Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Jessy, yes, but don't do it. It will go to the Post Office and then get delivered to the Mail Room at the RTC and then delivered to him at Mail Call and have to be opened in front of the RDC. Send letters through the mail in envelopes that do not require additional postage. See Letter Writing & Fun Stuff/Questionnaires to send to your Recruit.

Arrival and What Happens at the RTC will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

Hi Moms!  I'm so relieved.  Today I received the form letter from my SR.  No personal note included, but he filled out the addy, grad date, and the list of attendees.  I immediately addressed the envelopes for the letters I had waiting and zipped down to mail them out today.  He left on 4/11 and PIR is 6/9.  Earlier than expected.  But better for me and planning a trip.  I had Carpal Tunnel Surgery on one hand 2 days after he shipped out.  2nd surgery is in 2 weeks so I will still be off work at that time of Grad.   God works it out.

PIR was awesome,thanks for all the info

Don't miss them before they have gone!  My son leaves in July and I keep thinking this and taking time to enjoy him being here.

The flip side of the date list moving along is that once they get into B.C., those dates moving by are indication that their PIR is getting closer and we get to congratulate them! 

I like the Semper Gumby that is a good one....

I'm really not good at being Gumby. ugh

and practice we will... I am glad to have so many in the same BOAT!!!! to practice with.... 

So, I was so excited that we got our letter today!  I right away e-mailed our son's father and girlfriend, so they could make plans for 6/9/17.  Then, an hour later, our son calls us to tell us he is graduating 6/16/17, and he is in a new division 932, because he joined the choir!  Really?  LOL.  So then I had to send all caps subject line e-mail to father and girlfriend to change all the info for graduation and mailing address.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: April 28, 2017 TG 25 - 5 Divisions (133-136 and 925) 4 guests

PIR: May 5, 2017 TG 26 - 9 Divisions (137-144 & 926) 4 guests

PIR: May 12, 2017 TG 27 - 9 Divisions (145-152 & 927) 4 guests

PIR: May 19, 2017 TG 28  - 9 Divisions (153-158, 812, 813 & 928) 4 guests

PIR: May 26, 2017 TG 29 - 9 Divisions (159-166 & 929) 4 guests (Note: This is Memorial Day weekend. If your then Sailor will stay in GL for “A” School or training, then plan to leave late Monday or on Tuesday if you are able since your Sailor will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: June 2, 2017 TG 30 - 11 Divisions (167-176 & 930) 4 guests

PIR: June 9, 2017 TG 31 - 12 Divisions (177-186, 814 & 931) 4 guests

Click on the date of your recruit’s PIR and join the group to connect with others with loved ones training with your recruit.

Choir!! I didn't realize they had a choir. I think my son would totally enjoy that. Thanks for mentioning, I will let him know its out there!!

The Page, 800 and 900 Divisions, has info on the performing divisions.

 Qenime- When did your son leave?

AZ2OH2IL2UT, my son left on Thursday April 13 from Amarillo, TX, and arrived at Great Lakes about midnight to 0100 on Friday (we got our call at 0122!).

Qenime- Thanks for letting me know. It helps me estimate when we should expect things to arrive. What is his rate?

 AZ2OH2IL2UT, he is going in as an E-3 because he wuill be going to Nuke School and has volunteered for submarines.  Not sure of his exact job yet.

Qenime- I just got my son's box! UGH. So happy to have finally gotten it, yet just made me cry seeing the clothes and other belongings in there. My son is also going in as an E-3 because he will be going to Nuke school and also volunteered for a sub. 

AZ2OH2IL2UT, I got my box last week, and my letter on Monday.  The box was kind of emotional.  I cried off and on for 3 days after he left, and I still get kind of emotional.  I am realizing that he is really truly gone to his new adult life now, and will never again be my baby in my house.

Qenime-Thanks for the information. I am so emotional and feel like I am crazy for feeling this way. I agree the box was emotional. Do you have any other kiddos at home? I am having a hard time accepting that my son is off starting his adult life. Good grief, I think there needs to be a book written about this sort of adjustment. It's hard enough when they leave for college, but this takes the cake so far for me!

New navy mom- How many kids do you have? I have 3. One who lives in AZ, my SR who is just left for BC, and my daughter who is 17. I can't imagine my daughter leaving yet either. UGH! Do you other kids live near you? It's so hard when our kids aren't nearby. Although it is much easier to adjust when you can email, call, or go visit. I am constantly on this site sharing my feelings. I hope to get through this time knowing others understand what this feels like. I haven't suspended my son's phone yet. I may have to ask my husband to do that. I think I would start crying while explaining why I need to suspend it. 

 New navy mom. That is nice that your daughter is with you during this time. When your kids are two hours away it seems far when you're used to them being around. Now two hours probably seems like nothing, right? Our oldest son is 10 hours away from us now, since we moved to UT. He was 28 hours away when we still lived in IL. When we moved to UT, I was like...Yay, now you're only 10 hours away instead of 28! We have made the drive to see him a few times and he has been to see us a couple times. Our last trip was for spring break and we were all together. We came home on the 17th of April and then our SR left for BC on the 20th. Such an emotional time.

 AZ2OH2IL2UT, he is my only child.  I have two adult stepdaughters, but that is just not the same thing.

Qenime- Oh wow. Do your stepdaughters live close by? I know it's not the same. Hugs to you!!

 AZ2OH2IL2UT, no, they live about 8 hours away in different places.  We don't see them much.  One of them wants it that way, but she has always been a problem child.  The other is on good terms, but just too busy and far away.  They are both single Moms with two kids, so we miss the grandchildren, too.

Qenime- I am sorry they are so far away. It is hard when you're a grandparent and have to be so far from the grandkids. My kids had their grandparents around when they were very young, but when they got a little older we moved for my husband's work a lot so they weren't around them. It is hard on everyone. 

I just ordered it.  :)  Found it used through AbeBooks.com

ShawnMom- Oh good. I am going to order it off of Amazon and hopefully it will be here in a day or two. Thank you so much for letting me know. Normally I would have been searching myself, but I think my mind is elsewhere currently. 

ScoutToNavyMom- I am currently ordering it on Amazon.

Hi everyone. My son leaves 5/8 . It's been horrible even before he leaves. I break down at the drop of a hat. my poor husband looks at me and I know he's wishing there is something he can do. I know I'll be ok. He's my baby though. It doesn't help that my two others left the state as well. All in under a year

motto navymat- Awe hon. I know the feeling. When may son told us he was joining I was so sad. I felt a bit better when he said he wouldn't be leaving until June. I knew I had some time to let this sink in. Well, he was asked to leave early and he said yes.He just left last Thursday, the 20th. You are fortunate that you found this site ahead of time. There is so much information on here to help you. Make sure you look over the advice on what to do BEFORE your recruit leaves for BC. I wish I had found this ahead of time. We are here to support you all the way. There are milestones that will help you get through each step. Keep your chin up. Sending hugs to you and your family.

How far away are your other children who already left the house? 

momto navymat- I was the same way leading up to my daughter's ship date. I was a mess and the tiniest thing would set me off. The build up to her leaving for me was almost worse than now that she's a RTC. She left on April 17 so I'm fresh into it, but I'm doing better than I thought. I tell myself each day, she made this choice, there's nothing I can do to change it. And no amount of my dwelling will help anything. Enjoy the time you have before his ship date! Fun dinners, family game nights, etc! Hugs to you!

I got my daughter's form letter today! I was overcome with emotion and didn't expect to feel like that! Her PIR is June 16, Ship 02 Div 932.