they will be to know that their parents are married and what example that will make on them in the future.

3.  What was one challenge you experienced as a married couple and how did you overcome it?
Our one challenge that we overcame as a married couple was the communication thing as I expressed earlier.  We would be upset or angry about something and keep it in. Then things would blow up and get out of control. We don't do that anymore.

4.  How has your marriage affected your children?  Has it made them closer, happier?

A month after the wedding we found out we were having another baby.  That made our little girl so happy.  Her and her sister are as close as two sisters can get.  Our daughter still loves to tell everyone about that day.

5.  What are some parts of your marriage you are working to improve?  If none, then tell us your secret!
Every relationship has room for improvement in some areas. Our biggest thing is finding time for eachother away from the kids. You need that sometimes.

6. Has your marriage bought you and your spouse closer? Explain.
Our marriage has brought us a little closer.  We talk more and try to spend as much time together as time will allow.  We haven't had any big issues in the marriage which I think that came with the whole communication thing.  We have learned to be on entity of eachother as well as individuals.

7.  Do you and your spouse have a date night or something "special" you do together?

If so, explain.  If not, why not? Date nights and "special" nights are far between for us because for us, trying to find a sitter to watch our children has been hard. We try to have "special" nights as much as possible but it gets hard with our work schedules.

8.  Name one way MYBDD has changed your life?

MYBDD gave us an opportunity to show to everyone that no matter what background you come from or what ethnicity you are, you deserve to have that happy family and not be stuck just being content in being a "baby mama" or "baby daddy."  We are that even if we are married but the stigma behind those titles have been seen in a negative light.  We have become a whole unit instead of an individual one.

9.  If there anything else you'd like to add? 

We would like to thank Maryann and everyone involved in  making our dream of being married and making our family whole. It was the best and most memorable experience in our lives and the lives of our family.