06-19-2008, 08:49 AM
Just to let you know again, I at one time thought it was horrible, people taking advantage of the state, etc... so I see where some of you are coming from. But again, the car is paid off and it fits the family and all the things we travel with. We are on WIC which is very specific on what we can buy and it is ONLY baby formula, baby cereal and baby juice. I was so scared when we realized that we wouldn't have money coming in, but was so grateful when someone told me about WIC. We had applied for other programs, but they do look at everything you own and assets/savings/ etc that you have so we didn't qualify for anything else. I only want help for these babies - there is no insurance right now either, and that is scary. We do have savings but a hospital stay for someone could wipe that out. Is that what some of you want? For us to deplete our savings and then we would 'really' deserve it? My husband and I have worked too so we have 'paid for other people' as some of you put it. It costs $400 a week for twin daycare. Again, until you are in this situation, please try not to be so harsh. We HAVE downsized and sold some things, we are not stupid. I know I have to do what is best for my family.