Hey facebook moms. My daughter is in her 3rd week of Navy bootcamp. Can you advise what I can send her besides pictures, stamps and calling cards? Also, can you tell me how often do they not graduate when they are supposed to? And one more question. How many days of liberty do they get after graduation?
Ship09 div 091.....Letters,letters and more letters. Pictures, cards, and inspirational quotes helped my babygirl survive boot camp. Some people get set back for not passing a test or run but from what I have been told if your SR is going to be set back they make them call you so you can change you reservations so if you are flying please get refundable tickets. Liberty is granted for the entire weekend. I was lucky because my Sailor was able to spend the night at the hotel with us. So it depends on where your daughter will be going for A or C school.
Clamom: When did your SA PIR?...My SA PIR'ed in Jan and she is in A school in GL and she was not allowed to overnight with us.
she was able to leave the base at 6am and had to be back to her ship by 10pm
Ship09: CLAMOM is right send alot of up beat letters keep letting her know how proud you are of her and she can do it ect she will sooo need to hear that with in the next 2 to 3 weeks because now is the time she is second guessing her decision to join. I wrote her everyday while she was in RTC.
and around week 5 I sent her small bottles of shampoo conditioner Body wash lotion just made sure the bottles were small not trial size but small.
also you may want to send a large yellow office envelope for her to send some of her letters back home, they only have a small drawer to keep it all in.
Leese/K Mom my Sailor PIR'd on Dec 16th. We had know idea that she was going to be able to stay with us at the hotel. I was told it doesn't happen like that often. And yes her A school is in GL. I think it was a Division decision because everybody didn't get to stay with there parents.
Wow Lucky, My Daughter PIR was the day after Chicago's first Snow storm and it snowed the whole weekend while we were there it would have been great to have her stay with us for the weekend. Maybe they put in for a leave instead of liberty.
I know my Daughters Division was putting in for it but it was to late for the request to go through.
Leese/K's mom....Oh man!!!! Did you fly or drive to Chicago? What's her rate? Where are you guys from? We are from North Carolina so I was praying for No snow when we went to Chicago.
We flew in from Boston...She is an E-3,
Being from Mass we are use to the Snow, But it's the other drivers on the Road that worry me lol
What is your SA's job going to be?
My Daughter is OS (Operation Specialist)
Leese/k's mom....WOW you daughter is a E-3 already!!!! That's great. My daughter is a MM and she will be on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Do you know where she is staying at now for A-School?
CLAMOM....She is in A School at GL she will be graduating A School March 16th
Then she will come home the 17th for leave then she has to report to Virgina for C school for 21 day's then from there she reports to the USS Roosevelt in Fl
Machinst Mate. My daughter graduates March 19th. Her Ship is currently on deployment so they will most likely fly her out to meet the ship and once they port at the end of June she will too be in VA!!
Hi Facebook Moms, I just joined N4M's. I have a son serving in the USAF & my stepson will soon be leaving for Navy basic. I feel much more comfortable in secret groups. If you know of one on FB, please advice. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much<3
My 22 yr old son went in 11 days ago and it feels like forever ago. I now know what it means to be "beside myself". Even though he was at college for four years and I thought that I had already "let go and Let God", this is hard. I got the I am here call and the box and the form letter so all is going as it should but its hard. Knowing that graduation is at the end of the tunnel is my saving grace. I am so proud of him for making this decision and I am so excited that God willing I will see him a SAILOR in a few weeks. I know the only way to get there is to let go and let God again..all day and all night long!
Words of wisdom.... Anything can happen and be prepared for a setback. By preparing yourself for a setback will save you lots o heartache if it does happen. Stress Fractures are very common. My daughter was to graduate on Dec 6 and she is still there. It has been quite a ride but it is all good. I just don't want momma's hurting too much if their SR gets hurt.
Thank you for the advice...I will try to be realistic and prepare for setbacks and I will start accepting that this is the way it is going to be..hard. I am very happy for him This is his life his journey this is what he wanted so I am happy for him I just have to sit back and enjoy the ride...relax breathe i can do this, afterall hes the one doing all the work, I am just watching
It's been one week since my son left for BC. It's been hard and I sent my first letter today. I got mailing address from recruiter, no form letter yet.. . I can't wait to hear from him. I'm confused about phone calls, I've read post saying they received phone calls on Sunday. Whats with phone calls so soon, I thought it takes some time before calls are made!
My son, Brian, is on his way, probably there already, to sign his contract and he will be a member of the Navy. Waiting for his call. It's been a long road.
My Son left 2/21- really hard on all of us - getting better each day. Doesn't take much to trigger the tears - Special prayers for all of us, Moms and Recruits (and families) for strength and endurance to get through this rough time - the unknown is the most difficult. What I keep reminding myself is that No News is Good News!!! Cannot wait to hear from him!
The amount of phone calls really depends on their RDC's. We were so blessed that my son got to make 4 or 5 pretty long calls while in boot camp. He left on a Tuesday (his 21st bday!) and besides the I'm here call he called that Saturday and got to talk for prob 20 -30 minutes! They had a guy in his division kind of freak out on the way there and just about went straight to ship 5 so I think that might have had something to do with it.
Toward the end it is VERY true that no news is good news. It got to where I was afraid to look at my phone for fear it was him saying something had happened and he would be held back!
It has been a year now and all that seems so long ago and in hindsight very short!
We received our letters yesterday! Sounds like his first chance to send and receive was Sunday - 3/4/12 - he sounded good! He made MA and got a ribbon for swimming! Not completely sure what that means - but PROUD of my SR!!!!! Cannot wait to hear from him again! Requested a calling card - both Dad and I are sending them - also - suggest to all to send return addressed-stamped envelopes to make it easier for them to mail!!!! Good Luck to all - Strength and Endurance to our SR's and us too!!!!
Thank you for the info - In doing a little more checking in to the MA thing - I think he was giving me an "kind of like" description - other posts I see RIC - Recruit In Charge - which sounds like what he is doing - he is the one that gets in trouble if his division messes up! Yikes! But, MA is something that he has expressed interest in! Wonder if he would change jobs in the middle of boot camp?
I love Facebook, and Im in need of some Navy Mom's support...this sounds like its a great place to have both. I am really trying to hold it together, but its getting so vry hard...in 8 days,my son ships out :'(
Oh, he ships out March 22nd to Great Lakes, ill, for his BC, then he stays there for his A school...he will be in AECF...and THEN, hopefully, he will be stationed in VA, since my 2 younger sons and I live in the foothills of NC...would love to find some "friends" on here to "lean" on, and be able to support each other, hopefully. Thank you for allowing me to be here.
lizinnj....it is gettin very hard for me...I had a total melt down all nite, I havent slept, I was just lookin thru photos and crying all nite :'( I am really tryin hard to keep it together, but I seem to be holdin on by a small thread tho...
Reed's mom,
I can totally relate. I spent 1 day in bed crying because she was hurt and was going to miss graduation. But it turned out ok! Prayers are with you and your family.
Phillies....Im sorry to hear that, but very glad it all worked out for you :) and thank you very much, I do believe in prayer...I will pray for you and your family as well...I beleive we can all pray for each other, support each other, and maybe make it a lil bit easier... :) Im so happy to be added into this wonderful "support group" :)
I know how you all are feeling...It's exciting, emotional, and scary...I also believe in prayer...I am also glad to have this website for support...Its very informative, and allows me to see what to expect...my son was stationed in Great Lakes last year he graduated March 11, 2011...we had a great time...We were soooooo proud and are proud of our son...but in the back of our mind we still feel anxious...He is now stationed at 29 Palms and is learning so much...I am happy and relieved that he is still in the Great USA....Congratulations to all those new graduates....and god bless all who are over seas...Prayer's to all...
Mrs"C" Alex's Mom
Mom's please feel free to add me to facebook, here is my link:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Navy-Moms/110659828960324?ref=ts&...!/tina.carter
Jan 26, 2012
ship09 div 091
Hey facebook moms. My daughter is in her 3rd week of Navy bootcamp. Can you advise what I can send her besides pictures, stamps and calling cards? Also, can you tell me how often do they not graduate when they are supposed to? And one more question. How many days of liberty do they get after graduation?
Feb 9, 2012
CLAMOM
Ship09 div 091.....Letters,letters and more letters. Pictures, cards, and inspirational quotes helped my babygirl survive boot camp. Some people get set back for not passing a test or run but from what I have been told if your SR is going to be set back they make them call you so you can change you reservations so if you are flying please get refundable tickets. Liberty is granted for the entire weekend. I was lucky because my Sailor was able to spend the night at the hotel with us. So it depends on where your daughter will be going for A or C school.
Feb 9, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
Clamom: When did your SA PIR?...My SA PIR'ed in Jan and she is in A school in GL and she was not allowed to overnight with us.
she was able to leave the base at 6am and had to be back to her ship by 10pm
Ship09: CLAMOM is right send alot of up beat letters keep letting her know how proud you are of her and she can do it ect she will sooo need to hear that with in the next 2 to 3 weeks because now is the time she is second guessing her decision to join. I wrote her everyday while she was in RTC.
and around week 5 I sent her small bottles of shampoo conditioner Body wash lotion just made sure the bottles were small not trial size but small.
also you may want to send a large yellow office envelope for her to send some of her letters back home, they only have a small drawer to keep it all in.
Feb 9, 2012
CLAMOM
Leese/K Mom my Sailor PIR'd on Dec 16th. We had know idea that she was going to be able to stay with us at the hotel. I was told it doesn't happen like that often. And yes her A school is in GL. I think it was a Division decision because everybody didn't get to stay with there parents.
Feb 9, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
Wow Lucky, My Daughter PIR was the day after Chicago's first Snow storm and it snowed the whole weekend while we were there it would have been great to have her stay with us for the weekend. Maybe they put in for a leave instead of liberty.
I know my Daughters Division was putting in for it but it was to late for the request to go through.
Feb 9, 2012
CLAMOM
Leese/K's mom....Oh man!!!! Did you fly or drive to Chicago? What's her rate? Where are you guys from? We are from North Carolina so I was praying for No snow when we went to Chicago.
Feb 9, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
Being from Mass we are use to the Snow, But it's the other drivers on the Road that worry me lol
What is your SA's job going to be?
My Daughter is OS (Operation Specialist)
Feb 9, 2012
CLAMOM
Leese/k's mom....WOW you daughter is a E-3 already!!!! That's great. My daughter is a MM and she will be on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Do you know where she is staying at now for A-School?
Feb 10, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
CLAMOM....She is in A School at GL she will be graduating A School March 16th
Then she will come home the 17th for leave then she has to report to Virgina for C school for 21 day's then from there she reports to the USS Roosevelt in Fl
Feb 10, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
what is MM?
Feb 10, 2012
CLAMOM
Machinst Mate. My daughter graduates March 19th. Her Ship is currently on deployment so they will most likely fly her out to meet the ship and once they port at the end of June she will too be in VA!!
Feb 10, 2012
CLAMOM
My daughters A school is 11 weeks!!! How long is your daughters A school and C school?
Feb 10, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
A School 9 weeks C School 21 days
Feb 10, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
where in VA? my Daughter will be in Little creek
Feb 10, 2012
CLAMOM
Norfolk VA.
Feb 10, 2012
Leese/K's OS Mom
My Son's ship was based there he was on the USS Enterprise
Feb 10, 2012
Momship
Hi Facebook Moms, I just joined N4M's. I have a son serving in the USAF & my stepson will soon be leaving for Navy basic. I feel much more comfortable in secret groups. If you know of one on FB, please advice. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks so much<3
Feb 14, 2012
mamawalrus
"navy moms" is on FB
Feb 15, 2012
Momship
thanks, found it : )
Feb 15, 2012
spring932
Hi all....just joined the FB page.... my daughter arrived at GL last night..... day 1 down :)..... for me that is
Feb 15, 2012
peggyproudnavymom
My 22 yr old son went in 11 days ago and it feels like forever ago. I now know what it means to be "beside myself". Even though he was at college for four years and I thought that I had already "let go and Let God", this is hard. I got the I am here call and the box and the form letter so all is going as it should but its hard. Knowing that graduation is at the end of the tunnel is my saving grace. I am so proud of him for making this decision and I am so excited that God willing I will see him a SAILOR in a few weeks. I know the only way to get there is to let go and let God again..all day and all night long!
Feb 16, 2012
Phillies
Feb 16, 2012
ladyayp
Pegodun, My son has been gone almost 2 years and I can honestly say that it is still hard letting go. I hope that things get easier.
Feb 16, 2012
peggyproudnavymom
Thank you for the advice...I will try to be realistic and prepare for setbacks and I will start accepting that this is the way it is going to be..hard. I am very happy for him This is his life his journey this is what he wanted so I am happy for him I just have to sit back and enjoy the ride...relax breathe i can do this, afterall hes the one doing all the work, I am just watching
Feb 16, 2012
GinnyLa
I just joined Navy Moms on Facebook. My son will be signing his contract and getting sworn in as inactive on Wednesday. So happy and proud of him
Feb 27, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 27, 2012
Maria ( 9/132 - HM- 04-2011)
Feb 27, 2012
ENMomJapan@8-12(Pat)
Feb 29, 2012
spring932
Feb 29, 2012
GinnyLa
My son, Brian, is on his way, probably there already, to sign his contract and he will be a member of the Navy. Waiting for his call. It's been a long road.
Feb 29, 2012
SailorKurtsMom (Ship 7 Div 124)
My Son left 2/21- really hard on all of us - getting better each day. Doesn't take much to trigger the tears - Special prayers for all of us, Moms and Recruits (and families) for strength and endurance to get through this rough time - the unknown is the most difficult. What I keep reminding myself is that No News is Good News!!! Cannot wait to hear from him!
Mar 2, 2012
Pearl Harbor MA
The amount of phone calls really depends on their RDC's. We were so blessed that my son got to make 4 or 5 pretty long calls while in boot camp. He left on a Tuesday (his 21st bday!) and besides the I'm here call he called that Saturday and got to talk for prob 20 -30 minutes! They had a guy in his division kind of freak out on the way there and just about went straight to ship 5 so I think that might have had something to do with it.
Toward the end it is VERY true that no news is good news. It got to where I was afraid to look at my phone for fear it was him saying something had happened and he would be held back!
It has been a year now and all that seems so long ago and in hindsight very short!
Mar 4, 2012
Chiquitos
I GOT MY LETTER TODAY!!! I am soooo HAPPY, I hope you all receive yours.
Blessings,
Gracie
Mar 8, 2012
SailorKurtsMom (Ship 7 Div 124)
We received our letters yesterday! Sounds like his first chance to send and receive was Sunday - 3/4/12 - he sounded good! He made MA and got a ribbon for swimming! Not completely sure what that means - but PROUD of my SR!!!!! Cannot wait to hear from him again! Requested a calling card - both Dad and I are sending them - also - suggest to all to send return addressed-stamped envelopes to make it easier for them to mail!!!! Good Luck to all - Strength and Endurance to our SR's and us too!!!!
Tammy
Mar 8, 2012
Pearl Harbor MA
Mar 9, 2012
SailorKurtsMom (Ship 7 Div 124)
Thank you for the info - In doing a little more checking in to the MA thing - I think he was giving me an "kind of like" description - other posts I see RIC - Recruit In Charge - which sounds like what he is doing - he is the one that gets in trouble if his division messes up! Yikes! But, MA is something that he has expressed interest in! Wonder if he would change jobs in the middle of boot camp?
Happy Friday Moms!!!!
Mar 9, 2012
Irene McClure
My daughter and sil MA's!!!
You can carry that training into civilian life
Mar 9, 2012
navymom092
Mar 12, 2012
rcolson30
My son too. Not able to go due to just sending his twin over to germany with the air force. His wife will be going in my stead!
Mar 13, 2012
FCSN Reed's Mom Div 155 -5-18-12
I love Facebook, and Im in need of some Navy Mom's support...this sounds like its a great place to have both. I am really trying to hold it together, but its getting so vry hard...in 8 days,my son ships out :'(
Mar 13, 2012
lizinnj
Reeds Mom............Ash leaves the 2nd of April. I know what you mean...hard to hold it together.
Mar 13, 2012
FCSN Reed's Mom Div 155 -5-18-12
Oh, he ships out March 22nd to Great Lakes, ill, for his BC, then he stays there for his A school...he will be in AECF...and THEN, hopefully, he will be stationed in VA, since my 2 younger sons and I live in the foothills of NC...would love to find some "friends" on here to "lean" on, and be able to support each other, hopefully. Thank you for allowing me to be here.
Mar 13, 2012
FCSN Reed's Mom Div 155 -5-18-12
lizinnj....it is gettin very hard for me...I had a total melt down all nite, I havent slept, I was just lookin thru photos and crying all nite :'( I am really tryin hard to keep it together, but I seem to be holdin on by a small thread tho...
Mar 13, 2012
Phillies
I can totally relate. I spent 1 day in bed crying because she was hurt and was going to miss graduation. But it turned out ok! Prayers are with you and your family.
Mar 13, 2012
FCSN Reed's Mom Div 155 -5-18-12
Phillies....Im sorry to hear that, but very glad it all worked out for you :) and thank you very much, I do believe in prayer...I will pray for you and your family as well...I beleive we can all pray for each other, support each other, and maybe make it a lil bit easier... :) Im so happy to be added into this wonderful "support group" :)
Mar 13, 2012
123456
My son left yesterday and flies out to GL today. :(
Mar 14, 2012
Michelle2268
My daughter, Maigan Chambliss, is on the Lincoln...they pulled into Dubai and she was thrilled to see land!
Mar 14, 2012
NanZam
I know how you all are feeling...It's exciting, emotional, and scary...I also believe in prayer...I am also glad to have this website for support...Its very informative, and allows me to see what to expect...my son was stationed in Great Lakes last year he graduated March 11, 2011...we had a great time...We were soooooo proud and are proud of our son...but in the back of our mind we still feel anxious...He is now stationed at 29 Palms and is learning so much...I am happy and relieved that he is still in the Great USA....Congratulations to all those new graduates....and god bless all who are over seas...Prayer's to all...
Mar 14, 2012
Gail (Ship 11/ Div 141)
Mar 17, 2012