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Comment by Christina on December 14, 2013 at 4:11pm

This bootcamp stuff is too hard for me!! I can't wait for it to get better and it's only been 10 days!!

Comment by Shauna on December 14, 2013 at 4:09pm

I received a phone call from my son today at 11:35 this morning....what a surprise because I absolutely was not expecting a call so soon! He's never been much of a talker so he didn't volunteer much info so he just basically just answered all our questions. He sounded really, really good! Said it's not as hard as he expected...yet anyway. He certainly made my day! He's Ship 13 Div 79.

Comment by Stacey C. on December 14, 2013 at 3:21pm

I received a phone call from my son! Amazing how a 10 minute chat can do so much. He sounded great. He said the first few days were hard and he hated it, but he loves it now. He said he got picked to be the division Yomen? He got screamed at about that but he's learning his job quickly and it's getting better. He said it's the best thing he's ever done. Ship 13, div 079.

Comment by diannep on December 14, 2013 at 3:02pm

The swim test only has to be passed once during bootcamp, but the PFA (fitness test....pushups, situps, 1.5 mile run) has to be passed for sure on the 3rd one right before BattleStations, their final test.  The first 2 are practice for them but they need to try and do well in those too.  They can't go through BattleStations until they pass that 3rd PFA.

Comment by diannep on December 14, 2013 at 3:00pm

The beginning of bootcamp is very hard emotionally for many of them....especially if they have never been away from home before.  It DOES get better as they go along, gas they get letters from you, can make a couple of phone calls, and most importantly....make friends!  They are "bonded" in this experience and will make great friendships. 

So hang in there, ladies....PIR day will erase any concerns you have right now for them---it is phenomenal so I hope all can make it up there....remember, they are safe, being trained, being taken care of...and becoming sailors! 

Vent on here whenever you all like....it is a great source of comfort to have others here going through the same thing!  But those of us who are N4Moms veterans know the end result and it is worth this emotional rollercoaster!  :-)

Comment by Christie_Okie on December 14, 2013 at 2:45pm

My son did not cry when I talk to him today. But when he had to go I told him i love him and when he said he love me to his voice cracked. I quietly prayed to myself... please lord dont let him cry. I asked him many time how he was doing mentally and he said he is adjusting. He said there had been 4 people drop out already from his Division.

Comment by Lisa L. on December 14, 2013 at 2:19pm

Looking for moms, who's son or daughter is in Ship 13, Div 79.  Loved hearing from my son, but I know that he is tired.  He sounded good, but then I heard his voice change.  We just need to stay positive for them.  

Comment by Christina on December 14, 2013 at 1:42pm

Yes my son said it feels like he has been there forever. And it was so hard to stay strong and not cry with him, but I kept telling him how proud I am and how strong he is and that he can do it.

Comment by Alexa18 on December 14, 2013 at 1:32pm

I guess I was lucky I talk to my daughter for 20 minutes, it was very sad, the whole time she was crying and telling me how hard it is, it was very hard not to cry with her, but I keep telling myself do not cry she need you strong, I told her how proud I was. It is very sad to said goodby when you know they need you.

Comment by SamsMom on December 14, 2013 at 1:25pm

it was heartbreaking and she really needed to hear a voice from home....she was also worried and the break down process is in full effect. When I told her she could do this she replied "I know I can" so that made me feel better :) She said she felt like it's been a lifetime and she made a calander and is checking off the days

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