NUKE moms

Today is B's birthday - #35!  I just don't know how that's possible lol!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON!

Swim lessons going well! He doesn’t like to float on his back but everything else he’s enjoying. And B was able to get in the pool with him today too!

update on my little sailor girl...she's still really really loving it there at A school. She is taking her final exam for the Basic Electronics today so wish her well. I asked her if she is understanding it all. She said she gets MOST of it, but there's so much information all shoved at her at once. Which she knew this coming into it, so she's handling it well. She is in the top 25% of her class she says. She broke up with her boyfriend (also in the Navy but a short lived romance, he's in another state).  He had gotten into a bit of trouble and she said with her security clearance she didn't want to be associated with anything like that. I think it was just a good excuse for her to end it. She's growing so much as a person it's awesome to see. We text on the weekends and if something interesting happened or i see a cool little facebook meme, then I'll send her a quick text to which she will respond. She says "everyone here says I act like a mechanic, what does a mechanic act like anyhow??"  I have no idea! She's an EMN, so I don't know lol

Amelia - click on the little picture in the comment box - 2nd from the top left.  Looks like a little mountain.  Then you click "choose file".  You either choose from your photo library if on your phone or the file where the picture is.  Then attach it. 

I usually choose 325 for width/pixels.

That should work! (I also responded in the US Tennessee group!)

AxolotlMom - great news on your daughter!  They do throw stuff at them and it's pretty fast and furious.  B said he's never memorized so much stuff in his life lol!  Sounds like she made the correct decision on the relationship.  She'll have time for romance later!

I'm glad it's Friday - our weather here in SoCal is heating up.  Summer is definitely here!

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For my ETN1 son and retired Coast Guard LCDR dad. Roses for loyalty

AmeliaJW3665 - I LOVE IT!

Good Evening!! Well, I don't know if I completely caught up, but I am loving the pictures. From Baby Oliver to tattoos! 

My sailor baby went for her first swim outing the other day. 

AxolotlMom - It sounds like your daughter made a wise decision!!

JNMnavymomOH - I hope everything is going well for your son's next chapter in the Navy. That is a bummer about the shirt!

Random question:  we were told that my son will need a vehicle while he is in Norfolk, esp. because we don't know how long he will be there and if he is going to stay in barracks or what.  Is there a place where he can park it until I can pick it up?  I have a feeling that he might be shipped to SD faster than I can get back there.  The vehicle in question does not belong to him, but to my mother.

Less than 7 days left.  Where have these 2 weeks gone?  And he is NOT ready.  I asked him to not wait until the last minute to do things like pick up/order and start packing what he needs, thinking about his phone plan, thinking about POA....UGH.  I'm going crazy and I don't want to keep pestering him.  I'm also sure that my anxiety is off the chart, because all I wanna do is cry knowing that I might get to see him before he goes halfway around the world.  This kinda feels like boot camp all over again.

JNMnavymomOH - I don't know the answer to your question about parking the vehicle, but wanted to tell you that we are here for you during this challenge of BC all over again.  I'm not there yet (my son's boat hasn't deployed yet) but I'm here for support as much as I can!  BNMH to you! <3

JNMnavymomOH - The Norfolk, VA area is very large, and my understanding is that the public transportation system is not very conducive to a sailor's needs. It is almost a must to have a vehicle. 

Good evening:) I haven't posted in awhile, but I wanted to stop in and say hi and to share my sailor graduated from A school recently with honors!! We are so very proud of him. He worked so hard and we couldn't be any more proud! We drove to SC for graduation. It was a long ride, but worth it!!! We are enjoying him for 10 days. He's exhausted and catching up on rest and seeing loved ones.  While he's been home, he was sworn in at our local American Legion. They are super proud and supportive of him, too. It's amazing how he's changed and matured. I have struggled with him away, bc he's only 19, but so very proud! It brings tears to my eyes as to how well he's doing. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope and pray your Sailors are doing well, too 💙⚓️

G'sNavyMom - Congratulations to your sailor!!! Enjoy those hugs!!

G'sNavyMom - BZ to your son!

G'sNavyMom - That's fantastic! Congrats to your son. Enjoy your time with him and best of luck to him in power school.

JNMNavyMomOH - Hope you're hanging in there... I know how you're feeling!

joe-mom I am doing as well as can be expected.  trying to get my son ready to go to his 1st ship and just trying to get his stuff together and packed is giving me anxiety.  we only have a few days left together and I am really trying not to be all over the place emotionally.  at least not in front of him.  UGH!!

G'sNavyMom - congratulations!  That is so encouraging that your Sailor graduated with honors AND he's home!  Enjoy this time and best wishes for him in Power School.  I love that you got to go to A School graduation!  

joe-mom - You are in my prayers.  Remember to reach out (especially after he leaves) so we can encourage you!  <3

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  Hope you (and your Sailor and your family) are having a great day today!

Good Morning Everyone!!

How are we doing?

Did anyone receive letters or a phone call? Please share!

Chipmunk, we got one of those priceless 1:30AM calls from Guam. When I heard my wife's cellphone ring, I first thought "who could be calling at this hour?", then I remembered that our son is 14 hours ahead, or 10hours behind +1 day. We miss having him in the same time zone.

WearsLargeHats - Oh how wonderful!! I am glad you all were able to talk to your son. That is a booger of a time zone difference to have to deal with. 

Welcome to our newest member ~ Seahawks12!

Please be sure to read the ***NEW MEMBERS*** info at the top of the page.  Lots of good info there.  Also take a look at the Pages (21) to the right under the member profiles - be sure to hit "view all".  And the discussion forum above has some good info too - be sure to read Chipmunks "Nuke A School Daily Schedule".  And of course, feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Welcome Seahawks12!

Per B'sNukeMom request, here's an update on my Nuke Submarine Sailor's status to give Mom's something to hope for.  My boy got out of the Navy after 8 years (2 were Nuke training).  He originally started college again on the Navy's dime.  I think the college life was more difficult for him since he's older than he was when he got his first degree.  When he got a job opportunity at a major trucking manufacturer, he jumped on it.  But the area was a MCOL (medium cost of living) location so the salary was just OK.  After just a few weeks, a retired military friend of his alerted him to a job opening at a Nuclear Facility in a LCOL area.  Lower Housing/Higher Salary beat out the Trucking Mfg job.  But let me tell you, the Security (vetting) was rough.  We were constantly contacted with questions like "what are the names/phone numbers of his closest friends".  I'm like "Dude, he's been in the military at a remote island for years plus he's an introverted Nerd!"

Any advice for your Sailor?  Make as many friends and contacts as you can.  They will be a lifesaver when you get out.  Danny Trejo (scary movie star) claims that everything good in his life came from doing good for others.  So remember that when you are tired and miserable and wanting to be home.  Everyone else feels the same way.  

Best wishes!

My boy is pretty happy now.  He bought a crazy 100 year old house.  A kitten adopted him.

Tx Mom, glad you updated us! Q's Momma, sounds like a busy life at the moment!!!

My kiddo is still in A school and is doing well. Things are beginning to get a bit tough for her, but she will make it. She claims she didn't need the mandatory study hours at first but is now glad they are there (go figure).  She's the last of four kids and the only one in the military (although my parents and grandparents and brother were in the military).  She finally has a roomate and is getting along with her. She didn't care for college much but is liking this set up much better. She texts every now and then and seems genuinely happy there. The scenery is WAY different from a rural town of 5000 in Oklahoma. 

I'm glad to see you got my message and are responding!  Love to hear how everyone is doing ;-D

Most of you know my story - son and DIL (both nukes) are out now and veterans.  They live in MI (where she is from).  They both got their undergrad degrees from MSU - after the Navy, and paid for by the Navy! (and she's working on her Master's, also paid for by the Navy!). They had their first baby, our sweet little Oliver (and our first grandbaby) in May of 2023 and he's just the best! Being Lolli and Pops is the best ever <3

Hubby and I bought a condo in their neighborhood (which we are renting out for now) and our plan is to retire near them, hopefully in the next year and a half to 2 years.  I just need to figure out how to make it all work lol!

I stick around here as an admin 'cuz I guess, why not?

I've been fortunate to meet many Navy moms since I joined in 2012 and I always look forward to meeting more.

My sailor has been deployed since January, and I rarely hear from him. A few weeks ago I missed an opportunity to talk to him on the phone :'( Occasionally I get a 1 or 2 line text. I hope he's doing OK. As a mom I can't help but worry about him, and can't wait until he's back in San Diego.

My sailor sent a message to us that he may get leave soon.  We haven’t seen him in 18 months!   Yeah!

Seahawks12 - Welcome Aboard!! Is your loved one in the Nuke Pipeline, at Boot Camp, or waiting to leave? 

Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke

Tx Mom of Far Away Nuke - How did you all weather through the storm? Were you close by or farther away? I am so glad that your son has found a job that he is enjoying. 

Q's Momma - I do hope you get to see your son before he is deployed. Especially now that he is back so close to home!! 

B'sNukeMom - Being grandparents is the best!! But it is no fun when you are far away! I am thankful that the technology is more advanced than when I lived a distance from my parents. I realize now how much my mom missed not being able to see my children growing up. 

PacNWmom - Oh I am sorry that you missed your phone call opportunity! 

So, my son is enjoying being out of Nuke life, although he recently joined the reserves. His wife is still enlisted, normally he is the stay-at-home dad and cook. He has been polishing up on his Gordon Ramsey skills with their meal prep food delivery boxes. Both of my sailors are also getting further education with some form of military assistance and our preemie baby is continuing to gain weight and has reached the 10-month-old mark!! 

AxolotlMom - I am glad to hear that your daughter is still pushing through and glad for her decision. Yes, SC is a lot different than rural OK. I believe it tends to also be a lot more humid. 

 My2kidsmom9498 - That is such wonderful news!! 

Welcome new moms!!!

My son is in TPU at Norfolk waiting to be sent to SD for the GW.  He said he would be there for a bit longer, but I think since its in port, he will be sent sooner than the dates he gave me.  He did not keep the car, I brought it back with me.  I am hoping to see him before he leaves for Japan. I was going to bring him the things he can have but was afraid to pack.  He wasn't sure how many bags he would be able to have.  Otherwise he is fine, a bit nervous for this next step. He just passed his 2 years in. The "see ya later" have been hard, but I think that one was harder.  The others (besides BC) I knew I would see him again at specific times. We have now hit the "I'll see ya when I see ya" stage.  I hit that stage called "We find that we need our children more than they need us" and I'm not liking it at all.  Even though he didn't want to spend time with me, I loved having him home. He played his video games and watched YT and anime.  We are still working on figuring out the phone/data thing.  Otherwise he is good and I'm hanging in there.  

Glad to see everyone is doing well :)

JNMnavymomOH - I was thinking about you earlier and wondered how things had all worked out. I am glad your son is at least settled somewhat in Norfolk for the time being. Yes, those "I'll see you when I see you are hard."

KayCee and MoMom - Just sending a shout out and hello to you both!!

Hi Chipmunk and hello to Everyone! This month will be 7 years since my son left for boot camp. After graduation from Nuke school, he was assigned to a fast attack sub that was underway - preparing for deployment. He was able to meet up with the boat when they arrived at a port. He never was good at communication, but all of a sudden I had none at all. With this command, he had three deployments that lasted the maximum amount of days allowed, but that doesn't even count the time out during under ways. My idea of him being home based in Bremerton, close to where I am, didn't even matter.  I think I spent more time with him during my three visits to SC.

In January, he started his shore duty and moved to Guam. I thought I would have contact from here on, but I was mistaken. He told me he was leaving again. He has been in and out of ports now since May. I still don't understand, but he said it's because this is a sea command, even though he is supposed to be on shore duty... The life of a Navy Mom....

Welcome Seahawks12! Maybe I will see you at a game this year? 

Hello everyone! It’s been six and a half years since boot camp for my sailor - can’t believe it. He graduated in 2019 and left for his duty station in Bangor, WA (Kitsap) on a Seawolf class sub in  early 2020. He was extended for six months on his sea duty and is now a First Class LPO… but will transition in August to shore duty at the same base. He got married to his sister’s best friend last December and they are expecting our first grandchild in February! It’s been quite a ride!

Morning - My son has been in 3 years now (2 at SC and the last in HI) He is currently on deployment. (since Dec). Nice hearing from you all!