Deployment homecoming

My husband will be home soon. Our son, who is our first child is 8months old. My husband left 4 days after he was born so while he got to be there, our son is a completely different baby now. It’s also his first deployment & so we don’t really know what to expect in terms of adjusting especially with a baby. I’ve struggled being alone & my son & I have no set routine. I feel like we need to find some sort of routine to help with the transition about to happen because I’m worried that I’ll be too burnt out to give time to our marriage. I’m also worried that I won’t like how he does stuff with the baby. Our son is not a very easy going baby, he’s super clingy & attention seeking, he doesn’t sleep through the night & I still nurse to sleep, he simply won’t sleep any other way. I barely get to go to the bathroom or shower uninterrupted. It’s just a lot happening & any advice is appreciated.
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Before your husband comes home, you need to tell him what is going on and what to expect. Of course you have a routine and what not and your husband's presence is ultimately gonna be disruptive to this 😅 that's just how it is gonna be unfortunately...But, it's important to let him try and make an effort! And praise him for that effort even though you might find it a little irriating- you don't want to accidently put him off trying to care for the baby. See if the three of you can cuddle together! The baby might like that if he's really clingy with you :) and that can be a nice bonding experience for everyone involved. As for being burnt out and exhausted, I feel you. It's alright. You will get there, just keep doing your best and hopefully your husband can offer you some relief with the babe!

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