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Leaving for BC on March 17- ready Freddie

My boy leaves in just a few short days. He's not a boy, of course, he's a grown man setting off to a wonderful adventure and future. But when I see him, even though he towers over me, he's still that little fella playing Legos. I am proud as can be of this young man! I wish the mom-tears would go away, I want him to see the admiration & pride, not these silly tears. Farewell Party is tomorrow and then the final countdown!

Anyone else have theirs heading out next week?

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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on March 23, 2015 at 2:08am

marykate, there was no holiday routine this week. The first one will be next Sunday. See Arrival and What Happens at the RTC.

Permalink Reply by NavyWife1220 on March 22, 2015 at 1:20pm

Hey yall, my husband just left for BCT on the 18th as well. This has been such a hard time for me, and all I can try to do is try to keep busy. He is my bestfriend and one of the only people I have, so I can't help but cry when I look at everything around me, everything reminds me of him. Do any of you know around the time frame he should be graduating? Or around when we'll receive our first letter? I'm counting down the days until I can see his sweet face again, then it's off to Pensacola FL with him for AIT school. I can't wait for April to pass, then the count down will start ♡

Permalink Reply by Aimee and Wine on March 22, 2015 at 2:49pm

Hello Navywife1220! Looks like your man is in the same PIR with us!
I am sorry that you are having such a rough time- but you are right, keeping busy is the very best thing you can do. I think the time will go by quickly and it will be a great reunion!!!! Yay!

From what I've read, we should get the form letter next week, and that will confirm the graduation date. The 9Fridays count puts it at May 15, but we cannot assume ANYTHING with the military, lol- it is best to hang on for the official word.

The Boot camp Moms and loved ones group has tons of info, be sure you join that group- it lets you know when others are getting letters and calls, and when to keep an eye out for stuff.
I'm glad you are with us on this journey, we can keep one another smiling til we hit the finish line!!

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on March 23, 2015 at 1:10am

NavyWife1220,

BCT (Army) = BC (Navy)

AIT (Army) = "A" School (Navy)

By counting 9 weeks, PIR will most likely be 05/18/2015, but it could be the week before (possible, but not as likely for one arriving on a Wednesday) or the week after (possible, but not as likely this time of the year as at other times). You'll just have to wait on The Form Letter to know for sure.

Counting Fridays may be easier on you than counting days.

You will be receiving "the box" soon if you haven't already. The Form Letter arrives an average of 10 days after the recruit arrived at the RTC. The first "real" letter will arrive sometime after the second Sunday (third Sunday for some). Arrival and What Happens at the RTC within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) will let you know what is happening and what to expect.

The Page, When Will the Recruits be Paid? and Information for Spouses, within Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) has important information for you.

The Page, What does ??? mean? (A Guide to Navy Abbreviations and Terminology), may help you with the new terms.

Permalink Reply by marykate on March 23, 2015 at 4:58pm

I got the box ! I came home from work thinking it should arrive Tuesday or Wednesday. My husband showed me the notice from FEDEX that we missed it. We went downstairs to exercise and I saw the truck out the window. I almost fell off the treadmill I ran so fast. I have never been so happy to see his smelly socks.

Permalink Reply by Aimee and Wine on March 23, 2015 at 7:10pm

Lol! I can totally see the visual of falling off the treadmill trying to get to the door!

Hooray!!!! It is so nice to get a glimpse of them!!!

I received the kids BOX today too. I think I frightened the FedEx guy with my wake up hair and pjs as I threw open the door- I could hear him laughing as he walked away. Lol.

So glad it came.

Permalink Reply by catcat5 on March 23, 2015 at 7:21pm

I also got the box today!!! It seems kind of crazy to get so excited over a box of dirty clothes - it almost felt like Christmas! Now just waiting for the letter. Have you received the letter yet?

Permalink Reply by Aimee and Wine on March 23, 2015 at 7:24pm

Hooray!!!

No letter yet- I imagine it will be later on in the week?

Permalink Reply by Aimee and Wine on March 23, 2015 at 7:25pm

I betcha it comes tomorrow!! I was so tickled to see that handwriting, and grateful there were no stinky socks- lol.

Permalink Reply by Aimee and Wine on March 24, 2015 at 7:27am

I didn't see it! I will look.....

I'm dying to hear the run down from the kids perspective- lol.

At least being on here we are learning what questions to ask!!

Permalink Reply by MyboyAllgrownup on March 23, 2015 at 8:54pm