NUKE moms

Haley'sMoM - So happy for you!! Happy Mother's Day! and welcome to our Nuke Moms group!

Happy Monday.  Hope all of you ladies had a good mother's day and at the very least got to talk with your sailor.  I had a long video conference with my sailor and my scholar.  It was good to see their beautiful faces.  They also sent me a lovely flower arrangement, which I hear was coordinated by my Nuke.  

Have a good week everyone.

Happy Monday!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and an even better Mother's Day ;-D

Welcome to our newest member ~ Haley'sMoM! 

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (19) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Welcome to two new members ~ Maggie and 4kidsfor fun! 

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (19) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Maggie & 4kidsforfun - Glad to see you joined the Nuke Moms group. - Maggie my son is an ETN3 in the fleet now. Feel free to ask me any questions you might have.

For all three of our new moms - There is a lot of info here including my discussion above, 
Nuke A school daily schedule - sailor's perspective

While your loved ones are in BC I will see you over there but know you are welcome to ask questions here as well and to follow along. 

Chipmunk &  B'sNukeMoM - Thank you! I have been reading all the great information on here! 

Maggie you are welcome!!

I like Snoopy!!  

I had to laugh this morning! So for those of you that think my sailor is good at communicating, he is and even though he remembered my b'day, he still did not even say Happy Belated Mother's Day when replying to an email that I sent him yesterday. - Sometimes our Nuke's brains are just not focused on more than the task before them. He did a good job of quick replying to each thing I had shared with him but then it was back to task at hand!! I just had to laugh, because I so appreciated his reply - since I know he doesn't have much time - but he missed my obvious hint at Mother's Day and it went totally over his head!! Having older sister's they always made sure to remind him, or at church. 

I wanted to share a sweet story...

My mom has advanced dementia and, though she still lives at home with my dad, she no longer knows who anyone is (besides my dad). Last weekend, she was having a relatively good day. They were watching the live stream of my son's commissioning ceremony, and she was unexpected interested. She said, "I hope life will love him". Isn't that the sweetest thing ever?!

Oh PacNWmom - That is very sweet!!! I am so glad you shared. Congratulations again to your sailor. I know how much time and effort went in to all of his studies and his earned commission!! 

B'sNukeMom - Thanks for starting my day out with a smile! I just haven't been over here much. 

PacNWmom How absolutely precious! Her blessing will be something you remember each time life does love him well.

Chipmunk - Thank you! 

Happy Thursday all!

PacNWmom - that just made my day! 

Thanks for sharing ;-D

Been awfully quiet lately - I hope everyone is doing well.

Anyone have questions/concerns?

I have a question. My sailor and his fiancee will be traveling to his new duty station later this month and will be in town for one night. Do I get to hug him? What do y'all think? If it were you would you hug him? I haven't seen him since New Year's and  likely won't see him again until October at the earliest. I've been told I should consider myself in a "slightly higher than average" risk category for catching COVID-19. I'm conflicted. I desperately want to wrap my arms around him, but really need to be safe. Your input is greatly appreciated.

PacNWmom - well that is a difficult one.  I know when we brought N home from NE in March when all this started up we had him quarantine in his room for 2 weeks to be safe.  We also did not let him hug my mom - and he still hasn't.  We worry about her more than us.....We have visited her twice since March but we only meet in her backyard, with masks on and we keep at least 6 feet apart.  It's not ideal but it's what we are choosing to do.  Mainly because my husband and I are still going in to work and we don't want to take a chance of getting her sick.  I totally understand that you want to hug him and I don't blame you one bit!!!!!  I know there are some out there that would say "sure, go for it" and not even worry about precautions.  Some may say "sure, go for it, but use precautions".  There is no right or wrong answer.  You need to do what you feel is best for you and your son and DIL.  

Also, our county is doing free testing so hubby and I got tested a week ago.  Both came back negative, but that doesn't mean that we haven't caught it since we had the test!  We require masks here at work and of course we are washing our hands endlessly and not going out except for work and groceries!  And my hand sanitizer that has been on back order for weeks is finally showing it will be delivered today!  We've been extremely lucky that no one at either of our locations has gotten sick.

PacNWmom - Here is my honest opinion - You both wear masks (surgical ones if you can get them), both wear gloves, after you have cleared all nasal passages, washed hands, arms, face - an alcohol rub would even be beneficial, and then have your sailor's fiancé, who has also cleaned herself well, put a heavy blanket between you and your sailor and hug to your hearts content.!! That is about as extreme as I have been able to think through all of this - lessen whatever layers you believe would be fine. And afterwards go wash your hands face and do an alcohol rub. Oh and turn your heads away from each other when you hug.  It sounds goofy, personally, I might put a mask on - I am considered at risk also, but honestly, I would rather take the basic precautions that I know and get a hug, because you never know what tomorrow could bring! - (Hubby would interject Audio Adrenaline's DC-10 song lyrics) - All stated IMHO! 

Good evening, I have been focused on my hobby / blessing project - and some comments on other groups today. We had a bad wind storm (looked like OK hurricane weather) early this morning that blew over two of our fence panels and lots of leaves and branches, so hubby and I will be focused on that this weekend. Have a wonderful night all. 

I saw on the news that a young girl here in Riverside came up with an idea for a "hug" machine so she could hug her grandma.  I think it involved plastic and shower curtains lol.  She got creative but it worked!  You do what you have to do for those hugs ;-D

Don't forget to wear your RED tomorrow!

PacNWmom -- completely non-expert advice, but here goes. There are 2 considerations

1. His risk of spreading to you
2. Your risk of spreading to him

Each of you has a web or bubble of connections. Depending on what you do and how often you go out, one bubble is probably bigger than the other, probably his, plus his presumably is combined with his fiance's. Plus, they have been travelling (from where through where might matter.) You carry the larger risk of complications, if he gets sick it affects readiness.
No physical contact is completely risk-free. So you would have to think about it in terms of minimizing risk. To minimize risk, for example, you might meet outdoors and, when you close distance less than about 6 feet (1 fathom for Sailors), keep it brief. The highest risk is prolonged contact indoors, particularly while talking. So, what Chipmunk said.

These balance-of-risks choices are difficult and personal.
I love few things more than singing in a choir, but that is a massive and well-documented risk. It will be a long time before we can do that again.

I feel the lack of hugs but we need to keep safe. My youngest(works outdoors) is sheltering with his GF and he brought me brunch for Mother's Day. He knows food safety rules and followed social distancing. I hugged him anyway, with our faces in opposite directions. Also, I am on the frontline in a hospital, so I take all precautions and shoers more than ever. My biggest concern with our Navy kids , my oldest son included, is have they been exposed and are jot showing symptoms. If you need a hug, try to follow some basic precautions: stay outside, wear a mask, place a blanket between you, hug a long time, wash the blanket and disinfect your hands.love and strength to all our Moms,

Good Morning everyone!

I am posting this at the request of KayCee, so that she can deal with logistics on the Homefront. 

She found out late yesterday that her sailor's father had passed away. He has not been well, but this news came suddenly and he was out of state. KayCee is dealing with the logistics Red Cross needs before they can make the notification to her son's sub, which is deployed. She wanted me to share, because she knew that you all would lend your love, support, and prayers for her and her sailor. She knows how difficult this is going to be for him and aches that he will not have family to tell him. 

KayCee - I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies at this truly awful time. Hoping you find the strength and love in friends and family to face the tough days ahead.

KayCee—This is so awful and my heart aches for you and your sailor! I hope he has supportive crew members who can help him through this! It is such a difficult time to lose a family member with so many restrictions on gatherings that we typically rely on for comfort and help in a time of grief. N4M hugs!

Happy Friday!  I've got my RED shirt on and a RED mask to go with it.

KayCee - I'm so sorry to hear this news.  Sending love and prayers to you and your sailor.  Hugs to you at this difficult time.

Ladies - just a reminder if an emergency arises the Red Cross is who you reach out to.  I have a page posted on the right "Emergency Messages Via Red Cross".  It gives the phone # and the information you will need to provide for them to contact your sailor.  

The Red Cross also now has an app: Hero Care App

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hero-care/id1120615435

I recommend everyone download the app.

Thanks B'sNukeMom - There is often documentation that Red Cross needs as well to verify depending on the situation. So none of this is quick and easy. 

KayCee - so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your sailor. 

My MIL is 86 today!  Wishing her the happiest of birthday's ;-D

KayCee, love and prayers for your whole family. I'm so very sorry. 

Welcome to our newest member ~ Gigi! 

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (19) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Gigi - Welcome to Nuke Moms group!! So glad you joined. 

B'sNukeMom - Happy Birthday to your MIL!!

I just wanted to share that KayCee told me she was able to reach out to her sailor's ombudsman. I was glad to hear that, I know how helpful my sailor's ombudsman is. 

Welcome to Nuke moms Gigi, alot of info here. My son is only in A School so I don't know as much as the others. l see they are allowing them off base now but it is very restricted. They can not be in contact with others so don't plan on rushing down to see them, if they come in contact with anyone other than other Sailors they room with, they will be put in 14 days of quarantine. That would push their training back.  So anyone with a Sailor down in Goose Creek just wanted to give you a heads up.

Sorry, didn't  mean to say only the sailors they room with, I meant other Sailors on base, they are alright also.

Northwoodsmom - Thanks for the updated information!!  

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Here is a link to the information the Nuclear Command Center put out on restrictions for off base conduct.

Good afternoon everyone! - Northwoodsmom - thank you for the information on NNPTC.

I had a message from KayCee that I wanted to pass along. Her sailor was finally able to make contact with her and as can be expected was very upset over the news of his father's death. It is my understanding that they are working on emergency leave for her sailor, but I know there are so many other logistics that will need to be dealt with as well and I continue my prayers for both of them.  

My Sailor is in Goose Creek!!!!! 

Yeah Maestra!!! I know this has taken a bit, but glad to know things are moving along. After he gets settled in you can find out what he needs or wants and start mailing some pkgs! Communication should be a lot easier, but the frequency will still depend on him. 

With the DOD travel ban extended through June 30 I wonder how that will work for KayCee's son.  I sure hope something can be worked out.

Maestra - glad your sailor made it to GC.....now the real fun begins!

B'sNukeMom - To my understanding the DoD travel ban does not include hardship cases, and this would fall under that category, the same as someone else that I know about. There are just a lot of factors that always play into the equation, when you are dealing with family leave and funeral arrangements. Adding into the equation a sailor out to sea, that is what can be hard, but I am hopeful all will work out.  

Chipmunk - well that's good to know that the travel ban doesn't extend to hardship cases.  I hope that KayCee's son is able to get home soon.