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April 9th shippers?
My son is leaving April 9th for boot and I am starting to realize how close it really is to him leaving. He is going to be a Master at Arms and I am proud of him but scared for him at the same time. It is so hard to think about letting go that I think actually letting go will break my heart. Most of his friends have gone already and are through boot camp. His girlfriend leaves April 1st so that should make it a little easier for him to go but not for me. I know this is what he needs and it has to happen, just didn't realize how hard it would be.
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Permalink Reply by jobeysmom on
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My shipped out yesterday as well. I received my call at 1:30 this morning and was so thankful to hear from him even though it was short. I knew this day was coming, my son has been very excited and preparing for boot camp. It wasn't until I announced to our preacher on Sunday about him leaving on Wednesday, my voice started cracking, and I could barely speak that I realized how hard it was going to be on me. I thought I was going to be fine. I was rather surprised at how emotional I was/am.
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My son also shipped April 9. I am so emotional. Got the 15 sec call around 230 am. The hardest part is no communication.
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I am having a very hard time with all of this too. I miss him already and saying goodbye was so hard. I know the Navy will be good for him and make him into a good man but it is hard to not have him at home anymore. Another Mom also told me that they will take his wisdom teeth out in basic and he will have 2 days to recover which is freaking me out. Just wish I could talk to him. Good to know I'm not alone in feeling like this.
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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The Navy only does dental work that is needed. The dentists at the RTC consider if there may be a problem in the future and remove one, two, three, or all four of the wisdom teeth if needed. If there is a question, they may indicate that the teeth are to be checked at "A" School and removed then if needed. They also may put off removal of wisdom teeth until later if there is dental work that needs to be taken care of first. Some may not need any wisdom teeth removed; my Sailor still has his wisdom teeth over 6 1/2 years later. If it is determined that the recruit does need to have one or more wisdom teeth removed, this is scheduled at a time that will be the least disruptive to training and often several in the division have it done on the same day so they are recovering together. The recruits have 2 days SIQ and have someone who checks to see that the recruits are taking their pain meds and drinking plenty of water as directed. They then have at least one day of LLD and must be checked before returning to full training. We often hear that recruits have the wisdom teeth removed on Thursday or Friday, so they have the weekend to recover when no new training takes place. This is similar to the recovery time given in the civilian world. They are well taken care of and there have been recruits who were happy to have the time to rest and others who didn't have to have the teeth removed who wished that they had once they saw how their shipmates were treated while they had to clean the head or do other jobs in the compartment and continue with PT.
Your recruit will spend some time during P-days on the USS Red Rover for medical and dental exams and procedures and receive his glasses if those are needed. (See http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/USSRedRover.asp.)
If your recruit requires additional dental work, he will get that on board the USS Osborne after P-days are over. (See http://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/locations/USSOsborne.asp.)
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My son left 2 days ago for BC. Like you, I thought I was going to do OK and didn't cry in front of him at the airport. Today is a complete wipe out and its hitting really hard!! He will be fine, this is his choice and what he has wanted for a career. I'm so proud of him. I just need to get that box and see his writing. Love my squid⚓
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I just got the box of stuff and it was nice to get and see his writing. My son's girlfriend went in to boot camp 8 days before he did and her mom said she got a call from her the other day so I am hoping I will hear from him soon. It is so hard not to hear anything from him! I hope things get better for you and you get the box soon.
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