having a hard time trying to get set up and make friends

[GeeBee]

Help. If anyone can tell me how to get started

[judyann]

Hi GeeBee

The boot camp site is wonderful. I don't think I could have survived without Navy4Moms. I found other moms and wives in the same division as my son, and we supported each other and shared news from our loved ones.

You will learn a lot and feel that you are not alone. I wrote to my son everyday and kept my cell phone glued to me. As soon as you know your son's division and ship #, either start a group for that or look for one on here.

Good luck!

[Becky]

Hi new ladies and proud moms ect! Welcome aboard. BE prepared to learn a whole new language, Awhole new way of looking at things such as the news ,lisence plates , windows , cars ,PEOPLE,lots of things . You will cry and laugh, The amount of pride you have in your child will overwhelm you!You will go to the store and sudenly you will srart crying cause you are holding a carrot and your child hates carrots!Peopke will look at you like you are nuts!Just laugh and say "my kid just joined the Navy" You will be surprised how many people will say a simple "thank you".Wait untill you see the car with the lisnece plate frame that says "Navy MOM"You will want to chase it down and talk to them!Just a few of the crazy things that i did! Use this site alot because there are many good people who would love to help and we have all been there! Becky

[Barbara - Very Proud of D]

Suzanne, what ship and division is your daughter in? Sorry you feel this way as I find the experience totally different. Just got back from PIR and met in person many whom I had met on-line.

[lemonelephant]

It could be that there aren't many moms on here from your daughter's ship and division. Although there are lots of moms (wives, girlfriends, family members...) on here, there are still many who haven't discovered this great site, so don't take it personally. I hope that you find the support and friendship you are looking for in a group around the rate she has chosen. Best of everything to you and your soon-to-sailor.

[SueS (ABF Mom)]

Suzanne, I am sorry you feel this way and that there isn't support for you. The link below is for PIR 9.11.09 and maybe you can feel welcomed there! If not, join the leavin in August group... were are a bit nuts! Hope your daughter is doing well.

http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/forum/topics/ship-07-...

[Marybeth]

Instead of searching for Ship & Division, search for the same PIR date. Those groups will be more active. I am still in touch with many of the parents from my Sailor's PIR, and enjoy hearing about them each moving onto the next school/ship/phase of their Naval careers.

[Tamara♥FredDIV281's~Mom♥]

Hello how are tyou what part of NY are you from. i am from up state NY. My son just had his PIR 8/14/09