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Twins and multiples in the Navy

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This is a group for navy moms who have twins or multiples and at least one has decided to join the navy. Share experiences of how you are coping and also how your kids are coping with being without their sibling.

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Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2020

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Handling the Twin Bond Relationship at Bootcamp

Started by Sierrascrapper (ETN2). Last reply by rebecca1957 Aug 29, 2020. 29 Replies 1 Like

I wanted to ask about this topic as it has a deep impact on how twins relate to each other. This will be good future reference for other Navy Twin Moms as their sons leave for BC. I only have one…Continue

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Comment by doubletrouble on August 7, 2013 at 8:34pm: Cathy, I agree with sierra about why the recruiter is coming by. I wouldn't think the recruiter would get updates once they leave, but I could be wrong.
Cotwin, is Goose Creek the same as Groton, CT? I have been saying Jacob's A school is in Groton.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on August 7, 2013 at 8:29pm: I think he can text or call up till the point they come to take them to the bus.

Hang in there you can do this, don't have much of a choice, be brave, be proud.

We want hair cut pics

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Comment by doubletrouble on August 7, 2013 at 8:24pm: DARIEN JUST CALLED! He said they are headed to the USO & wasn't sire when/if he will be able to call again before they 'I made it' call. Oh no oh no oh no, I'm not ready for this.

Comment by CO-TwinSalorsMom on August 7, 2013 at 8:16pm: Sam has not mentioned the river just that it is very swampy, which might make river fun not so fun, also there are alligators all over. Sam generally has been to the beach every weekend.

Darien probably wont be headed to RTC till around 10-10:30 pm. they wait till all recruits have arrived.

This is the second time I got calls from both on the same day. I got 3 calls from sam this week. He has a BIg test tomorrow he is nervous about. He likes the way the program runs, one class at a time, maybe a slight overlap, but he could concentrate on just Math, now he is on another subject. So you can totally concentrate on learning that one thing then move on. Not as confusing or spreading yourself out too thin.

Both boys will be Petty Officers 3rd class by January. Pretty cool.

I passed the address challenge, now I have the challenge of getting the mandolin. Steve said that he has 2 friends stationed in Naples that could get it to him, however he thinks I can have fun trying to get it.

Did you see Castaways with Tom Hanks? when he was in the huge squalls in his life preserver? I thought of that and Steve said "yes like that, Oh I love that movie."

Tom Hanks is making a movie with Steve's ship in it due out Oct. I think it is called Captain Phillips.

I love our recruiter. He is really sweet. I am sure there is nothing to worry about.

I am not sure what is worse saying goodbye all at once like twinsailorsmom or close together or one then the other 5 months apart.

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on August 7, 2013 at 7:53pm: Hey CO-twin...I was looking at maps of the Goose Creek base and surrounding area. I noticed there was a big winding river. Maybe when you talk to Sam next, you could ask him if people do any recreational activities on the river. Our family likes to canoe and kayak and I'm sure Jonathan would love to be able to do that when he's there. I would just ask in the Nuke group...but I feel that maybe it's a petty question. I'm still curious though...can't help it! LOL

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on August 7, 2013 at 7:12pm: Cathy...relax and take a deep breath. I can understand your feelings though. I would probably feel the same way. Didn't you say that Gregory is doing that special Cardinal Company thing? I bet that's why the recruiter is coming by to talk to him and that way he can include you in the conversation too.

Comment by doubletrouble on August 7, 2013 at 7:09pm: Cathy, yes, Jacob will actually go to GL on the 13th, but leaves us on the 12th.
How exciting twinsailormom! The day you've been waiting for! Can't wait to hear all about PIR. Sorry to hear about the break up but sounds like it was the best decision. I'm kind of hoping for the same thing while Darien is gone, his gf is sweet, but has really played with his emotions the last two yrs.
Cotwin, that is our plan, to go up for the first one & just stay thru the next weekend. I feel ok leaving on Saturday after PIR since someone has said Jacob will be flying out to A school on Saturday. I bet you are on cloud nine today getting to talk to both boys!
Darien just texted & has landed in Chicago! Oh no, that means it's close to time for him to head to RTC & be cut off:(

Comment by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on August 7, 2013 at 6:58pm: CO-twin...your boys definitely must have the twin thing down. LOL That is so wonderful that you were able to talk to both of them today. How cool to hear from your son Steve about stories from the sea. That is AWESOME! I don't know about those 20ft swells though. LOL We've been watching some classic movies and video footage from WWII that my step-dad had in his DVD collection. It's been interesting to watch the old footage of the ships on the ocean and see all the action they were involved in.

Comment by Disy (Ship12Div371) on August 7, 2013 at 6:54pm: 20 ft swells! This is why I could never enlist In the Navy!

Comment by cathymgShip03Div367&ship11Div383 on August 7, 2013 at 6:54pm: The recruiter is on his way to talk to Gregory, I am for some reason nervous, wondering if he has heard anything about Bryce?? and if so how he is doing. Thinking maybe he is coming to tell Gregory don't to do some of the things Bryce has already done, I think I am just crazy, but I have million things going through my mind, maybe he is just coming to talk to Gregory about him leaving next week, but he didn't come by the house for Bryce. I just think it is a little weird.