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Handling the Twin Bond Relationship at Bootcamp
I wanted to ask about this topic as it has a deep impact on how twins relate to each other. This will be good future reference for other Navy Twin Moms as their sons leave for BC. I only have one son going into BC, but I know some of you have both going in at the same time or close together. How do you plan to help your twin cope with the separation?
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Permalink Reply by CO-TwinSalorsMom on
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I do not think there is much of a difference if you have one going into the navy or both, you still have twins and they still have to learn to live without such close contact with someone that has been with them since the womb. It is also quite unlikely that they would do BC together. I made sure to and still do share each communication with the twin. Now that they both have their laptops back they skype all the time. It is a great growing up experience for them both to learn to be alone also helps them appreciate the other. Both my boys became very home sick. and I think they learned to appreciate the twin more through separation, like they learned to appreciate home.
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Permalink Reply by Sierrascrapper (ETN2) on
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I talked with the one twin who isn't joining about writing his brother in BC. He didn't think it would be important to write to him. I let him know how important his letters would be to his brother. Plus they can talk about things together that Mom wouldn't talk about.
Right now I don't think Twin 1 realizes what it will be like when his brother is REALLY gone. They haven't been away from each other for more than maybe 5 days at a time, and that was only once or twice. I really do believe they will realize that their relationship is important as life goes on and they go their separate ways.
I definitely will share communications from BC with Twin 1 so he can stay in the loop. He will be going to BC graduation with us too, and he's excited about that already. -
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Permalink Reply by doubletrouble on
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My boys haven't mentioned anything to me or my husband about being seperated, but I know it has to be on their minds. They are together almost all the time, unless they are with their girlfriends they are usually together, playing video games or hanging out with friends. They even work together like one of the other moms said hers do. They started this job together, first job for both and have put in their two week notice together.
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Mine worked at the same place as well. they had the same friends, but in a town where the population is 800 that is not hard to do. One is a computer nerd his brother was more into outdoor stuff.
That is too funny that your husband is a twin also, I guess we know why you have twins. So can your husband be of help with the whole twin bon thing?
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Permalink Reply by ellen(e and a's mom) on
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My twin daughter cried hysterically when her twin left for BC. She cried each time he left after his leave. Four years later, it has gotten easier, except when he left for deployment. Her greatest fear is that her twin and younger brother will not make it home for her wedding. They want them both in it. She worries a lot about them, and worships them. She now counts her blessings to be able to see them.
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When Steve went in he called Sam the most. When he went to A School they skyped and still do. They communicate more with each other than with their parents.
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Permalink Reply by jonandtysmom (9-5 & 9-26 PIR) on
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I just joined this group and am SO ENCOURAGED to see this board. My identical twins don't leave until next July and we're already engaging in great discussion around this topic. As expected, they are BEST friends and neither one of them (nor us) can imagine being apart yet they know this is their calling. Thank you!!! Cyndi
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Welcome to our group. There are some unique issues with twins rather than siblings. There is a bond there that is different. Even when they fight or are supper competitive or best buds it is different.
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Agree!!!! I am trying to fully wrap my head around the whole aspect so I appreciate insight and feedback. Thanks!!
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Welcome to our group and thank your boys for their decision to join our great Navy! Only one of my twins are going in...but he is also leaving next July, he's going in as a Nuke. What ratings (jobs) are your boys going in as?
One of the Moms in our group has twin boys who are in BC right now. They are both going into Aviation and will both have their A-school in Pensacola. I think that might help them as they settle into their new adventure. I'm curious to see if they ask for the same ship assignment and get it.
There definitely is a difference with the twin bond. Even though mine don't get along very well...I see things that they try to not let me see like them working together. I think they are just so competitive that they really knock horns alot. I know that once they are apart from each other they are going to notice a difference that they can't even realize at this time.
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Sierrascrapper - thanks for the message. Jon's rating is Special Operations and Tyler is Air Traffic Control. Jon would like nothing more than to make the draft class for EOD team and is working (physically) hard this year so he can try for that once he's done with BC. For now....if nothing changes (and my head is fully wrapped around all of the info) Jon's A-School is in Great Lakes and Ty in Pensacola. They leave for BC 3 weeks apart....and both have said being apart will be the hardest part.
I am CHERISHING every single moment with them this year...they're two of my most favorite people to spend time with together and apart.
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Permalink Reply by SheisaSeabee Ship11/Div420 on
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Hello! New member here. I have identical twin daughters. One has now been at BC for a little over 2 weeks and the other has not been able to stop crying. I have been trying really hard to stay strong for both of them and not let anyone see me cry, but I finally had a huge breakdown on Sunday afternoon when I was home alone. I am missing my daughter like crazy and I do feel so bad for her twin who feels she has lost half of herself. I found out my one left at home has now been talking to the recruiter and studing for her ASVAB. I am trying to wrap my brain around both of them being gone soon. Thank you for this site!!! Nice to meet other moms out there going through the same thing!
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