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Comment by JayDee659 on February 25, 2020 at 3:03pm

LadyBluefire, wow that's some commitment to the Navy!  I can't imagine having most of my kids leave around the same time.  You are one strong momma!  I would think you'll get your form letter in the next week or so.  Probably your first call will come soon too!

I got a call from my sailor this morning. She earned her ESWS pin!  Of course, she acts like its nothing but a thing.  Silly girl.  She was more excited when a personal trainer at the Y pointed her out to a client as having the perfect plank position (no she cannot hold it for 8 hours). She said she was really proud, but then was afraid she'd lose her form since she'd been singled out.   LOL.

Comment by LadyBluefire on February 25, 2020 at 2:47pm

Hi! My daughter arrived at RTC on Valentine's Day. We are still awaiting word from her and the form letter :) I have 3 more children (sons) all going to RTC this year..the next one leaves next Wednesday. It will be a crazy year for us for sure.
I always feel overwhelmed (I home schooled all my kids and have 3 in school still) so not sure how often I will be on here, lol. But my house will be quiet by the end of the year having 4/5 of my kids off in the Navy.

Comment by TxMom on February 10, 2020 at 12:52am

My daughter has been in for 2 years now and she still complains off and on about watch duty.  She likes to do a particular time but sometimes has to do it where she doesn't get much sleep.  Normally I just et her vent but over all she is enjoying her Navy experience.  She to did not like watch during A School but now that she is at her duty  station it is better.  I'm glad she is not within driving distance or I like other mms would be trying to solve any problems.  Now I get to listen to how she is growing and working to solve problems and accept things she may not be able to change.  Tell her to hang, it does get better and she will grow so much to become the strong woman you have taught her to be. 

Comment by Anna on February 9, 2020 at 11:00pm

Navymom98,

Please keep up posted!!  I hope once she starts her official A school things get much better for her!!!

Comment by Navymom98 on February 9, 2020 at 2:30pm

My daughter called me and said she is part of the rat team. She said there is there three other people who are continus watch.all together since Friday she has had 3 six hour watches and today again. She said she is exhausted and aggravated when there are other people there but if they show up or come in she is stuck. She haven't picked up any rank yet. Her official school starts tomorrow. I pray with her when she calls and send encouraging posts. Thank y'all for everything 

Comment by Anna on February 8, 2020 at 11:24pm

Navymom98,

I too feel for you momma!!!  There is nothing worse than having our kids go through something hard and there is nothing you can do to help them.  Goes against everything we've done for them since the day they were born!!!! Like Oleander, we now have to be their safe harbor where they can come to vent, yell, bitch, cry and just get things off their chest.  Be strong for her, tell her this won't last forever.  School will be over eventually and she will go out to the fleet.  Plus she should "rank" up in A school and things could get easier for her as younger ones come in.  My enlisted daughter had some really rough times at her first duty station and I wanted to fly out and help her out.  But she said no, she had to handle things on her own.  And she was right but I hurt for her.  I did talk to moms on here and it felt better just to have someone for me to talk to. Let her know she can always talk to you even if you can't fix things for her.  She will get stronger and will learn how to handle this.  Sounds like she's not the only one in this situation so can she talk to some of the other sailors around her??  Tell her to hang in there - I will keep her in my prayers. And I'm sure I can speak for the other moms on here in saying that we all support her and are proud of the decision she made to serve our country!!

Comment by Navymom98 on February 7, 2020 at 1:55pm

Thank you. She doesn't have a rate she is on hold.

Comment by Navymom98 on February 7, 2020 at 12:31pm

I have a big concern but not sure what to tell my daughter. She is in A school in Great Lakes and it's been per hell per her report. The section leaders are making them do watch( she says that's ok) but she is having to do back to back watches- getting no sleep, falling asleep in class and is not able to take the test to qualify. She said her name was not on the board for watch but she got yelled at, every one got in trouble, so more watch and clean another ship. She said that "she is forgotten when it's break to eat or bathroom" and when she tells them she is told she has an attitude. Everyone who has reported these section leaders are being singled out. Any suggestions 

Comment by Blondie on February 4, 2020 at 1:04pm

Diana, take Lots of pictures and make lots of memories.  Also we made up a time when we'd be thinking/praying for each other. It made us feel closer to each other. Cry when you need to!  I'd go to the shower or Church. My daughter left her favorite stuff animal on my bed when she left, meant a lot to me. She also gave me her POA to deal with her bills, bank ect... everyone is different, does she have a car????  Just when you think you got this, know everything...you don't.  It's okay we can foresee everything!  Come here and cry, laugh, brag, ask questions whatever you need we're here.

Comment by bbcregular on February 4, 2020 at 8:52am

Welcome Diana, I agree with all the other Moms. Make memories. We took a family vacation 2 weeks before BC. Wanted to take the focus off her leaving and put the focus on family. We did all the things she wanted. Four and 1/2 years later we still talk about that vacation and the crazy things we did. My best advise, keep things normal with a few extra special moments sprinkled in. The memories are for you also. Get in those extra hugs while encouraging your daughter. 

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