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post #1 of 7
1/13/08 at 2:59pm
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Are there any Military Mommy's that have gone through a deployment that have any advice/encouraging words for me?

My DH was not able to be there for the birth and won't get to see my DS until he's already 5 months and then not again until he's 14 months...
post #2 of 7
1/13/08 at 3:16pm
just some hugs. my dh has been through 2 deployments, but we didnt have ds then. im not looking forward to the next one.
post #3 of 7
1/13/08 at 10:36pm
I just got back from Korea (not a combat deployment, but still a 1-year hardship--read unaccompanied--tour) last week. DH did a good job taking care of the kids and they recognized me when I got off the plane. Also, I don't get the feeling that I'm "interrupting" their "way of doing things"--we reintegrated pretty easily.

And a few years ago, we had the reverse--DH deployed during the invasion and our son was born then. He came home after 7 months to a 4 month old and got out of the Army.
post #4 of 7
1/13/08 at 11:53pm
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Originally Posted by 2lilsweetfoxes View Post
I just got back from Korea (not a combat deployment, but still a 1-year hardship--read unaccompanied--tour) last week. DH did a good job taking care of the kids and they recognized me when I got off the plane. Also, I don't get the feeling that I'm "interrupting" their "way of doing things"--we reintegrated pretty easily.

And a few years ago, we had the reverse--DH deployed during the invasion and our son was born then. He came home after 7 months to a 4 month old and got out of the Army.
Aww I'm glad the recognized you

How did daddy adjust to the new addition?
post #5 of 7
1/14/08 at 12:37pm
He adjusted pretty well. Too bad he does not want more kids--we have never spent an entire pregnancy together (missed the 1st half of our daughter and the second of our son). However, a homebirth may not be an option--tricare may not cover it for active duty mommas--they have priority at the Military Treatment Facility (hospital). Of course they will not transfer a spouse who is already there in labor unless there is a medical need--and my supervisors can actually ORDER me to utilize the hospital (and punish me if I don't, even if everything goes hunky-dory)...
post #6 of 7
1/14/08 at 5:08pm
NAK...

It's rough. I was 5 months pregnant when Dh deployed. He wasn't there for the birth, had R&R a month later then was home for good when ds#2 was 8 month old and ds#1 was 2 1/2.

I guess the best thing about it is having a little one keeps you busy.

Have you seen daddydolls.com? I think it's a great idea for the little ones.
post #7 of 7
1/15/08 at 2:52pm


There is also military thread in Finding Your Tribe.

I am sorry you are going through this difficult time.
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