Hi all. I haven't really posted here, just kind of lurked around for the last few months. I just took my husband Roberto today to Estill. I was impressed at how nice it looked but am terribly depressed. I keep telling myself it's ONLY 10 months but that doesn't help much at all with it being the first day.

Can anyone tell me if I can go visit him this weekend? Someone told us that if we were listed in the presentencing report that we could go immediately to visit. Or is it like state prison and you have to wait to be put on their visiting list?

Also, how soon should I expect a call from my husband?

Thanks for any info.
Donna

Hi, just wanted to stop and say Welcome!

I think because you are his spouse you will probably be on his visiting list already. I would call the prison and find out before heading up there.

I'm not sure if your husband is at a camp or low facility..don't have much experience with either one...but I'm sure someone will come along and offer some advice and information for you.

Take care, it's going to be just fine!

Thanks so much for replying so quickly. I've never had to go through anything like this before so I think this website is going to be my savior.

My husband is in Estill Federal Prison Camp. Sentencing was 12 months & 1 day for wire and communications fraud. Needless to say his career is over and we've been waiting in limbo for almost a year just waiting for this day to come. I keep telling myself it's the beginning of the end. He'll come home and then we can start over.

Does anyone also know if my husband will be able to hold our baby? He's 9 months old and a complete daddy's boy. I don't know how to any of this stuff will work. ANY info will be helpful

Thanks,
Donna

Welcome to PTO! I think you will find this to be such a supportive and informative place to visit, especially in the first few weeks your husband is gone.

I can't speak specifically to Estill Camp, but in the place my husband is at (minimum security) inmates are permitted to hold their children, walk around the room with them, etc. I was able to visit on the first weekend, but I'd call first also. My husband went in on a Monday and I believe he called me on Wednesday afternoon for a quick couple of minutes. He got the courtesy call from either his counselor or case manager before his account was officially set up. I think I heard from him again on Thursday evening when his account was active.

Hang in there. It WILL get easier, for all of you!

PTO will definitely be a lifesaver for you in these trying moments.

I'm sure since your husband is at a camp, he'll be able to be close to you and your son during visitation.

You may want to do a search and see if you can find any information about his camp in particular.

Take care!

Welcome to this wonderful family. 10 months are you going to fly by and before you know it he will be home. Just keep your faith and courage. We are here for you. Jeanne

Thank you all so much. I'm literally sitting here crying in thanks for all your support. As I've said, I've never seen myself in this situation and have found out what a bigot I was before all of this happened. I'm so worried about him and cannot wait for him to be able to call and just let me know he's okay.

Thanks again,
Donna

Donna

Sorry for such a delay in responding!
Welcome to PTO! I hope you find the answer about the visit...but I do believe you should be able to. And..I have seen others in Beckly holding their children also.

It's a journey none of us want to take...but here we are! And time will pass, and things will come together! Hang in there with us...we'll all get through time together!

you can visit now.he can hold his baby the whole time.phone takes one day usally.estill is a very good place to bid.10 months will fly by so hang in there and tell roberto to keep his nose clean and he will be fine.i was in estill in 1994 and have people there now who confirm my info.

Yes, he'll be able to hold the baby all he wants. My husband, even when he was in a maximum security federal penitentiary, could hold our baby the whole visit. You should call ahead and get the rules on what you can take in for the baby - how many bottles, diapers, blanket, etc. The beginning is the hardest but it will get easier and the time will go by. It was interesting - with our baby, he waited until he was in the visiting room with his dad to "perform" all his "firsts." Sat up for the first time, walked for the first time, and first word - all for his daddy. I was amazed. Zelda