Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones)

Well, I finally tried out the Sandboxx app and I wish I would have known about this sooner in Basic.  My recruit goes through PIR on Sept 8, and if I had had this app the whole time would have been great.  Anyone about to go off to Basic of just in the first few weeks, look into Sandboxx.  Super neat.  

That is so wonderful, librarianmom!  What was your SR's ship date?  Ours was August 21.  I am just trying to decide when I can start expecting mail.  Of course I have not received anything yet!

anybody else's son leave 8/23? I am missing him so bad! I am watching my phone closely but I know he will not call. I got home from work today thinking he would be here seeing his car in the driveway but no

Librarianmom, I'm so happy for you!

Excited to report that I am far less crazy than I was yesterday - thanks to the two letters I received from my son.  He admitted he was definitely homesick the first week or so but he seemed like he is in good spirits now.  The letters were cute and funny and I read them about 25 times.  This has been my least productive workweek ever because my level of focus has been non-existent, but I am definitely feeling a bit more like a normal person again.  

My son leaves on Monday Morning for BC. Hi everyone, I love reading all your comments it does help. He is my youngest and I'm happy for him but I know I will miss him like crazy. God bless you guys. 

We got the "I'm a Sailor"  (TG43 Ship 6, Div 267) call promptly at 3pm EST! He sounded great, but exhausted....said he'd been up for nearly 48 hours.  He was able to call me, his dad, his Grandpa, my sister, and my best friend before he ran out of time!  So proud of our Sailors!!!

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46 - 7 Divisions (297-302 & 946) 4 guests

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47 - 9 Divisions (303-310 & 947) 4 guests

PIR: October 6, 2017 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (311-322, 822 & 948) 3 guests

PIR: October 13, 2017 TG 49 - 9 Divisions (323-330 & 949) 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.

Hey Erin,

They will be there the same it sounds like, but I'm not sure if they will be in same division or not. So exciting.That will be cool if they are. 

Nicknukemom, BST is never run on Friday or Saturday night. See the info in Battle Stations-21 (BST).

I sent you a PM with more info on BST.

Hello All! 19 days left til PIR. Getting very excited to see my daughter graduate! I have not spoken to her since she left Aug.19th I have only received a letter once a week from her but, she is doing well she states the Navy is taking good care of me Mom and " DO WHAT YOU GOT TO DO TO MAKE IT OUT ALIVE AND SERVE YOUR COUNTRY." Her positive attitude in her letters is my peace of mind.

oops, I said she left Aug 19th she left July 18th

Anniejc5 - I see Lemonelephant sent you some info on BS. She is wonderful!! My recruit was in Div 264, the last one for PIR 8-25-17. We were driving, so I was a little more anxious about knowing exactly when I should hear anything but we did. Be ready to go and stay confident that the call will come.

Different division commanders will give different amounts of time to the recruits to talk, based on many factors. And some divisions may call before other divisions even if a later number. 

Christie_Okie, It is currently only those in Ship 03 that can email. Emails will come on Sundays.

Me too! That was great. Too rushed though, for some reason he didn't have much time today..looking forward to next Sunday already.

Kraftinkat - I don't know your circumstances or where you live, that is, can you drive or do you need to fly to RTC?  But if you have family or friends, this is the time when you call in all favors and ask for people to support not only your son but also you and anyone else to be able to go to graduation. Start budgeting, ask for early Christmas presents, etc 

It may only be a short moment's time but seeing you and you seeing your sailor is worth all the cost to get there. As my husband just mentioned, especially for a young man, this is such a change of life for them, they have gone from civilian life to Navy life!

All the best to you.

pkiwi70 - being able to hear my recruits voice made all the difference for me. Then the letters came every Thursday, except for one. Thankfully, the next phone call was the Saturday after so my recruit was able to explain that they had used Sunday routine to go to sick call for a cough, and had been given some medicine so it was clearing up. Because they went to sick leave there wasn't enough time to write a letter.  I have heard that a lot of the recruits will have some issues with the climate change or all of the immunizations that they are given, so that may be where the cold is coming from.

Here are the current PIR groups:

PIR: September 1, 2017 TG 43 - 13 Divisions (265-276 & 943) 3 guests (This is Labor Day Weekend. If your recruit will be staying in GL for “A” School or training, s/he will also have Liberty on Monday. The holiday weekend will not affect those flying out.)

PIR: September 8, 2017 TG 44  - 14 Divisions (277-286, 819-821 & 944) 3 guests

PIR: September 15, 2017 TG 45 - 11 Divisions (287-296 & 945) 4 guests

PIR: September 22, 2017 TG 46 - 7 Divisions (297-302 & 946) 4 guests

PIR: September 29, 2017 TG 47 - 9 Divisions (303-310 & 947) 4 guests

PIR: October 6, 2017 TG 48 - 14 Divisions (311-322, 822 & 948) 3 guests

PIR: October 13, 2017 TG 49 - 9 Divisions (323-330 & 949) 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.

I know it's early but I'm wondering how much time I will have with my son after PIR. He is in the nuclear program so I understand he will not have any time between boot camp and A school but what does that mean exactly. They graduate on a Friday. Will he have to leave Friday or will he leave Saturday? Will he be able to stay over night with us or will he have to return to RTC? Just trying to plan ahead and know what to expect so I am not disappointed when the time comes. Thanks!

NNLori:  If your SR is shipping out to A school, he will most likely leave on Saturday.  The links below are a great source of information.

What will happen PIR weekend?

See PIR Day and Liberty during PIR Weekend, 

http://www.bootcamp.navy.mil/fam_guide.html andhttp://www.navyformoms.ning.com/custom/media/downloads/N4M_PIR_info....

My son leaves today and it is so hard to let them go. I am proud of him, but worried and I miss him already. I know this is what he wanted but I am having a hard time and I know I shouldn't. October can't come fast enough.

Thank you nukemom42 I really appreciate the info. At least it gives me an idea of what to expect. I understand partyofseven. My son left on 8/23 and today is his birthday so today seems extra hard.

My son's letter mentioned a sore throat - guessing the lack of sleep, change in diet, addition of some pretty major stress, and let's not forget the 80+ new roommates in close quarters probably will have them all coughing, sneezing, and sniffling a bit at some point!

Good Morning Ladies, when my son arrived at BC he said alot of them had gotten ill due to all the vaccinations they recieve, so a whole division maybe sick at one time, they go thru a series of vaccinations, I know he told me for a whole week it was hard to walk because of the stiffness. for all the mothers that there Son/Daughters are leaving or have left it gets easier when you start hearing from them. its the first couple of weeks that are extremely hard "the not knowing" beleive me I cried the first week my son left. you will be comforted on this site because we all have gone thru it. welcome Ladies and stay strong.

Moms for those sons/daughters that are just leaving keep your phones by you all night,  you will recieve a call at all hours of the night with the scripted message that they have made it ok and are fine. they may sound tired that is because they are, It will be a couple of weeks before you here from them, I recieved my box a few days later after you recieve the form letter, and then maybe a call or letter after that. there are alot of knowlegable ladies on this site that will answer any and all questions. I think I asked the same questions over a few times so dont hesitate.