Why I started a Blog

Why did I start my blog? Well I’m BORED, lonely, and may possibly be going INSANE (joking); so why not write about it. I’m a 26 year old woman who is 17 weeks pregnant with my second child and the mommy of a super active 1 year old girl. I live in Michigan in the middle of NOWHERE on about 10 acres!! I’m a stay at home Mom and I really don’t want for much except the companionship of my husband. You guessed it I’m married to a Railroader. A 31 year old railroad Engineer to be exact; he is addicted to making and saving as much money as he can. I know this isn’t exactly a bad thing and his 6 figure income does have its perks but being married to a man who is away from home for about 100 hours a week really doesn’t.

What can you expect being married to a Railroader: (The following examples are just from my own personal experience)

·         Be prepared to spend all Holidays, social functions, ultrasound appointments, and birthdays alone.

·         Don’t expect much help with newborn care or infant care because the railroad is a sleep sensitive job.

·         No contact your husband while he is on the train due to Federal law unless you call the world’s most unreliable emergency number.

·         The phone will ring at all hours of the day and night since younger railroaders work on call.

·         Don’t expect your husband to have more than 24-48 hours off at a time (I mean hours)

·         Be prepared to basically be a single parent.

·         The chances of him being gone 48-72 at a time is very likely

·         Be prepared to answer difficult questions; Like where is your husband? Are you guys having problems because he is never around?

·         Handle all car problems, possible intruders, and be able to shoot whatever critter the dog has decided to try and kill this week.

·         Expect a strained relationship with your in-laws because he just doesn’t want to make time to visit them and they blame you.

·         There is no such thing as couples night or family vacations until he gets some good seniority.

·         There is no time for couple’s therapy.

·         Most of your complaints will be answered with; it’s my job, what do you want me to do?

So how do you deal with this kind of lifestyle?

My philosophy is put on your big Girl Pants and does it yourself!

I’m not complaining this is just my life. It has worked for the last 5 years hopefully it will survive 2 children and me quitting my career to be a stay at home mom. YIKES! Wow, I feel much better getting this off my chest.