Is it fair that I have anxiety about this!?

Question

My husband will be leaving for 9 days (Saturday to the following Monday) on a work trip out of the country in March. We’ve never been apart but to go to work and such since we’ve been married (which was March 2017), let alone since baby was born a year ago. I’m ALREADY having anxiety over 1) Him traveling, flying, and making it back to us safely. 2) Me being alone with baby. I can handle baby (mostly haha), I’ll just be super exhausted (I’m a teacher) and the house a mess, but I’m scared of being alone overnight, if I hear one noise I’ll be such a scaredy-cat 🙈🤣

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There is no fair or unfair. You have anxiety, period. Own it, don't try to invalidate your feelings! Then find a way to cope with it. But to just say, my feelings aren't valid (or vice versa), is not helpful.

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Totally makes sense, it’s only unfair if you try to force him to stay home.
Try to make a lot of other plans yourself during that time

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I get exactly where you’re coming from and I think it’s completely normal feeling. 
My husband is in the military so is away Sunday evening to Friday evening every week as he works on base. I’m also a teacher so it’s not feasible to move every time he does, plus our family is up here.  
Anyway, we make it work and you will too. Yes, the workload is crazy but in a way it’s good because you won’t have much time to think about things. Also, keep the end in mind and think that it’s only for a short time!

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You’re going to do amazing! My husband is in the military and leaves a lot, and I still get anxiety. But I promise you that you are going to get through those days with flying colors even if it doesn’t feel like it at the time! You’re going to be tired and beyond ready for him to come home, but the reunion is worth it.

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I’d have major anxiety too! You’re not alone in this

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I’m the same exact way! Also don’t be too hard on yourself. 9 days is a long time (I know there are some women who deal with way longer and some who are military wives so don’t come for me!!!) but the longest my husband and I have been away from each other is like one night and then the next day lol.

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See if your mom or a friend can stay with you!

Is it fair that I have anxiety about this!?

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