Gustav is taking my DH!

My Dh works for the electric co. here in KY and they are sending crews out to help with the power outages down in LA. They are sending crews for 2 weeks and then sending another caravan for another 2 or more weeks--My DH is going in 2 weeks--I dread it--He did go when Katrina hit, but I only had one child--not twinfants and a 3 year old--Im gonna go CRAZY by myself. What in the world am I gonna do 24 hours a day for 2+ weeks all alone with no relief or help with the everyday chaos that is my life?????


April

 

Is there anyway you can hire a local teen or someone from a church group to come by and help for a bit? Any family near by or friends that come by and help out a bit? I am sorry he is leaving - but you will make it through, hang in there.
What about can your 3yo go and spend time at a friends house a few days?
Big hugs!

 

Based on your post I am guessing you have a church community you belong to. Reach out to them and ask for some help during those 2 weeks. :hug:

 

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Based on your post I am guessing you have a church community you belong to. Reach out to them and ask for some help during those 2 weeks. :hug:


Yes, maybe your church has a daycare you can drop them off at and run out for errands, as long as the weather permits :hug: .

 

i dont have any advice, my dh has only been gone for a few days at a time, but he'll be deploying next year and im dreading it too. i have noticed every time he is gone for a few days i feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of every day when the babies go to bed. i did it all by myself, and im capable. i hope you feel that way at the end of every day too. its a great feeling. good luck!

 

YOU CAN DO IT! My DH is returning today from a 2 month deployment. I only have the twins, but my advice is to get out of the house as much as possible! We went for a walk every morning and then would go to Walmart/Target or SOMETHING in the afternoon to interact with other adults. I also have a great playgroup which helped keep me sane. One thing you can do for your kids is have DH read a few stories on the video camera and play them for them. It makes the dad feel like they aren't going to be forgotten and the babies will love hearing his voice. If you need anything, PM me! It is possible to do it alone (though not as fun).

 

:hug:'s April. I'm sorry he has to leave for so long, but we all know you are a great momma and can do this. :hug: We're here for you!!

 

Definitely reach out to friends and family for help. :hug:

 

You can do this. Have faith in yourself and your little ones! I am sorry that your DH has to be gone. I know it's tough. My ex was a truck driver and I raised my two oldest alone. You will find a sense of accomplishment as PP said, and also a new independence. Give your 3 year old as much to do helping you with the babies as you can... that will keep him busy, and do get out and do as much away time as possible. The little ones will sleep a lot and your DS will enjoy the time out! Then when you are home, it may be nap time? Plan some activities ahead of time, make some casseroles, and quickfix dinners. That way you don't have to spend as much time in the kitchen and tv dinners are quick and easy. I know it's not the healthiest, but for two weeks... it's not going to do any damage... just add a fresh veggie or fruit here and there. Good luck and find some support out there to help you!

 

Two weeks will fly by! Just take it one day at a time and don't be afraid to ask for help. You can totally do this!

 

Thanks so much guys--I CAN DO IT--I have decided however ot go stay with my mom and dad for a few days to shorten my insanity. I dont work and neither does my mom-she is retired so I will have lots of help--also my granny lives in her back yard--this might actually become a sort of vacation for me--Thanks again for all the support

April :hug:

 

April, glad to know you will have someone to help. When my husband was gone for a week this summer I stayed with my in-laws a couple of days and it really helped out, I didn't feel so alone! ^_^

 

Sounds like a fabulous idea, April! Maybe you can actually relax!