Embarrased and Mad

Embarrased and Mad blizbth: I just have to vent this today!  Yesterday I had to go and apply for WIC for my two little girls.  I have asked husband for help numerous times for diapers and formula, etc........and he is always broke!  But come to find out Friday night he had gone out and gotten three tattoos!!!!  Broke, my a@@.  Anyway, while I was in there applying for WIC a pregnant lady, her spouse/sig other, and 18 month old came in.  She had missed her appt earlier and they could not work her in.  She was crying that she had no milk for her toddler...I felt so bad!  How can this happen?  I saw her outside when I left sitting on a park bench and I gave her alll the bottles I had in my kids diaper bags and what bit of formula I had stored in there...  I cant believe how bad it can be.  And I get scared that will happen to me.  But the Mad part comes in when I think of my husband having fun while I am having to go to the grocery store in the other part of town, b/c I have to use my WIC check, which I am grateful for, but embarrased too.  I dont want to sound ungrateful, but it really bothers me that I need to do it!
Re: Embarrased and Mad Lome: He is a selfish jerk.  I am so sorry for you.

What you did is so nobel.  You have helped a human when you are at a low spot....Remember, Karma....One person alone can not save the world....however, one person may save one person  ;D

Do not be embarrassed.  Think, if you or your spouce have ever paid a penny of taxes, then this is an "insurance" plan to help out.

Would you be embarrassed it you had to call about a car wreck?  No?  Why?

Do not go to the other side of town.  Are you worried that the cashier will think less hightly of you?  Honey, you are only part of there day.  They will not go home and say, hey...I had one of those today...and then call all of their friends and share.  Instead spend that extra time doing something nice for yourself.

Good luck....
Re: Embarrased and Mad jillieb44: They wanted me to apply for WIC with my first child and my ex and I were gainfully employed.  I declined, so that more women in need could benefit as I truly did not need the assistance.  It's nothing to be embarrassed about.

As for the ex, yeah, I know the type.  Mine is constantly crying poverty yet I saw on our tax return this year his W2 wages were over 90K.  Hello??  And the only debts are the mortgage, his motorcycle, and a low (10K) second mortgage.  So where the He** is the money going?  My attorney is trying to find out.  He hasn't paid any child support in 2 months (except for 1 week when I actually had to ask him for some).  My attorney is filing a motion on that one, too.

What's up with these parents (cuz I know it's not just men) who won't support their kids????????  And just spend the $$ on themselves???

Jillie
Re: Embarrased and Mad AfterMath: blizbth,

You've got a big heart.  What a kind gesture in helping out that poor thing.
Re: Embarrased and Mad PiscesGoddess: Yes he is a stupid arsehole.. but dont be embarrassed honey..Formula and milk are EXPENSIVE..and yes if the idiot was a stand up guy you wouldnt have to be on it..but since he isnt ..You are standing up for you and your babies. I was on WIC with my other kids and it helped so much! I wish I could get it now cause even with my husband working (for the main WIC office in Illinois actually) we dont qualify but its still hard to buy..Im always begging the pediatrician for samples. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH NEEDING A HELPING HAND HONEY! And what you did for that poor girl was so wonderful. You were her angel that day ;D

Plus if there wasnt WIC my husband wouldnt have a job..so I am thankful for it in alot of ways :)

We mamas will fight for our babies no matter what..Dont be embarrased you go into that store with your head held high knowing what a great mom you are!!

HUGS
Pisces