Seabee Moms

The blessing AND curse of motherhood is to watch them grow up to be independent. Sometimes it hurts, but it means you did your job well.

Robin- thanks! And I dont understand as a mom yet from what you're saying about your son but Im sure I will be there too..But I do know that my nephew says he feels like an outsider almost when he comes home because life has just went on while he was away and at base he has a mission and team and when he's home he's just there and it feels weird sometimes..said he likes seeing everyone during holidays and when its busy busy its not so bad cause theres no idle time...not sure this really helps but least you know its not just your son not wanting to be home

Bees are getting closer and closer and closer......I can almost hear the buzzing!!! Can't wait!

You all are such a great group of moms!! I can't imagine this journey without this website and all of you. I know this is normal and he's so much further in his maturity than all those he left here back in March. I know this is normal and I am so indescrbably proud...but sometimes...I just wish he was 3 again and sitting on my lap!!

Hi moms, I have a question?

My SR, is off to A-school in a week in TX. She has 4 possible bases she could be stationed.

She is super close with family, and does not want to miss out on her sisters growing up if she can help that.

She has asked her dad and I if when she gets stationed if we would consider moving to the state she is in.

Have any of you heard much about this? I am sure it is done. How much could I expect her to move around? Her recruiter did not know a whole lot about Seabee life. However said she would most likely be in one station most of her career.
She does realize she could have deployments and what not and that we may just be in the state, not as close as she would like.
Any thoughts would help.

She is going to be a CE if that helps any.

I agree with cancer the crab. We are San diego natives and he managed to get stationed here for the first 3 years and then off to port hueneme. Its still close to where he can come home on weekends if he wants. Thats nice but It gives him the space he needs to grow. Who knows where he may end up next. I hope not to far. lol

Oh I am not the one wanting us to move, however she is also understanding of the way our state is in employment also. Her father has been offered jobs in about 8 different states, making more than he does now. She knows we only stayed her for family and for the kids. She wants for us to move. I have told her we may either be in the same state, but not close like the next city or maybe a state over. It is a choice that is not going to be made lightly as we do have other children. I am aware of deployments and so is she. She is just wanting to be able to see her younger sisters if time allows as we have explained this is something while on deployment will not and can not happen. That is why she says she wants us close for when she is home ported.

I hope it all works out for you tobianne. Hugs!!!

Tyler is home...Yay! Can't post a picture...all his pictures show his name..uggh!

Joanie, if the pic is on your computer you can open Paint and either "erase" his name or scribble over it. (I would do it to a COPY of the pic. so you still have the real one intact.) Meanwhile, I hope that when you got done hugging him, you gave him extras from ALL his Seabee Moms!

Joanie, I am so happy for you! Yay!!!!

Woo Hoo moms for having your Seabees home!! They all make me so proud! And through the sadness and some tears...I am so very proud of the man my Seabee is becoming right before my eyes!!

Amen Robin. I know when my son gets home he will also be different. For the good or should I say better. I cant wait to see him. I have tears now just thinking about It. The really cool thing is this whole time hes been gone we have dinner with his girlfriend and have become very close with her parents. We have all been each others support. Go figure they met on a blind date 3 years ago. Turns out her dad is a chief and is a cm like my son. I think It was meant to be.

I have a question. When a unit leaves afghanistan do they go somewhere to be debriefed and for how long before they continue to main.

Carol F: we will be praying for your son and you....it sure is a scary place over there
ronbri22: When Tyler left Afghan, they went to Kuwait for about 4 days, went to Shannon, Ireland then to Savannah, GA, and then to Gulfport. Flight from Kuwait to Gulfport was about 20 hours long.

Thank You Joanie. That helps so much. Hugs!

I'm enjoying Tyler home on leave...it's wonderful to see him in his own bed again.

I hear you. I cant wait for that moment. Im so happy for you and tyler. Hugs!!!

Do me a favor Joanie. Give Tyler a Hug from all of us Bee moms. And tell him "Thank You for all that hes does." Outstanding job Tyler. Welcome home.

Welcome home to all of our Seabees!! We love you and God Bless!

Okay girls please help. When I get on this website I here this BEEP BEEP. I thought maybe I have a message or friend request. I check and nothing. What is it? Whats it mean? I think Im going crazy. lol not really but is kinda annoying.

you can turn the sound down or mute it just pull up the screen, it was doing the same to me.... thought phones were chirping here...

Thank You JeanC. I now have a red dot. hahaha . Nite Bee moms. Tomorrow will be one day closer to see my bee. Bless all of our Bees.

Sharon: Thanks........Praying for your son's safety.

Tyler went back to Gulfport this afternoon....he'll be back home on the weekend....Glad he is so close....we can now go back to seeing him every week.

KRWmom: I'll add your son to our prayer list...my son just got back from Afghan this week...I know how scary this time is for you....will be praying for you also.

Hey KRMmom yes it is. Its amazing to see our loved ones. I recommend creating the accounts before they leave however you still can. I just wanted to jump through that screen and give my son a big hug. It was so amazing to see him and he could not stop smiling. One more thing think about sending a camera they are cheap the kind that could just be connected to the computer. If he took his computer and has one your set if not my son said people check them out and use them on the computers provided and they are hard to come by. I hope this helps. Hugs!!

Also I have info on cell phones there And where you can upload min off the internet safely. Let me know.

congratulations Denise!!!

My prayers to all those who have Seabees deployed. I am certainly dreading that myself. Question...anyone know what the barricks are like in Gulfport? I have no idea what to send with my son or what he'll even need. I guess it will be just him and another Seabee in kind of like an apartment, so just not sure what all is furnished and what he will need. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tyler is in the barracks at Gulfport..all he needed was sheets, his TV and X-box...hahaha needed right? He bought cleaning supplies and laundry supplies...said all else was provided. Had a ktichen/living common area with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

I ditto everything Joanie says (Mike needed is favorite sheets, his TV and Xbox). Funny how our Seabees are a similar lol!!

Hi Joanie. Thanks for the info. Are the beds just twin beds? He is only taking some towels and will plan to buy that same stuff when he gets there. Thanks again.

RobinM: Beds are twin...we bought sheets and a light blanket.

Well, my son called this afternoon and said that when he was 14, I told him when he was grown, had a job and a paycheck, he could get a tattoo....well guess what.....he now has a tattoo...isn't that just great....NOT! I don't like it....not anything I can do about it....just one of those adult choices that he and I will disagree about....won't be the last I'm sure.....uugggh

Joanie I know what you mean. My son has lets see........6 now and Im sure when he gets back there is an appointment for more ink. What are us moms to do?

Kym -confession. I have one too. But ya we have to let them do what they are going to do anyway. lol

Well my son and I decided we would get tattoos together when he turned 18 (you know something we wouldn't normally do together), and then he enlisted. His recruiter told him he needed to wait until after A school but definately after boot camp. Then he broke his collar bone and had to resign all his papers after his medical release. So we got them during that time. Now, likely I am done...he however, is not! That's definately his choice now. I'll be honest, it was kind of a cool bonding thing for the two of us.

Robin - can you tell what is an Ombudsman and do they do? You can send me a pm if you need to.

Kym - thanks; I had no idea what that was for (Navy Speak). I think I will be using it a lot. Now, is it okay if I contact my son's Ombudsman?

Thank you so very much Robin, this helps me a lot. Unfortunately our son is a very private person and really doesn't tell us a whole a lot. We're not sure when or where he will be deployed.

Sharon: Glad you heard from your son, even if it was through the girlfriend...get those packages mailed....Tyler realy enjoyed the Gatorade Drink Packs....only Red Bull and water available over there...fresh socks were appreciated about halfway through deployment too.....will be praying for him and you too!

This is all so new to me, my son doesn't even leave for bc until next July. I've been reading all I can about the Seabees but still want to know more and to hear from actual moms what it's all about. Can you fill me in please? What all kinds of things do they do?

Well, I got to send my son his first care package- yea! I didn't have a cluewehat to send. He requested 3 long sleave shirts, I added a giant bag of sour patch kids, some deodorant, some powdered drink mix, and some plastic zip lock bags. i read that the bags are good for protecting stuff from dust, expecially electronic stuff. Since my son is not real communicative, I just started asking direct questions he has done pretty good at responding. Evidently the food is good, he has a nice set up in his (area) and he is doing OK. What more could I ask for? I feel pretty good about him being there now, for the time being anyway. To all moms out there, just keep asking! If only our children would realize how little it takes on thier part to aliviate our worries and fears!! I hope all is well with everyone and that all news is good news!

Well I followed my son down to Gulfport this weekend to get him settled. Got his truck safely down there got him all checked in over the weekend. It was really hard to leave him there, but know he'll be fine. Me...that may take a bit, but we all know how that is. So thankful for this group and know that I am praying for all of you and all our Seabees!!!

I see some of you have sons homeported in Gulfport......Tyler is there too....in Battalion 133.....this Navy mom is only 2 1/2 hours away from Gulfport....if any sailors need something....be glad to help.

Hello Ladies. My son is going to ECS in Gulfport and then his homeport is there as well in Battalion 74. We are about 12 hours away, so having someone close sure does feel better just in case. Even with that drive though, we will go as often as we can to visit.

We are thinking we may try to go down for Thanksgiving, but it will all depend on what is going on...if he's deploying or something and what kind of leave and stuff he will get beforehand. Just got to get used to it all!!

NitaBee: I think it's about 670-700...not sure...I'll ask Tyler for a number.

NitaBee: Tyler got back on Aug 4th in the last group.

Yippee! Son gets to come home for paternity leave and his buddies helped him raise the funds for his airfare from Guam to Gulfport!