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Permalink Reply by greebie1 (Ship 04/ Div 817) on June 18, 2011 at 3:00pm

Did you start a group yet on here?  I just had a blog but I will figure out how to form a group if you aren't doing it. Don't want to create two of them!  Let me know. Thanks:)

 

Permalink Reply by NancyJo (Ballston Spa) on June 8, 2011 at 11:57am

Boot camp is kinda tough.  You won't hear from him for a few weeks.  Eventually a box will be sent to his home with the stuff he had with him when he arrived there.  He will start with nothing but his birthday suit.  As my sailor says, if the navy wanted him to have something, they would issue it to him.  He will be able to call some time after that, but I can't remember how long that took.  Once you have his address, write, write, write, even if it's just something short.  They live for the mail.  Some poor sailors don't get anything which always inspired me to write more. Hang in there..it does get better.

Permalink Reply by Diane1954 on June 8, 2011 at 12:26pm

Patience is the main thing.  The box of clothing usually comes in a week or less.  About a week or so after that, the first form letter comes with his address & graduation date.  There is a spot where they can write 3-4 lines.  If you're lucky, you'll get a phone call about 3-4 weeks in.  Some do, some don't.  If he's calling you on your cell, the area code is 847.  Be sure to answer it.  Then, they usually get to call after Battlestations, which is their final "test."  When they pass that, they are offically a sailor rather than a sailor recruit.  The time will pass quicker than you think.  When you write, just tell him about your day.  Keep everything very positive.  If he has friends, give them his address - when you write, keep everything in a white envelope, no musical cards or anything that would make him stand out. 

Permalink Reply by corpsmanwifeschu on June 8, 2011 at 12:32pm

I agree with NancyJo, write, write, write, it will help the time pass for you. Find a way to keep yourself busy so you're not always just sitting there thinking of him. I know it's a hard thing to do. I have two kids 9 and just turned 2 yesterday, so they have definitely helped to keep mommy occupied.

I understand what you mean that it still feels like he's at work. Hubby worked a graveyard shift so I was used to him being gone at night. The whole sleeping alone thing I've been used to for quite sometime. The not being able to just call or text him during the night has been hard.

What to expect, in a couple of days that box will be sent with all of his stuff. Whether it goes to you or to another family member is up to what address he puts on it. A couple days more and the form letter shows up, again to the address he sends it to. This has the information about his address and graduation date. I had gotten hubby's address from the recruiter a couple days before so I sent out a "test" letter in case the address changed or was inaccurate. The day we got the form letter I sent the other 16 that were awaiting an address. He said he received the test letter one day and then 14 the next. One has been put in the mail every day since, if not more. I try to make him feel as separated from home as I can. His letters have a recap of our day here as well as encouragement to push him along. They live for mail call, so no matter what you send, he will cherish.

I finally received a phone call last Wednesday, exactly four weeks in. It gets easier and at the same time it's just as hard. Just take it day by day, that's how he's doing it. It's been going by a little faster than I thought. July 1 is just a little over 3 weeks away. July 29 or August 5 may be your lucky day when you get to see your official Sailor again.

Permalink Reply by Soon2bNavyWife on June 9, 2011 at 12:29pm

My Sailor left for Basic a little over a week ago and he graduates August 5th if I'm correct on that, his parents haven't received his form letter yet bc they are on vacation but he said that's what his recruiter told him before he left. So her sailor will probably graduate a week or so after August 5th.

Permalink Reply by Austin's Mom on June 8, 2011 at 4:46pm

Hi,

I was at the game because my son was also sworn in at the game. I got a lot of pictures of the guys as they were walking out before they got sworn in.  I'll send them to you if you like, maybe your boyfriend was in one of them.  : )   Hang in there, it was late when my son called, about 11pm central time, he said I'm here, I'm safe and I'll call you in a couple of weeks.  I'll send those pictures tonight if you like.  

Take care and keep in touch. 

Shawna

Mom of a sailor.  

Permalink Reply by bes on June 8, 2011 at 6:21pm

hi can you sent me some picture to my son was also sworn in

 

 

Permalink Reply by Jasmine<3 on June 8, 2011 at 6:52pm

Yes I would love some pictures Please!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Jasmine<3 on June 8, 2011 at 6:56pm

I just love this site. Here my day wasn't going so well then I found three women with sailor in the same division as by boyfriend. Now I can look forward to hear their stories and also sharing mine. I know for an fact they will help me through this process.

Permalink Reply by Soon2bNavyWife on June 9, 2011 at 12:31pm

If your Sailor left for BC yesterday how could you possible know his Ship and Division yet? Im just wondering bc my fiance left a little over a week ago.

Permalink Reply by Jasmine<3 on June 9, 2011 at 1:31pm

Because he was in the White Sox program.

 

Permalink Reply by Soon2bNavyWife on June 11, 2011 at 9:58am

This is going to sound stupid...what is the white sox program? I have seen pictures of it but im not sure what it is. When does your boyfriend graduate? My Fiance's  is suppose to be Aug 5th

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