Thread: Parent - Advice and Chat in here - ARCHIVE

There have been lots of JS leaving already, tell him to ask if her can transfer to his job choice and fill the vacancy rather than them being filled with new recruits - I am in touch with a parent who's son has just been transferred (1st choice) thru someone quitting. Its worth a try and might give him a boost
Happy to say that our daughter is loving it!!!!!!!!!! great dorm of girls and good platoon!!!! :D

Originally Posted by bmansy

my son is in cambrai coy platoon 9 he not happy at the moment as he didnt get into the reme he wants to leave but hoping he will stay .he has bin listening to many horror stories. txts every night was doing ironing (thats a first) but he says its alright .told him to have a chat with someone but will he !!!!

Hi I have sent you a PM XX
J

Had a call last night, saying that 2 more were leaving and one was in hospital ( over done the ironing???) hair cut and dentist done. Had about 17 jabs ( slight exageration? maybe :D ) so his arm was falling off, he don't do needles.
Said they were doing drill today,

So far so good.
Suzzie

Hi Suzzie,

Yes, Jack phoned last night and said about the lad in hospital. Apprently fell down the stairs and punctured his lung. thats all the details he had. He too had had the medical, the jabs with the massive needles, and the dentist. Said there was alot of sitting around, but he was quite upbeat, which was good news.

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A word of warning do not print you sons names plt sect on here. They will be identified by AFC staff.

I am glad your js are settling in the 1st 2 to 6 weeks is the worse. Once they settle into the routine jargon etc it does get easier for them! and be warned some never get used to the ironing and the cleaning!!lol

Aaargh I am driving myself mad - still waiting for a call from number 1 son - I know no news is good news as it means he isnt upset or homesick whatever but the butterflies in my stomach are the size of bloody bats!!!!!

Just to echo what 1down5togo said about saying what section/platoon your sons/daughters are in.

If you go wayyyyyyy back on this thread to page 57/58 you will see why!

I will quote a bit of advice given to me back then from Trigonometry, somebody who is very much in the know at AFC(H).

Originally Posted by Trigonometry

Lyndylou - It's the internet, you are at liberty to post what ever you wish; this site however is totally unofficial, it is not condoned by the AFC or any other military organisation. The only point being made is that you should be aware that your child may be able to be identified from what is said over a period of weeks and months. To be honest for the majority on this thread there is no harm done at all, big deal if the PS can work out who your child is. It is when information is disclosed that you may not wish the PS to know (probably inadvertently) that it could cause mischief against your child. All you have to do is scan the other threads running for ITC Catterick, Pirbright and Winchester to see how indiscrete people can get when they become complacent.

I don't want to scaremonger all you new parents, but please be careful.

My lad phoned last night. He talked about the admin, queuing, injections and assessments. I reminded him how important this stuff was and that it wouldn't last for ever. I thought he was quite upbeat until the end of the call when he thanked me for all the positive things I had said and for telling him how proud I am of him. He said I had really lifted his spirits and made him realise he can succeed. That brought tears to my eyes.
I've started writing a second letter to him, more words of support that he can read and re-read on those (rare) quiet moments when he needs a little lift.

Hi Chrissie,
Fully agree with you and can't stress it enough to keep encouraging all your sons and daughters and telling them that you know it is tough and how hard they are training. But also telling them how everyone is really proud of what they are doing. I know this helped my Son through his basic training. He passed out last Friday and it was a fantastic day. He is home on leave at the moment for three weeks - two weeks left now until he starts phase 2.
Good luck to them all in their training and good wishes to all parents going through the trials and tribulations on the phase one training. Keep on supporting these fantastic young people and be proud of what they are achieving.

Had my 4th call from our JS tonight. He tried ringing but I was on the landline, so he sent me a message on Facebook saying I guess this is the only way I'll be able to keep intouch with you!!!! Via facebook mobile!!!!

Gets his kit tomorrow, reckons that they're being taken to Sainsburys 4 miles away to buy anything they've forgotten..... and ironing boards!!

So pleased he still seems upbeat, I just hope it lasts!!!!! :D

If anyone is thinking of getting their js´s a new phone , i recommend 3 network, they get free facebook and free skype calls, my son has just phoned me here in spain on it and its brilliant AND FREE. xx................ oh, and he is very happy.. xx

chrsalg hi its really nice to hear thats your son is feeling better , bet looking back at your previous posts you can see how far you and your son have come and glad that you are both feeling better, it is tough at the start but things do get better
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My son has told me they are being marched to Asda on Sunday to buy ironing boards! That must be sooo funny to see them marching back all carrying them!! Lol.

My son is really up beat, even though 2 have left from his section. Hope it stays that way.

It's nice to read all the comments on here and know there's support for all us new parents.

Originally Posted by wolvesmum

My son has told me they are being marched to Asda on Sunday to buy ironing boards! That must be sooo funny to see them marching back all carrying them!! Lol.

My son is really up beat, even though 2 have left from his section. Hope it stays that way.

It's nice to read all the comments on here and know there's support for all us new parents.

A bit of winding up going on by the perm Staff I think

Hi,
Had a very upbeat phone call from my son last night followed by a mobile picture. He says things are getting easier as they know what is expected of them and they get used to doing things the Army way!! :D

Has asked for me to send him up a watch as he forgot it. He has an anolog watch...will this be ok? Or should I get him a digital one?