My husband and i have a two month old. He deploys In just a few days for three months. This will definitely be the shortest deployment but it’s the first with a baby. After seven years of doing this together this is the first time i can honestly say I’m scared. It’s starting to really sink in that I’ll be alone with my child for months. I’ll have a few visitors at the end of next month but that’s it.

I’m terrified i will develop ppd... i know it will be best to get out of the house when i can and try to just do things. And i will make an honest effort to. But I’m feeling overwhelmed with the thought of taking him out, putting him to sleep, and all of the things that happen in between by myself.

I’m also aware that women do it everyday and have done it for years all by their selves. But what if I’m not made for it 😞 i know I’ll most likely be fine and my son and i will have a blast getting to know each other but I’m just scared and needed to vent.