Hubby Leaving

[kirrabennett]

Hubby will be leaving on sunday for two weeks. It will be the first time he is away for more then two days since we have been together. I'm not sure how our ds will go or how I will go for that matter. I'm sure I will be ok. I just hope time will fly and he will be back home very quickly. :( :crying:

[KJEmum]

Two weeks will fly by Kirra. You'll be fine. Your little boy is only 1yo so that makes it easier but harder in the daily tasks and not having a break until he's asleep. Go to the shopping centre and buy yourself a lovely cup / glass of something. It's a great pickmeup I do. I usually get a Mocha Frappe from McCafe .. they are delicious.
It's my way of making me feel special lol cos noone else will and the kids can drive me potty so I do it while they are at school and it's just me and Eve.

[MissArmyGirlfriend]

Two weeks will fly by Kirra.. That's easy as! I know it seems so long but trust me it will be easy.. Just keep busy. Go shopping, see friends anything you can do to keep your mind occupied.. My DP has been gone 16 weeks and trust me that's a long time... :(

[lavenderpegasus]

Oh 2 weeks thats a bummer... I hate the shorter stints cause just as you et used to them being away they come back and steal the bed space again...grrr

Have fun and do thing s that you DP my frown upon....

Eat icecream fromt the tub
Eating ice cream in the bath
Watching TV all day long
Run around all day shopping
Spend all day on BUBHUB

Ummmm I can't think of anything else...have fun


lp in wa

[MilkOnTap]

:hugs:

No matter what anyone says - when they're away it sucks. Doesn't matter how long the time is for! 2 weeks; 2 months... its not fun.

That said - you can make the most of the time and do things that you wouldn't normally do when he is home! You can hire out all those girly dvd's that he refuses to watch with you; you get the WHOLE pack of tim tams to yourself! AND the whole bed!

Do you have family or friends around who can support you? I find that when hubby is away for a while, it helps enormously if I put Jedd in childcare for one day a week. Just to give me a chance to take care of myself, and do things that I can't do when lugging an 11mth old around (like getting a haircut etc).

Take care and us girls in the Armed Forces section are all here to support each other :hugs:

[Nettwins]

I agree with everyone. It sucks when they go away (mine just came back from a month away - first time with the twins). But the bed to yourself has to be the best thing ever. Thats the one part I hate when they come back, sharing the bed again. The other is, and I don't know if it is just my other half or if others do it as well, but when they get back they tend to just dump their stuff in the hallway and it sits there until you clean it up???

I found that going out helped even if it was just across the road to have a coffee with the neighbour.

I hope all goes well for you and the 2 weeks fly by for you.

[samsgirls]

Hey Kirra,

you'll be right mate. It will be hard, but u will get there sweetness, no worries!:hugs:

[woven_wings]

:hugs:

No matter what anyone says - when they're away it sucks. Doesn't matter how long the time is for! 2 weeks; 2 months... its not fun.

That said - you can make the most of the time and do things that you wouldn't normally do when he is home! You can hire out all those girly dvd's that he refuses to watch with you; you get the WHOLE pack of tim tams to yourself! AND the whole bed!


Oh I totally agree with that!

My partner is currently away too. Weve got just over 4 weeks apart. Halfway through week 3. I wont lie, it hasnt been easy and Ive had my days but whenever he goes away I make some aims for myself, to better me, as I have more me time.

This time was excersise and healthy eating. As well as sorting the house out, culling the junk and packing boxes with things we wont need until our new posting next year. Ive watched lots of DVDs, had my hair cut and coloured (that always makes me feel special) and tried to spend time catching up with others (although Ive had alot of knock-backs or ppl bailing on me).

You can also do some fun activities and plan exciting outings for your DS to pass the time.

If you need to chat or vent, Im only a PM away... I seriously mean it. :hugs:

[kirrabennett]

He only left yesterday at 1 and i miss him already. cant sleep tonight not used to being in an empty house. i;m sure i will be ok just a bit lonely at night during the day i was fine kept busy and stuff but now ds is sleeping and house is empty and so is the bed. :crying:

[Sarieslittlemen]

Hi honey,
My DH isn't in the armed forces but he works for AQIS and they go overseas to do all the preclearing before DF can bring their machinery, etc, back into the country.
He's on day 8 of his 18 day trip to Singapore, also our first time he's been gone since we got married. The first few days were really hard for me, now I'm not too bad. Still miss him like crazy but I get more upset when the boys ask if Daddy's coming home tonight and I have to say no not for another 10 days. DS3 who is 14 months has been fairly good, though is teething and now has a cold. But he spends most of the time walking around saying da da da da.
So even though I'm not exactly in your shoes, DH's job is by no means dangerous and 18 days is nothing compared with what you'll probably have to face in the future. But I wanted to send my best wishes to you from another who is new to being left at home with the kiddies!
:hugs: I hope you get through ok, keep busy and catch up on some time with things you like to do if and when you get the chance!
Sarie

[KJEmum]

Kirra the nights are indeed the hardest. I've become accustomed to the tv, pc and dishes keeping me company at night when my kids are asleep. We have a dog and always have had one since we got together so I have no troubles with security and safety of the house.
What spouses tend to do is find a craft like scrapbooking and do that at night while the kids are asleep. I've got a whole stack to catch up on but I'm needing photos to get printed.

No matter how you keep yourself occupied during the day, it's the nights that suck.
Mind you my DH would be in bed early when he's home so honestly I'm not missing too much by way of conversation.

[2sweetgirls]

:hugs:

My Dh is away for 3 weeks, 1 down two to go. and it has been a tough week. I have had two very sick little girls.

my girls stay home with me all the time and if not me then dh after work when i go to tafe two nights a week. now i have to have either my brother or my mum come over. Which upsets DD1 quite alot.

SO its not "EASY AS", at all. And it may go by fast, but it still SUCKS!

But we love them and they'll be back in no time, pestering us leaving their socks around the house, making more washing cleaning ironing.

ok i am blabbing now

[Sarieslittlemen]

Hi there, just wanted to pop in and see how you're going! I've only got 6 days till DH comes home and I'm so excited about that, but heart broken as each day passes the kids get sadder and sadder.
Hope you're getting through!