How do you go through a pregnancy when he's so far away from home?

Question

My boyfriend (whom, I am 6 months pregnant by) is leaving for the Marines in May. He more than likely won't be back for the birth fo his first child. How am i suppost to handle this?

Answer 1

My husband was deployed to the Middle East for both of my pregnancies so I know how you feel.

Here's what I did to cope. I spent time with my friends and made lots of phone calls, esp. when I got lonely in the evenings. I made videos and photos and other mementoes to send my husband as my pregnancy progressed.

I prayed hard he would be back in time, and he was. Made it by 1 week the second time, but he made it!

Please tell him thanks from us for serving our country.

Answer 2

A woman is equipped with all that she needs physically and emotionally to be able to carry a child to its term and give birth. Having the father of the child beside you all the way is just an added bonus, if you would like to take it that way.

Spend more time with your loved ones, family, friends. The hormonal imbalance that happens during pregnancy could cause depression during and after pregnancy so be very careful. When it hits you, keep in mind that's its part of being pregnant and not because of what's actually happening to you. When the depression is gone and your baby is giggling and rolling, then it's all worth it.

Answer 3

I am going through kinda the same thing. I am married and my husband has been deployed to Afghanistan for over a year. We found out I was pregnant just before he left but then I lost it while he was gone. We are thinking that I may be pregnant again since he came home for his R&R and well you know what happens then. lol anyways you just have to think positive and that everything will be ok. you have been blessed with a child and maybe this child is what is going to help you get through him being gone. Talk to your baby and when its born show it pictures of him and I am sure things will turn out fine. Good Luck!!!!

Answer 4

I know what you are going through. I was two months pregnant when my husband left for the navy. And I was depressed for about four months. But the time that he's gone will go by fast. just send lots of picture because though its hard for you it will be as hard for him. so keep your head up and take care of you and the baby for him. You have to be strong its not gonna be easy but stick in there. I know what you are going through.

Answer 5

Family and friends will be your biggest support system right now. Don't be afraid to ask for thier help when you need something. Plus keep yourself busy and active, don't sit at home all the time. Congrats on the baby and I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 6

gather a support group. tell all your friends and family what is going on, and i'm sure they will rally behind you. i'm not saying it isn't going to be hard, but when you marry or date a marine, you have to keep in mind that something like this could happen.

good luck.

Answer 7

hmm kick him in the junk for deciding to be in the marines NOW, but marrying him will allow him to come home probably because you are a family member in the hospital, remember lucky you thou because basic usually takes about 3 months so he may be right on time

Answer 8

I would start a scrapbook/journal for him to help him feel apart of it. I know it is hard emotionally to be alone during this but stay brave and keep your head up. Be proud to have such a wonderful brave father for your new little one.

Answer 9

What's the matter with these people? Why can't these men do the right thing and get married?

Answer 10

seek support from friends and family, remember you are one of many!!!