On the sixth year of marriage
You know you’re addicted to Farm Town when the only way your husband can get your attention is to leave you a message ON Farm Town.
Haha! Me on my laptop in the living room, him on his laptop in the bedroom. After his many attempts to get me to rest, this was the only one that worked!
My husband knows me all too well. 
6 years! Lots of ups and downs, swerves and crossroads, laughter and tears. I still feel like we’re boyfriend and girlfriend. We still go on dates. We hold hands all the time. We’ve stood by each other through thick and thin. As my cousin advised me before getting married:
“Kahit anong paghihirap kayang-kaya basta sabay niyong haharapin.”
(“There’s no obstacle too big to handle for as long as you face it together.”)
And I pass that advice on to you! It’s helped us greatly through the years.
We kicked off yesterday’s special day by attending our 1st childbirth class together. It was so much fun! I had hesitations about going to class, but curiosity and the support of friends who’ve taken the class won me over. Only on our first class and I already feel more empowered with my pregnancy. I also love how the husbands are so involved. Again, we can go through anything as long as we do it together — even the pains of labor and delivery!
Last trimester is coming soon! This is the last week of my second trimester. I already feel heavy. It’s getting harder to find a position to sleep at night, and sitting for long periods of time makes my lower abs hurt. I’m beginning to sweat more. I have a double chin. I’ve spotted one stretchmark. My arms are getting flabby. I have to pee more in the middle of the night. It’s hard to get up from bed. I’m starting to get “cankles.” I had my first pregnancy-related “I’m so fat and ugly” feeling last night. I’ve started getting leg cramps in the morning. The energy boost I got in my second trimester is slowly draining.
But despite all that, I feel my baby move everyday. I feel him swim and squirm. I love it when he responds to my voice. I love it when he responds to H’s voice. I love it when he hiccups. I love it when he nudges and kicks. I love seeing my belly grow. I love it when I wake up to his movements. I love it when I sleep to his movements. I love it when my Mama kisses my belly and talks to her first grandchild. I love it when my baby calms down when I caress my belly.
So all those aches and pains? They’re bygones in a split-second when I think about this little boy I’ll be meeting soon.
On the sixth year of our marriage, we’re a family of three. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you, Lord. Thank you, universe. Thank you, H. Thank you, love. Thank you, faith.
May 25th, 2009 at 8:12 am
and i’ve known you all those years (+ a few years before)! i’m so happy for you, toni!
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May 25th, 2009 at 8:44 am
happy anniversary
happy for you toni
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May 25th, 2009 at 8:46 am
Congratulations on 6 years of marital bliss!
You’re right, all the aches and pains are worth it when you think about the gift that awaits after 9 months. And I know it’s especially sweet for you and your hubby since you’ve been praying for this little bundle of joy for a long time, just as we have.
Stay healthy and happy, Toni!
May 25th, 2009 at 9:05 am
happy 6th anniversary to you toni & hubby.
ang saya-saya naman. good luck to both of you. very soon makikita nyo na rin si baby timmy.
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May 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am
wow, 6 years! congratulations toni and h!
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May 25th, 2009 at 9:26 am
it’s been a pleasure to be, somehow, a part of your marriage by sharing your life as H’s wife. happy anniversary and cheers to more years of love and laughter!!
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May 25th, 2009 at 9:55 am
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
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May 25th, 2009 at 10:36 am
A beautiful tribute post to your 6 years of marriage!
Happy Anniversary and may you and H (together with lil Timmy) celebrate many more blissful anniversaries to come.
May 25th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Toni nd Husbo Dennis. What a great way to celebrate your 6th Anniversary! We are so sure it was and will be a great year! The changes in the responsibilities and daily routines will make your bond stronger for sure. don’t forget to ask help from the Lord everytime.
May 25th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Happy Anniv to you and your husband! It’s great that you both embrace love, laughter and bits of fun in your marriage.
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May 25th, 2009 at 11:46 am
“let’s sleep na” – hahaha! That was so cute!
Happy anniversary, Toni! Life would be more beautiful once Timmy comes out. =)
May 25th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
happy 6th anniversary toni and h!
i’ve read from a friend’s blog before, as she talked about her firstborn…
“you think you know what true love is? wait till the little one comes out…” ^-^
take care, stay healthy and happy! ♥
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May 25th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Congratulations Toni and your H! so happy for both of you and excited about the third member of your family.
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May 25th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Hi, Toni! Happy Anniversary to you both!
May 25th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
Aba, anniversary din nyo? Happy Anniversary!
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May 25th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Happy Anniversary Tonigirl and to your H!
More more years to come! 
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May 25th, 2009 at 9:46 pm
happy anniversary to you and H! and happy farming too!
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May 25th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Happy Anniversary, Toni and husband!
May God shower you with many more years of marital bliss! Cheers!
Toni, I agree that childbirth classes empowers couples. My hubby and I attended childbirth classes conducted by Chiqui Brosas. Not only was it fun, it also armed us with information that when we went to the OB-Gyn for check-ups, we knew exactly what she was talking about.
We also attended a Baby 101 class and a breastfeeding class, plus a preggy convention! Hahaha!
Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, Toni and hubby! *mwah*
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May 25th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Ang saya di ba? Whenever dumarating ang 24th I always remember na it’s our special day. Thanks to w@w at I knewn you and D. So farming na tayo hehehehe!!!!
Happy Anniv ulit!
May 25th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
Happy Anniversary, my dear friend
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May 26th, 2009 at 10:18 am
happy anniversary!!! cheers to more anniversaries to come…
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May 27th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Wow! Congrats! I’m so happy for you guys. My guy and I talk via YM or FB chat at times. Lol.
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May 27th, 2009 at 6:32 am
Happy Anniversary Toni. You wrote a really sweet entry. You’ll enjoy your family even more once little Timmy comes.
May 27th, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Haha, that screenshot reminds me of the time Edward and I were addicted to Ragnarok! Sumasali pa kami sa mga quest, guild wars, etc. i very easily get addicted to games so I’ve avoided playing anything on Facebook! Takot nga akong bumili ng SIMS 3 this summer, baka di ako matulog sa kakalaro.
Happy anniversary to you and husby. What a year for the both of you
May 27th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
I wish you and your hubby well
We too are looking forward to seeing Timmy 
May 31st, 2009 at 7:36 am
Awww, this is so sweet! I wish you all 3 the best of luck!
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October 28th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Sorry to hear you are getting leg cramps at night. A little massage with oil from your husband wouldn’t go amiss if you can drag yourselves away from the laptops…. try drinking plenty of water and eating a banana at suppertime too for the potassium
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