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Posted: June 23 2010 at 4:35pm | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
My son will be graduating from bootcamp at Parris Island in four weeks. I was wondering if any of you military moms, or South Carolina locals, had any advice or tips for traveling down there such as places to stay, must-see places for our time not with Charlie, cheap family restaurants, etc.

For Marine moms, can you tell me what to expect at family day and graduation? I am kind of worried about the whole thing, being pregnant and sick, and bringing all the kids. There is a run that kicks off the day at 7am. My family hasn't seen 7am in years! Especially not with a pregnant mom. I want to make sure we don't miss anything, but I need to make sure we are all taken care of. I expect it will be dreadfully hot, too.

I wonder how many other new Marines will have their seven siblings and pregnant mom there to cheer them on!

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Posted: June 23 2010 at 6:16pm | IP Logged Quote Lori
Molly...I don't have any info or advice to offer, but I will be watching this thread, AND waiting for an update from you once you return from your experience.

My oldest is headed off to bootcamp @ Pendleton in October, and will graduate roughly just after the first of the year. I know it is a different location, but I would value your perspective on the graduation celebration, etc.

The other new Marines will be jealous of all of Charlie's support! I'll keep you all in my prayers--the combination of heat, 7am, and pregnancy with all the other emotion, traveling etc, will be daunting, but you can do it!
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