Thanks KevsMom!! :) I can read your mind ya know!!! I know it's almost time for your Sailor to leave for Hawaii; hug him tight and as often as possible, as if I didn't need to tell you that! NMHs!!!!
Welcome to the family gundoggie!! We'll all try to help as best we can. Did I meet you in the chat room? Seems like it! :)
Hello gundoggie - I think it is a good idea to get on board early. We are here for you through BOOT and arrival at Groton. We keep your SR and family in prayer - NAVY BOOT is quite an experience. Stay positive, work hard and go with it. Send your SR lots of positive letters, he will truly enjoy and look forward to them.
Fair Weather and Following Seas to your Sailor KevsMom. Lots of huggs.
Ashley I feel for you - Hopefully it will all work out as you envision, but you do need to be prepared for "plan B" if it does not. Your husband should notify his commanders when he gets to Groton so that they are aware of the situation. There are contingencies for family leave emergencies. I would put the birth of your child in this category.
My son was married last month and a few weeks ago they were able to get off base housing, but he still has to spend time in the barracks - especially when he has watch. He has finished BESS, ATT & TEchno and starts A school next week.
Welcome gundoggie! BESS is Basic Enlisted Submarine School. Every sailor who will serve on a submarine must do the 6-8 week sub school (can't remember if it is 6 or 8!)
After that there is usually ATT (Advanced Technical Training) then depending on rate, he might have tecno which is specific technical training, then A school!
Your son can take a laptop, cell phone I believe gaming devices - it's pretty liberal.
cybergrouch - it depends on the color of their card. I'm not sure of the colors and freedom attached - white I believe have none. Usually by the completion of BESS they do have liberty, but if someone screws up that can be taken away!
No clue about between BESS & A school since he is going to a different base
Hi gundoggie! It does depend on his rate as far as graduation goes. My son is in radio and should graduate end of July or early August but we still don't have a date. He's been there since last June 8th so his will be well over a year. Sorry I can't give you a better answer. :(
Well, I am back to getting to be on navyformoms. We left early Wednesday to drive my son's car to him at Groton. He is on hold for school due to student loans. He has liberty privileges and can drive. We got to see him Thursday night through Tuesday morning when he dropped us off in Boston at the airport. It was wonderful
tidefan - Welcome home. Oh, sooo TOTALLY awesome to share time with your son. I am happy for any Momma and Poppa that can hug their Sailor personally! I am sure he is a happy man with his car! Hoping his hold is not for too long.
gundoggie - NAVY does not seem to be to concerned with my plans either - ha ha! We go with it...not easy, but WE are not alone! I think BESS & A school are the biggies - our sons ATT & Techno were mid-week, mid-day and were short and sweet graduations. Our son mentioned that the very next day after A school graduation they leave for their next base. We are in So. Cal. so he said it was not a big deal if we did not attend. He said he will be home as soon as he can.So, when we get an exact date for graduation I will be asking NAVY Moms that DO attend to please take pic's. Or he will have to selfie!
Hey fathomom! How are you? I've heard a rumor that my son's graduation is July 25th but I looked into airfare; it's ridiculous!!! So am thinking we probably won't go to graduation either, as much as I would love to. But then again, if my son is coming here the next day there would be no reason to go. The Navy certainly does keep us on our toes!!
Fathomom - do you know when your son should graduate A school? My son said his should be somewhere around October 17. I will definitely go as I am only 90 minutes away.
tidefan - Was confused about waiting due to school loans. My son will be in Groton soon (PIR 6/6) and has student school loans from before joining. Will this prevent him from attending A school?
Cybergrouch-My son has to show how he will be paying them. He had several years of student loans. He has shown them that he is making payments but it is hurry up and wait-Navy time. So we still wait.
tidefan - All these things we find out bit by bit. They do seem to enjoy waiting. It was over a week before they had enough students to start basic after he got there. Does tidefan refer to Alabama or the Navy (asks the Florida Gator). Just asking cause It won't be too long before he asks for his car and was wondering about the trip (we are in Atlanta).
Cybergrouch - my brothers live in the Atlanta area - small world! If you are planning on driving the car to Groton it's about an 18 hour trip. Depending on the car, you might want to think about selling it and having him buy one up here - just a thought!
Cybergrouch - I drove my son's little Honda Civic from Florida to Groton- He is glad he had it but Connecticut winter.s took quite the toll on this poor car. No proper storage available. If you buy a new car up there to keep on the sub base where the plows throw snow on them and they can't be washed regularly - I feel - you are wasting your money. I told my son to drive that heap until he was an E-5 and had quarters off base so he could maintain it and then buy a new one. He wants a Ford F-150 - talk about the big bucks...
He is driving his car home from Groton now -back to Florida.In a few weeks he is taking it to Charleston, SC to be loaded on a boat to Hawaii where cars are not plentiful or cheap.
You can maintain an engine of a car well, for a long time, even if the body is less than perfect. Bank your would be payments and bide your time. He is going out on a sub soon anyway and the poor car will really suffer from just sitting and waiting for his return in storage.
I am so proud of all our sailors - mine is coming home for two weeks - can't wait - then off to the silent - underwater world. I don't know how they do it. Hooyah!!!!
Just returned from Groton last night after my son's graduation from Radio A school. Had an amazing time, although my son had duty one day. Took the whole family. It was a great experience and a super proud moment! For some reason no one in his class has orders yet so they're in TPU...awaiting to be assigned a boat. They are all ready to dive into their jobs...so to speak. lol Hoping their wait isn't too long.
Wow JTFsubmom, thanks for the info! My son and ProudNavyMom's son are supposed to graduate radio in July but we still don't know when. I thought they all got their orders before graduation....see what I get for assuming something? So hard to make any plans when I don't know any details!!! We will be moving our daughter to Utah for vet school in August and I sure do want to see my Sailor too!
mrsb...I am still trying to get used to the Navy "way"! lol Most classes do get their orders up to a month in advance but this class didn't for some unexplained reason. Even the class that graduated in two weeks have their orders already. We assumed he would be coming home today for his leave before going to his next base...not happening. Very hard to make plans around his "new parents"! They are far more strict and structured than we ever were! lol All kidding aside, he does love his job and is super excited to start doing it. The Navy has helped to make him a terrific man who is as proud of himself as we are of him. I'll keep you posted to let you know how this TPU works and how long he's there.
cyber I hope that I didn't scare you off. I am kidding about my football. We are diehard Alabama fans but I try to get along with every fanbase(even Auburn).lol
CathBubblehead - our son should graduate end of June. I agree that our son's with cars in Groton should sell their cars and buy wherever they are stationed. I think it would be easier, less stressful, one less thing to worry about... my son and my husband don't seem to think so. So we go. Once our son get orders, I may have to start worrying about him driving back to So. Cal. in his truck...Oy!
mrsb - yay, a date! I hope July 25 sticks! All of our sons are learning to wait, I guess we will learn too! I do my best to think positively about it...it is so out of our control. Prayers help me....a lil cabernet too! ha ha!
navymom2013 - I am so happy to hear that your son will be home soon. Lots of HUGGS for that boy/man/Sailor/soon-to-be submariner! Please stay in contact with us!
JTfsubmom - Congratulations on Radio graduation - awesome! What a year! Yup..... alot of sailors on hold right now. Good things come to those who wait....just hope it is not for toooo long too! I am sure easier said than done - these young men are ready for their next part of their journey.
gundoggie - we will be thinking of you and yours on Tuesday. Off to start his NAVY journey! Big NAVY MOM hugg! I get teary remembering that day for us. I keep ALL of our sons in prayer! HOOYAH!
My sailor son just arrived in Groton last night. He graduated from boot camp in August of last year and has spent the past 9 months in nuke school in Charleston. Sad to say, he didn't pass his final comp exam/oral board at the end of nuke ET "A" school. It was extremely difficult, and we are over the disappointment now and excited that he was re-rated to a non-nuke ET Comm and is getting ready to start a different path on his Navy journey. It's been close to a year since he first left for boot camp on 6/26/13 and what a roller coaster this has been for me...lol! I'm looking forward to learning more about what my son will be experiencing in his time in Groton, which may very well last over a year (with class hold times,etc!)
I'm glad to have found this group!
Hi amp and welcome! My son has just started A school for sonar, he is on the last leg of schooling before he gets a boat! By the way, I don't know if it was here or on FB, but someone posted a link to a submarine podcast. I listen to podcasts frequently and found this interesting. It's a former submariner interviewing other submariners who share stories.
Yes that was me who posted the podcast, they talk to submariners from attack subs but there is one on there for a boomer, my son is on a boomer in GA and will be going out on his first underway very soon. The stories on there will help u to know what our sons will be going through , very interesting .
Amp good luck to ur son, glad he got a good re-rate.
Gundoggie good luck to ur son in boot camp, start writing letters as soon as he leaves and when u get his address u will be ready to send , they love getting mail, it is the high light of there time there.
gundoggie I am thinking about you and tomorrow! In my own humble opinion the first farewell when they leave for BC is the hardest. When you get beyond that point it will get easier (eventually) not right away. By being a part of this forum you have already built a strong foundation :-)
gundoggie - same here, it was the hardest for us too! then it was when we received his box of clothes (those should arrive in a few weeks). Our son's jeans were still rolled up - wah! Took me a very long time to wash that box of clothes. We are here for you! Big NAVY MOM hugg!
I haven't been on here in awhile. I had my baby may 15 and after 10 months of not knowing the sex, I am so happy to say we have a beautiful healthy baby girl. That makes 2 girls 1 boy!! They let my husband come home the next morning for 10 days, our oldest daughter and son were so happy once they saw their dad!! Our oldest daughter turns 4 on the 20th and since my husband missed her bday last year due to working out of state and we didn't see him last fathers day we are planning on visiting him the weekend of my daughters bday so we can also celebrate Father's Day. Does anyone have any recommendations on hotels to stay at??
Also, my husband will have to choose soon on which sub he would prefer. Our 3 kids ages are 4, 1 1/2, and 2 1/2 weeks. My husband is a true family man and loves playing with his kids and hates missing out. We do know about deployment and that he will miss out on some things but I was just wondering what others opinions on each subs are. The pros and cons
Congratulations CeeCee! You definitely have your hands full with 3 children! I have no ideas about subs as my son is still in school. I do not think there is a good answer since they are out of communications a lot while underway.
CEECEE congratulations on the birth of your daughter!! What a blessing for all of you! My son isn't on a sub yet so I have nothing to offer there. I'm sure others on here will chime in though!! Try and get some rest whenever you can! :)
CeeCee - Hi! Congratulations on your lovely children. When you get older like me, you will be so glad for all the dragging around and trying to get settled you do with them when they are small and don't understand yet, what is happening. Are you looking for a place to stay in Groton? or somewhere else? Also - he may get more of an option with subs but my son did not get to choose his sub - he only got to choose one of three places that he wanted to go as a permanent duty station. He was lucky and got his first choice, but it is where the Navy needs you - you don't really get to pick and choose. What grade is he? Is he an Officer? The problem with this website is that you have to try to remember what grade everyone is and what station they were assigned and I actually have a personal spreadsheet I made up of my friends names, their son's names - the boat names - their kids names - birthdays and anniversaries. It is really tough- you make so many new on-line friends and you kind of forget some of the stuff, you would like to remember about them. Good Luck to you and yours and I hope your husband gets his first choice. Please let me know more info.
We Weill be moving out to him in about 6-7 weeks. I was going to stay home with family while he's in school but he wants his babies and especially to get to know our youngest. When we go visit him I just want some place near base that's not going to break my wallet and has to be somewhat decent
The navy lodge is great, the rooms are big and they have a kitchenette. They also have a playground out back and a playground across the street. I paid around 70 a night that was a couple years ago. It is a five min drive to base. You are a dependent so u might also be able to stay on base at the lodge they have on base, check it out. It might be more affordable, not sure. If he gets on a boomer they go out for @ three months at a time or shorter , the attack subs will usually have longer deployments . Best of luck to you, Groton is very pretty, nice area, lots of fun stuff to do.
@shirl
Thanks for sharing the info on the Navy Lodge. Sounds like it would have been to our advantage to stay there last year when my other son graduated from Navy boot camp. So this morning we are on our way stopping through to Cincinnati and then on our way to Chicago. We did make reservations to the Navy Lodge sounds like we made a good decision headed to you PIR yall so excited see you all there.
Hello Sub School Moms! My son just started his A school on Monday and he's beginning to get settled in. It's kinda strange to be able to talk to him or text him again. I hope to build the same kind of friendships here on this page that I did with my PIR moms. We are from Florida and the weather is already in the upper 90s! Our trip to PIR last weekend was gorgeous. Perfect weather! I'm sure my new sailor will enjoy the mild temps in Groton.
Hi ClerMom welcome to CT! Are you sure your sailor is starting A school? Most (not all) do BESS first, then depending on their rate do ATT & Techno, then A School! Mine has been in Groton since December 8 and will be starting A school on the 17th of this month!
In any case - welcome! What part of FL do you live in? My hubby & I are considering relocating there from CT.
CeeCee - the lil princess has arrived - Congratulations! Take good care of YOU too! Everything shirl said about Navy Lodge - yes! Everything shirl said about subs and choices - yes! Thanks shirl !
Welcome ClerMom! Your Sailor will enjoy Groton. Enjoy texting and talking to your Sailor - love it! Our son arrived just about one year ago - he has been very happy there since day one! Our son will graduate A school end of June. Our soon-to-be submariners have alot to learn before starting A school.
mimi0522 - safe travel! Your other son is graduating NAVY BOOT? Hooyah!
This group of NAVY Momma's are a wonderful, beautiful, supportive NAVY family.....they really get it! I am thankful!
Your welcome fathomom, my son is in Kings Bay and on the USS Rhode Island , has not gone to,sea yet but will soon. I still like to,read all the post on Groton . I loved visiting him when he was in Groton, it is beautiful there.
shirl - I am so happy you have not left us! Yes, Groton is beyond beautiful. Our Sailor/Son has truly enjoyed being here. This past year has overall been a positive learning and growing experience for him. It isn't over, till its over....let's pray our Sailor/Sons keep up the focus, keep up the study time and sucessfully complete A school!!!! This is BIG stuff! I am so very proud of all of our Sailor/Son's who have devoted themselves to the extensive sub training they are going through and those who have completed! Our son's work so hard and have such responsibilities in Sub School. Thanks you to those instructors who have firmly and generously helped guide our young sons. The study time and training does not stop here in Groton, there is much more ahead. God Speed to ALL of them.
tidefan - HOOYAH for your son.May it not be tooo long a wait!
mrsb, ProudNavyMom#1 can you believe it's been one year!! Happy One Year Anniversary to my Sailor Sisters! Our boys arrived in Groton one year ago today! I know yours are still there God Bless them! They'll be on the next phase of their adventure soon!
FATHOMOM- Amen to that! You have a great way with words thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Hello ladies! I don't get on here much lately, we are still settling in from the move. Actually, we were, now are pretty well settled, just some painting and general household things to take care of. And hubby and I enjoyed a very nice weekend up at Big Bear, a break from the chores and a beautiful weekend! It was a Valentine's gift for me from him, way back before we had an inkling we would have to move and we would be buying a house!
Our sailor has two weeks of A school left, but texting with him today he said there are paperwork problems with personal property and travel, and will be on hold when he gets done, meaning not being able to come home right away. :( Hopefully it won't be too long a delay, better still, that all the things get straightened out before A school graduation!
Kevsmom, I know, I can hardly believe it's been a year too!!! I sent Sailor son a message yesterday and he couldn't believe it's been a year too! I'm sure we never thought this year would go so fast, kinda like bootcamp!!! Still waiting for a graduation date, always hurry up and wait. I'm sure your son is loving Hawaii; I had a dream that my Sailor gets Hawaii too. :)
mrsb
Thanks KevsMom!! :) I can read your mind ya know!!! I know it's almost time for your Sailor to leave for Hawaii; hug him tight and as often as possible, as if I didn't need to tell you that! NMHs!!!!
Welcome to the family gundoggie!! We'll all try to help as best we can. Did I meet you in the chat room? Seems like it! :)
May 24, 2014
FATHOMOM
Hello gundoggie - I think it is a good idea to get on board early. We are here for you through BOOT and arrival at Groton. We keep your SR and family in prayer - NAVY BOOT is quite an experience. Stay positive, work hard and go with it. Send your SR lots of positive letters, he will truly enjoy and look forward to them.
Fair Weather and Following Seas to your Sailor KevsMom. Lots of huggs.
May 24, 2014
Ashley
May 24, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Ashley I feel for you - Hopefully it will all work out as you envision, but you do need to be prepared for "plan B" if it does not. Your husband should notify his commanders when he gets to Groton so that they are aware of the situation. There are contingencies for family leave emergencies. I would put the birth of your child in this category.
My son was married last month and a few weeks ago they were able to get off base housing, but he still has to spend time in the barracks - especially when he has watch. He has finished BESS, ATT & TEchno and starts A school next week.
May 24, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Welcome gundoggie! BESS is Basic Enlisted Submarine School. Every sailor who will serve on a submarine must do the 6-8 week sub school (can't remember if it is 6 or 8!)
After that there is usually ATT (Advanced Technical Training) then depending on rate, he might have tecno which is specific technical training, then A school!
Your son can take a laptop, cell phone I believe gaming devices - it's pretty liberal.
May 24, 2014
cybergrouch
Do sailors have liberty during BESS? What about between BESS and A school? He will A school in Pensacola.
May 27, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
cybergrouch - it depends on the color of their card. I'm not sure of the colors and freedom attached - white I believe have none. Usually by the completion of BESS they do have liberty, but if someone screws up that can be taken away!
No clue about between BESS & A school since he is going to a different base
May 27, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
gundoggie - BESS and A School I believe are the biggies. If there is ATT & Tecno, my son didn't tell me! LoL.
There are no restrictions on the number of people - but NO CELL PHONES! you can bring a camera for pics - and they are very good about posing!
May 27, 2014
mrsb
Hi gundoggie! It does depend on his rate as far as graduation goes. My son is in radio and should graduate end of July or early August but we still don't have a date. He's been there since last June 8th so his will be well over a year. Sorry I can't give you a better answer. :(
May 27, 2014
tidefan
Well, I am back to getting to be on navyformoms. We left early Wednesday to drive my son's car to him at Groton. He is on hold for school due to student loans. He has liberty privileges and can drive. We got to see him Thursday night through Tuesday morning when he dropped us off in Boston at the airport. It was wonderful
May 28, 2014
FATHOMOM
tidefan - Welcome home. Oh, sooo TOTALLY awesome to share time with your son. I am happy for any Momma and Poppa that can hug their Sailor personally! I am sure he is a happy man with his car! Hoping his hold is not for too long.
gundoggie - NAVY does not seem to be to concerned with my plans either - ha ha! We go with it...not easy, but WE are not alone! I think BESS & A school are the biggies - our sons ATT & Techno were mid-week, mid-day and were short and sweet graduations. Our son mentioned that the very next day after A school graduation they leave for their next base. We are in So. Cal. so he said it was not a big deal if we did not attend. He said he will be home as soon as he can.So, when we get an exact date for graduation I will be asking NAVY Moms that DO attend to please take pic's. Or he will have to selfie!
May 28, 2014
mrsb
Hey fathomom! How are you? I've heard a rumor that my son's graduation is July 25th but I looked into airfare; it's ridiculous!!! So am thinking we probably won't go to graduation either, as much as I would love to. But then again, if my son is coming here the next day there would be no reason to go. The Navy certainly does keep us on our toes!!
May 28, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Fathomom - do you know when your son should graduate A school? My son said his should be somewhere around October 17. I will definitely go as I am only 90 minutes away.
May 28, 2014
cybergrouch
tidefan - Was confused about waiting due to school loans. My son will be in Groton soon (PIR 6/6) and has student school loans from before joining. Will this prevent him from attending A school?
May 29, 2014
tidefan
Cybergrouch-My son has to show how he will be paying them. He had several years of student loans. He has shown them that he is making payments but it is hurry up and wait-Navy time. So we still wait.
May 29, 2014
cybergrouch
tidefan - All these things we find out bit by bit. They do seem to enjoy waiting. It was over a week before they had enough students to start basic after he got there. Does tidefan refer to Alabama or the Navy (asks the Florida Gator). Just asking cause It won't be too long before he asks for his car and was wondering about the trip (we are in Atlanta).
May 29, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Cybergrouch - my brothers live in the Atlanta area - small world! If you are planning on driving the car to Groton it's about an 18 hour trip. Depending on the car, you might want to think about selling it and having him buy one up here - just a thought!
May 29, 2014
navymom2013
Cybergrouch - I drove my son's little Honda Civic from Florida to Groton- He is glad he had it but Connecticut winter.s took quite the toll on this poor car. No proper storage available. If you buy a new car up there to keep on the sub base where the plows throw snow on them and they can't be washed regularly - I feel - you are wasting your money. I told my son to drive that heap until he was an E-5 and had quarters off base so he could maintain it and then buy a new one. He wants a Ford F-150 - talk about the big bucks...
He is driving his car home from Groton now -back to Florida.In a few weeks he is taking it to Charleston, SC to be loaded on a boat to Hawaii where cars are not plentiful or cheap.
You can maintain an engine of a car well, for a long time, even if the body is less than perfect. Bank your would be payments and bide your time. He is going out on a sub soon anyway and the poor car will really suffer from just sitting and waiting for his return in storage.
I am so proud of all our sailors - mine is coming home for two weeks - can't wait - then off to the silent - underwater world. I don't know how they do it. Hooyah!!!!
May 30, 2014
JTFsubmom
Just returned from Groton last night after my son's graduation from Radio A school. Had an amazing time, although my son had duty one day. Took the whole family. It was a great experience and a super proud moment! For some reason no one in his class has orders yet so they're in TPU...awaiting to be assigned a boat. They are all ready to dive into their jobs...so to speak. lol Hoping their wait isn't too long.
May 30, 2014
mrsb
Wow JTFsubmom, thanks for the info! My son and ProudNavyMom's son are supposed to graduate radio in July but we still don't know when. I thought they all got their orders before graduation....see what I get for assuming something? So hard to make any plans when I don't know any details!!! We will be moving our daughter to Utah for vet school in August and I sure do want to see my Sailor too!
May 30, 2014
JTFsubmom
mrsb...I am still trying to get used to the Navy "way"! lol Most classes do get their orders up to a month in advance but this class didn't for some unexplained reason. Even the class that graduated in two weeks have their orders already. We assumed he would be coming home today for his leave before going to his next base...not happening. Very hard to make plans around his "new parents"! They are far more strict and structured than we ever were! lol All kidding aside, he does love his job and is super excited to start doing it. The Navy has helped to make him a terrific man who is as proud of himself as we are of him. I'll keep you posted to let you know how this TPU works and how long he's there.
May 30, 2014
mrsb
Thanks JTFsubmom!!
May 30, 2014
tidefan
cyber it stands for ROLL TIDE-lol. I had to say that. We live in MS. I take my football and softball serious
May 30, 2014
tidefan
cyber I hope that I didn't scare you off. I am kidding about my football. We are diehard Alabama fans but I try to get along with every fanbase(even Auburn).lol
May 30, 2014
shirl
This is a podcast about life on a sub, w
Very interesting and will give u a chance to hear what your submariners will be doing. Hope the link works. Roll Tide, I am from Alabama originally.
May 30, 2014
FATHOMOM
CathBubblehead - our son should graduate end of June. I agree that our son's with cars in Groton should sell their cars and buy wherever they are stationed. I think it would be easier, less stressful, one less thing to worry about... my son and my husband don't seem to think so. So we go. Once our son get orders, I may have to start worrying about him driving back to So. Cal. in his truck...Oy!
mrsb - yay, a date! I hope July 25 sticks! All of our sons are learning to wait, I guess we will learn too! I do my best to think positively about it...it is so out of our control. Prayers help me....a lil cabernet too! ha ha!
navymom2013 - I am so happy to hear that your son will be home soon. Lots of HUGGS for that boy/man/Sailor/soon-to-be submariner! Please stay in contact with us!
JTfsubmom - Congratulations on Radio graduation - awesome! What a year! Yup..... alot of sailors on hold right now. Good things come to those who wait....just hope it is not for toooo long too! I am sure easier said than done - these young men are ready for their next part of their journey.
gundoggie - we will be thinking of you and yours on Tuesday. Off to start his NAVY journey! Big NAVY MOM hugg! I get teary remembering that day for us. I keep ALL of our sons in prayer! HOOYAH!
May 31, 2014
amp
I'm glad to have found this group!
May 31, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/submarine-sea-stories-ever/id85...
May 31, 2014
shirl
Amp good luck to ur son, glad he got a good re-rate.
Gundoggie good luck to ur son in boot camp, start writing letters as soon as he leaves and when u get his address u will be ready to send , they love getting mail, it is the high light of there time there.
May 31, 2014
Kevsmom93
gundoggie I am thinking about you and tomorrow! In my own humble opinion the first farewell when they leave for BC is the hardest. When you get beyond that point it will get easier (eventually) not right away. By being a part of this forum you have already built a strong foundation :-)
Jun 2, 2014
FATHOMOM
gundoggie - same here, it was the hardest for us too! then it was when we received his box of clothes (those should arrive in a few weeks). Our son's jeans were still rolled up - wah! Took me a very long time to wash that box of clothes. We are here for you! Big NAVY MOM hugg!
Jun 2, 2014
CEECEE
Jun 3, 2014
CEECEE
Jun 3, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Congratulations CeeCee! You definitely have your hands full with 3 children! I have no ideas about subs as my son is still in school. I do not think there is a good answer since they are out of communications a lot while underway.
Jun 3, 2014
mrsb
CEECEE congratulations on the birth of your daughter!! What a blessing for all of you! My son isn't on a sub yet so I have nothing to offer there. I'm sure others on here will chime in though!! Try and get some rest whenever you can! :)
Jun 3, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
CeeCee have you tried the sub moms group? http://navyformoms.com/group/submoms
Jun 3, 2014
navymom2013
CeeCee - Hi! Congratulations on your lovely children. When you get older like me, you will be so glad for all the dragging around and trying to get settled you do with them when they are small and don't understand yet, what is happening. Are you looking for a place to stay in Groton? or somewhere else? Also - he may get more of an option with subs but my son did not get to choose his sub - he only got to choose one of three places that he wanted to go as a permanent duty station. He was lucky and got his first choice, but it is where the Navy needs you - you don't really get to pick and choose. What grade is he? Is he an Officer? The problem with this website is that you have to try to remember what grade everyone is and what station they were assigned and I actually have a personal spreadsheet I made up of my friends names, their son's names - the boat names - their kids names - birthdays and anniversaries. It is really tough- you make so many new on-line friends and you kind of forget some of the stuff, you would like to remember about them. Good Luck to you and yours and I hope your husband gets his first choice. Please let me know more info.
Jun 3, 2014
CEECEE
Jun 3, 2014
shirl
Jun 4, 2014
mimi0522♡Ship3~Division190
Thanks for sharing the info on the Navy Lodge. Sounds like it would have been to our advantage to stay there last year when my other son graduated from Navy boot camp. So this morning we are on our way stopping through to Cincinnati and then on our way to Chicago. We did make reservations to the Navy Lodge sounds like we made a good decision headed to you PIR yall so excited see you all there.
Jun 4, 2014
ClerMom
Hello Sub School Moms! My son just started his A school on Monday and he's beginning to get settled in. It's kinda strange to be able to talk to him or text him again. I hope to build the same kind of friendships here on this page that I did with my PIR moms. We are from Florida and the weather is already in the upper 90s! Our trip to PIR last weekend was gorgeous. Perfect weather! I'm sure my new sailor will enjoy the mild temps in Groton.
Jun 4, 2014
Cath Bubblehead mom
Hi ClerMom welcome to CT! Are you sure your sailor is starting A school? Most (not all) do BESS first, then depending on their rate do ATT & Techno, then A School! Mine has been in Groton since December 8 and will be starting A school on the 17th of this month!
In any case - welcome! What part of FL do you live in? My hubby & I are considering relocating there from CT.
Jun 4, 2014
FATHOMOM
CeeCee - the lil princess has arrived - Congratulations! Take good care of YOU too! Everything shirl said about Navy Lodge - yes! Everything shirl said about subs and choices - yes! Thanks shirl !
Welcome ClerMom! Your Sailor will enjoy Groton. Enjoy texting and talking to your Sailor - love it! Our son arrived just about one year ago - he has been very happy there since day one! Our son will graduate A school end of June. Our soon-to-be submariners have alot to learn before starting A school.
mimi0522 - safe travel! Your other son is graduating NAVY BOOT? Hooyah!
This group of NAVY Momma's are a wonderful, beautiful, supportive NAVY family.....they really get it! I am thankful!
Jun 4, 2014
shirl
Jun 5, 2014
tidefan
good morning ladies and men-I am excited-my son has been on hold from starting school because of student loans. He may be schooling up soon. Yea!!!
Jun 5, 2014
mrsb
tidefan, hooray for him!!!!
Jun 5, 2014
FATHOMOM
shirl - I am so happy you have not left us! Yes, Groton is beyond beautiful. Our Sailor/Son has truly enjoyed being here. This past year has overall been a positive learning and growing experience for him. It isn't over, till its over....let's pray our Sailor/Sons keep up the focus, keep up the study time and sucessfully complete A school!!!! This is BIG stuff! I am so very proud of all of our Sailor/Son's who have devoted themselves to the extensive sub training they are going through and those who have completed! Our son's work so hard and have such responsibilities in Sub School. Thanks you to those instructors who have firmly and generously helped guide our young sons. The study time and training does not stop here in Groton, there is much more ahead. God Speed to ALL of them.
tidefan - HOOYAH for your son.May it not be tooo long a wait!
Jun 6, 2014
Kevsmom93
mrsb, ProudNavyMom#1 can you believe it's been one year!! Happy One Year Anniversary to my Sailor Sisters! Our boys arrived in Groton one year ago today! I know yours are still there God Bless them! They'll be on the next phase of their adventure soon!
FATHOMOM- Amen to that! You have a great way with words thank you for sharing your wisdom!
Jun 8, 2014
Annette
Hello ladies! I don't get on here much lately, we are still settling in from the move. Actually, we were, now are pretty well settled, just some painting and general household things to take care of. And hubby and I enjoyed a very nice weekend up at Big Bear, a break from the chores and a beautiful weekend! It was a Valentine's gift for me from him, way back before we had an inkling we would have to move and we would be buying a house!
Our sailor has two weeks of A school left, but texting with him today he said there are paperwork problems with personal property and travel, and will be on hold when he gets done, meaning not being able to come home right away. :( Hopefully it won't be too long a delay, better still, that all the things get straightened out before A school graduation!
Hope all are well!
Jun 8, 2014
mrsb
Kevsmom, I know, I can hardly believe it's been a year too!!! I sent Sailor son a message yesterday and he couldn't believe it's been a year too! I'm sure we never thought this year would go so fast, kinda like bootcamp!!! Still waiting for a graduation date, always hurry up and wait. I'm sure your son is loving Hawaii; I had a dream that my Sailor gets Hawaii too. :)
Jun 8, 2014