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Comment by NookWife on January 13, 2011 at 8:30pm

I've replayed the voicemail. There was nothing said about me, I just misheard it. Still, I cannot understand it but I'm assuming he is at the doctor. Yesterday he said his legs would fall asleep at meal time when he sits down.  It sounds like a doctor visit.. someone walked in the room.. "hey how ya doin?" , a door closed.  And then I could make out the word numbness. But that's about it. I'm pretty sure it's something to do with whatever was affecting him yesterday.  I sure hope he calls me back. I won't be able to sleep tonight just out of curiosity.

Comment by Tiramisu on January 13, 2011 at 8:17pm

Hi, Nookwife-- I couldn't venture a guess as to what that call may mean...it could be nothing to worry about.  Please keep us posted.  We care.

Comment by NookWife on January 13, 2011 at 7:59pm

Thanks all for the advice. I finally received his first call yesterday! It was so wonderful to talk to him. We had a lot of conversation in that short 5 min. I do have an important question now. He just called from his CELL PHONE. I was in another room and did not hear the ring. I called him back twice 12 min after his missed call, but received no answer. There was a staticy voice mail, and in the background I heard a man enter the room to greet him. So the whole voice mail was them talking. I couldn't make out anything except the man said, "If you wife does not call back... "   Anyone know what could be going on? I'm concerned b/c this is still the first week, and he called from his cell phone. I hope he's ok.

Comment by LSUtiger4life on January 13, 2011 at 10:55am

Navyprincess34- Wow that's crazy and such short notice! But you're right I better get used to it. And at least I know we will be staying in Newport during that time. What exactly did your husband have to do for Staff duty? Are they on the base in an office or on a boat? When my husband wrote in a letter that he might be doing Staff duty, he wasn't really sure what it was either so he told me to find out and let him know!

 

 

Comment by Debbie B. on January 13, 2011 at 1:23am

My LO graduated in November.  We stayed at the Best Western which was around $57 dollars a night and was very close to the base.  For the new people there are videos on you tube that demonstrate "eating by the numbers"  on the morning of graduation they had a 5:00 AM fun run with the families and then they demonstrated PT and eating by the numbers.  There is also a good video called "Pushed to Endurance"  on line that lets you know how the 12 weeks go.  Good luck to everyones LOs, it's quite a journey!

Comment by navymom9875 on January 13, 2011 at 1:05am

My family just stayed at the Navy Lodge last week when our LO graduated from OCS.  It was $57/night.  The rooms are large with a kitchenette, flat screen TV and it was very clean.  I was impressed and recommend it.  Here is the link:

https://www.navy-lodge.com/lodge_page.html?p_lodge_number=30

Comment by violet on January 12, 2011 at 10:04pm

Our daughter's uncle was a sailor about forty some years ago.  Is there any way he can participate in our daughter's graduation from OCS?  We would like to honor him in some way. Our daughter's grandfather was also a sailor in WWII, but he has passed away.

Comment by violet on January 12, 2011 at 9:06pm

Hi everyone, We are going up to the Newport Naval Base on Jan 28th to drop off our daughter for OCS. I remember someone saying that there is a base hotel that is about 65 dollars a night. Does anyone know where I can get a phone number to make reservations?

Comment by Fur&FeathersDVM on January 12, 2011 at 8:15pm

If you get a week's notice... consider yourself lucky. When we got orders, we got three day's notice to get down to Norfolk, VA from RI. (Found out the day before graduation... had to be in Norfolk by Sunday, and my husband started his staff duty on Monday). The navy often expects you to find a place to live with little to no notice- so you should get used to it!

Also... if the navy is going to authorize your move to Newport, then they will move you (and your belongings) so you won't need to worry about it! I don't know whether they will in your situation or not.

Oh- and to those worrying about phone calls- some DI's do not allow the "I got here safely" phone call. and some won't allow phone calls (or cell phones) until much later in their training- my husband didn't get phone calls until I think it was four weeks in and no cell phones until week 11 (the class did nothing wrong... just a tough DI who didn't believe they needed privileges like that- but don't worry, she's moved onto her next duty and is no longer a DI there, haha). There is no such thing as a "weekend off" because the Candi-o's run the regiment- but some DI's do give off base liberty as long as they don't have duty or other responsibilities. If they are going off base, they usually need a liberty buddy so if you want alone time, get a room on base at the navy lodge!!

Comment by LSUtiger4life on January 12, 2011 at 7:34pm

Ladies I need some help! When my husband graduates from OCS on Feb 18th he is 75% sure he will be doing STASH duty at the Newport base (basically working on base for 3 hours a day) until he starts Supply School in June (since Supply School is in Newport). He won't find out for certain until the week before he graduates! So how the heck am I supposed to find a place to live with one weeks notice?! If he does STASH duty he would literally start on Monday Feb 21st so we would need a place by then.

 

Also, does anyone know how much money we are given for the move? I am moving from Baton Rouge, La which is a 24 hour drive. Right now I am really considering hiring a professional mover, but I have no clue how much they cost. Has anyone had experiences (good or bad) with movers? If so please let me know!

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