NUKE moms

Hi ya'll. So mine is just beginning A school. This is her first week there. She texted this weekend and was looking forward to getting started. I haven't texted her and won't as I know she's gonna be extremely busy and overwhelmed. I have definitely embraced the 'no news is good news' so I'm not worried a bit. I figure she will text when she can. Right now she's doing what she needs to be doing.  I have given up reading TOO much about what she's doing as it just makes me anxious. Plus, this is her adventure and I just want to hear everything from her. Don't get me wrong, I do read a little bit, but I don't go into details. The less I know, the less I can say, right? LOL  

Thanks Chipmunk - I fly out in the morning.  I'm nervous but excited.  Good thing is, I fly back to CA with them on the 17th because we will be celebrating my MIL's 90th birthday (and another little celebration for Oliver)!

AxolotlMom - That sounds like a good plan for keeping in touch with your daughter and learning things from her perspective. I know you don't want to read too much, but if you haven't read my discussion, Nuke A school daily schedule - You may want to, just so you have a little better idea of what her day might look like. Also, since it has been many years since my son was at NNPTC, it would be helpful for you to add any updates to that discussion. You can post a reply at the end of the discussion. My son was much more informative than many of the other male sailors who were there during my son's training time. So, that is why I wrote it. Our female sailors tend to stay more communicative with their moms, so you might glean some updated information that would be helpful for others. COVID changed many things and I am not sure what is back to the "old" way, and what is "new."

Oh B'sNukeMom  - that sounds like such a wonderful visit and upcoming family time!!

AxolotlMom - You have the right attitude for sure. All the best to your daughter!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you. You lift me up in ways you don't even know.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day!! 

For those in the Los Angeles area: an aircraft carrier will be open for public tours next weekend (Fleet Week).

Morning ya'll...so my kid passed her first exam yesterday. She said the schooling is a bit different than anything she's done before (high school, college). She is learning things she had no prior knowledge of. She was a bit apprehensive at first (she's an EMN) and thought maybe she would be better suited or an MMN. Now, she's getting the hang of it and said "I think I'll do alright here".  She went to Charleston with some friends last weekend and had a good time. She was back on base by 7:30pm and let me know that she was back. I didn't ask her to text me, but I'm super glad she did. She's turning out to be a pretty responsible kid. :) 

AxolotMom - that is such wonderful news!!!  I love that your daughter texted you to let you know she was safely back!  And such good news that she passed her first exam.  She will be so proud of herself as she continues this journey.  It's definitely different (and more difficult) than anything they have done prior!  

I am so happy for her (and  for you!)

AxolotlMom - Congratulations to your daughter!! Those little extra texts messages mean so much. My son would occasionally just text me " Good night" after a long evening of studying. Nuke school is a completely different beast!! 

I’m having major issues with the site and can only post from my phone/tablet.

trying to get it resolved ASAP

Looks like I'm back up and running.  Issues with Google Chrome but my IT people figured it out!

My sailor is coming home - finally! First time since he left for BC almost two years ago. He arrives next Wednesday and will be here for two weeks. Hoping the days leading up to his visit will fly by, and that time will SLOW DOWN while he's here. After all we've been through with him in the past year, this is a dream come true.

joe-mom - That is great!!!  Enjoy all your time!!!

joe-mom - that is fantastic news!  I know you will have a great time ;-D

my little sailor girl is happy...like really happy!  she's in a school now at goose creek and just got to phase 2. she's doing great at the schooling part and says she really likes the amount of structure there is. she texts me most days but not every day and i don't bother her because i know things will get tougher for her. she is considering applying for something called "seaman to admiral" when it comes time. I'll read all about that when i get a chance...just came to update ya'll :)

AxolotlMom - that' great news!  Glad to hear she is adjusting well.  When our kids are happy, we are happy! Makes a mama heart happy ;-D

Yes, there is the STA21 program - we have had a number of sailors here go through the program and their mom's can offer some insight.

Here's a link with some info on the program:

STA21 Program

We have a group on here that unfortunately isn't real active, but you might be able to find some helpful info there.

Joe-mom - I am so so happy for you!  I will pray the same for you - that time goes slowly until he gets home, and then time will slow down.  I hope you enjoy every minute of your time with him!

Axolot - congrats to your Sailor girl.  That is exciting about the STA21 program.  My sailor went to the information meeting about it, but never finished applying for it, so we don't have experience with it.  Best of luck to your Sailor!!!

Thank you, MomofJoseph!

AxolotlMom - Happy to hear your daughter is settling in well to A school. My son had the same reaction - loved the structure of both A school and Power School. By the time Prototype rolled around, even though it wasn't structured like the other two, he was motivated to set his own schedule and qualify as early as possible. They learn so much in such a short time. Nice that you hear from her frequently! 

Pops was so happy to see Oliver!

Oliver (& friends!) waiting for daddy to get home from work.

B'sNukeMom - I love those pics of Oliver! So cute!  And he's so BIG!!!

MomofJoseph - thank you!  And yes, he is big.  1 year old and 27lbs. He's started walking but not consistently.....He's just the sweetest ;-D

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of D Day.

Welcome to our newest member ~ Dammit_Allie!

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 (21) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Thank ya'll very much! My Recruit just got to RTC and is looking forward to getting to Charleston as soon as she can! 

Welcome, Allie!  I hope your daughter's time at RTC is uneventful and she can begin her Nuke School asap!  :-)

(My son went to Charleston 2.5 years ago, and is now in the fleet.

Good Morning everyone!! I am still on Grandma duty with Baby Precious. My DIL's work schedule is all flip flop and I am trying to help my son get some extra rest when he can, while my daughter and I are visiting them. 

B'sNukeMom - the picture of your husband is wonderful. I know my husband was sad to not be able to come see his granddaughter. 

Allie - Welcome Aboard!! 

Beyond excited. Son will arrive soon for his cousins wedding. Staying almost two weeks. Family and friends coming from “the four corners”.  Will be first time everyone (except his cousin and I who went to see him) has seen him since his horrible accident in February. He is feeling so much better. Stamina improving (when he would get brain fatigue his headache would worsen and his speech would slow down). Originally could only work 2-3 hours. Is up to 6-8 hour shifts with minimal brain fatigue - but he is still reluctant to drive. Hoping he can get used to driving again while he is home. He thinks he’ll be “fit for duty soon”. His time as a JSI will be up in the next couple months and the master chief from the sub he was assigned to (orders were cancelled due to accident) called him up a couple weeks ago and said he is still looking forward to having him. Made my son feel really good. He hopes to get reassigned to that sub. 

Chipmunk - glad to hear you are getting lots of grandma duty!!

Dammit Allie - Welcome! I hope your sailor enjoys the pipeline (Nuke School). My son loved it and excelled (after basically flunking out of pre med college due to lack of effort). I was so scared he’d pull the same thing with the Navy and end up in big trouble! It was hard but he was up for the challenge. I guess he just needed the proper motivation. He made several great friends and they pushed each other all the way through - seeing who could get the highest score and celebrating each other’s accomplishments when the other person did better. His one buddy just got accepted to officer school after almost 2 years in the fleet. 

B’sNukeMom - really cute photo of the “grand children” waiting for their dad to get home!

DsMom2020- That is wonderful news!! Both on your son's health progress and the upcoming, much needed, family time!

DsMom - That's great news! I'm so happy to hear your son is improving and that he may be on a ship soon. Hope he gets the sub he's hoping for. I know you'll love having him home. My son is home now for a couple of weeks so we're soaking up the time with him as much as possible. I'm dreading the day he leaves, but it's been wonderful.

Chipmunk - Enjoy your "grandma" time with Baby P! 

Hello!!  My son has finally transferred commands and is currently on his transfer leave.  Quite a few questions about what he is to do next as his ship is currently on a deployment.  Trying to get him ready for this next chapter (supplies, phone options, changing his license, bills, going through his belongings kind of things).  Prototype graduation was wonderful.  Advice for those going....if your nuke is in the early graduations and you want the souvenirs, get them EARLY.  A tshirt I wanted sold out because I waited until the end of our graduation ceremony. It is nice having my nuke home, and I am excited for him for this adventure to begin, but I am also sad because I know where he is going next. These 18 months have gone by so quickly (MMN). He did the STAR re-enlistment, but he thinks he wants to stay in for as long as he can for the full retirement (22years?).

For those that have started the pipeline, my son and I made an agreement in regards to communication.  He would call me on Sunday evenings.  Sometimes he was busy and forgot, sometimes he had study hours.  We would text occasionally during the week, especially if we had something we needed to talk about. It kept me from being anxious and it meant the call would be longer than 5 min.  He doesn't do small talk very well, and if he doesn't have anything to say its better just to hang up than endure the silence and feel awkward.

joe-mom - I am so glad that we got to meet.  I am extremely happy that your son came home and has re-opened those lines of communication. I know it is so nice having him home, even if the time seems so short.  I still have mine for a bit yet, but it's going by so quickly.