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A place to talk, ask questions, share story's. When your child leaves for boot camp its a long 8 weeks. We can all be here for each other.
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What will there first day be like at BC? I wonder if he or she is ok. Check out this site, it gives you some idea what there first day was like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qd7_yp0Hkwc
Can they take anything to BC with them?
Recruits should go with what they have on there back. Everything will then come back to you in "The Box" They can keep their watch, religious metels and a wallet. Along with some toiletries.
"The Box"
This will be hard. This was your first test. The call will come. Short and to the point. " I made it, I am here, I am fine, Love you, I gotta go" Then "Your kid comes home in a box " minus your kid. Yes, you will cry but you will be fine. Then the form letter comes. You have waited days for a letter, something and all you get is a form letter with a small note at the bottom from your recruit. But this is all good. This form letter is full of info. Now you can mail out all the letters you have been writting. Remember to send a few picture along with encouraging words. Lots of letters. Mail is like gold to your recruit. They live for Mail day every Sunday. They also get to write home every Sunday. So run to the mail box every Wednesday for your letter. Some recruits will get to call home. This is something that is earned. And the calls are very random. Strange times of the day. But its always nice to hear from them.
"PIR date"
There is a web site to check grad dates.
http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/upcoming_grads.asp
Your form letter should have given you your recruits Division Number. You will need this to check your PIR date. If your divison is not listed. Be patient, it will be. Once PIR date is given and you know your child is doing well. Then you can start making plans for your trip.
There are many hotels in the area. I would recommed to rent a car. It makes life easier. After PIR most Sailors will be able to leave. But make sure they are back on time. No gifts at PIR. Sorry to say they are still in BC. Sailors can not take anything back to base with them. Enjoy your weekend with you son or daughter. Love the changes they made, see the sites of Chicago. Live for the moment. It all ends way to soon. But it will be the best weekend of you life.
I love the fact that this site has grown so large. I don't mean to make lite of Boot Camp but if you don't put a little humor in your life what a sad world it would be. Hope to talk you all of you later. Donna
Discussion Forum
Not sure what to do with myself...
Started by Sherri (Kay's mom). Last reply by Doreen(07/272) 3 hours ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Got the first letter
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I got my daughter's box today!
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Comment by tatmom4rc(Ship12, Div. 204) 6 hours ago -
A-MJ's mom - WOW - thanks - I almost felt like I was there. Almost a minute by minute announcement of PIR - photos would have been awesome - - but safety is better. It helped put into perspective what we all will be seeing in the weeks to come. Thank you so much for sharing. Good luck to you and your son on his next steps!!!
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Comment by navyknit22 8 hours ago
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Jeffsmum, you said it just right, if our hearts would catch up with our brains! So true! Try to have a super weekend our guys would want us to. :)
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Comment by navyknit22 8 hours ago
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Jeffsmum, you said it just right, if our hearts would catch up with our brains! So true! Try to have a super weekend our guys would want us to. :)
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Comment by mom_of_josh 8 hours ago
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kathyrc - thanks! I have to say I'm doing better than I thought I'd be. This site truly helps, especially with all the questions that I have. Up to this point, all of them have been answered just by reading the posts.
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Comment by A-MJ's Mom Ship7/Div162 8 hours ago
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Yes, Kathy, I am very proud. Sad to drop him off again tonight but he'll only be about 1 1/2 hours away from us for Sub school for the next 7 weeks, Yay! It was so great to see the other divisions marching by today. I so wish I could have taken pix but they don't allow that outside of the drill hall. :( PIR was a wonderful experience, very moving! I highly recommend all the moms try very hard to make it. It's also a great opportunity to see those cherished children before they head off to their A schools and enter the fleet. My son is 20 years old and I have to say, these last 8 weeks appear to have turned him into a fine young man that I am proud to call my son! Thank you to all the moms on this site, especially those in my PIR group and the veteran moms who help out on here. I don't know how i would have ever made it without you.
For JeffsMum, we are also from the Boston area. We rec'd the "box" in about 5 days and the form letter in about 14 (including w/e's) Hope this helps you all!
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Comment by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 8 hours ago -
Mom of Josh - That's awesome...You must be very proud!!
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Comment by mom_of_josh 8 hours ago
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My son will turn 21 on June 29th (about two weeks before PIR). It is so exciting watching him go through these changes, turning 21, and becoming a sailor all at the same time. I am so proud of him!
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Comment by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 9 hours ago
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Chris'Mom and all the Moms Dads and Spouses - Our children/spouses are so lucky to have parents that care so much and love them so much!! We will get through this together, but feel lucky and proud for our SR's!! Have a great weekend...
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Comment by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 9 hours ago
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Patrat - I am shocked to hear how many kids are having their birthdays in boot camp!! My son left about 8 days before his birthday and it was hard, but we celebrated early and I know he had an awesome birthday with friends and family. Hang in there...
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Comment by kathyrc(Ship03DIV175)PIR 6/08/12 9 hours ago
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Chris'Mom - Not sure if your sons cell phone is still activated, but one mom said she kept calling her sons phone to hear his voice on the voice mail and it helped her. It will get better in time....It's very hard...I am getting excited to see my son in 2 weeks at his PIR!! Hang in there
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