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New Navy Mom and I don't know what to do.
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Comment by TexasMomof2 on March 17, 2010 at 12:05pm
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Ohhhh, get ready for a roller coaster ride! I see you joined "New Moms Stop Here." Also, search for Boot Camp Moms. You will eventually - on either of these groups - see other Moms/loved ones whose sons/daughters left when your's did and you guys can form a group. Also, on these two groups, you will see other information as to what to expect. What communication comes first, how often they can write, etc. Hang in there and keep reading and posting. This greatly helps!
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Comment by jgsmom on March 17, 2010 at 12:34pm
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Stay focused on the groups. Wait regularly to your son. Keep him encouraged, reminding him how proud you are. Know that you are not alone. Know that it will get better for him as the weeks go by. Know that he will grow in ways you cannot imagine. Know that we are all proud for you, and have shared your experiences and emotions. Tell him 'THANK YOU' for his service; I sincerely express this to him.
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Comment by BunkerQB on March 17, 2010 at 3:57pm
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Please go to MY PAGE on the above menu bar. A number of postings have been left for you on the comment wall. You will find links to groups to join. Get in the habit of checking you pages on a regular (daily) basis. Go luck. Welcome to N4M.
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Comment by bella [mrs. ae2] on March 17, 2010 at 7:19pm
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Your son will probably be graduating at the same time as my boyfriend. he left on the 15th so that is pretty close. The advice I have been getting is to keep busy and write him letters every day even though you don't have his address yet. And keep in touch with his wife because she is going to be able to get infromation much more easily then you since he is married. She should get his address within a week and she will get a phone call from him today saying that he is there and safe. When you send him letters tell him how proud you are and funny memories to keep him happy. I have been told by friends who have already gone through boot camp that letters are the best part of the day. ALSO you can send small pictures but NO care packages or anything. If it cannot fit in an envelope and shouldnt be seen or shared with others then do not send it. When he graduates and goes to A-school you can visit or send packages as much as you want.
ALSO: for your sake...we here at N4M are all going though or have been through what your going through. i have found so much support already from everyone on here. it really helps to talk to people on here. I am just a navy girlfriend, and have no idea what it is like to be a mom...but I do know what it is like to have a loved one so far away and not know what is going on...I am always here if you need to talk.Hope this helps. And good luck to you.
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