To worry or not to worry!!

Oh you guys are ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!!! Thank you to each and everyone of you for your kinds words of support and encouragement!!  I have my first prenatal visit on February 5th, I am really excited, but I will let you in on the situation that we also are dealing with, the possibility of my husband getting medically discharged from the Marine Corps after 13 years of service due to his diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes last year :(  If he is not able to "medically retire" we will lose our Tricare insurance coverage, be without a home (we have lived in base housing) and him start all over with a new job, along with having a new baby and along with the other 2!! This is why I had mentioned this is not a great time to be pregnant! I know that god does not give us what we cannot handle, but I just really hope and pray that everything works out in a happy note!! I am scared to death of the unknown..he will start the medical board process in February and it could take up to 4 months, in the meantime I need to try to NOT stress about it, and keep myself healthy, physically and mentally, but honestly, the worrier that I am, I don't think I will be able to maintain being calm, cool and collected!! Our life is on the line, his career is on the line and we have another life coming into this world *sigh* I guess I need to just take it one day at a time and know that everything will work out the way it is meant to!!
But I just wanted to say thanks again to each of you that replied to the "SHOCKER" LOL 
I am excited to include all of you in my new journey!!
(((HUGS))) Jami

Sweetie - just talk it out. While there's nothing I can do to help "fix" any of this - I'm more than willing to listen and pray. there's a lot of things I don't understand about life and timing is certainly a the top of the list. I know in my heart and in my head though that everything happens for a reason.

((((HUGS))))
- Iris

Aw Hon,

I absolutely understand where you are coming from... We are in a similar boat and it can be pretty scary. I've had my share of sleepless nights lately, but as you say we can't control these things and can only do our best to deal with the hand we are dealt. I'm sure that this pregnancy will be a blessing, no matter the outcome of all the rest.

What does your DH do in the Marines? Is it something that might translate in the private sector. I know that when my Dad got out of the AF after 20 years he took some of his military training and was able to parlay that into a second career. There may well be some private sector positions that support military contracts that would be delighted to have his breadth and depth of experience with the military. You might want to tap RobinW on the shoulder and get her two cents. She works with people that are reworking their career and she might well have some suggestions. It might help to explore the possibilites until you know what will happen. The other thing, is that you may also want to see if there might be a 'separation package' if it does become necessary for him to leave the Marines.

Hang in there... I know it's easier said that done, but we are stronger and more resilient than we know.

Hugs,

Hey Jamie,

Just my 2 cents - But in the civilian world diabetes is considered a disability with benefits, etc.  The Marines are good to their own and I hope things work out well for you. I've also learned in my old age that there are some things we just can't change and worrying is not going to help.  Another thing I always tell my daughter is ""nothing is ever as bad as you thinkit's going to be." I wish you the best of luck and peaceful days ahead.

Deborah

I can relate to being pregnant and it feel like the world is falling around you.  It was much the same with my 1st child.  However, I can stand here and give testimony to the fact that God provides and protects.  You and your family are in my prayers Jami. 

Whoa!!!! HOW did I miss that piece of news????  Congratulations!!!!  Everything will turn out to be SPLENDID, girlie!  Just look at how well YOU are turning out!!!  It's all good, sweetie!

Hi Jami,  the short answer it not to worry.  Being a believer you know that you are in God's hands and he already knows what tomorrow will bring, in fact all of our tomorrows.  I believe that worry will only hurt you.  Everything is under control, maybe not your control but God's control. Why worry about anything God has control over?  Seems simple to me.  I must tell myself a hundred times a day that God has it under control and for me to leave it in his hands and not try to take it up again when I have prayed for his guidance and help.  So just hang in there an every time that old devil tries to get you to worry just say to yourself NO, God has it under control!  Praying for your family right now.

Hugs,

Jami,

I will keep you and the whole situation in my thoughts and prayers.  I know it's a scary time but things will work out!  If your hubby is medically discharged just know something else will open up for him, I know it's scary but there will be a window open, maybe he could go to work for Cherry point as a civilian... who knows...  Anyway, you're in my thougths and prayers!

Sheryl