Thread: Hi everyone another newbie !

Hi Yellow Rose
Another RM OH here so no help with Raleigh - but WhiteRose has some sound advice!!
Welcome! x

Hey !!

Welcome!... My OH is currently in his last week of basic training at HMS Rayleigh and is due to pass out next friday ... Although he came home for xmas we did spend 7 weeks apart and then another 3... To be honest I didnt think it was toooo bad, of course I missed him and im sure you will miss your OH too.. but the key thing is to keep yourself as busy as possible. I enjoyed seeing family and friends whilst he was away and time to be on my own and be independant. After the first 7 weeks it was sooo lovely to see him, having a little break from one another is good, I felt it completely refreshed out relationship .... Good Luck !!

Thanks again everyone for your welcomes, hi sophie how exciting you OH is passing out soon I bet you can't wait ! You'll have to let me know how it goes ! It's good to know you didn't find it to tough I don't think were going to have the full ten weeks apart as I think they come home for Easter which will be nice although difficult for him as he'd rather stay focused and get it done, Ive already got lots planned for when he's away including a couple of gigs, a hen weekend and a day trip to Paris so lots to look forward to aswell as more time for friends and family! And I'm sure I'll be on here lots x

Originally Posted by YellowRose

I think they come home for Easter

Apparently Easter Leave for Raleigh this year is Friday 2nd - Sunday 15th April so he'll be home then

He's finally gone! Sounds like he will be home for Easter so only 6 weeks I'm sure it will fly by ! I will probably be on here lots

How are you feeling? Has it sunk in yet?

I'm feeling ok but I don't think It has really sunk in ! I think when I realise he's doesn't belong to me anymore it going to be tough !! Xx

You'll be fine. Be prepared for a few emotional phone calls this week cos he's going to have a massive culture shock and will feel like crap. Try not to cry if he gets upset. There's a good chance he will hate this week. Once he's done the first week it gets better.

Thanks I'll try and prepare for that! I cant imagine what he's going to be going through this week! I know he wants be to stay strong at least in front of him ! Is he likely to have time to ring this week ?

I've not been around much recently, so a belated welcome

Thank you

Originally Posted by YellowRose

Thanks I'll try and prepare for that! I cant imagine what he's going to be going through this week! I know he wants be to stay strong at least in front of him ! Is he likely to have time to ring this week ?

He should be able to ring for a few minutes on an evening but be prepared for him being shattered. It's a whirlwind of paperwork and ironing this week x

Great cheers I think he wanted to prepare me just incase he couldn't contact me, but even If it's a quick txt that would be nice! How are things going for you is your OH in phase 2 still ?

He's done with Phase 2 now and is on his SMQ up in Scotland. His brain seems to be melting with all the stuff he's having to learn but they're spending a fair bit of time on the boat that's up there so he's loving it.

Oh wow that's great yeah i bet theres allot to take in ! so does he come home for weekends ? My mans grandad was in the SM for 30 years and loved it !

He's home pretty much every other weekend now which is great. He's going to be in holdover for a fair while when he's finished SMQ so hopefully will be home every weekend he's not on duty then until we move up x

That's good then ! I bet your looking forward to living together eventually, Congratulations on your wedding date sounds like you've got a busy year ahead of you !

Thanks!

Well the advice on here is always to keep busy. I think having a baby and planning a wedding plus dealing with a 9 year old teenager and the Tasmanian Devil in human form counts as busy lol

Yeah I'd say that was fairly busy ! Your OH must be very proud of you,

I've just heard from my man he's had his head shaved but says it's not to bad, he's got medical and fitness tomorrow which he's not looking forward to but I'm sure he will be fine he has been working hard !!

He'll get used to the fitness thing - he'll run that 2.4k a hundred times before the 10 weeks are out. He'll also grow to hate PTIs lol. The medical isn't a big deal - it's mainly just to see if they need dental treatment or if they've turned up to Raleigh injured (which one idiot did when OH went - he got sent home).

Glad you got a chance to speak to him. Even if you manage 5 mins every other night it'll be a big morale boost for him.