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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Three months just doesn't seem like the end of the world to me like some PPs suggest. It's not ideal, but if you're willing (and not bring forced into it by your company), why not? Sounds like your kids will be well cared for while you're away. Aren't deployments much longer than 3 months? I'm guessing it's because you're a woman that people are reacting this way.[/quote]

+1. DH has had times when he was away for 2 months or more. It was overseas and I also work so trips were not possible. It will be ok. They are being extra hard on you for being a woman.  Call and FaceTime but make sure it works with their schedule as PP suggested. DH would often be disappointed we couldn't because the kids were sleeping or I needed to get to work. They went through times giving him the cold shoulder when he returned but it didn't last long.  Also, give your husband a break if he does things completely different than you or if he gets snappy. Sometimes it would be hard for me hearing how he just got in from eating at a restaurant and I had just worked all day, had the kids in the evening, got them to bed and still had more to do on the computer. It will be hard for him too so try not to let it get to both of you. [/quote]

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