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Comment by blackie123 on March 11, 2011 at 1:04pm

Kristin, have you checked out this group on facebook? My daughter ships 5/17/2011 and has found it to be wealth of info for her. Good luck!!

 

http://www.facebook.com/womenredefinednavy

Comment by Kristin on March 7, 2011 at 12:02pm

JessicaB- I have a question about females getting their hair cut before boot camp... I did cut my hair already because I knew they were going to cut it. You said we can't wear barrettes or anything, but it has to be out of our face. My hair is off my collar now, but not really out of my face. I guess my question is what do you mean by out of my face? Like with a hat on?

Comment by NYRican924 on March 6, 2011 at 1:12am

Hi Again Willsmom. I haven't checked the page in a while. My son is shipping out from Texas. this is cool since that makes him eligible for the many of the great benefits Texas has for it's veterans, especially the Hazelwood Act. I agree with your guess that he will probably get Arabic though I prefer Chinese Mandarin. We'll see. Wow, time is flying and soon the May group will be shipping out.

Comment by Willsmom on March 5, 2011 at 10:49am

Although I've known since October that my son would be leaving in May, I've handled it extremely well...that is, until today.  All I can think of is how very much I am going to miss him, how much he will change and how long six years is.  I know I have to "buck it up" and show myself strong, but my oh my, today is a tough one.

 

Comment by Kristin on March 4, 2011 at 11:30am

Hey everyone... I just joined N4M, although I am not a mom, because this seems like a really good place to get information. I joined DEP 14 Jan 2011 and I will be shipping to Great Lakes 11 May. Thank you all for posting great tips and videos. This is helping me prepare and know what is to be expected. I still have two months before I leave, but it's all I can think about. I'm trying to absorb as much information as I can!

Comment by Willsmom on February 27, 2011 at 5:36pm

Hey NYRican924.  Yes, he is training as a CTI.  I was in the Army, as well, and am finding that the Navy is quite a bit different.  My son, as well, doesn't know what language he will be training for until he gets there.  (probably be Arabic, the way things are going).  What state is your son leaving from?

Comment by NYRican924 on February 19, 2011 at 3:56am

Hi Willsmom. How nice, my son also leaves for Bootcamp on May 11th, and will follow on to DLI at Monterrey. His rate will be as a CTI, the only thing kind of scary is that he won't know what language he will be assigned until he gets there. I'm retired Army and it was nice to know exactly what you were getting already listed in your contract before reporting to BC. Is your child also training as a CTI?

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 4, 2011 at 7:36pm

Willsmom, don't worry he will bulk up at bootcamp. My daughter went in 5' 2" and 103 pounds. She gained 9 pounds and couldn't wear any of her jeans lol. All muscle :)

Comment by Willsmom on February 4, 2011 at 5:00pm

Yes, JessicaB-Sailor Mom, I did find it!  Thanks much!  He will be going to A school in Monterey, California as a CTI.  Btw, could you tell me what C school is?  Also, is it normal for a DEPPER to be so concerned about weight?  My son is far from overweight (I'd actually guess under!) but he said that he has to really watch his weight now and is not allowed to gain any at all.  Beginning to look a bit thin to me!

Comment by Lala Ribbon Queen PIR Ribbons on February 4, 2011 at 10:48am

Hi everyone, I am a veteran mom like Diannep, JessicaB and others as well. I thought I would join this group and be around to help answer any questions that may come up now or after your recruit leaves for bootcamp.

I am so happy to join this re-join this group. This is the group I started out in last year because my sailor left in May as well. It sure goes by fast when you look back on it although you don't feel like it does when your recruit is at bootcamp.

About me & my sailor: My daughter started talking about joining early April last year. She went to MEP's April 14th, physical 15th, signed 16th. left for bootcamp May 25th, Was in 900;s preforming division in the choir, PIR July 23rd (Grad and Go on a chartered flight) Got engaged 3 weeks into A-school, got married Sept 3rd (Husband left for bootcamp Sept 7th), graduated A-school late Sept, Went to VA for C-school & graduated C-school mid Dec, She is now an AO and at her first duty station in VA Beach. She moved into her first apartment last weekend, Her husband graduates A-school today and will join her in VA Next week.  PHEW!!! So much can change in just a few short months. We have been through so much and have lots of experiences to share. If anyone has any questions at all please let me know, you can also leave a comment on my page if you like or add me as a friend.

Some advice for now and you may have already heard this but please tell your recruits that the mail is held for the first couple of weeks and not to worry you are writing letters from the moment they leave. Write every day if at all possible. They live for mail call. If you think it will help have them call your cell and leave you a message letting you know they will be okay and then you can listen to it anytime you need to hear their voice. My daughter did this and it really helped me. And tell them to tell all the deppers they see at the recruiter to tell their families about Navy for Moms. You will be surprised at how many families have never even heard of it. :)

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