What Should I expect?

[NicoleH10]

Hi everyone, ok so my husband leaves wed. Mar. 27th for boot camp. I am wanting to know what on my end can I expect, such as can they write and receive letters, are there any phone calls to expect while in boot? And then also what can I expect during "A" school? He is going in as a PACT SEAMAN so his schooling is only 3wks until he finds a job later on then will go back to schooling for that job. (thats what we've be told..) During his A school is he allowed phone calls, packages, letters, visits? And then one more question when he is expected to be done with schooling I will be 9mo. pregnant and not sure if I can or will travel before having the baby. If say I stay here and have the baby what can I expect such as will I continue getting housing allowance, will he have to pay to live somewhere too, like we pay for two places? I just would like any information anyone can give me that would be greatly appreciated! Thanks :) 

[Anti M]

His training is too short for visits, but he can have his cellphone and will have more freedom than in boot camp.  

Don't expect any calls from boot camp, although some get one at three weeks into boot, and one I'm a sailor call.  There may be others, but it is hit and miss.  He can write letters about two or three weeks into BC, although the official letter will come sooner.  

He will get BAH for you no matter where you are, although once he hits the fleet, it will be based on his duty station zip code, not where you reside.  The Navy will put a roof over his head, even if it means he will need to sleep on his ship.  He will be too "junior" to get an apartment offbase if you are not with him.    The Navy will never pay for two residences, so until you can join him, he will be a "geographical bachelor" and will live where the Navy feels it is cheapest to house him.  Like I said, on his ship is quite likely.  

[lovemysailor]

for boot camp you will receive a box for of his things that he took with him that he cant have-clothes phone shoe--everything. You will also get a letter that tells you his address so you can start sending him letters. He will get 3 calls for sure and then more if they earn them. the first is the same night they leave the "im here call" another one about 3 weeks in and then one towards then end. there is no set amount for how long the calls will be it all depends on how they do and things like that.

As far as A school goes i am not to sure cause my sailor is an MA and his school is 7 weeks long. maybe someone else can help you better on the rest. Good luck and also if you havent already join the group boot camp moms (and loved ones).

[Anti M]

That third week call isn't "for sure".   Highly likely, yes, but never for sure.  

[Saipan]

Also remember that any advice you get on here is just "personal experiences" from others who have gone through it.  You can ask all your questions and get everyones answers but not all, or none, may pertain to your hubby.  The Navy is full of uncertainty so just prepare for the worst (such as NO phone calls, not being there for the birth, being deployed immediately after PACT school) and hope for the best and all the rest will just fall into place momma!  Congrats on your baby, too BTW. And don't worry about the BAH, they won't take that away from you so Anti M explained it perfectly and shipboard life isn't too bad, I guess, I managed and I like comforts let me tell you.  The Navy teaches (forces, whatever lol)  you to adapt that's for sure!  So don't put too much effort into worrying, just concentrate on baking that baby til it's fully done!  Good luck.