How can I deal with the stress of being a new mom while my husband is deployed to Iraq? Any suggestions?

Take at least 15 minutes to pamper yourself every day. After the baby is asleep take a hot bath, drink a glass of wine while sitting in the dark bathroom lit only by candles.

Make time for a sit down meal everyday. Lunch or dinner- doesn't matter. Make yourself a nice meal and set the table for yourself and enjoy the food.

Paint your toenails and give yourself a manicure while the baby naps during the day.

Let the laundry go for 1 hr- it will be there when you get done pampering yourself.

If you do not make time for yourself at least 1 time per day you will be too overwhelmed by the end of the day.

GOD SPEED on bringing your husband home.

I'm sorry, it must be extremely difficult raising a baby alone (it's hard enough for a couple that's sharing the responsibility). First and foremost, you need time for yourself or you're going to become burned out really fast. Do you have family nearby that can help care for your baby? Is there a network of Moms on base that help each other out...maybe a babysitting network? If not, maybe you could start one. Are there any yoga classes offered in your town or on base? There's nothing better for dealing with stress than yoga. Just make sure you have people to talk to. Join a book club, Mom's group, whatever it takes. Take care of yourself, and enjoy your precious baby!

First of all, God bless you and your husband for making such a sacrifice for your country. Yes, you are sacrificing too. If you need help, see if the base you live on has a family support group of mothers and wives to help see you through. If you don't live on base, go to where you husband is stationed and see if there are any programs available to military families which may help suit your needs. Good Luck!

The military should have some resources for you, contact them through whatever means you've been given. If you don't have a place to start, call the veteran's affairs office and ask for resources. There are all sorts of resources out there, you just need to find them. Asking will generally mean that they will point you in the right direction.

Good luck!

congrats, first you wouldn't want to over worked youself.just have a positive outlooked because yall just had a beautiful child and just think everyday next when he come home how susprise he gonna be when his new babygirl is trying to walk saying (dada)giving hi big hugs and you pouring your eyes out because you happy that your family is reunited.everything probably not so peachy now because it's you first child and you want your husband by your side but hold on babygirl and let your newborn keep u together because the peices is gonna fall into place you'll see.

it must be hard with your husband away, even if you didnt have your child. i've never been in that situation, but i am a single mother. i've spent the last year raising my son completely on my own. it is hard, the best way to deal is to make sure you get enough sleep, eat healthy and make sure you have other people around you to talk to you or help you in any way.

good luck, and i'm sure you're doing a wonderful job with your new baby.

First of all... GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR MAN! I am an army mom, so I understand somewhat, what you are going through... second, try talking to the chaplain on base, maybe he/she will know of a military wives support group for you.

i have no idea what this must be like for u but it must be so hard being on your own for a very long period of time just make sure you got your parents and ur bf parents around to help and keep friends close so ur not always alone

Contact the base chaplain. There has got to be support groups for wives with husbands overseas you can join.

Call your local churches and find a support group. Thank you and God bless you and your family. Good luck.