Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

O.K. so I am catching up this morning. Couple questions.......what week did your son's/daughter's have their wisdom teeth out, and why? Also, I sent out stamps and calling cards, but did I need to also send stationary and envelopes? I have this "mother guilt" I call it, don't want my son to be the only one standing there when everyone else gets mail from home......and they were sent envelopes and stationary. I probably sound nuts, but I have not received a call or a letter yet.......getting anxious as to why not?

If their wisdom teeth are not an easy straight out pull and need oral surgery, they may wait until A school, when they are on hold, to remove them.  Some are just left in.  

thanks for all the responses regarding stationary/stamps/wisdom teeth. Yesterday was week 2, day 5.....so he probably had his out then too! Oh boy, He kept telling me for months, "Mom, I should have my wisdom teeth out before boot camp". BTW, he left on July 13th, and is Ship 13, Div 281.

So do they have to remove their wisdom teeth, my daughter just had her braces removed and the ortho was keeping an eye on them.  I got her letter yesterday and she mentioned she might have to get them removed but she's not ready for that pain. What is the policy for wisdom teeth how do I find out.

Hello!  My son left on the 20th and I yet to receive "The Box".  I know he's out of processing because I got a call from his recruiter a few days ago.  Also, I saw on previous comments something about a Challenge Coin??  What is this?  Also, my son's recruiter said his PIR date should be September 15th.  Anyone else's recruit set for this date?

BTW- we found out about the wisdom teeth while he was in DEP and I said let's just do it now so you can recover comfortably at home.  My son said he couldn't have any medical interventions as that may have set his ship date back.

@AnchorsAweigh, Nikenukemom and SCSunshine 777 - After PIR my sailor was very excited that I had brought a lint roller.  It was explained to me that lint rollers help to get the last bit of dust up off of the floor.  (This from the kids who never felt that their bedroom "needed" to be vacuumed).  BTW, I tried it - and it really works!!! Have a good day.  God bless your sailors; and, God bless America!

My son went to Great Lakes on July 10th.  We got a first letter from him (not form letter) July 27th, postmarked the 24th.  He called Saturday, the 29th at 3:00 p.m. and talked to us for about 25 minutes.

Almost forgot, he had one wisdom tooth removed.  Our family dentist had said he thought they were coming in straight.  My son said it wasn't bad.  He wasn't knocked out but was given some pain killers and rested for two days.

Good news for the THU conversation.  My son whose PIR was on July 21st had his medical signed on Thursday has his orders and is headed to Goose Creek on Tuesday.  He is ready to go!

Can someone tell me what the Challenge Coin is?

ProudNavyMom:  This 3D coin was exclusively made for PIRGifts under a license agreement with a major coin manufacturer/mint.
The design was developed by a very knowledgeable member of the U.S. Navy who knowledge on all facets of the Navy and Navy life is truly remarkable.
This is a great gift for those that have made the transition from civilian life to becoming a sailor in the world's greatest Navy..... Hooyah.... Go Navy!!!!....
This coin is 1-3/4 inch.
As shown, there are two coins. This is just to display the front and back of coin
Each coin is $21.95
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copy this link and scroll down. you can buy on amazon. 

http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433

challenge coin only $1.27:

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SCSunshine777 - If your daughter is going to A school in Great Lakes then even though it will take her awhile to process over to the other base on Friday she will get Saturday and Sunday liberty and you will be able to spend those days with her.  I hope this helps with planning your trip.  You are so right about it being hard to pick who gets to come to the graduation and who doesn't.  I have heard that most of the hotels around there show a live feed of the graduation so the family members who can't see it in person can watch it on there.  You can also watch it online.

I got my first call too,yesterday. He's having it rough but he's hanging in there. Not only did they pull his wisdom teeth also, but he said his ankle swelled up when they first got there and then he had a sore throat relapse ( he had been sick before he even got there). My heart broke for him. But, he said things were starting to get better. I gave him the best words of encouragement I could and I think he's going to be O.K.    So emotional !!!

TessaNator-  Thank you for the info about the coin!  I've also been watching videos on YouTube about boot camp.  Moms that haven't done so, should!  Very informative and you can kind of see what your recruit is doing!  Just type in "Navy Boot Camp" and there are 3 different videos starting from O'Hare all the way though graduation.

SC - Yes she has to report back to the base at night.  Your husband can go with you to pick her up and drop her off.  She will call you and tell you when to pick her up at the gate. She can have her cell phone on Friday night when you take her back to the base.