I'm a Mom in the US Navy - Chelsea's Story - The Real Moms of CafeMom - Season 2 Episode 12

Chelsea is serving in the United States Navy while raising her 6-month-old daughter Natalie. Natalie's father is also in the Navy, and is currently deployed. Hear why Chelsea joined the Navy and how they make Military life work for their family!

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[littlemonkeysmomma]

I wanted to say Thank you for your service. My hbby is in the Navy now and I served in the Navy. It's a hard thing to raise kids and be in the service. Very rough. But getting out and being a stay at home is hard too. It's very lonely with no rewards. No one reaches out and pats you on the back.

[Catherine Tucker]

In 2005, when our oldest daughter was 3 weeks old, my husband deployed for 18 months. He got home, we had another baby, and then I deployed to Iraq in 2008, leaving my husband with our then 3-year old and 6-month old daughters. It was really hard...but you get through it. Chelsea--thank you for serving right now! Watching you and your life as it is right now brought back a lot of feelings and memories--you are definitely not alone!!!

[REBORN MOMMY]

Oh God! Been a stay at home mom for 4yrs while my husband served in the Marine Corps.. NO ONE gives us credit. So he's out now and ive decided to join in the process now.. :)

[S Winfield]

I am in the Navy. First, Chelsea is not an officer. Second, she made a commitment to the Navy --- she got pregnant while assigned to a ship, did not finish her tour, causing her ship to lose a valuable crew member. Third, she had a relationship with someone on her ship which is viewed in the Navy as highly unprofessional. I am sure she is a very nice person but she doesn't belong in the Navy.

[heyyoo72]

What an inspiring mother and officer!