tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post4066433153107454523..comments2024-03-27T02:08:24.116-05:00Comments on The Chronicles of Ruthie Hart: Traveling husband with a babyRuthie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15210045144412040802noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-14222519209608497322014-02-01T22:54:09.179-06:002014-02-01T22:54:09.179-06:00I've got an amazing husband, but because he is...I've got an amazing husband, but because he is in Dental School, I'm practically a single mom! Chad leaves around 630am Monday through Friday (so about half an hour before Presley and I wake up for the day) and he gets home around 6pm. We have dinner as a family & do our nightly family walk, bath time & then get Presley to bed. Immediately after that he has to study & needs alone time from 830-midnight. I get 1 night a week 'date night' were we cuddle on the couch & watch a few tv episodes. <br /><br />I used to get excited for the weekends, but those are extra study days so we don't get him those days either. It is HARD, but I remind myself it is just a phase, and in a few years he will have a flexible schedule & hopefully a comfortable lifestyle. I hope.<br /><br />Props to you Ruthie. You guys are rocking it. SOOO stinking happy for your family!Tausha Wierlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12556693237648849737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-6522449687905949682014-01-21T21:50:04.469-06:002014-01-21T21:50:04.469-06:00Thanks for all these tips! We just moved across th...Thanks for all these tips! We just moved across the U.S., away from all family a year and a half ago and to add to that transition, my husband now travels and is gone M-F every week. We added a third baby to the family so it's been an adjustment to say the least. ;) But you are right, you get in a routine and somehow things get done and we are actually fine. Loved reading this post and getting a couple new ideas!Bri Rundehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13833301300582183888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-85906938664601148942014-01-20T21:09:23.393-06:002014-01-20T21:09:23.393-06:00I agree with all your tips! I'm an Air Force w...I agree with all your tips! I'm an Air Force wife so deployments and random trips happen a lot. I definitely try to find something to look forward to each day and talk to family on the phone/FaceTime since we are far away from everyone. You learn that you are stronger than you thought. I hate being apart from my husband but I am so proud of him. Also my little man helps keep me plenty busy:) Oh& Ford is so adorable ..I love all the photos you post on Instagram:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498506076540574604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-86477761951471881382014-01-20T21:00:20.958-06:002014-01-20T21:00:20.958-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498506076540574604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-44764315474317581462014-01-19T20:53:31.870-06:002014-01-19T20:53:31.870-06:00I think these are all great but I would be extra c...I think these are all great but I would be extra careful on who you tell that you're home alone. You just never know these days. Family and super trustworthy neighbors or friends would be the best bet. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189713442322183946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-26619312619325195332014-01-19T20:53:18.749-06:002014-01-19T20:53:18.749-06:00I think these are all great but I would be extra c...I think these are all great but I would be extra careful on who you tell that you're home alone. You just never know these days. Family and super trustworthy neighbors or friends would be the best bet. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189713442322183946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-7822121294033997522014-01-19T19:29:41.635-06:002014-01-19T19:29:41.635-06:00My husband is an airline captain so he is away mos...My husband is an airline captain so he is away most of the time - usually away for 4 days then home for 2 or 3. It is so hard now that we have a 10 month old but I just rely on God to get me through each day. Not that it's horrible - I am having the time of my life with my daughter! But it is lonely and hard sometimes. Christ is my company :)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789753059523416876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-37662033695306747082014-01-18T11:32:12.872-06:002014-01-18T11:32:12.872-06:00I always try to get out of the house when it's...I always try to get out of the house when it's me and the kiddo. We take a lot of walks to the park.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877343085128732700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-66435202701174981582014-01-18T07:26:13.384-06:002014-01-18T07:26:13.384-06:00Your tips are spot on! My hubby travels to China ...Your tips are spot on! My hubby travels to China and Vietnam 4-6 times per year for 10-17 days at a time and has since our son was an infant. It used to terrify me that I'd get sick and be unable to care for our boy when hubby traveled. It never happened, but that's why it is so important that you let friends know you'll be on your own. It does get easier as the kids get older and can fend for themselves if Mom is incapacitated! But it's still difficult...my hubby just came home from an 11-day trip and this week was rough on the home front - issues at school, doggie had surgery, polar vortexes, etc.! I just try to remind myself that at least my spouse isn't a soldier...people aren't shooting at him...and count the days! And planning little fun outings never hurts, either.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08366892092164568369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-59533868400812982372014-01-17T17:17:40.485-06:002014-01-17T17:17:40.485-06:00I love your tips! Ben used to travel during the we...I love your tips! Ben used to travel during the week when Isaac was a baby. And we had just moved to Texas. I knew no one. It was rough. But we got into a routine and got through it. It was during that time that I started reading to Isaac every night before bed. I kept thinking "this is silly, he's SO young still" but I'm glad I did it because it started a routine that continued on. And he has an obsession with books that I am so thankful for!jessi bridgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221126485411903769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-47780140670477876382014-01-17T16:48:22.635-06:002014-01-17T16:48:22.635-06:00these are fabulous tips! isaiah travels a little b...these are fabulous tips! isaiah travels a little bit, about 4 times a year or every 3 months maybe? but every time its never the easiest or most fun! your advice is perfect to help the days go by!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914359562722869121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-22666906011963950412014-01-17T15:38:35.287-06:002014-01-17T15:38:35.287-06:00Jason doesn't have to travel for work but when...Jason doesn't have to travel for work but when he travels for fun I always get a little anxious. But once I settle in, I kind of like it. It is nice to have that "house to myself" time, but I've learned staying busy helps a ton too! Thanks for the tips. :)Kristin https://www.blogger.com/profile/14659874904221006718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-48202099875963315282014-01-17T13:40:33.841-06:002014-01-17T13:40:33.841-06:00I didn't have a husband or any family in state...I didn't have a husband or any family in state for over a year when I had Rilyn. I don't think any amount of planning can prepare you for single parenting. Mothers have amazing strength when it comes to taking care of their babes. Lots of prayer got me through it!Raising Rilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515628472568464356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-67922304103118250722014-01-17T11:39:00.540-06:002014-01-17T11:39:00.540-06:00I was a single parent from the time my daughters w...I was a single parent from the time my daughters were 3 and 1 years of age. I didn't have time to think about how I was doing it - I just did it. I do remember being exhausted for about 21 years. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756525295227964828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-59550090229987500792014-01-17T11:07:32.773-06:002014-01-17T11:07:32.773-06:00This is great Ruthie, thanks for sharing! Cam trav...This is great Ruthie, thanks for sharing! Cam travels a few times a month for work and I still hate it...I was actually planning on writing a similar post soon because I know a lot of other people are in the same boat! :)Jane {In The Pink & Green}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08916073136271415491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-50960390357059696122014-01-17T10:45:01.269-06:002014-01-17T10:45:01.269-06:00These are all fantastic ideas, Ruthie! Cole doesn&...These are all fantastic ideas, Ruthie! Cole doesn't travel weekly but when he does it's usually an extended time or two trips back to back for work. He's got one coming up in February and I'll likely be alone for 7-8 days. I am hopeful that I'll find plenty to do...of course planning the new house and baby will keep me busy enough! Love you!!Claire Beekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08336934392882383318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-7052724054980407212014-01-17T10:29:42.875-06:002014-01-17T10:29:42.875-06:00These are all great tips!!These are all great tips!!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505741249401392511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-35827366977224872452014-01-17T10:24:09.399-06:002014-01-17T10:24:09.399-06:00Had fun at lunch this week with you and Ford while...Had fun at lunch this week with you and Ford while our hubbies were away.. Cant wait to see Max and Ford squawk at eachother more as they get older! Totally feel ya on the guilty pleasure TV.. Lane usually cringes when I watch Downton Abbey :) ha. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10625302809562430869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-66285189954580150362014-01-17T10:17:13.746-06:002014-01-17T10:17:13.746-06:00Love this! My husband will actually be gone for a ...Love this! My husband will actually be gone for a month in May / June…..so I gotta get prepared!!!<br /><br />Carly<br />www.lipglossandcrayons.comCarlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14441710351375893934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-68691527605515594192014-01-17T08:55:25.557-06:002014-01-17T08:55:25.557-06:00This is a great post! My husband has to travel occ...This is a great post! My husband has to travel occasionally for his work and I remember the first time he told me he would be away for the night, I was terrified! But just like you said, its temporary and he was back before I knew it. Planning ahead is so key! Also like you, I do sometimes look forward to having an evening to myself because I can get stuff done after Kendall goes to bed without feeling like I'm neglecting Nick. And Scandal rocks!Lindsay @ Pursuit of Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00673363000742507286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6854389253351284318.post-23662142744754541032014-01-17T08:51:42.655-06:002014-01-17T08:51:42.655-06:00Those are all great tips. As a military wife, we&#...Those are all great tips. As a military wife, we're gearing up for a deployment in the near future, so my daughter and I will be on my own (without family and in a new town where I have yet to make friends) for several months. <br /><br />I'd also include "ask for help." Some times you just need an extra set of hands or a break. A lot of people see asking for help as a weakness, but I think it's one of the strongest things you can do. Jessica Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283561653744769352noreply@blogger.com