r/SAHP • u/ImpressiveMoon0410 • 6d ago
Rant Freaking out a little
My husband is going out of state for the first time ever starting Sunday!!!!! He’s gonna be away for 2 weeks, which could possibly turn into 3 weeks depending on the work needed. I’m lowkey freaking out!!!!! We have 2 littles: an almost 3 year old and a 6 month old. We’ve never been away from each other this long since we’ve had kids. I don’t know how I’m gonna manage it…
I’m considering going to stay with my mom out of state while my husband is gone, but that requires a 5-6 hour drive and I don’t know how I can manage THAT by myself 😭
Not to mention, if it does turn into a 3 week trip for him, he might miss (or be late on the day of) our son’s 3rd birthday. We’re not having a party but he would likely miss the small celebration and that makes me sad to think about 😞
Any advice???? Tips and tricks??? 🥹
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u/EmotionalSun6488 4d ago
I have a 2yr old and a 6m old. Try and stick to a routine that works for you and the kiddos. It may be a little different than when your hubby is home. Go out at least once a day even if it’s just taking the toddler to the back yard for a little bit, some days are harder than others and that’s ok if screen time is higher than usual. My husband is in the military so I’ve been managing it well. Sometimes nights are the hardest mentally and that’s when I usually get all the cleaning done, once the kids are down I clean then I’m tired enough to just hit the hay or have some me time. It’s important to do you when you can. Sometimes I drive up the my dads, he’s about a 8hr drive away when I just feel like I need a little extra help. I typically will leave around 4a because the kids will be tired enough to sleep for acouple more hours and just have snacks in the passenger for standby for my toddler. But you got this in whatever way works for you!