Pity party for me!

[6_Time_Momma]

DH was sent out of town for a class for work this week. Other than being in the hospital having a baby, DH and I have not been apart and definitely not a whole week!

It's only been two hours and I miss him already!

(I know, I know....you're all thinking how pathetic I sound, right?!!)


I don't know how people do it whose spouses travel frequently for work!!

 

[smilie]

I know exactly how you feel. Dh had to go out of town for 4 days of training. At the end of the first day, I packed a bag and went up to stay with him. I hope your week goes by quickly!!

 

[noseybuddy]

My DH works out of town all week long for 9 years now. Only see him on the weekends.

 

[Steffi]

Hugs for you; I hope your week passes by quickly! DH & I are rarely apart, either, and I've hated the couple of times he's had to go out of town for work.

I have a great respect for military wives and other wives who have to spend long periods of time without their spouses; I don't think I could do it!

 

[Blondy876]

Be prepared, people are going to tell you to be grateful because their SO travels all the time and is gone for months etc... and try to make you feel bad for missing your SO since he's only gone a few days. Don't. Your away from each other and that's tough no matter how long.

My dh got promoted and started traveling for business last August and we are getting use to it but it's always tough. If it were just me I might enjoy it but it's not. My dd's (7 and 17 months) miss him terribly when he is away. I hope your week goes by quickly and before you know he'll be home. Good luck and

 

[NJBlackBerry]

I travel 2 weeks a month. I don't like it, but it's part of my job. I work so my family can eat (and go to Disney World)..

Deal with it.

<sorry - not trying to be mean, but deal with it>....

 

[DawnCt1]

I don't know how people do it whose spouses travel frequently for work!!

Yeah mine. He is "traveling" in Iraq right now. Don't worry, you will be fine. You can watch 24 all by yourself.

 

[MinnyGranny62]

DH was sent out of town for a class for work this week. Other than being in the hospital having a baby, DH and I have not been apart and definitely not a whole week!

It's only been two hours and I miss him already!

(I know, I know....you're all thinking how pathetic I sound, right?!!)


I don't know how people do it whose spouses travel frequently for work!!

I don't think that you are pathetic. It would seem like a part of you is missing at least that would be how I would feel. Hope your time goes fast.
Shirley

 

[Shutterbug]

My gf lives over 3 hours away...there is weeks that go by between getting to see her.

 

[lovemygoofy]

I hope your week goes by quickly. Sleep in the middle of the bed. Watch the shows you want and hold the remote Give yourself some girly time to do a manicure or pedicure if you have time and plan a nice homecoming dinner for your dh when he gets back. Here's to a speedy week

 

[va32h]

I don't know how people do it whose spouses travel frequently for work!!

Because we just don't have a choice?

Look at the positives - when he gets back you'll each have all sorts of interesting things to talk about. You can treat yourselves to a welcome home date when he returns. You'll probably both end up appreciating each other more during your time apart. Once, when my dh was gone, I wrote him a letter telling him how sorry I was that I only realized how much he meant to me when he was gone. He still has it.

The first day or two is the worst. Then you'll settle in, and get used to it.

 

[gradtchr]

Can I join in the pity party too: My DH is away at his parents right now too. I was supposed to be with him but stayed home with a sick pet and I miss him so much. This is our first time being apart since we got married 8 months ago.

 

[mom23boys]

My DH used to travel 2-3 nights a week till a few years ago. Now he is away a few nights a month.

I never have gotten used to it. I still am scared and cannot sleep when he is away.

I hope the week goes fast for you.

 

[MsDisney23]

I hope your week goes by fast for you! I miss my DH when he has to work at night's, which is not often! Try to keep yourself busy, and like some of the other's have said, plan something nice for when he comes home!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I don't know how people do it whose spouses travel frequently for work!!

Heck...we kick it....

Bed to myself, dinner at four, TV all evening because the kids are in PJ's already...hehehehe

House seems to be cleaner....hmmmmm

 

[mytwotinks]

Just try to enjoy your "girly time." My dh is a fireman and is gone a lot. Over the years I have just always tried to pamper myself (after the kids are in bed of course!) Go rent some sappy girl movies and buy some extra kleenex and enjoy your quiet! It is hard to get used to, but everyone can use some time to themselves.

 

[Jeanny]

I travel 2 weeks a month. I don't like it, but it's part of my job. I work so my family can eat (and go to Disney World)..

Deal with it.

<sorry - not trying to be mean, but deal with it>....

Wow, you're not trying to be mean??

 

[Mishetta]

Ugh...I feel your pain! My DH has gone to CA for a long weekend a few times to visit his family. (It's cheaper for one to go then all 4 of us...). A few months ago he had to go to Chicago on business & that was torture too. The funny thing is that he misses me just as much since he calls me about 8 times a day when he's away (well, he couldn't call that often on his business trip since he was in conferences all day). I miss him soooooo much when he's gone. I never know what to do with his side of the bed...you know, should I take the bedspread off his side too or just leave it alone. Then I keep waking up since he's not there. Each day seems to last 48 hours instead of 24 hours.....oh, I'm just so sad for you! Plus with all those kids you have, I would imagine he helps you. I know I need help with just my two kids & my work really doubles when he's gone, plus I freak out when my 10 y/o brings home algebra homework (since I can just barely add 2+2)! He does the math homework with my DS!

After tonight, he'll be one day closer to being home. Can you go out to dinner with a girlfriend one night? I like the suggestion someone gave to rent some chick flicks & just enjoy yourself.

Oh & you know what I do when DH travels....I slip notes in his clothes in his suitcase. You know, those cutsie "I love you" notes. I also have the kids make up cards for him before he leaves & I also tuck them in his suitcase to find when he arrives at his destination.

Hope this week just zooms on by for you!

 

[cleo]

DH and I had to spend up to 3 months apart at times, and it was painful to say the very least. But, we learned to make great use of the phone and emails. Some of our most romantic outpoorings of love and emotion came in email form, when we had to keep each other going during long separations.

There are some GOOD things that come from being apart for a while, especially when you know it isn't for long. The very fact you miss him is one of those good things. It's a lovely reminder to you both of how important and precious your marriage is and how bonded you are in every way. That's nice.

 

[sweet angel]

I'd like to offer to send DBF to any of you lonely ladies, any time at all.

PLEASE!