text: I'm actually army, but I've been through one deployment and we're waiting for the official verdict on the second.  You sound like you're doing the right thing, talking to people who are going through the same thing, etc.  It is hard and I don't want to sound cold, but you get used to it.  I know it's harder for those who are relatively new in the military, and hard for new parents, but you get in a groove and things go easier.  Stay strong, he needs it as much as your baby does.  Stay positive, don't watch the news too often if ever (I never did, it's a lot of worry and not the whole story), and keep that support structure around you.  And know what community resources are there for you in the military.  They're already paid for by your tax dollars, so use them, it's like getting a tax refund every time you do. \n\nIt's almost over, keep your head up, girl.