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Comment by NJNavyMom on February 6, 2014 at 5:46pm

Hi Addy! Congratulations!!! Where is your son going? Mine to VB.

Comment by addy62 on February 6, 2014 at 5:12pm

Hey brandonsmom, how are you doing?  glad you found the website.  I just wanted to talk to all the new moms.  Today my son along with brandonsmom's son they graduated their LAST class, it is so exciting to know they made it.  Two years ago, we were at your point he left for bootcamp on March 12.  His PIR was in May and there have been so many ups and downs since then.  He was almost dropped and it was so devastating when it was going on.  He made it though.  It is very hard, so be prepared for it.  These guys become so close, they are family and today they are saying goodbye to each other as they are going to there assigned bases.  He had 30 something people with him after PIR and he graduated with 7 so good luck to everyone.  when you talk to them, let them know how tough it is.  if they really want it, tell them not to give up but if they don't make it, it is ok.  it is just very very tough.  I am so proud of him and the man he has become.  I hope your kids make it because even though it is hard for me and the other moms, you will be soooooo proud of them.  I know it is a hard career for us to understand but they love it and he said it is the best thing he has ever done.  so good luck, and i am here for any questions you might have.

audrey

Comment by NJNavyMom on February 6, 2014 at 12:10pm

Sorry, didn't finish. I didn't find about this site until he graduated from EOD! I found about it when all the families went out to dinner the night of the graduation. I was in such bad shape, I needed a Xanax to get me through the graduation, I didn't want to be the only mother there crying uncontrollably!

I did feel better when I found out about this site. It has been a godsend for me!

I just needed to vent and to know I'm not alone. The most important thing to remember is as long as they are in training, they are well cared for and are safe! My son reports to his base next week for the first time. He is going down to find an apartment in the area. I dread his deployments, Xanax an EOD for Moms for me!!!

Comment by NJNavyMom on February 6, 2014 at 12:03pm

Hi Everyone. I was away on vacation and didn't check my mail at all. I was a wreck when our son told us he signed a contract for EOD!  He didn't even tell us there was a celebration when you sign/join???

Comment by Kelly 04/823 on February 6, 2014 at 11:05am

Just an FYI, when my son went to Great Lakes he texted us when he arrived in Chicago at around 8:00 p.m.  We expected the "I'm here and safe" call a few hours later.  We did not get it until 2:00 a.m.!  The call lasted less than 30 seconds.  I wish I would have known ahead of time that we might not get the call until the middle of the night!  Just wanted you all to know so that you don't needlessly worry -- or at least so that you worry a little less??

Comment by D-hunter on February 5, 2014 at 10:57pm

Thanks - today was rough , my eyes were actually hurting from crying so much. I stopped crying for a little bit when I was cleaning the trash and cups from his room. The moment someone called me to ask how it's going - the flow begins !!!! I'm not answering phone til I can control this current issue :) are they really warm ??? Lol my son has never seen snow ...

Comment by sonofabeach on February 5, 2014 at 12:13pm

Look forward to the letters he will write you.  (My son is a quiet guy and, prior to enlisting, I would have said not much of a letter writer, but while he was in bootcamp I received great letters from him on a regular basis. I think my first was about a week after he had left.  I wrote him letters every day, like everyone else. I tried to include something to make him laugh and I took a lot of pictures of his dog and me hiking.  At graduation he told me he liked the pics from home. He missed our mountains.

It really does get easier.  The leaving is the toughest part. And that first week.

EOD is a hard job for me to embrace, but my son is getting near the end of his school and he loves the people he works with. He loves what he is doing.  He loves the military. What more can we ask for, for our kids?

Comment by DoxieMom on February 5, 2014 at 8:58am

Thank you to the veteran moms who have given us newbie moms a glimpse at what is to come. You've been in our shoes and understand how we feel. 

I only cried twice yesterday. But, it did help to write the letters. Keep writing letters moms! Tell them what you ate today LOL! How much snow did you get today? Tell them anything and everything. Most of all, tell them how proud you are of them. And that you support them.

Prayers to you all EOD moms. 

Barbara...you are an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing. 

Comment by Karenlee on February 4, 2014 at 10:37pm

Keeping all of you in my thoughts as you start this journey. It really does become easier. KJTSMOMMA enjoy PIR it is quite a day. The pride you feel will be 100 times that at EOD graduation. I can say this enough- the EOD family is one of the best there is and I am so happy and proud to be a part of it.

Comment by D-hunter on February 4, 2014 at 8:39pm

Barbara Proud Mom of Scott 2-Thanks !!! That was so sweet and just what I needed - I would say that made me cry but so far there has been one thing that doesn't - LOL
I appreciate the support from the group ( geez I feel needy)

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