I know I haven't posted too much but if anyone is interested, I could use some happy thoughts. I'm having such a difficult time right now. We are in our 2ww for cycle #2 and DH has just been notified that he's being sent away for 6 months... He leaves in 2 days. We thought that we were safe to start ttc because the chances of the military deciding to send him somewhere were non-existent. We were so wrong. And I'm in Italy, with pretty much no support network and I can't go back to the states because if there is the opportunity for us to see each other, then it's going to be much easier if I'm here. I know 6 months isn't forever and I don't know if I'll even be pregnant but I'm having such a hard time coming to terms with this. Not just the possibility of being pregnant and alone but just being alone and in a foreign place. It's tough living here even with my husband around. I never thought I would be relieved to find out that I'm not pregnant but now I'm thinking that it would be too difficult to handle. I'm so torn up inside. Has anyone been through a moment like this?
Re: how am I going to get through this? (long)
I don't have any good advice, but I just want to say that I admire military wives so much. I don't think people realize the sacrifices that you have to make!
I hope everything works out for you!
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I'm so sorry. *hugs*
I can see how that would be stressful. My best friend's husband is in the military and she's pregnant, so I understand where you are coming from based on her experiences.
Just wanted to say that I'm sure if you do get pregnant, you will get through it. Sometimes you don't know how strong you are until you are tested. GL.
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Ok...deep breathes! Yes, this is not the best situation for you right now. However you could easily be stressing over something that may not happen. Do you chart your temps? How do you know that you have O'ed this month. Maybe you didn't O this month and things will b eokay.
I've been there in your shoes DH was sent away right before our wedding (Navy - 10 month deployment) and got home literally the week we got married. I planned and did everything without him and he never saw one thing until the day of the wedding.
You are strong or you wouldn't be a military wife in the first place. Just wait and see what happens...I know easier said than done.
Hang in there!
Aw, I'm so sorry you're looking at a 6 month deployment. My DH is former military and in his current job he travels for extended periods from time to time, so I can sympathize.
It just plain sucks, and I can't really say anything to make it better, except that I've learned how to claim my alone time for myself. He's away now, and I admit that before he left I was kind of looking forward to being able to enjoy some me time. DD and I totally bond when DH is gone, which has its ups and downs, obviously, but we get through it.
I will say, though, that I'm totally bummed at the idea that this cycle may be bust, because now we have to wait to try again until DH gets back into town. *sigh*
I'm so sorry you're going through this. DH works really long hours and sometimes I don't really see him for weeks on end. That is lonely and difficult for me. I can't imagine how it would be in a different country all alone!
Is there someone who can come from home and stay with you? Your mom or a sibling or best friend who can come visit?