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New to the Military Families Board, long time bump member

TomsShugShugTomsShugShug member
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Hello ladies! Like the title says, I am new to the MFB, but have been a member of the bump since 2010 (I think?). My DH joined the Arkansas Air Guard last summer and since then we've been waiting and waiting for his shipping date for basic. Well 3 different shipping dates later, we finally have our official date, which is April 15th. Not only will he be gone for basic, but directly after graduation, he will be leaving for technical school. In total, he will be gone for 375 days. Although I am lucky to have him only one state away for the entirety of his training, it is still going to be quite the challenge flying solo with a 2yo. I am hoping to find support here and some help along the way from some of you who have been in my situation before.

A little about me: My husband and I got married in 2010 and welcomed our daughter Adalynn in November 2011. We live in Arkansas, although I grew up in California. I am a former hairstylist and now SAHM to our DD and our fat lab Shelby. I love crafting and photography. We spend most of our days hanging at home watching movies and doing what 2 year olds do best, make messes! lol!

I hope to get to know you all and find support and comrade!
 
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Re: New to the Military Families Board, long time bump member

  • LaciJaxxLaciJaxx member
    Welcome, welcome!!!!! I bounce around on here ever so often. I do a lot of reading and a little replying. ;-) I'm also blessed to be a SAHM to a handsome 8 month old boy. We are currently stationed in Kansas until the end of the year. Anyway, glad to "meet" you and best wishes for your journey!
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    Welcome! I'm like Laci, mostly reading, little posting. Come see us on the Craft Board!  :D
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  • skmac05skmac05 member
    Hey! You and I are in the same boat! My DH of 7 years just joined Alabama Guard last fall! He is currently at basic training and will then go to AIT immediately after. We have a 4 year old.
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  • TomsShugShugTomsShugShug member
    @skmac05 where is he at for basic and where will he go for AIT? How is it going so far?
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  • skmac05skmac05 member
    Ugh! It feels like he's been gone forever and it's only been a month!! We are doing well though. Some days are really hard, other days seem to go by faster. I work full time as an ultrasound tech so with that and DS I'm pretty busy. Thank goodness I have an awesome support system with my parents and his.

    He is at Fort Benning, GA and his AIT will also be in GA. He should come home August 5th, which is our anniversary!

    Currently I am trying to make sure he and I get to "see" one another when I go down for his graduation!! LOL
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  • TomsShugShugTomsShugShug member
    Lol! Well at least he'll be close enough you'll be able to visit once in a while when he's at AIT. I'm in Arkansas and my DH will be in San Antonio,TX for basic, San Angelo,TX for AIT, and either NY or Nebraska for additional training after AIT. I'm kinda nervous that I'm going to, as DH says, lose my crackers while he's gone since I really don't have a support system here. The only family I have here is my mom and she works nights full time. I do plan on making a trip out to CA this summer and spend a couple weeks there visiting family.
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  • skmac05skmac05 member
    Haha! I've lost a fee crackers myself!!

    I had a miscarriage in January right before he left. I was devastated. Since he's been gone, I've had a few anxiety attacks and cried a lot. But anxiety is normal for me. I was thinking the other day that maybe it is best I wasn't pregnant while he was gone forso long. I'm not sure how my body would have handled all the stress.

    Good luck with everything. I know you can do it! We just wish we didn't have to!!
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  • TomsShugShugTomsShugShug member
    @skmac05 so sorry to hear about your loss. ::hugs::
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