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Forces sweethearts

If you have a family member in the Royal Navy, RAF or army, find support from other Mumsnetters here.

leaving my 10mo ds for 4 months tomorrow. Feeling like shit.

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gemmummy · 05/07/2008 20:40

hi all, i suppose I'm just after some positive vibes. Feeling very very low tonight, wondering how I'll cope and more to the point how my beautiful precious funny gorgeous boy will cope.

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kerryk · 11/09/2008 17:56

glad to hear all is going well gemmummy.

you are heading down the home straight now

gemmummy · 17/09/2008 00:26

sammyc definitely (wink) to the R and R! Last week wasn't nice for me, Matthew's birthday was Thursday, and he ended up in A&E because dh grabbed hold of him when he was on the floor and managed to pop his hip. Matthew is fine now, he didn't have to stay in or anything because apparantly it's quite common. Dh felt terrible because they asked him lots of questions at the hospital, but I told him they have to do that, it didn't stop him feeling guilty though! The first phone call I got was a message saying Matthew is in hospital, and no other info, so you can imagine my reaction! But, as I said, he's fine now, can put all weight on his leg again and back to being a little tyke! 55 days left gang, woo hoo!!!!!

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NormaStanleyBelcher · 17/09/2008 00:32

Hey hello gemmummy

I have lived the mount pleasant thing from the other side - I was the one left here while DH went away for 4 months (RAF)

Hope you are doing ok - if you are managing to post here at all the internet connection must be better!!

gemmummy · 26/09/2008 00:12

hey gang, hope you're all well. 47 days to do woo hoo!!!!

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nell12 · 26/09/2008 16:21

Hi gemmuummy

47 days to go; thet will shoot by! Sorry to hear about DS birthday adventure to A & E; I hope your DH has recovered as well.

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mytetherisending · 26/09/2008 16:33

Hi gemmummy, can your DH and ds get an indulgence flight out to see you? Really feel for you, it was this type of scenario that made me leave You are very strong to do this and I am sure your ds will cope fine.

mytetherisending · 26/09/2008 16:37

sorry came on a bit late! So glad you are OK and looking forward to coming home! 47days will go in a hop, skip and jump.

gemmummy · 05/10/2008 17:59

hi all, i had a lovely week last week, dh was here for my r and r and we had a few nights off camp, saw some wildlife and stuff. 36 days to go!!!

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nell12 · 05/10/2008 18:29

Hi gemmummy; glad you had fun with dh. Just think, this time next month, you will be packing to come home

gemmummy · 17/10/2008 21:47

God bless the RAF. I'm home on 12th Nov, my DH goes away on Boxing Day. Loving it.

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SammyC · 18/10/2008 06:41

Its the final stretch now, you have done so well! My OH leaving 1st Jan for 6 months......Its never right is it!? Glad you had a good R and R! Enjoy Christmas all together, its our first in 3 years, OH has never had one with our children so going to be fab! x

nell12 · 18/10/2008 21:02

Oh gemmummy, that is such pants (yet typical) timimg. At least you have 6 weeks and christmas day together. Is dh away for long?

FreakyLadyFrightALot · 18/10/2008 21:10

awww...that must be so difficult for you....mananny has fab ideas there....

all the best to you and your family....hope you getr through this o.k.....

herbietea · 19/10/2008 00:01

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nappyaddict · 24/10/2008 22:45

not long to go now

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gemmummy · 30/10/2008 14:15

hey all, guess what, i'm coming home 4 days early! I know it doesn't sound a lot but it means only one weekend left here, I'll be home a week on Sat! So excited about seeing Matthew I can hardly sit down!

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Sonnet · 30/10/2008 14:18

Fantastic.........grinning away for you!

notyummy · 30/10/2008 14:21

So pleased for you. My dh just returned after a stint away and dd (2) was so delighted; her little face just lit up the room. Prepare for lots of cuddles!

BennyAndJoon · 30/10/2008 15:06

Not posted before, but remember reading this as you were about to go away.

Fab news about coming back early

a few days makes alot of difference.

nell12 · 31/10/2008 10:19

Yay Gemmummy!!!!
Really pleased for you

hf128219 · 31/10/2008 13:47

Brilliant! It will fly by

sunnytimer · 02/11/2008 15:56

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gemmummy · 04/11/2008 22:05

Hi ladies. This will probably be the last time I post on this thread before I leave here on Friday morning. I just want to say thanks for all the messages of support I have received over the last 4 months, they've meant a lot to me. It's been the hardest 4 months of my life, and I don't think I'll ever be able to do it again, but I have had so mush support from friends, family and you lovely ladies. Thanks again x

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