Not fitting in - Navy For Moms2024-03-29T10:46:53Zhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/forum/topics/not-fitting-in?commentId=1971797%3AComment%3A8761301&feed=yes&xn_auth=no29junkie, are you out there?…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2016-01-23:1971797:Comment:93215032016-01-23T04:51:59.954ZCryptoDadhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/CryptoDad
<p>29junkie, are you out there? How about a 2 year update?</p>
<p>29junkie, are you out there? How about a 2 year update?</p> TexasDocMom, Who are you post…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2016-01-22:1971797:Comment:93209382016-01-22T20:54:51.763Zlemonelephanthttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/lemonelephant
<p>TexasDocMom, Who are you posting to? <a href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/29junkie" target="_blank">29junkie</a> has not posted on N4M since 24 March 2015 and her Sailor was/is an AE. Some of the others who have replied in this discussion are also no longer active on the site. You are probably referring to <a href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/Johanne831" target="_blank">Jojo</a> since she does have a Sailor in the HM rating, but she has not been active on the site since October.</p>
<p>TexasDocMom, Who are you posting to? <a href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/29junkie" target="_blank">29junkie</a> has not posted on N4M since 24 March 2015 and her Sailor was/is an AE. Some of the others who have replied in this discussion are also no longer active on the site. You are probably referring to <a href="http://navyformoms.com/profile/Johanne831" target="_blank">Jojo</a> since she does have a Sailor in the HM rating, but she has not been active on the site since October.</p> You fit in just fine. In fact…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2016-01-22:1971797:Comment:93207832016-01-22T18:58:08.853ZTexasDocMomhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Kwebb
<p>You fit in just fine. In fact, I was wondering if you might be interested in being an admin on the Corpsman's Moms board. My son has been out for 3 years now, and my info is old and out of date. I think you are just the pragmatic voice that is needed to keep their heads above water. Let me know! TDM</p>
<p>You fit in just fine. In fact, I was wondering if you might be interested in being an admin on the Corpsman's Moms board. My son has been out for 3 years now, and my info is old and out of date. I think you are just the pragmatic voice that is needed to keep their heads above water. Let me know! TDM</p> I took it pretty easy the fir…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-14:1971797:Comment:92011522015-09-14T03:15:18.098ZJojohttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Johanne831
I took it pretty easy the first week. Mostly because I was thinking, 8 weeks is no big deal...then one night it hit me...it's not 8week...this is his life now, for 6 years at least...he's not coming back home, except to visit.. He's starting HIS life. Then I did cry.
I took it pretty easy the first week. Mostly because I was thinking, 8 weeks is no big deal...then one night it hit me...it's not 8week...this is his life now, for 6 years at least...he's not coming back home, except to visit.. He's starting HIS life. Then I did cry. I thought I was the only one!…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-13:1971797:Comment:92005642015-09-13T14:40:51.106Zkathy0303https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/kathy0303
<p>I thought I was the only one! So glad you said something! I think I took my son leaving a lot easier than anyone in my family, even my husband who could not stop crying. I don't think we're heartless at all. I knew deep in my heart this was the right decision my son had made. It "felt" right and I actually had a sense of peace when he left. He's been gone nearly 4 weeks now and I have cried. The first time was at day 5! It suddenly dawned on my how terribly much I missed him. The…</p>
<p>I thought I was the only one! So glad you said something! I think I took my son leaving a lot easier than anyone in my family, even my husband who could not stop crying. I don't think we're heartless at all. I knew deep in my heart this was the right decision my son had made. It "felt" right and I actually had a sense of peace when he left. He's been gone nearly 4 weeks now and I have cried. The first time was at day 5! It suddenly dawned on my how terribly much I missed him. The next time I cried was after his first phone call. Oh my, that was awful. I cried for him. He is really struggling to adjust to Navy life. His homesickness is terrible and he cries himself to sleep EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. Now for a mom, that is hard. I pray every day that it gets easier for him. So, no, do not think you are heartless, know that you are content with his decision and you support it.</p> We have 7 kids between my hus…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-09-03:1971797:Comment:91899932015-09-03T00:47:19.528ZDgr8360https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Dgr8360
<p>We have 7 kids between my husband and I. My daughter has just arrived at bc (actually got the call about 5 minutes ago from her) I know how you are feeling as most of our older kids have moved away. She has just chosen a different way of moving away. So she isn't the first one to move away and won't be the last one. I support her and I know she has great opportunities ahead of her.</p>
<p>We have 7 kids between my husband and I. My daughter has just arrived at bc (actually got the call about 5 minutes ago from her) I know how you are feeling as most of our older kids have moved away. She has just chosen a different way of moving away. So she isn't the first one to move away and won't be the last one. I support her and I know she has great opportunities ahead of her.</p> I understand what you are say…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-08-31:1971797:Comment:91870152015-08-31T00:03:45.724Zcandy2https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/candy2
I understand what you are saying. And my daughter didn't have that much notice. But I haven't been a mother that was over protective, so though I cried to know my baby was on her on, it was more of I've been through it and I don't like the idea of not being there for her protection, but I also realize this will help her grow up. ..it did it for me and made me a stronger and tougher person...so I felt like I was out if place when I first started reading the post. But then I also realized that…
I understand what you are saying. And my daughter didn't have that much notice. But I haven't been a mother that was over protective, so though I cried to know my baby was on her on, it was more of I've been through it and I don't like the idea of not being there for her protection, but I also realize this will help her grow up. ..it did it for me and made me a stronger and tougher person...so I felt like I was out if place when I first started reading the post. But then I also realized that though I wasn't that overly concerned about the bix...she told me what they said to espect before she left. The blog helped me a lot to give me an idea of how long it actually took to get the box and form letter. So I wouldn't panic after a week.And fron the post I could figure out graduation before I got the form letter. :) First off thank you and hubby…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-08-30:1971797:Comment:91863872015-08-30T18:30:49.163ZBuckeyebillhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/Buckeyebill
<p>First off thank you and hubby for your Army service. It's a little different having a son/daughter leaving the nest. It's a different kind of love and a different kind of missing but you know how to deal with it. Thank you for loaning your Son to the Navy...... </p>
<p>First off thank you and hubby for your Army service. It's a little different having a son/daughter leaving the nest. It's a different kind of love and a different kind of missing but you know how to deal with it. Thank you for loaning your Son to the Navy...... </p> I am glad that you posted thi…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-08-30:1971797:Comment:91864462015-08-30T17:50:25.981Zmamato9https://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/mamato9
<p>I am glad that you posted this, I was feeling a little odd myself. My husband retired after 20 years in the Army, and we met while both on active duty so I had an idea of what my son was going to be going through. I hope he has fun and am very proud of him, but don't feel sad or like crying at all. It is good to know that I am not alone. Thank you.</p>
<p>I am glad that you posted this, I was feeling a little odd myself. My husband retired after 20 years in the Army, and we met while both on active duty so I had an idea of what my son was going to be going through. I hope he has fun and am very proud of him, but don't feel sad or like crying at all. It is good to know that I am not alone. Thank you.</p> You're not heartless at all!…tag:navyformoms.ning.com,2015-08-28:1971797:Comment:91844992015-08-28T14:26:07.985Zcoll66aryhttps://navyformoms.ning.com/profile/collins66
<p>You're not heartless at all! I'm sure that you love your child just as much as the constant criers. It sounds as though you're able to stay focused on the true reality of his journey while at the same time being thankful that he's brave enough to embrace this challenge.</p>
<p>My daughter left July 9th and I felt exactly the same as you. Sure I cried and knew I was going to miss her, I just didn't know how much until after a couple of weeks had gone by. I had no idea that I would miss her so…</p>
<p>You're not heartless at all! I'm sure that you love your child just as much as the constant criers. It sounds as though you're able to stay focused on the true reality of his journey while at the same time being thankful that he's brave enough to embrace this challenge.</p>
<p>My daughter left July 9th and I felt exactly the same as you. Sure I cried and knew I was going to miss her, I just didn't know how much until after a couple of weeks had gone by. I had no idea that I would miss her so soon, I didn't know that she was not only my daughter but also my bff. All and all I took it all in stride knowing that this is her journey and no matter what I'll always be here for her. She graduates Sept. 4th and I'm anxious to see her but I'm also loving my empty nest.</p>
<p>So you may start missing your son more as time passes by and if not be thankful that you're able to proudly send him off to become the man that I'm sure you want him to be without the emotional rollercoaster.</p>
<p>This also proves that you've given him all the tools that he needs to face the world alone just as I've given my daughter so therefore it's easier to stay focused and prayerful.</p>