My husband is in the marines and just got back from iraq(thank the lord), and we are thinking about starting a family there is a small chance he might have to go back in feb. I really want a baby but I don't want him to miss out. What should we do?
2007-05-21 06:54:31 · 7 answers · asked by mal 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
try, start a family, you will never regret having one but you might regret not starting one
2007-05-21 07:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by melissa s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is retired AF, and if you both want children, can afford them, and can care for them, then why not have them. Ask hubby and talk things over. Don't take our word for what he wants or doesn't want. Can you handle being a single parent if he gets sent overseas??
One of my niece's husband is in the AF also, and he has been sent overseas 3 times in 4 years.
My ex was in the Army, and he got sent to Korea for one year when the kids were small. I had our youngest daughter on a Saturday, Monday morning he got his orders. The youngest didn't see daddy, except for pictures until she was 14 months old. The kids were newborn, 18months, and 4 years old when he left. It was really hard, but family and friends helped a lot.
Get a good support system and you should be set if he has to go overseas again.
best wishes.
2007-05-21 07:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by Debra S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how old you are. If you are running out of time on the "biological clock" then I would say you need to start now and hope that your man will be around. If you can wait a few years, wait. The main reason for starting a family is that you want to have the man involved as much as possible. Good luck and God Bless.
2007-05-21 07:07:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally would wait. Babies grow so fast and I wouldn't want him to miss out on anything. On the flip side the baby could help you cope while hes deployed. Its a hard decision. Good Luck!
2007-05-21 07:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Reeta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would say wait till Feb. then if he does have to go back wait. if not then i say go on unless he may have to go back another time. Now i suggest don't start unless you are sure. because as we all know there are always chances of him not making it back. and you don't want your child to have to deal with out a dad.
2007-05-25 04:51:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on and have your child. Only, remember to keep in touch when he has to leave...and tell him news about the baby.
2007-05-21 07:04:31 · answer #6 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait until you know more about having him called back
also, depending on who your husband is and his history
(wartime, drugs, etc.)
you may bring up a request to delay the date of when he is to report back
2007-05-21 07:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by xapatheticxkinzx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋