Thread: Hi everyone another newbie !

Yeah he's starting to enjoy the fitness but I'll be glad to hear tomorrow when he's done the first run ! He just sent a quick txt but It was great to hear from him I guess it's difficult to talk surrounded by people !

You get used to that. They're really restricted as to where they can use their phones and the signal tends to be pants too so everyone ends up in the same area.

Im awaiting my daily text... Hate not being able to actually hear his voice but never been so pleased to see his name pop up on my screen! Its like when we were first dating again hahaha x

You'll find that after this week he will be able to speak more. It just shell shocks them at first so a quick text while they get their heads round folding stuff to A4 size is about all they can manage lol.

Ah mine is just on exercise so on friday I get him back, both body and voice yayyyy! He will want to go back once I start with all the wedding plans iv made in his absence :P x

I'd just like to say how nice it is to be able to talk to people who really understand what its like and dont just give you that pity look and the standard "Yea it must be so hard, I don't know how you do it"

This place is brilliant for that. I don't know any other 'real' people in the same situation at the moment - obviously that will change once I move but for now it's nice to be on here!

Yeah I don't mind i was soooo happy to see his txt like you say I had butterflies ! Maybe I will hear his voice soon.

Im also so glad I found this site it really has helped to know I can ask questions and have the support from people that really know what it's like

Enjoy your time with your OH crazy nut! And thank you so much squirrel pigeon for you messages today : )

No worries. Make sure you keep coming on here and keep busy! Easter leave will be here before you know it x

We've made through the first week and It wasn't too bad but I have been super busy, it has been pretty tough for him but he's sounding positive! it's our 1 year anniversary today I can't wait till he's back to celebrate !

Not a great day today ! OH Is finding it really hard ! I've just let him know that I'm here to support him and given him Lots of encouragement ! Just want to give him a hug

My OH started at Raleigh in feb as well, its taking a while to adjust but it is really nice when they get a chance to text!

Hi luluswan did your OH join on the 19th ? I seem to be coping ok keeping really busy and look forward to his text updates ! I sent gin a letter this week to which was nice looking forward to his reply ! It them there are doing the hard bit and I'm trying to support and encourage him the best I can, this place is great for advice and support !

hey, mine joined on the 26th so hes a week behind, finally got sent his address last night so am off to the post box later, will give him something to read on sunday. Its getting easier to adjust as the days go by, even if my LO still doesnt quite understand where hes gone, really tugs at your heartstrings when he asks for him. Looking forward to when they come home at easter though!

Hiya yeah You get used to it as the days go by, the OH got his letter yesterday he said it's cheered him up and could believe how much I wrote I didn't think 4 pages was that much he's finding it tough at the minute so I think it got to him at the right time! I'm glad your OH has managed to ring it's so nice to hear from them I've only had one call so far but he's ringing tonight so can't wait ! I bet it's hard for your LO to understand, how old is he ? at least you've got him to keep u nice and busy ! I don't think ever looked forward to Easter this much !

haha, i sent him 2 letters as only just got his address and had already written them, 3 and 4 pages each! I find it easy to just write a lot as it replaces being able to natter to him about everything and nothing in the evenings as theres only so much you can put into a text message. My LO is 3, its nice that he likes my OH (he was 2 1/2 when we met) but it does tug at your heartstrings a bit as they dont quite understand, they just notice that they have gone. How are you coping with him being away? The phone calls are worth it, even if only for a few minutes

It's so easy to write lots in the letters I had a chance to tell him what I've been up to and like you say just the usually stuff that you don't want to waste in a text! It was great to hear from him earlier it's nice to know he's getting on ok, I'm coping ok keeping busy and trying to take it as it comes! The last two couple of have been a bit emotional as OH was finding it a bit tough and I felt helpless ! But after his call tonight he's much happier which make me happy! How are u doing so far ?

Im doing better than i thought i would be, keeping myself busy with various things, and his family is really supportive and welcoming so ive been keeping in touch with them a lot. Its hard to be so far from them when there not having a good time of it, theres only so much words can do, but its good when you know that there doing ok

That's great your coping ok I'm sure your find next week will fly by even more ! It's good your getting support from his family, I'm seeing my mans mum tomorrow for lunch I've been keeping her up to date on how he's doing it's nice to be able to talk to her!

Have a great weekend