Help... Hubby is going away on buisness..

[skinnyme]

Uggh!! So he is going to Washington on buisness... Leaving March 3rd. He was supposed to only be gone for a week but he just let me know that he was asked to stay another week. I was nervous about the one week but now I am freaking out about the 2 weeks. I would never ask him to not go... there is just way, way, way too much money to made in the 2 weeks. So my only reason for being nervous of him leaving? Can any of you emets guess??? So any comforting words to make me feel more at ease with this? Thanks so much for reading... Erica

[2jo2]

I feel your pain, my husband travels alot for work, goes between here and Biloxi, MS and here and Vegas quite a bit for one of his projects. I don't have kids so I really don't have the worries you do. It's more work for me just because of the dogs and doing everything myself, but actually a sort of a reprieve from worrying because I don't have to worry about anyone else in the house waking up sick when he's not there. Not that I want him away but you understand. I actually have an issue with being alone, don't know why, and it causes me to eat. Then I feel yucky and get stomach aches and stuff because of it. It's a weird cycle for me, food must take the place of the company of another person... but enough of my rambling about me.... do you have any family or anyone who could possibly come to the rescue if anything were to happen while he's gone? You can handle whatever comes to you, you know that you can. Try not to worry yourself too early and make the next 2 weeks anticipating his being gone and make yourself miserable. Come up with a plan so you're prepared and maybe even a plan C. I like to be prepared, makes me feel in control. Try that and see what you can come up with. Good luck![img]smileys/smilies_02.gif[/img]

[sydoz]

I'm sure everything will be fine while your husband is away. I don't have kids so I don't have that added stress either, but when I have to be alone I get to worrying about things and I wish someone was there to snap me out of my anxiety. I have panic attacks when I'm alone a lot and then it's hard to get out of it when there's no one there to talk to. I eat too, jo, like you said, then when I get a stomach ache i get nervous and think I'm going to get sick. It's so stupid, but so are most of the things we do to try to control our anxieties. Anyway, what I'm basically trying to say is that I understand why you're nervous, but I'm sure everything will be fine. You'll feel stronger for it in the end! And if you need to talk, we're all here for you!

[skinnyme]

Oh thanks so much for the positive words. I do have my in-laws and my parents to help me if needed. My MIL, bless her heart, she is the best, she will drop everything and get my kids. Im sure she will be wanting to help me out big time. Its just the loneliness that I will have to deal with. I hope I do not turn to food, I do have issues with eating. It seems to fill a void.

[SimplyMe]

Aww, thats good that you have a supportive family and thats a it of security for you so you will not be by yourself or anything should a child be sick but really the odds are soooo slim! They will more than likely be fine the entire two weeks. I hopeyour'e feeling better about this!

[jennyleigh1975]

I too, feel your pain. My hubby has to go away on business trips too. His last one was in March 04. I am glad to read that your mother and mother in law are willing to help you. My mother in law lives right down the road from us, that does give me some comfort for when he has to be away. Im glad they will be wanting to help you while he is away. Atleast by March, maybe the weather will be warmer and there wont be much of anything going around. Just try to remember IF it does happen, you have got some support from your family and they will be there to help you. Also know that we are all here for you. I also understand about turning to food to help me get through a situation. Been there, done that.

[charzysbebe]

You will have us!! Charlotte

[donna1216]

We will definitely be here for you! I don't know what I would do if my husband had to go away during flu season!!!