Tomorrow night is deployment day

I tell my husband Stajah made me weak because I have cried probably five or so times in front of him since she was born.  Understand I am not much of a crier and when I do, it's usually behind closed doors.  Well as tomorrow gets closer and closer, I find myself tearing up even more.  I can't believe my husband is heading to the ship tomorrow night and won't be home until the earliest six month.  If it was just me, it would suck, but I have done it alone before.  I think now that we have Stajah, I am at a loss of how to keep my emotions in tack and do this alone for the next six months.  I know I am a good enough mother, but my eyes fill with tears thinking of what her Daddy will miss out on.  I know many of you are military wives and have done this and survived, but I can't help but to be sad.  I am very thankful he got to be here these four weeks (original deployment date was March).  For all you prayer warriors out there, I just ask you add us to your list, especially the next couple days.Thanks in advance-Stacey & Stajah

I can't even begin to imagine being without my hubby for that long.  I think you're entitled to cry boatloads if that's how you feel.  You'll be in my prayers!

I am sure that it isn't going to be easy on EITHER of you. I am sure that he is just better at hiding it. I know that nothing I can say or do will make this easier on you but know I'm here if you want to talk to anything *giant hugs* to you both!

I'll be praying for your hubby's safe and speedy return!

Liz

Can you tweet?  Video? Skype?   Take lots and lots of pics and recordings, her first "Dada" etc.  It's really hard, I feel terrible for you but think how fast the 9 months went with the pregnancy...this is not even a "full term" baby.   You can do it Momma.  Praying for strength for you.

I'm sorry for you guys.  :(

Stacey, and Stajah, I will be thinking of you and keeping your hubby in my thoughts.  Thank you for sharing your hubby with our country and helping him in his service.

Bless our Troops! 

hugs girl.

btdt.

david deployed when K was 5 months old leaving me with a 2 year old and a baby. He was gone for 13 months minus 19 days of leave.   Luken is now 5 months old. I fully expect another deployment soon. I feel for you

For whatever it's worth:

I am sorry that you all are going to go through this. I am sure it will be rough.  But thank you very much to your husband and your entire family for making this sacrifice for our country.  I personally very much appreciate it.

Take care!  I will send positive vibes your way.

~Katherine

I agree, Thank you. I takes real heros to do that job. (((Hugs)))

I am with you on that! My husband has gone to Korea for a year and been to Iraq both 15 month tours there. All pretty much every other year. His next deployment will start somewhere around March next year. I know home videos are the best!! Take a lot while you can and do them all while he is gone also. He can watch it and feel a part of it also. That is what we did for my husband. We also did a picture dvd where we just used still shots put to music and different things and it was awesome. He loved getting them there and he loved all the ones he got to watch at home. It is hard to watch them go and even though our men like to act tough its very hard for them. I know though that the jobs being done is such a brave and wonderful thing. Its hard to be the spouse just as much. If you need any support let me know. I have done this many times and I am about to do it again. We wives need to stick together!!