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March 2015 Moms
Kdeanda
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Any Army Wives?
Kdeanda
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My husband is taking the ASVAB today. We have a soon to be 8 month old daughter and I'm due March 2.
I'm going to be a single mom of two for a while. Reality is starting to kick in and feeling a little down.
Just looking for support from some in a similar situtation.
Wish us luck ladies! We're gonna need it.
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Re: Any Army Wives?
There's also a military families board you can check out
He doesn't have his leave date yet. He's taking the test in an hour. If he qualifies for the Advanced Training he wants to get into, he says he'll be gone for a minimum of 31 weeks just for the boot camp and training. He explained to me that once he gets his results back they'll give him more info. His recruiter did say that he wants to get him out ASAP so he can be back sooner rather than later because of the baby.
Wow! Germany! That would def be a big change for us. Scary but very exciting at the same time. I'm just sad right now because it's just hitting me how much we're going to miss each other and he'll miss out on so many big moments. I know this is what's best for him and our family in the long run.. just have to process it still.
He doesn't have his leave date yet. He's taking the test in an hour. If he qualifies for the Advanced Training he wants to get into, he says he'll be gone for a minimum of 31 weeks just for the boot camp and training. He explained to me that once he gets his results back they'll give him more info. His recruiter did say that he wants to get him out ASAP so he can be back sooner rather than later because of the baby.
Wow! Germany! That would def be a big change for us. Scary but very exciting at the same time. I'm just sad right now because it's just hitting me how much we're going to miss each other and he'll miss out on so many big moments. I know this is what's best for him and our family in the long run.. just have to process it still.
.........quotebox fail...............It's hard to be apart but there's no feeling like the one you get when your SO steps off that plane and you haven't seen him for a really long time. Not to mention return sex it's awesome!! Am I right @jm0848 and @chaysefaith??
I freaked out when he left but it gets easier, you get into a routine, and things become second nature. If you ever have any questions or want to talk just PM me
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Like most military families we have been through separation many times, but it's more then worth it. Our relationship and family always come out stronger. That's not to say there aren't hard moments (I have cried myself too sleep, with a half eaten cart of ice cream many times). I never felt like a "single mom" though, because I wasn't one. Alone at times yes, overwhelmed HECK YES, but I knew I had someone who was supporting us in every way possible. Just remember that on the hard days. It can be a difficult life at times, but I wouldn't trade it for another one.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions at all! A future welcome to the military family
*Edited, because I obviously forgot how to type. I think it's time for bed.
Congratulations to both you and your husband on becoming part of the military family. I am prior Active duty and my husband is AD Air Force although being EOD he frequently deploys with Army and Marines.
Training can be a hard time; limited communication while in basic will make it difficult to share in babies little miracles. But don’t let that discourage you, write as many letters to him as you can, I know those meant the world to me when I was in basic. Bright side is although he will be gone a good amount of time, you can rest assured he is much safer being at training and state side than being deployed. Once basic is over you will have better communication with him and things will hopefully ease up a bit.
It is a huge transition, especially if you have no experience with the military. It is so worth it though, you are surrounded by tons of support through base services and the military community. Please let me know if you have any questions or just need to talk, I'm sure we will all make ourselves available. I've been through 5 deployments 1 of my own and 4 as a spouse plus a year apart while he was in Korea. It doesn't get easier, but you do adapt and learn your own strengths and where you can find help when you need it. Good luck!
PS. What is his MOS?
PPS. Acronyms will be your world, ask if you don't understand them. MOS is Military Occupation Specialty= what he will do in the army
2. It won't last forever. It felt like my husband and I have gone through so much since he enlisted and at time I felt it would never end. Only 9 more months.
Stay positive and for the most part military community is wonderful. But like anywhere else you will find your drama queens