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Helllo, I'm new to this. I came across he website becuase I was googling answers to the many questions I had, so I figured I could give this a try.. My boyfriend left for bootcamp on Monday, I cried like a baby when he first left, of course. But surprisingly, Tuesday&Wednesday were really easy for me. Yesterday it really hit me that he is gone. I just feel so lonely. & dont know how to handle it really. I dont have anyone to really talk to about it, because no one understands.

Now, my questions for you are: How long until I recieve the first letter? Or when do i get the address to write him?&I know bootcamp is 8 weeks, but do those 8 weeks start the day he arrived? How do I know when to start counting down? I've also started writing him everyday, is that going to be too much for him to read once he can recieve mail? Should I not write so much?

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Comment by lemonelephant on August 31, 2012 at 3:39pm: Welcome. The form letter from him that will give you his address and PIR date will arrive to you or his parents within the first 10 days and the box within the first 2 weeks and the first real letter at about 3 weeks. Boot camp is 7 to 10 weeks with the average being 8 1/2 weeks. You will know his PIR date sometime within the next 2 weeks when the official form letter arrives from him. His PIR is most likely 10/26/2012, but could also be the week before (possible if he is one of the last to fill his division, which sometimes happens for those arriving at the beginning of the week) or the week after, which happens more for those arriving at the end of the week or if a week is skipped, which doesn't usually happen at this time of year. The total weeks begin at arrival the Day of Training (DOT) begins once processing (P-days) is over. Yes, write every day and number your letters. Letters are a lifeline for the recruit so write often and encourage others to write as well. He can only write on Sundays at first beginning the first Sunday he is in his ship, which may not be until the second or third Sunday that he is at the RTC. Once he is in his ship and a Recruit Mail Petty Officer (MPO) is trained for the division, mail call will be every weekday evening (M-F).

You may want to check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvKAhmgkoj4 and http://www.navydep.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433. They will give you an idea of what is happening.

You may wish to join, or at least check out, Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors, Boot Camp Girlfriends, Boot Camp Mom's, PIR Reference Information, and New Members Stop Here. Once you know the division number and/or PIR date, go to http://www.navyformoms.com/forum/topics/groups-listed-by-pir-date and join the group for your boyfriend's PIR date.

(Links and group names within this comment are clickable links. To join a group, click on the name and then in the upper right, click on "+ Join...")

Comment by SubGF22 on August 31, 2012 at 5:49pm: Hi Paige! I just wanted to let you know that I am in the exact same position as you my bf left on Wed and it was devastating I cried more than I have in a long time. Like the person said before me expect your first letter in about three weeks from boot camp that is what everyone has been telling me. Hopefully but not for sure you might get a phone call a little later which would be awesome I hope I get one! Anyway just letting you know i understand exactly how you are feeling and Im here to talk whenever!

Comment by lemonelephant on August 31, 2012 at 6:03pm: I forgot to mention PROUD NAVY GIRLFRIENDS:).

SubGF22, welcome also and be sure to check out the groups I mentioned as well. It's great that you are jumping in and offering support as you are on this journey.

(((((hugs))))) for both of you.

Comment by Paige Ann (Ship 11 Div 350) on August 31, 2012 at 9:41pm: Thank you both very much. Its unpleasant knowing I have to wait that long to hear from him ): but I'll live.lol thanks for all the advice, you were very helpful.

Comment by lemonelephant on August 31, 2012 at 9:55pm: You are very welcome. Hang in there, It will get better.

Comment by StephanieRae on September 4, 2012 at 6:11pm: Hi Paige, my fiance left on Wednesday the 29th. So I definitely know how you feel. I am still waiting for his address and wanting to know his PIR date. I am hoping it will be 10/26. Feel free to add me :)