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Permalink Reply by The Hammer on
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Welcome Angella!!! Hang in there mama! You should get a call once he gets there that lasts as bout CDC30 seconds to let you know he arrived. From there... stay busy and ask questions in this group!
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Permalink Reply by Angella on
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I will, thank you so much for the support. I feel totally lost. I can't imagine not having him here every day. My 14 yr old can't wait to join the army, so hopefully I will handle his time to leave, better because I am a hot mess with this one.
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Permalink Reply by NorCal NavyMom on
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My son left on 3/20 and we received I am here I am safe .... call on 3/20 9:30pm our California time. Keep your cell phone if that’s the phone you told him to call you on by you all the time until you see him at PIR. Our son just called yesterday for some additional information so we got lucky we spoke to him for about two minutes. Let him speak it’s script and you can tell him you love him at the end because that all the time you will have. Good luck First Timer
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He just landed in Chicago and called me. I am trying to savor the extra call!!
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Permalink Reply by Phoenixmom on
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Hi Angella welcome to Navy Moms, when he reaches the Airport in Chicago they will be picked up by a bus and taken to BC. I am going to give you some sies to read ok. Have your phone close this evening and maybe now. it will be a fast scripted call so get in the I love yous.
What will the first day be like at BC?
See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC and Ship/Division--How it Works.
How long is the "I'm here!" call and when will s/he be able to call again?
See Phone Cards and Phone Calls.
When will "The Box" come?
It will usually arrive by FedEx within a few days, but it can take up to 2 weeks at times.
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It is ok to feel that way, just know also you may have spurts of crying and feeling emotional, just know that is ok too. join Boot camp for Moms or DEP-Leavin for bootcamp in March you will have much needed support on both sites. if there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to ask. There are Many Great Ladies on these sites and anyone and everyone will help answer your questions or concerns.
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Seems like I can't go an hour without crying. I feel like I am going crazy or something! I am keeping my phone charged and drinking lots of coffee because everyone says he will probably call on the middle of the night and I don't want to chance missing it. Thank you for your support!!
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It was really late when I received my call and I slept with my phone, I know the feeling you are feeling, I was a hot mess myself when I went thru this. I cried all the time my Husband didnt know what to do, my supervisor didnt know what to do because I cried a work too, anyone mentioned my son I cried. It took me a long while to join this Group, I was afraid they would think I am crazy, but it really came down that all the Mothers were feeling the same and how I was feeling was actually Normal. My Son is the Baby so it was very hard letting go, and we have a Great Bond. You will get Great Support and lots of encouragement, and prayer. These Ladies on this site are Amazing and Wonderful. I help out on Boot camp for moms so if there is anything you may need please come and post and you will see all the Ladies will share their Experience. So you are not alone!
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And Thank You for allowing us to share this Journey with you.
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He just called me! He has landed in Chicago and his little group of 6 are trying to find food! I got to say hi to all 6 guys. It was great but now I'm crying again!
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you will receive another call when he gets to boot camp, he just was letting you know he is ok and hungry. you will be fine momma hang in there!
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