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My Triplet Daughter In A School At Pensacola
Hi, I am a new Navy mom with a daughter who just started A school at Pensacola; she is a triplet and her brother, sister and I are having a really difficult time as this is the first time we've ever been apart. It is better now than when she was at boot camp, but still rough, mostly on her siblings.
My daughter in the Navy was the middle and shy, quiet one of my trio; so it was definitely a shock when she decided to enlist, although she talked about it for awhile. Being the shy one, her brother and sister were VERY protective of her, especially her brother; and he is finding it really difficult to not be there for her now. He can barely talk about her without tearing up, although it is better than when she was in boot. At that time, the mere mention of her name, he would cry, get angry, and basically didn't want to hear or talk about her; it was too painful for him.
Wondering if you all have any tips on how to help us all through this since we have 4 long years to go!
thanks soooo much!
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Permalink Reply by CO-TwinSalorsMom on
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Hey, There was another mom in this group with triplets. This is a harder separation than if your kids go to college as the separations are longer. Once they are in A school at least there can be more frequent calls and texting as they have their own phone and computers back. What is she training for in Pensacola? One of my twins went there. He is an IT.
Of my two it was tough on my nuke sailor as he was more dependent on his twin. I feel that it has been very healthy for him as he for the first time could not follow the leader and had to figure himself out. He has grown to be a mature, caring young man.
Maybe if you can plan a trip or two to visit. That is a beautiful area for a vacation. Give your son space to adjust. It is almost like a grieving process. For myself I cried everyday for a long time. It eases with time. Maybe suggesting making a game out of sending care packages. That would get him to think of what would make her happy and can put positive spin on things.
Prayers for you and your triplets. Congrates on your sailor.
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Permalink Reply by Ashley's Mom on
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Yes, we are really enjoying be able to communicate with her much more now that she is in A school; so it is much better on all of us; at least those of us here. It seems harder on Ashley, my navy girl, because now she can hear about what she's missing whereas in boot, she had no clue.
Yes, my Ashley was the shyest and quietest of the 3, so this is already great for her confidence already. We definitely will visit her as soon as she finds out when and if she has weekends off; She is at Pensacola for 2 months training for aviation mechanics. She will find out where she will be stationed next week; she requested west coast.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that cried everyday, lol. Too funny, I just sent her a care package yesterday, so that is what I will do every few weeks.
thanks so much, and prayers and congrats for you as well; keep in touch! I am clueless on all of this. lol
Lyn
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