Marines..

[torilouise11]

So currently I'm 12+4. Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 & a half years. He's always talked about going into the marines. I never thought it was gunna happen. Well he brought it back up about a week ago. Then yesterday he informed me he was at the recruiting office. I'm due February 11th. They told him he'll be able to start basic in November so he could be back for my due date. So he'll be back around the end of January, first of February. But then he's only home for 10 days before he leave for something else for 20 days. I just don't know how to feel or how to react to him leaving for the last 3 months, the hardest months of my pregnancy, then possibly missing the birth of our child. Any other moms going through this that can give me some advice? Because I'm devastated right now..

[torilouise11]

Thank you ladies so much! I was able to open my eyes so much and realize alot. He's only 19 and willing to go through this to support us and make sure our child has the best. I respect him so much for standing up and being the man he is.

[Renaroo42]

I am a Marine wife as well. It really does take a different breed of women to be military spouses. But Iunderstand its hard at first but you will get use to it. Plus, he could always pick a non deployable unit. And if you ever need support there are classes and clubs you can join on base that are with spouses that are moms and around your age. I honestly believe the benefits outweight the risks. They have amazing benefits, and you and your baby will have amazing healthcare. Its a challenge but its what I go through everyday and I am hear if you ever need anyone to talk too:)

[cwinchester]

I'm a Marine wife as well, my husband got out honorably in August of last year. Support him, and have him speak to his recruiter to see if he is in MCT/Basic/MOS school if he will be able to Skype to see the birth. They do that on deployments, etc maybe they will during school. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. I went through two deployments, several weeks in the field while state side, three years as a wife, one child that came two months before a deployment, several moves and one of those was a 3000 mile drive with a toddler. :) I'll help any way I can.

[ftmsep2013]

My husband joined the Marines when he graduted high school I even missed my high school graduation to be at his. He is now 23 and medically retired but he is doing do great! All you have to do is support him 100% and yes it gets hard but you have to stay strong and trust me you will love those 10 days home! And he will be gone months but its always worth it. And he goes to MCT after bootcamp a little longer than 20 days and you will have no contact with him at all. Til he is on his way to his MOS school. I heard they changed some rules and some get to call but I sont know. Good luck though! It takes a special breed of women to love a Marine!

[maybay]

That's awesome. Both my parents were Marines and I have been an Army wife for 10 years,now. It will go by fast. My hubby is on deployment and will miss this birth poor guy has missed a,lot. But its all worth it in the end. Just fyi google operation special delivery and see if you will qualify for a free doula.

[Ashley206664]

You're welcome :)

[torilouise11]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much that means. I support him going in. I have from day one. I just hate he had to get the whole process started during the pregnancy. His timing just really *****. But you are right. And again thank you.

[Ashley206664]

And just remember 10 or 20 days is better than being gone for 8 months,  9 months,  or a year

[Ashley206664]

I'm a navy wife and ftm. I'm due March 4th. Sweetheart,  I understand where you are coming from, but that is how the military life is. Military personnel miss births left and right due to serving our country.  I suggest relaxing and don't stress so much.  Stay busy while he's gone, and Definitely have a support system while gone (his parents, your parents). Maybe have someone film your child's birth if he isn't able to make it. Take lots of pictures and send them to him.