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Advice for Navy girlfriend? VERY NEW!
Hi everyone! My boyfriend left for boot camp on April 10th and i got the "i'm here and alive" call. When should I expect another one? He first called his parents, but it was late and they didn't answer so then he called me. I assume that I am not the first on the contact list (totally understandable). I'm going through a wave of emotions and just looking for some support and reassurance!
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Permalink Reply by BabyintheNavy on
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I just received a call from my daughter on Sunday and that is the start of week 3 for her. There are a lot of emotions but just know that "no news is good news" and that he is doing an amazing service be proud. It will be worth it all in the end.
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Thank you so much! So i shouldn't be expecting a call anytime in the next week or so, correct?
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I would say no, unless he needs information BUT get in a habit of keeping your phone with you and turned up at all times. I know that it is hard to not know, but no phone call means every thing is going along. I have not received my first letter from her BUT she has received some of mine. Earlier in a post someone shared an APP called Sandbox. There is a fee for it but it is so easy and wonderful to use and you can send letters no matter where you are, you could write a letter from your phone while waiting at the doctors office and it is nice to be able to send a picture right then and there. Know however that a handwritten letter is always nice to. Just thought I would share that with you.
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That is so helpful! Thank you :)
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Permalink Reply by blackbirdmom on
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Our first call came around weekend 3, it was on a Saturday, in the afternoon. Later calls were also on Saturday afternoon, except for that final "I'm a Sailor" call, which was on Wednesday. They usually get a block of time, so if he wants to call several people, the calls may be short. Keep your phone charged and on you with the ringer turned up, because you really can get a call anytime. The caller ID would either show a number with an "847" area code, or sometimes it would just say "Illinois" Write letters every day and number them, so as soon as you find out his address you can mail them out. The first 2 weeks or so seem to last forever, but when you start getting calls and letters, time begins to speed up and then you are planning for PIR. :-) We were in GL for PIR on 3/31. Our sailor is my daughter's boyfriend.
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Have the phone at the ready at all times, you never know when it may come. As soon as his Mom gets the letter with all the information and address start sending the letters that you have already written. Those letters are the highlight of their day. Cards make sure they are in a plain white envelope with nothing but the address on the outside. They will get ribbed for that. Sometimes the comments can be embarrassing. It does get a little easier. Always tell him about your day to day stuff. Try not to I Miss You too much. Even though you do. Lots and lots of encouragement, especially until week 4. It seems to get a little easier then.
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Permalink Reply by Ellek73 on
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My Boyfriend just finished up boot camp a few weeks ago and I completely understand it's a whirlwind of emotions! I agree keep your phone charged and ringer up because calls can come at any time! Unfortunately there isn't a specific time or week it can depend on how generous there RDC are feeling some times they can earn calls too so they may not be able to give you warnings. I know my boyfriend told me once about the possibility of a phone call but it's not guaranteed! Keep writing him letters I started mine before I even had an address my boyfriend told me Theiss letters meant so much to him when he could get them! If you have any questions or need anything don't hesitate to ask me or message me! I know it's rough but totally worth it all! I won't tell you it gets easier because it doesn't but you get stronger <3
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Thank you :)
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