I assume you did not go to I-day due to distance and travel cost; which is understandable. We said goodbye to my son in the morning and then saw him for only 25 minutes after the oath. During the day my wife saw the yelling of the detailers and then my sons shaven head: it seemed like a cold tough environment. I was not as bothered due to my experiences. While waiting my wife met an incredibly nice lady, she was not a mom but a sponsor and was there to say hello to a third classman. She is his sponsor mom. You could tell they have a close relationship. Even though it's only been a few days the lack of hearing about our son and being close is a bit unnerving, perhaps you feel the same. I wanted to share with you that if she is an example of a typical sponsor family, then our midshipmen are very lucky because she is a wonderful, caring and a good hearted person. Meeting a sponsor has eased my wife's concerns, at least a little, about not being close and to be around to give a hug and be a caring person who is sometimes needed by everyone.