re: WIC?

Quoting *Mrs.Hamman*:“ Breastfeeding is definately better. If you need to be away from the baby for work or whatever, get the ... [snip!] ... are some women who can't breastfeed, but I encourage everyone to try it because it's so beneficial for both you and the baby.”

Yeah I am definitely going to try. My whole family lasted for 2 weeks & went to formula. I really want to breastfeed though.

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Whaat? I didn't hear about that. Howw? ”

Just ask when you go to your wic appointment and they will give you a booklet for $25 worth of fruit/veggies for a month. & than after the month is up they give you another 25 dollars.

Quoting Mrs Verdu:“ Yeah...I added up the vouchers and the current prices of the food we get here in Cali...and it usually ... [snip!] ... it usually is about $85 worth per month. If it is just you and your unborn child you should have no problem qualifying.”

Yeah it's just my unborn baby girl & myself.   it suckss

Here in Idaho if your a breast feeding mother they include tuna and carrots. Since I have a 2 yr old son and I'm pregnant, every month this is what we get:
7 1/2 gallons milk
4 lbs cheese
2- 18 oz jars peanut butter or you can get beans
72 oz cereal
4- 64 oz juice
4 dozen eggs
This is super nice when we qualify because it totals between $120-$160 a month in products and we budget $150 a month for grocerys. I figure we pay our taxes and we don't live on it, so why not when we do qualify. They will also help with formula if you can't or decide not to breastfeed. I would recommend it. It's there for a reason.

Quoting ♥Bellezza Pura™:“ Just ask when you go to your wic appointment and they will give you a booklet for $25 worth of fruit/veggies for a month. & than after the month is up they give you another 25 dollars.”

Ohh? From the Farmer's Market thoughh? Like any of themm

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Yeah she's thinking easier. I meant. But I told her I'd give breastfeeding a try.”

Actually I have heard from many moms that they actually have less resful sleep at night when bottlefeeding because it takes longer to prepare the formula and bottle than just whipping out the boobie  . Plus you have to constantly wash bottles etc...I would prefer to just have it ready any time  .

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Ohh? From the Farmer's Market thoughh? Like any of themm”

yup. They give you a list of farmers markets that are in your area.

Quoting Lizisamommy:“ Here in Idaho if your a breast feeding mother they include tuna and carrots. Since I have a 2 yr old ... [snip!] ... They will also help with formula if you can't or decide not to breastfeed. I would recommend it. It's there for a reason.”

I don't like tuna or carrots. Lol. That is soo cool though. it's just me & Madison though no more kids, os less. But i think i will try it.

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Yeah it's just my unborn baby girl & myself.   it suckss”

There is no shame in that girl...you will do great! I would definitely apply for WIC if I were you. Another thing...if you breastfeed and go back to work, WIC will provide a pump for you.

Quoting Mrs Verdu:“ Actually I have heard from many moms that they actually have less resful sleep at night when bottlefeeding ... [snip!] ... whipping out the boobie  . Plus you have to constantly wash bottles etc...I would prefer to just have it ready any time  .”

Yeahh I know what you mean. Don't have to get up or anything. but I heard it HURTS SO much.

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Yeahh I know what you mean. Don't have to get up or anything. but I heard it HURTS SO much.”

From what my friends have told me..all who have done it for at least 6 months, is that sure, it can be sore in the beginning..especially if the baby has a poor latch, however as long as baby is latching properly it shouldn't be painful after the first couple weeks, plus it is such a wonderful bond that you get with your baby.

Quoting Mrs Verdu:“ There is no shame in that girl...you will do great! I would definitely apply for WIC if I were you. Another thing...if you breastfeed and go back to work, WIC will provide a pump for you.”

YES I will definitely be returning to work, no doubt. I am going to fill these papers out & call make my appointment:]

Quoting Taylor&babygirl:“ Ohh? I was going to try the whole breastfeeding thing, but my mom thinks formula is better. So yeah probably. I have the paperwork & stuff.”

Actually, breastmilk is wayy better for your baby than formula.. FYI. Plus, the cholostrum gives them antibodies they need for immunity.

Quoting ♥Bellezza Pura™:“ yup. They give you a list of farmers markets that are in your area.”

I LOOOOOOOVE farmer's markets. I go there ALLL the time!

Quoting Mrs Verdu:“ From what my friends have told me..all who have done it for at least 6 months, is that sure, it can ... [snip!] ... properly it shouldn't be painful after the first couple weeks, plus it is such a wonderful bond that you get with your baby.”

yeah & it makes the baby soo much healthier. I've always said I was going to. My best friend told me it makes your boobs feel like there's rocks in them.