BB going to Iraq

[ladybuilder]

Well last Friday after a wonderful day working at the gym my husband broke the news that he was being activated to join up with the rest of his unit en route Iraq.

Same time last year he left for Basic and AIT, November 6th. This time he will be leaving on November 8th. Strange! It was like I felt comfortable to live my life with him again and now he's leaving. I guess I will have to join a lonely Housewives group or some shit.

As anyone can guess I am devistated and feeling lost as to what to do. It is only suppose to be for 4 months, but I am still scared to hell. He is my world as are our children. I know a lot of women whose husbands are already in Iraq, but I have nothing in common with them. Even the common bond that our husbands will be fighting there is not enough to comfort me.

He is a BB and has struggled with the Military lifestyle to keep his mass. Well now he will be a scrawny BB when he gets back unless he is stationed where they have a gym set up. Some of the out posts there have them and some do not.

Any way, I guess this is where maybe I can receive some insight on things and any simular stories of BB in Iraq. He has a friend who is a BB over there he talks to via another BB forum site, unfortunately they will not be stationed together due to the different Military branches.

Just need a place for future venting.

 

[ALBOB]

You mentioned AIT after basic so I'm assuming your husband's Army. I was Air Force, but spent plenty of time on Army bases over there and the workout facilities aren't going to be his biggest problem. He needs to start making arrangments for FOOD. Protein supps to be specific. Living on three squares a day just doesn't cut it when you're trying to retain mass. Make sure he takes as much protein powder as he's allowed and you be ready to make regular shipments of more. Tell him we're all very proud of him and are thankful for his service. We're also thankful for your sacrifices. Military spouses are the unsung heros of any conflict

 

[pmech]

You mentioned AIT after basic so I'm assuming your husband's Army. I was Air Force, but spent plenty of time on Army bases over there and the workout facilities aren't going to be his biggest problem. He needs to start making arrangments for FOOD. Protein supps to be specific. Living on three squares a day just doesn't cut it when you're trying to retain mass. Make sure he takes as much protein powder as he's allowed and you be ready to make regular shipments of more. Tell him we're all very proud of him and are thankful for his service. We're also thankful for your sacrifices. Military spouses are the unsung heros of any conflict

Well said Albob. I agree with it all.

 

[ladybuilder]

You mentioned AIT after basic so I'm assuming your husband's Army. I was Air Force, but spent plenty of time on Army bases over there and the workout facilities aren't going to be his biggest problem. He needs to start making arrangments for FOOD. Protein supps to be specific. Living on three squares a day just doesn't cut it when you're trying to retain mass. Make sure he takes as much protein powder as he's allowed and you be ready to make regular shipments of more. Tell him we're all very proud of him and are thankful for his service. We're also thankful for your sacrifices. Military spouses are the unsung heros of any conflict

Thank You for the advice. He is Army. We were both going to join at the same time, but I have a Tattoo on my hand and they said I had to get it removed. After painful cauterization and it failed I found out I could have received a waiver. Oh well. We will see what happens after he gets back state side, my dreams for the Military are not dashed yet. Two parents in Iraq would be very awfull for the kiddos.
I will have him check when he goes to fill out the paperwork, regarding the supps he can bring. The last list they gave us for Basic was all wrong.
Every one tells me about Military spouses being the unsung heros, but nothing I could do would compare to what he will soon be doing. Raising kids is hard work, but serving your country is the hardest thing I think he will ever do in his life. He is a very exceptional person really. He is doing all this without a single negative word. He is the kind of guy you would want in combat with you. Thank you for all your kind words. We will see what happens when he does get shipped out after Nov. 8th.

 

[adrien_j9]

Ladybuilder,
You will find a large support network here, take advantage! I will check in daily to see how you're doing. If there's anything that I can do to help, let me know!

 

[ALBOB]

Every one tells me about Military spouses being the unsung heros, but nothing I could do would compare to what he will soon be doing. Raising kids is hard work, but serving your country is the hardest thing I think he will ever do in his life. He is a very exceptional person really. He is doing all this without a single negative word. He is the kind of guy you would want in combat with you. Thank you for all your kind words. We will see what happens when he does get shipped out after Nov. 8th.

Don't sell yourself short. Yes, going to a combat zone SUCKS, but he'll have more resources available to him than you can imagine. And that includes a MASSIVE support network. You, on the other hand, are left at home to take care of the kids ALONE. You are more of a hero than you give yourself credit for.

 

[adrien_j9]

Don't sell yourself short. Yes, going to a combat zone SUCKS, but he'll have more resources available to him than you can imagine. And that includes a MASSIVE support network. You, on the other hand, are left at home to take care of the kids ALONE. You are more of a hero than you give yourself credit for.

Well said! I second that statement!!!
You have your work cut out for you, but you'll do just fine.

 

[ladybuilder]

Don't sell yourself short. Yes, going to a combat zone SUCKS, but he'll have more resources available to him than you can imagine. And that includes a MASSIVE support network. You, on the other hand, are left at home to take care of the kids ALONE. You are more of a hero than you give yourself credit for.

Thanks AlBOB and Adrien_j9, sometimes it's hard to see your self ad a hero for doing what comes natural. I know he will be well taken care of. It's the idea of Extreamists running around looking to shot any one in American or Coalition Uniforms that scare the shit out of me. I am lucky I have his family, they are wonderful people who will help me and the kids as well. Looking forward to some sort of blue through the grey skies, so all the men and women can return safely home. Cheers to them and the service they do for our freedom!

 

[ladybuilder]

Time is going by fast when you don't want it to. My husband will go on Sat. to fill out all the paperwork. Weeks are like days it seems. I am getting a handle on the emotions, not getting teary eyed much anymore. Just hanging with him and doing stuff w/ the kiddos. We had my homemade chili w/cheese bread last night. Got to live sometimes! It's what he calls power chow, made w/ steak, beans and chicken, (plus whatever evil hot pepper/sauce I can find.) So having fun is the main priority right now. He is still working and getting things squared away for when he leaves. I am still working on being the supportive wife/mom and gymrat that I always have been.

 

[ALBOB]

I am still working on being the supportive wife/mom and gymrat that I always have been.

That's the best thing you can do for EVERYBODY concerned. Do NOT change your routine. It'll be bad enough that your husband/their father is going to be gone, you/they don't need you to throw a curve ball into the mix too.

 

[maniclion]

I had so much empathy for the married guy's in my division when we went to the ME. I would watch them sit on the phones for hours when we had a chance to. It tore my heart to shreds seeing the look on their faces after they would hang up, but I made it my job to see to it that they stayed occupied so I always buddied up with them (we were only allowed to roam in groups of five) so that they would feel obligated to do something and not mope around. The military is a hard lifestyle to be a bodybuilder in especially while deployed overseas, but it is possible. I used to pull a 12 hour watch and then work on advancement studies and college courses and I still managed to squeeze in a 1 hour workout 3-4 times a week good enough for maintainence. If I were him I would spend all my money on phone cards for my mental health and put the body on hold till I got back.

 

[MTN WARRIOR]

No worries Warrior Spouse, you will do fine. AS i said in my PM, you have any problems send me a note and I will do my best to help you. In my position I should be able to. I just found out that I have to send 6 of my soldiers starting on Monday to prep for the Central Asia. I was on the phone with them last night until about 1130. Made for a shitty week. Plus had to put my dog down this week after 14 years. But things always get better and someone else always has it worse. So keep your head up hooah.

 

[adrien_j9]

Maniclion and MTN Warrior, you both are what defines real man. I'm so proud of you both, and I don't even know either of you!!!!

Getting a little teary-eyed!!!

 

[maniclion]

Love the Players, hate the Game.

 

[MTN WARRIOR]

"Sleep in peace tonight" Adrien. Thanks.