My husband arrived in Great Lakes on 8/24

[MeganMcK]

I am just looking for some encouraging words and support while my husband is at boot camp. He left at a very difficult time. Our 5-year-old starts kindergarten next week and I am due to deliever our 2nd child on the 3rd of September. Being completely hormonal didn't help out his leaving either. It has been an emontional two days since he left for MEPS on the 23rd. I am trying to stay strong for our daughter, whom I caught crying several times. This just makes it all the more difficult!

 

Anyways, any encourging words or pieces of advice would be greatly appreciated. I know that the next 8 weeks will fly by, especially with a newborn.

 

Thanks.

[Mrs.B_Div 302_Ship9]

MeganMcK-

I feel for you and will be here ANY time you need someone to talk to...I'll be a good listening ear. My husband is there at Boot Camp too, right now (tho he graduates soon). I am pregnant also, with my first child and can identify with your feelings. Trust me, the first week is the hardest...it gets easier as time goes on. It really does. It's hard to believe in the beginning and I know that you're facing a lot, especially due to have a baby in just a couple of weeks. Hormones don't help any...I know. I still cry at times, but just let the tears come...they help and soothe and you'll feel better afterwards.

If I can make a suggestion, you'll be getting all his personal clothing and stuff he took with him back in a box soon, if you feel you can't handle opening it, don't. Just leave it be until you feel ready.

You will get a letter soon, from the Commander there at the Naval Base and he will explain some things to you, and in that letter you will get your husband's address, and probably a 3 line note from your husband. You can then start writing letters to them. It really helps not only him, but you too, to write him. Share with him all the little things that go on...it really does help them get thru the days. The first 2 weeks are the hardest on the recruits and they won't get letters until about 2-3 weeks into their time there, but trust me, go ahead and start sending them as soon as you have their address. They WILL get the letters and even if they have a pile of 20 letters, it'll be good and they'll love it! :)

Let me know if I can do anything for you, ok? I'm here for you and can be a good listener if you need someone to write and unload on. I've had to do that with friends on here and other places....and you'll need support.

Blessings~
Mrs. B

[MeganMcK]

Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words! They helped out a lot. I appreciate all of the advice as well!

It is very helpful knowing that there are people going through the same things that I am going through right now and can tell me what to expect because I had know idea about most of these things. I read up on some things the night he left, but it is great talking to people that have already been through or are going through this process right now.

As well, I am here if you would need anyone to talk to. I don't know how much advice I can give at this very moment for it is only day two, but I am willing to listen, encourage, and support.

Take care,

MeganMcK

[MeganMcK]

Thank you so much for all of the great ideas and advice. We actually have a calendar too that we are using to cross out the days on until we see him again. Of course, I don't know when that will be exactly, but it is something for my daugther and I to do together.

Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words!