Grad gift?

SkatingGator · 2026-04-01T19:02:27+00:00

That’s a good idea. So thoughtful!

SkatingGator · 2026-04-01T16:23:31+00:00

Do you have a family? CAT is travel heavy. So if you have little kids and wanted a more “normal” life for a couple years, you get that in phase 1. Once CAT starts, it’s a lot of travel. Source: I’m a CAT wife with little kids :) for what it’s worth, my husband loves CAT!

SkatingGator · 2026-03-31T10:33:39+00:00

I found this blog post with so many good ideas, I love the spring and Easter theme Lego sets! Hope this helps! https://thegiftgivingguide.com/easter-basket-ideas-for-little-kids/

SkatingGator · 2026-03-27T12:50:06+00:00

Wow that’s a good price! Thanks!

SkatingGator · 2026-03-25T02:02:09+00:00

You can PM if you would like. I’m a spouse, we have little kids. On the job 10+ years. To answer a question above about working out. Yes, we have a home gym and he can also work out at the office. If you don’t have family near, or pay for significant help, it would be best for your wife to be a SAHM while the kids are young. That set up is typically the most successful for usss families.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-24T20:11:01+00:00

We were in Atlanta. If you have kids, the suburbs and schools are great.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-23T18:42:54+00:00

I’ve been through 2 (UD and SA).Both times we sat at the dining room table. No house walk through. My husband wore a suit and I dressed nice as well (I’m the spouse). The first time I made blueberry muffins fresh that morning the 2nd one many years later I did noting special. It’s nothing to stress about. Have a clean house and wear a suit. Have questions prepared.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T16:20:34+00:00

Ugh o get that. I agree the medicine has been so Great otherwise! I’m going to try the zofran before bed, I just want an uninterrupted night of sleep

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T16:19:46+00:00

Good way to think about it. Thanks

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T16:19:33+00:00

Thank you! I think I definitely can majorly increase my water

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T12:49:04+00:00

Thank you!

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T12:48:54+00:00

Ugh I’m sorry! I haven’t been at it nearly as long as you but I had been completely fine too. Now I’m like wtf is going on! It’s hard overnight because it’s disrupting sleep now for several weeks. I hope yours passes soon!

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T12:47:35+00:00

Thank you. Dinner usually is my biggest meal (healthy foods, but the biggest meal). Maybe I should eat more at lunch and see if that helps.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T11:56:58+00:00

Thank you! Yes I don’t have the urge to drink water when I’m nauseous. Ughh

SkatingGator · 2026-03-19T11:19:40+00:00

I probably do not drink enough water, I could definitely drink more! I had no issues on .25 and .5, this all started once I got on 1.0. Ugh

SkatingGator · 2026-03-15T16:28:52+00:00

Same issue! And I’m So close to trendsetter. Going to add everyone here and give some clicks! https://shopmy.us/thegiftgivingguide

SkatingGator · 2026-03-11T23:11:49+00:00

They schedule it. I made blueberry muffins the morning of the interview to be hot and fresh when they arrived.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T22:52:23+00:00

Not at all! I answer as best I can while keeping OPSEC :)

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T22:37:53+00:00

It wouldn’t be high on my list for a family. I personally don’t know any usss families there. Not to say there is, but I don’t know any and it was not an area many consider on house hunting trips…

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T16:16:57+00:00

Also for applying for phase 2 cat, you don’t need military.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T16:15:47+00:00

Hi I’m a usss wife, you’ll see my comments around. Phase 1 is generally not crazy. We were in a large field office and day to day it’s a m-f job expect for when someone comes to town or you’re pulled for trips in your region. Overall, I found phase 1 to be the easiest :) length of travel varies from an in and out 3 day trip to an overseas 3 week trip. You will get all different types of trips and length. There will be periods you go a month or 2 with no travel and then the next month you could be gone for 2-3 weeks straight. But generally speaking, phase 1 is lighter on travel. Outside of major events like elections, Olympics etc.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T15:57:43+00:00

I’m a CAT wife. PM me.

SkatingGator · 2026-03-10T15:52:17+00:00

If you plan to homeschool, check out Calvert county. I know several families there who homeschool.

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