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Leaving for Boot Camp 9/21/10 -- Who else????
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Permalink Reply by NAVYMOM 2010 (Montez's Mom) on
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I have some good days and I have some bad days but yesterday happend to be a good day. I got a call from my son yesterday and he said he had 2 of his wisdom teeh pulled and he had SIQ for a couple of days. I sure feel a lot better since I heard from him. When I talked to him he said that everything was going good and it seems like it is getting a litte easier. I am counting down the day!! Cant wait for graduation. He is only 17 and has never stayed away from home, so him being at boot camp is hard for me..... I had a son go to college and that was not this bad because I was able to contact him and visit from time to time..... I am so thankful for this site!!! Thanks for being here ladies!!!!!
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SHIP 11 DIV 369
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Permalink Reply by Honeybrown on
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Montez"sMom he is just a baby I don't know if I would have been able to handle my baby going off that early. I made a promise to my self after reading all the comments and how the other mothers were handling their children being in the Navy that I was going to keep an open mind and just try to learn from the experience of the others who have already experienced the seperation. Ladies got to tell you I am not doing to good, but like you I am so thankful for having a site like this
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Permalink Reply by Jeffsmom1380 on
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I haven't gotten any letters. Only the phone call on 9/21. Oh well it will soon be over! I can't wait for 11/19! I have never been out of communication with my sons. It is tough!
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what is the peanut butter shot?
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Permalink Reply by srm54 (Ship 9, Div 005) on
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Oh, honeybrown. I'm glad you asked. I've been almost afraid to.
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Permalink Reply by JessicaB-Sailor Mom on
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It is a shot of penecillan...the color of peanut butter and about as thick. It is pretty painful. The rcts ahve to sit on their butts and wiggle aroundso it will absorb.
It is to cover any infections (STD's primarily)
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LOL I know my son had a ball with that one. Thank you for enlightening me.
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honeybrown I had posted what I thought was your PIR group but you're a bit behind these ladies...have you gotten a division or PIR date yet?
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okay here is the link to your PIR group http://www.navyformoms.com/group/pir12310
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I got my first letter today! My son is doing great! He loves the Navy! He is marching at graduation carrying the Oregon flag, though he is from NY, but that's ok! He is also designing his division flag! He is an artist so at least he is using his skills! He says phone calls are coming in a week or so! I'm so happy for him & proud!
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