I am so sad :(

[Agatha_Ann]

My husband is leaving tomorrow for 6 months for his job I am so sad, and honestly, this year with a 2yo and a 4 mo baby, I'm scared too. I don't really have any friends and most of the time he doesn't have phone access, so I get really lonely.

We do this every year, but it doesn't get any easier I feel guilty being so upset because DH loves his job and it allows him to be home 6 months a year and for me to be a SAHM. I am really very grateful for that. I just miss him so much

[roseselene]

I'm so sorry. I wouldn't really not like that either. It's hard to be without your spouse especially with young children. Good luck to you and try to find some local support during this time.
Amy

[EBeth0000]

I just had to reply because our children are the same age--I can only imagine how overwhelmed you must feel! I'm sure you have all the advice you can stand--just sending you warm wishes.

[PMolly]

Hugs to you, mama! I've been there, too. DH was is a hot shot and would be gone for the entire fire season. The six months home is SOOOO nice, though. He's taking a break this year, and it's killing him. His crew reports Monday.

It is hard doing things pretty much on my own while he's gone and then going through an adjustment period of parenting with someone again. And I get so lonely while he is gone.

Last year our youngest was just three weeks old when he left, and my older son had turned two in March, which is pretty close to where you are.

Have you seen those daddy dolls? Wonder if I can scare up that website...

Hope you settle quickly into a routine that makes things work for you and your little ones. Getting out of the house every day helped me.

[hippiemommaof4]

I'm a military wife so I can relate ((((hugs)))) my husband has been to afghanistan several times, japan for months,africa, hawaii (lucky), germany, and other places. Its really hard ...I was in military so I get it, but its still hard. Good luck!

[Jojo F.]

I'm sorry you are lonely

[dearmama22]

I'm so sorry!!

[Giffy]

Hugs to you. I hope you can find some like-minded mums to support you while he's gone.

[DogMomforNow]

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[Agatha_Ann]

Thanks for the support mamas He left a couple hours ago. I'm doing a lot better today. We had a wonderful mother's day morning, they all surprised me with a new sewing machine! : DH took the three older kids to get ice cream, and then we all helped him pack his car and waved goodbye.

I am feeling ok now. Remembering how blessed we are to have work when so many don't. The kiddos and I all decided to have a sleepover in Mommy's room tonight, so that will be fun (and smooshed!) too.

Originally Posted by PMolly

Hugs to you, mama! I've been there, too. DH was is a hot shot and would be gone for the entire fire season. The six months home is SOOOO nice, though. He's taking a break this year, and it's killing him. His crew reports Monday.

It is hard doing things pretty much on my own while he's gone and then going through an adjustment period of parenting with someone again. And I get so lonely while he is gone.

Last year our youngest was just three weeks old when he left, and my older son had turned two in March, which is pretty close to where you are.

Have you seen those daddy dolls? Wonder if I can scare up that website...

Hope you settle quickly into a routine that makes things work for you and your little ones. Getting out of the house every day helped me.

My DH is a hot shot on a heli crew! He reports tomorrow too, but he's stationed about 6 hours away so he had to leave today. My oldest is 8 and he has the hardest time because he really understands whats going on. My daughter (just turned 6) does ok, shes so busy all the time and really lives in the moment. The two little guys don't get it at all, which I guess is a good thing. I haven't seen daddy dolls, but I would love to!

You are right about the adjustment period! It's hard! I bet you and the military wives also can relate to how irritating it is when people complain about their partners being gone for a weekend :


Thanks again mamas

[LuckyTrish]

Oh mama, I feel your pain! My DH has been deployed for the past 5 months, and will hopefully be back in July (providing all goes well...)

The website for the Daddy Dolls is http://www.hugahero.com/index.php

[snoopy5386]

awww mama, that is soooo hard. This sounds like the perfect time to get out there and join some mommy groups so you can make some friends. Since he is only 6 hours away is it possible to go visit him once or twice over the season? Can you go visit some friends/family when your older ones are home for the summer?

[angie7]

Awww, I'm so sorry

[Crafty]

That's rough, I'm sorry (former military wife here!).