Need a shoulder to cry on... long

Oh Andrea,

I am so very sorry things are not going so well for you. Please as sad as you are remember that he is only going to be gone for about a month. He will return and he loves you both so much and the baby. I thank God that he isn't going to have be there for years to come. It is a sad thing this war and I hate for anyone to leave their families behind, but your DH must go and he will be back soon.

Trust in God, easy for me to say, and please write to us often. It is ok to be sad. But remember to take care of you and the baby and the DS. Everyone needs you to be healthy and safe.

If I could I would be there in a moment.

Big hugs and prayers to you, April

Andrea where are you from??? Oops i just looked and your from Ga!!! Aren't there any mommysavers close that could help a fellow mommysaver out???? I wish i was close. I feel horrible that your going to be alone.

I'm so sorry, that your Dh is leaving that soon, he'll be back as soon as he can from his TDY. I know, it's not easy, I have been a military wife, an have been alone, while he has been gone, different circumstances, than you are going through. Does his unit have a family support group, or do you have friends nearby, that can help you out till your Mom arrives. All of this just bites, all the way around, trust in God, and he will get you through this difficult time. Sending positive thoughts & prayers your way, sweetie. Please vent away, that's what we're here for.

Wow, that does sound like a lot of take in all at once. It's no wonder you are feeling the way you are.

Firstly, let me just say it is only a month. It will go by quickly. And he's lucky it's only for a month. Please thank him for his service. I know that is probably not something you want to do, but I think necessary for him to hear as he leaves you and your ds for the month.

Take pride in the fact that your dh is so brave and so strong. You have married an honorable man. You know that. What you are feeling is mixed emotions: fear, stress, anger, pregnancy hormones, worry. It's only natural you want to distant yourself from him emotionally....but he is probably just as scared, worried, stressed, angry and sad to leave you too. He just has to put on a strong front for your sake. Wrap your arms around him and love him. Pray with him. Make the most of these next three days.

Secondly, why is it your inlaws can't come? Did they give you a reason? Can they come a little later? If not, is there a way you can ask some of your friends to take your ds over for a playdate from time to time? Or maybe have them over for an hour once or twice a week ~ but don't over do it. Just long enough to have some social interaction, a playdate for your ds, and to let your mind get preoccupied with something else.

Thirdly, do NOT watch the 24 hour news channels when he is gone and you are on bedrest. The first six months my dh was in the middle east I watched too mcuh of the news and freaked myself out with what I THOUGHT was going on over there. Dh could never tell me upfront what was going on so I only had the news to keep me informed. BIG MISTAKE. The media really plays stuff up....and on the flip side, it also is very depressing to watch the news for extended periods of time. So stay away from those channels. Just stick with the morning and 6pm news!!

Fourthly, we are here, day in and day out to support you. There is NEVER a dull moment on here, so engage with us so we can hlep you pass the time. Like I said, it will fly by.

Take care of yourself and come here and lean on us whenever you have to ((HUGS))

Again, please thank your dh for his service from us.

Big hugs to you!!!! I am so sorry you are going through all this!

Keep venting here...don't stop doing that...it'll help! But maybe you should also confess to EACH OTHER how much you both hurt inside and get it all out. DO pray together...that's the biggest comfort of all. I SO wish I were closer...I do have a brother in GA, but he's in Morgan. I don't know where that's at in relation to you...?
I have no strong, wise words...just hang in there and don't give up. BIG hugs to you!