Ugh Sandra. That sounds awful. It is tough enough without all the aggravation. Hope he works everything out. Thank God he has a Mom who can help him...like express mailing his Xbox cord, transferring $$$ and giving him lots of support.
Poor Guy Sandra, It is never fun to hear a heavy heart on the other end of the phone. It will all get straightened out and he will end up having a great weekend!
Thats awful Sandra, hope he can get his money back. My son is feeling lonely since he got back, he really didn't want to leave home.Its weird but he had a back ache the whole time he was home and now since hes back in Norfolk it doesn't hurt. I guess he is used to the bed on the ship, lol.
Siscarrie, This deployment did my son in. He was all gun hole about the Navy untill this long deployment, he also didn't want to leave home. I hope since he's back and the ship is in dock, it will be better for him.
Sandra how is your son doing? I hope he got his money back!
@Sandra - Is it possible for you to scan the insurance card and email it to him? Would they accept it? Also, for my own information, does the insurance have to be in his name or can it be in yours or the owner's (of the car) name? My son is considering driving my car back to use.
The insurance card does not have to be in his name to obtain a decal. Just needs proof that the car is insured. My son's insurance is still on my policy.
Sandra AM mom how much is the ppv? My son is on the bataan but is tired of staying on the ship lol. And also is wanting his gf to come stay with him but doesn't want to spend too much money. Does your son seem to like it?
We still haven't gotten to see our sailor.. Is back in DC trying to get off base housing, taking tests, and settling into an new office, as I understand it.. Mom just doesn't get it? Maybe in April or May ( we hope) ! Hope all is well with every one.. Tired of just phone calls, but now at least I can call him, we have not seen him since last January... Think he is trying to tell us something? Only child syndrome in this family! Take care all ! :-)
Sailors mom, I know how you feel. I haven't seen my since Christmas before they left. He called twice while gone and emailed maybe 3 times . I knew from all of my Navy Mom friends that the ship was home. I am getting the hint from our only child also. I sent care packages every 3 weeks and never knew if they arrived. Being Moms should not be this way. Sadly , I felt I was the only one until I read your note. I love this group of friends.
SanAntonioMom... I don't think we are the only ones... When I have had enough of "no communucations", I just let our Sailor "have it" via cell phone or email.. Does he have a cell phone, if so leave a message or e-mail and remind him who brought him into this world... I did that and the communications got better... Good Luck, he will come around eventually, also it depends on their age.... Our sailor is 28 and before he enlisted he was not living at home, so did not think it was important to check in...I then reminded him again, where he came from!! I have found great friends on here with more experince being an Navy Mom, or Wife, and they were great! Take care & Stay safe..
Hello Mikes Mom, My son just joined the Bataan in December. I am a bit of a new comer myself. I am in Las Vegas. What part of the country of you from? What is your sons rate?
Hi ladies!!! Some news about my son, he is planning on getting married this summer, i guess i'm ok with it. Anyways I need some advise on where he needs to look for an apartment, somewhere safe.
It sounds like he applied for Navy housing. It's much better than living on the ship. They give them what is called bah and that pays for there rent and everything included. Do you know when the Bataan will go on deployment.
ckmom I feel the same way. I hope it doesn't go out either. My husbands next duty station may be in VA. He puts his orders in next month. He wants the Bataan. 6 more years and we are done, he will have his 20 years in.
Sandra AM Yes my son finished up his training yesterday and did very well. He will now be on a reaction force team when he is on duty. idk You know they don't tell you any more than they have too. LOL
Thanks everyone, Hes not sure where they are getting married, he said JP, but he has been going to a church there in Norfolk and i told him they would probably be more than happy to do a little ceremony for them. I will not beable to go. They plan on June 15th, and then she will come back here, and he will try to take leave in July so they can drive her truck back. I will tell him he may want to get navy housing.
Sandra they look so happy! They are certainly going to go through a lot of changes. Sorry to hear you could not be there for the marriage but definitely be there for the birth of your grand baby :) is this there first baby together? And prayers definitely for them and your family. I hope all goes good with the baby too! Congrats
Congrats Sandra! I have bad asthma and sinus allergies. With both my pregnancies(2 health babies) the asthma completely cleared up. I know every pregnancy is different but she may actually be healthier pregnant :)
Thank you, he is an AO. I will go to the facebook page, I think I was there, maybe there will be some new pics or something. I am just so excited for him now.
Sandra How is everything, yes it's been very quiet on the bataan group here.
If you happen to see my son give him a hug for me. I miss him so much, wont see him till Christmas.
So do you know boy or girl yet? My daughter didn't want to know so it was exciting to see what it was going to be. They wouldn't even let us know the names they picked out. lol
Just want to say I feel so much better, my son loves it I can tell by his voice I was
Just a nervous mom , I forget they're men now . Thank you for being so nice to a
"newbe" .
Our family knows absoultely nothing about the Navy so thank God for this page. We are an Air Force family that goes back to my son's great grand-father being an Original Tuskegee Airman. We welcome the Navy with open arms since my son chose to be apart of the Navy. LOL I know nothing about rank, orders, set-up, travel, just nothing. Like the days when we moved to Germany and I had to learn German because we lived on the economy....just didn't know a thing.
ckmom
Sandra that is the route my son took also.
Feb 20, 2012
ckmom
Sandra, LOL I know what you mean.
Feb 21, 2012
ckmom
Sandra, That's awful!! I hope he has a better day or days ahead of him.
I thought they were going to get married over his leave?
Feb 25, 2012
Whodamom
Ugh Sandra. That sounds awful. It is tough enough without all the aggravation. Hope he works everything out. Thank God he has a Mom who can help him...like express mailing his Xbox cord, transferring $$$ and giving him lots of support.
Feb 25, 2012
jakesmom USS Bataan
Poor Guy Sandra, It is never fun to hear a heavy heart on the other end of the phone. It will all get straightened out and he will end up having a great weekend!
Feb 25, 2012
siscarrie
Thats awful Sandra, hope he can get his money back. My son is feeling lonely since he got back, he really didn't want to leave home.Its weird but he had a back ache the whole time he was home and now since hes back in Norfolk it doesn't hurt. I guess he is used to the bed on the ship, lol.
Feb 27, 2012
ckmom
Siscarrie, This deployment did my son in. He was all gun hole about the Navy untill this long deployment, he also didn't want to leave home. I hope since he's back and the ship is in dock, it will be better for him.
Sandra how is your son doing? I hope he got his money back!
Feb 27, 2012
Whodamom
@Sandra - Is it possible for you to scan the insurance card and email it to him? Would they accept it? Also, for my own information, does the insurance have to be in his name or can it be in yours or the owner's (of the car) name? My son is considering driving my car back to use.
Feb 29, 2012
Janice
The insurance card does not have to be in his name to obtain a decal. Just needs proof that the car is insured. My son's insurance is still on my policy.
Feb 29, 2012
JustinsMom175
Mar 8, 2012
JustinsMom175
Mar 8, 2012
Sailor's Mom
We still haven't gotten to see our sailor.. Is back in DC trying to get off base housing, taking tests, and settling into an new office, as I understand it.. Mom just doesn't get it? Maybe in April or May ( we hope) ! Hope all is well with every one.. Tired of just phone calls, but now at least I can call him, we have not seen him since last January... Think he is trying to tell us something? Only child syndrome in this family! Take care all ! :-)
Mar 9, 2012
SanAntonioMom
Mar 10, 2012
Sailor's Mom
SanAntonioMom... I don't think we are the only ones... When I have had enough of "no communucations", I just let our Sailor "have it" via cell phone or email.. Does he have a cell phone, if so leave a message or e-mail and remind him who brought him into this world... I did that and the communications got better... Good Luck, he will come around eventually, also it depends on their age.... Our sailor is 28 and before he enlisted he was not living at home, so did not think it was important to check in...I then reminded him again, where he came from!! I have found great friends on here with more experince being an Navy Mom, or Wife, and they were great! Take care & Stay safe..
Mar 10, 2012
Mike's Mom
Hi everyone. I am new to this group. My son just joined the crew of the uss bataan last week.
Mar 12, 2012
jakesmom USS Bataan
Hello Mikes Mom, My son just joined the Bataan in December. I am a bit of a new comer myself. I am in Las Vegas. What part of the country of you from? What is your sons rate?
Mar 12, 2012
Whodamom
Welcome. My son has been on since July of 2011. He is lucky he missed the last deployment of almost 11 months. We hail from Long Island, New York.
Mar 12, 2012
ckmom
Welcome Mikes Mom to our group! :-))
Mar 12, 2012
Mike's Mom
We are from Toledo, OH. Mike is thrillled being on the Bataan. Having a blast so far. Glad he'll be on Norfolk, (12 hour drive from home). Thanks
Mar 15, 2012
siscarrie
Welcome Mike's Mom!! Glad you found our group:)
Mar 15, 2012
JustinsMom175
Mar 17, 2012
ckmom
Happy Easter!
My son is working today also.
Apr 8, 2012
Lynne
Happy Easter. My son got off this morning.
Apr 8, 2012
ckmom
Your probably right, Sandra. lol
He has Watch tonight till 2am, then starting training tomorrow @ 6 in N.C. Not very happy that he has to drive that everyday for 2 weeks.
Apr 8, 2012
ckmom
He did get an apartment on base or maybe you call it housing idk. lol
I really don't know what he is going to school for, some kind of security training.
Apr 8, 2012
ckmom
My son really likes his also, and so far no room mate. lol
Apr 9, 2012
Kim
anyone know when the bataan is going out to sea again?
Apr 21, 2012
siscarrie
Hi ladies!!! Some news about my son, he is planning on getting married this summer, i guess i'm ok with it. Anyways I need some advise on where he needs to look for an apartment, somewhere safe.
Apr 21, 2012
Kim
It sounds like he applied for Navy housing. It's much better than living on the ship. They give them what is called bah and that pays for there rent and everything included. Do you know when the Bataan will go on deployment.
Apr 21, 2012
Kim
Siscarrie, I would have him check into Navy housing. Norfolk isn't the safest place in town that is. The bases are safe.
Apr 21, 2012
ckmom
Siscarrie Wow this summer Congatuations to both of you and family. Where are they getting married, will it be on base?
Welcome allirish, My son is living in the Navy Housing and really likes it.
Sandra AM, How are things going, haven't talked to ya in awhile.
About the Bataan going on deployment " I HOPE NOT FOR AWHILE YET"!!!
Apr 21, 2012
Kim
ckmom I feel the same way. I hope it doesn't go out either. My husbands next duty station may be in VA. He puts his orders in next month. He wants the Bataan. 6 more years and we are done, he will have his 20 years in.
Apr 21, 2012
ckmom
Sandra AM Yes my son finished up his training yesterday and did very well. He will now be on a reaction force team when he is on duty. idk You know they don't tell you any more than they have too. LOL
Kim, Wow 6 more years that's awesome!!
Apr 21, 2012
siscarrie
Thanks everyone, Hes not sure where they are getting married, he said JP, but he has been going to a church there in Norfolk and i told him they would probably be more than happy to do a little ceremony for them. I will not beable to go. They plan on June 15th, and then she will come back here, and he will try to take leave in July so they can drive her truck back. I will tell him he may want to get navy housing.
Apr 22, 2012
Lynne
Happy Mother's Day!!!!
May 13, 2012
Lynne
Happy Mother's Day!!!
May 13, 2012
JustinsMom175
May 17, 2012
Stephanie
Congrats Sandra! I have bad asthma and sinus allergies. With both my pregnancies(2 health babies) the asthma completely cleared up. I know every pregnancy is different but she may actually be healthier pregnant :)
May 17, 2012
ckmom
Oh wow Sandy!! Congrats with the marriage and you being Grandma, very exciting!! Great picture of your son and new daughter in law. They will be fine!
May 17, 2012
ckmom
Congrat's to your son Sandra and to your daughter JCKV'sMOM. I'm also a Proud Mom of a Petty Officer. :-))
May 27, 2012
Star (S-11, D-177; PIR 6-15)
Louisiana mom just had Sailor graduate PIR in Aschool Great lakes heading to Bataan in a few weeks....
Jun 19, 2012
ckmom
Sandra congrats to your family!!
Jul 8, 2012
prdmomfrmnaples
My son is new to this ship as well! I am so happy to have this group it gives me comfort that were all in this together.
Sep 12, 2012
prdmomfrmnaples
Thank you, he is an AO. I will go to the facebook page, I think I was there, maybe there will be some new pics or something. I am just so excited for him now.
Sep 12, 2012
ckmom
Welcome prdmomfrmnaples to the Bataan group.
So how is everyone doing? My daughter had her baby August 16th, a boy Ethan Ryan. This is my 1st grandbaby!! So Happy!!
Sep 12, 2012
prdmomfrmnaples
Thank you and congratulations! How exciting!
Sep 12, 2012
ckmom
Sandra How is everything, yes it's been very quiet on the bataan group here.
If you happen to see my son give him a hug for me. I miss him so much, wont see him till Christmas.
So do you know boy or girl yet? My daughter didn't want to know so it was exciting to see what it was going to be. They wouldn't even let us know the names they picked out. lol
Sep 13, 2012
prdmomfrmnaples
Just a nervous mom , I forget they're men now . Thank you for being so nice to a
"newbe" .
Sep 22, 2012
shamar88
Oct 20, 2012
justme2007
Our family knows absoultely nothing about the Navy so thank God for this page. We are an Air Force family that goes back to my son's great grand-father being an Original Tuskegee Airman. We welcome the Navy with open arms since my son chose to be apart of the Navy. LOL I know nothing about rank, orders, set-up, travel, just nothing. Like the days when we moved to Germany and I had to learn German because we lived on the economy....just didn't know a thing.
Oct 30, 2012