Thread: Possibly a newbe

Hello everyone,

just looking at the Army Rumour Service site and stumbled upon you all.... what an excellent bunch you are! Such a good helping hand for struggling women and good fun too

Im sortof a newby because were not quite there yet...
My husband is in the long process of Sandhurst application, he has been to briefing and got a cat 1 and were now counting the weeks to main board- he's booked in the 2nd week in September.

Tried not to think about it as time seems to go slower, but just cant help it. There is so much that will change if he gets in, and because its so energy consuming its so hard to keep him channelled on getting in without getting too hung up on the "If he gets in" scenario and what this will mean for our lives from that point on. If he doesnt get in, its been a massive learning curve but its back to the drawing board and no idea what to do instead.

We try to think of it that if he doesnt get in, then he isnt right for the army and to be honest ill be pleased slightly whatever the outcome.

However if he gets in its big changes for both of us and although I know he'll be away alot and certainly for the year at Sandhurst, it would finally be the catalist to allow us to move on in life. Im desparately broody and although not ideal for a child with the moving and having their daddy away lots, the army lifestyle would allow me to be a mum and to be at home with the children whilst also moving and getting to meet new people along the way. So overall there is many good and bad factors an army wifey has to deal with it seems, just got to be patient and see what happens 1st.

Really I wanted to say hello to you all, any advice with the application process you have, or with starting out as an army wife id be very appreciative.

Thanks xx

Welcome...I'm sure you'll get lots of advice from the others on here, there is always someone who has been through things you are facing, so good luck with it all!

Welcome MistressG

My OH is at sandbags at the moment, and having been through the whole application process together i know how much of an emotional rollercoaster it can be. If he got a Cat1 then his chances of getting in are probably quite high.

We are lucky in that i am in training for my career at the moment too, which means we are both very busy - kids not on the horizon for us as yet! You have come to the right place though, everyone on here is remarkably supportive and full of sound advice!

So Welcome!
Mooms xx

Hiya and thanks Tixylicks and Moomin..

Moomin I think its about 50% cat 1's get through main board- scary times!! Is it hard having him away at Sandhurst- do you get to see him at all?

x

MissyG,

I have private messaged you. I am sure the guys on here would tell you i have had my wobbly moments, but on the whole it has been alright. The reunions make it all worth while!

Hi MistressG,

My OH has just started at Sandhurst, so I understand some of what you are going through.

Everyone on here is really supportive, so if you want to chat about anything you're almost certain to find what you're looking for on here

Sebastian

Hi MistressG

Welcome to RP, You'll find all the support you need here.

I Believe there are quite a few people on here who's OH are at Sandhurst

Hi MistressG, and welcome!

You have come to the right place, there are so many supportive people here who know exactly what they're talking about.

This site has been a lot of help to me so far since I joined a few months back

Thank you all for your support and advice. Keep your fingers crossed for us x

Welcome to RP MistressG, I find it totally remiss that nobody has offered you a drink yet 8O

Mine's a large white wine :lol:

Am glad you've found us

heya MistressG!!

my OH is now over halfway through Sandhurst and what a bloomin' journey it's been! I didn't go through the application process as he had already applied and got accepted before we got together.

Buuuuut I have been with him since Day 1 of Sandhurst so any questions, feel free to fire away, PM me, whatever floats your boat. And if I can't answer, I'm sure the boy can :P

Hope you have fun here x