I dropped her off at the airport and she's now on her way home. We were worried they were not going to let her fly being as far as long as she is. Now let's just hope that lil girl stays in there! 

I don't think it was a smart idea flying back right now anyways BUT, given her circumstances, I don't blame her one bit. I wish you much luck, Caitlin. 

Why is she flying back so close to her due date? I wish her safe travels!!!! 

Yeah, I wasn't crazy about the idea either. I definitly would have wanted to go home too though. Hopefully she will make it home with baby still in womb! 

I think she is flying with a doctor by her side once she leaves Tokyo. I'm sure it was a really hard decision for her-and either choice had some pretty serious cons. :( 

I think she is flying with a doctor by her side once she leaves Tokyo. Yes, there is a doctor flying with her. 

I think she is flying with a doctor by her side once she leaves Tokyo. Yes, there is a doctor flying with her. That is awesome, who provides the Physician, the military or the airport...silly question I know? 

mommy had to have her home, That's not really the reason why though. 

I hate that she left. I thought she should have waited until she had the baby.. but I am her friend and support her in her choice.. I just really hope everything goes smoothly! 

Wow, that happened all too fast. Isn't she due in April? 

Wow, that happened all too fast. It did, she told me Sun she was leaving today. :( But, her husband was NOT making it easy for her. 

her husband was NOT making it easy for her.  Didn't he just come home from Deployment? She was so excited about him being able to be home for the baby.. Now she is on her way home.. Wow... I don't know her nor her situation.. I just hope the trip goes smoothly for her... 

her husband was NOT making it easy for her. Didn't he just come home from Deployment? She was so excited about him being able to be home for the baby.. Now she is on her way home.. Wow... I think she mentioned some of the details in a thread yesterday. I hope she does ok getting back to the states. 

Easy or not, she chose herself over the kid. He was abusive. The best thing was to get the baby out of there. 

Easy or not, she chose herself over the kid. Not really. She wasn't in a good situation for her kid. Yeah, it's not such a good idea to fly so close to her due date, but it wasn't a good idea to stay either. 

Didn't he just come home from Deployment? She was so excited about him being able to be home for the baby.. Now she is on her way home.. Wow... He came home. Left again.. everything was fine (as far as them staying together) until he got back. 

Yeah, it's not such a good idea to fly so close to her due date, but it wasn't a good idea to stay either. There are pro's and con's for both her options. She decided it would be better for a loving family to be there when Addy was born than a husband who didn't want her there. 

The best thing is to get moved where he doesn't know where she is, or moved into protective custody. She couldn't even get a hold of his command. Trust me, I tried calling the numbers on his recall roster too. PMO couldn't do anything at that point. 

Has he always been abusive? 

There are pro's and con's for both her options. She decided it would be better for a loving family to be there when Addy was born than a husband who didn't want her there That's sad :( I don't know her, but she always made it seem like they were really happy from what I've read on here. Regardless, it took a lot of courage for her to leave and I hope everything works out for her. 

She couldn't even get a hold of his command. That seems odd to me. 

and you care about her and her baby why? really its out of character for you to be so concerned. 

she doesn't want to have the kid alone Thats bullsht because there are SEVERAL people that would have been there for her, myself included. We may not be blood, but I love that woman! PMO couldn't do anything at that point. Then she shouldn't have opened the door. If he breaks in, he breaks in and then he goes to jail. If only it was that simple. 

That seems odd to me. Yeah, the numbers on the recall roster DID NOT work. 

I don't know caitlin but I doubt she was going home just because she would not have had anyone here to be with her when she delivered (obviously she would not have been alone since she knows quite a few people on here). It may have been more of a comfort issue. She wants to be home for her family to see the new baby. I mean why not? Husband is abusive over here and having a "friend" by your side when delivering your baby is just not the same as having your husband or another family member by your side. At least she is going somewhere that her and the baby will be safe (once she is born). So I don't think she was only thinking of herself at this point. 

Thats sad.... whos taking care of her dog? 

But I am glad she was able to get on her flight and I hope she makes it home safely. Sometimes certain risks outweigh other risks. She decided to do what was best for her and her baby, and I would have done the same. Very well said. 

I really think that some people shouldn't even reply without knowing the situation. FTW! 

Thats sad.... whos taking care of her dog? If he doesnt take the proper steps to care for him and do interviews and such, Tiff is going to take him in and I will be wiring her money to get him back to me. He doesnt deserve this but then again neither did I or Addy. It really wasn't about being with family to be honest with all of you. I know that Jamie and Casey and Nicole and ODL and his wife and Tiff and a bunch more would have been there but I did not feel safe. Him randomly showing up, the verbally abusive phone calls and such were just too much. I am risking it but the people who know me that I am making the BEST decision to get out. This was the absolute HARDEST decision I have ever in my life had to make but in the end, the events in the past few months (and days) make this decision quite simple for me. I am in Tokyo and will update when I get back..I am needing some happy thoughts so any that can be offered right now, are really appreciated:) 

yeah, her being stressed can stress the baby as well. At least with being close to family and away from him, she can relax a little before the baby comes.