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Question for military couples.
I am 28, almost 29, weeks pregnant and my hubby is thinking about joining the marines as we are a low income family and have moved back in with my mother. Not really or ideal living, or financial, situation. A recruiter wants him to give him a call as he is young and very fit. He said he could try the reserves if he wants to be home more but will most likely be relocated, which I don't mind. My concern is how long will he be gone when he leaves, what about if he doesn't do reserves? Where could he be going? What are the chances of him getting hurt and not coming back? This is our first baby were not even married yet, and as a 7 month pregnant women on top of it makes the idea very scary. Could really use some insight from anyone who knows about it or has experienced it. Thanks so much in advance!
My husband and I are both military. Army
Your about 30 weeks pregnant. Give or take a week. You will deliver in about 10.
The marines boot camp is 13 weeks. Or 12. Something like that. The army is 9
And his mos school will depend on which job he chooses. It could take anywhere from 10 weeks to 6 months. Mine was 18 weeks.
So. I suggest wait till your baby is born so that you don't risk him missing the birth.
But if that's not something you're worried about, then by all means go for it. The military has AMAZING benefits for families.
And the health care is so secure!
Good luck to you :) I hope you work it all out.
Your about 30 weeks pregnant. Give or take a week. You will deliver in about 10.
The marines boot camp is 13 weeks. Or 12. Something like that. The army is 9
And his mos school will depend on which job he chooses. It could take anywhere from 10 weeks to 6 months. Mine was 18 weeks.
So. I suggest wait till your baby is born so that you don't risk him missing the birth.
But if that's not something you're worried about, then by all means go for it. The military has AMAZING benefits for families.
And the health care is so secure!
Good luck to you :) I hope you work it all out.
Yes the VA is very helpful we are actually in all that right now. My husband was a lil afraid to go but as a strong wife I went with him. Is very hard to see them leave but like she said is harder not been married. My husband joined the army right after high-school so just Imagen how hard that was. But we made it thru thank God and still here. Your like 9-10weeks away from giving birth he should waite but in that waiting period get married.
Hello, I personally loved being a military wife. This is our first child together, second child for me. I met him while he was in and yes being married is a lot better than just being a girlfriend they treat you different from what I have seen and both of you will have health insurance, a home and support from your FRO ( Family Ready Officer) if you both reach out. I did hear that the marines are trying to get rid of the FRO due to "money" but they can be very helpful. As for will he get hurt, well I can't say he won't because my husband did but as long as you document and report things once he gets the VA can be helpful. Just an FYI things with the military can be slow and yes as a wife it can be stressful to see them leave but worse if he is not your husband and he leaves. I have seen to many men come back and go off with someone else when they are not married to the woman. Not saying it can't happen when married but I have seen it more so with unmarried people so my first advice would get married and go from there. My husband was in the marines for over 4 years and now he is in the reserves. He is happy to be a witness to all the new things with this baby. Since your 7 months find out if once he joins will he be able to be there for the birth or should he wait until after the baby is born. Just don't wait to get married that's my only thing I stress to the both of you to do. Good luck. Blessings
It is scary but if he feels like its where he is supposed to be then go for it. They have connections for wives. You can always live on base.
Yes it will be a huge help. My husband actually is a veteran he served the Army 3yrs. Yes is scary but is also a great help for you guys, you have to think about the baby he/she will be benefit for it all and that what you really want.
Would it be worth it for our starting out family? I'm afraid he could get hurt obviously. He's my world
Get married asap and have him join asap! Depending on he's mos he could be gone from 3months to 7 months anything over the soldier is allowed to relocate he's family closer.
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