Hi there,
I just read your post a couple pages back and I wanted to let you know that everything will be okay. My DH has been deployed since May and will not be returning home until next year sometime (probably middle of the year). He left 29 days before DS's 1st birthday. Skype has been AMAZING for us to use, him and DS talk to each other as often as DH can get online and see him. DH actually got to see DS's first steps (which was pretty darn amazing). So make sure you have that downloaded and ready on your computer. The 4 months your DH will be gone will FLY by, just keep yourself busy and stay on a consistent schedule and it really helps. If you ever need someone to vent to feel free to send me a private message or page me on this board.
Have a great day!!