My husband and I are both in the Air Force, I just got back in January and he left in March for Qatar. He's there until September, I'm due in November. I'm trying not to freak out about furniture and baby stuff and finances and I'm trying not to stress him out even more, because I know how much stress you are under over there. Any suggestions?
2007-06-09 06:35:55 · 6 answers · asked by Miss Rachel 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I know what your going through, I'm in a military to military marriage too. We are both Navy.
He'll be home 2 months before your baby is born, up until then don't worry about like the big stuff for your baby, get little things. Gather cute stuff, little picture books, etc. Wait until he gets home and pick out the big furniture together.
Unless something is seriously wrong with your pregnancy, only tell him the pro's of the pregnancy. Tell him about what the doctor says and when you have ultrasounds done, send him the pictures and let him see them. I'm sure he'll look forward to seeing them! Tell him all the positives unless something comes up and he really needs to know about it.
2007-06-09 06:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Torey♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is noooooo rush. You are only 3 - 4 months pregnant, right? So, you need not freak out at this stage in the game. During one of your conversations or letters to your husband calmly talk about the timeline of when and what you need to buy for baby. Remember if you have collegues, friends, and family nearby, they will probably have babyshowers for you. So, maybe you can start by having some fun registering at some baby stores. You can even go on - line to Baby's R' Us and register, so maybe your hubby can help if he has internet access. It may be fun for him, when he has a free moment to help pick out baby stuff.
Second thing to do is just think of a theme or color scheme for the baby's room. If you don't know yet, just pick a neutral theme. We went with Duckies and the colors yellow, blue, and white. We found out we were having a girl, so we eventually added other colors such as some pinks and purples. Just enjoy this time. Good luck and congrats
2007-06-09 13:45:04 · answer #2 · answered by Mum's the Word : + 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep busy with other things. Its garage sale season, grab a friend and make the best of it.
It doesnt take much money to raise a baby. Anyone who tells you otherwise doesnt know about love and parenting. You will find a way to make it all work out fine. Just relax.
Keep a film and/or photo journal of your pregnancy for your husband, since he's going to miss out on most of it.
Learn to enjoy the simple things, like, feeling the baby move (in time), or enjoying a cool summer evening.
The best thing you can do is to DECIDE that you will take everything ONE THING AT A TIME, and DECIDE to come out AHEAD. If you expect defeat and failure, thats all that you'll get. So just dont expect it.
Pregnancy is scary at times, but if you relax you'll find out that it can be the best time of your life.
2007-06-09 13:43:42 · answer #3 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't tell him how bad the morning sickness is and try not to worry him over every detail of the pregancy. Buy as much as possiable second hand to relieve the financial strain and take things slowly Congrats on the baby abnd Thank you both for your service to our great nation
2007-06-09 13:41:36 · answer #4 · answered by renee70466 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would see if your family could help you start getting stuff in order that way it is less stress on both of you. Don't worry he will be back soon and you will have plenty of time to get done, everyhting that needs to be.
2007-06-09 13:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by Trinidy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do try not to stress out. Try and get some family and friends to help you out with everything. Good luck!
2007-06-09 13:39:30 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Sabine♥ஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋