I’m a new mom of a 4-month-old, and I just applied for WIC, and I feel guilty doing so. Did anyone else feel guilty for applying for assistance?
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If your family needs WIC, do not feel guilty.
Do not feel guilty! It’s okay to ask for help! Especially during this time! I did the same when my daughter turned 2 months and without it I would be at a loss.
Yes. It was really hard for me, an independent woman, to do so…but if you need it and qualify don’t worry about it.
Don’t that’s what it’s for, to help families who need it
I do yes. I still haven’t brought myself to do it.
Only feel guilty if you don’t need it.
Ots ok to ask for help when you need it and rn everything is tuff
There is no reason to feel guilty. You are a mother doing what is right for your family and making sure that your baby has what it needs to survive. What is there to feel guilty about?
Don’t feel guilty that what it is for to help family who needs it
Yes, but my son is allergic to regular formula and his is 60 a can. There’s no way my family could afford it. I feel guilty but sometimes we need help and that’s life😊
I feel guilty for it, but its assistance. I fear that I am taking it from someone who needs it more… if you need the help and you qualify, dont worry about it though. Try not to feed into into it. Its not shameful. Cant feed into societal norms either. Reality is more ppl use it than there admiting to using it.
No dont feel guilty it’s what they are there for. You get amazing help with breastfeeding because they always have a lactation specialist on site and if you are waiting for a pump from your insurance they can lend one (hospital grade) for free. It’s a great resource!
Formula is expensive so no I didn’t feel guilty.
Yes same here, I have family members that are the cause of that.
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If you need it get it. No shame in it.
I did. And then after being looked down on and treated like crap at the store I stopped using it.
Even making good money I couldn’t afford all the formula my babies ate. WIC was a life saver for us!
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No need to feel guilty! The program is there to help those that need it. If you qualify then you deserve it! You’re a great mom for taking care of yourself and your baby!
All 4 of mine I used it for the first year because formula is soooooooo damn expensive and I couldn’t have done it without it. Now that they are a little older I dont. They dont need to go through finger pricks for some milk and veggies.
I did. But as a single mom I had to do what I had to do. Just like you do! Fuck anyone who says anything bad, you’re doing it to take care of your kid and that’s all that matters!
No. If you need help take the help. It’s there for a reason.
No. I would never feel guilty for asking for help for my son. Period
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Yes I hate being on assistance but it’s not about me. I’m doing what’s best for my kids.
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I did a little but that is what it is for
Not sure why you would feel guilty… its to help you and baby. There have been plenty of times that I couldn’t afford to buy formula for my babies, and if it wasn’t for having wic they would’ve starved. Please please don’t ever let anyone make you feel bad and don’t feel guilty for asking for help, especially when it comes to your baby.
nope, not a bit…i held my head up high and was thankful
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I used to think the same thing …until I got pregnant with my son and got my Bonus daughters full time … And then I did everything I could to make sure my family was fed … My feelings of being ashamed went right out the window when my kids were taken care of
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I used to feel guilty until I remembered that sometimes it’s ok to ask for help.
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Nothing wrong at all
I did
But theres no reason for you to feel that you
They made that program for a reason
Plus free nutritional classes with dietitians to help you with any questions on feeding your baby.
If you want to formula feed they help you purchase formula which are very expensive especially if your baby needs a specific formula.
If you need it, apply for it and use it. Whatever it takes to help keep your little one fed. No shame in it at all.
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If it feeds your baby, dont feel guilty. I know it’s hard. I hate the way people look at me when I use my WIC checks and then slide my EBT card for the rest, but I hold my head high for my 4 babies. Both my husband and I have jobs but still need help. Asking for help isn’t weakness. It’s realizing something is hard and finding a way to provide
Why? If you qualify, get it!
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Don’t feel ashamed I’m on it because my daughter is on a special formula for her milk intolerance because she has an intestine issue each can is $55 there’s no way I can afford it without WIC. She finishes a can in two days now.
Please apply for WIC without guilt. Those programs are there to help all women and babies! It offers more than just assistance for formula. Nutritional health is important for everyone and they help promote that.
Don’t feel guilty. It’s a very helpful thing especially with a formula fed baby. You get benefits till they are 5 and it’s just the small essentials. It will help you out a lot
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I had to apply when my oldest was about 6 months. My husband lost his job and things were tough. I felt bad at first but then I realized that it’s there for a reason and there is no shame in having to have help.
Things happen and sometimes we all need the help.
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I got WIC and food Stamps. Never be ashamed for helping your kid eat… Formula us 20 dollars a can in some places… To feed an infant formula for a month can be almost $200.
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I have moments like this then i relaized i qualified for it to help me and my child get the start they needed. Just use it properly and no need to have those feelings 
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You do but the greatest thing is being able to identify that you may need some help instead of asking yourself feel horrible that you can’t do it alone. Those programs are there to help and make your life a bit easier. WIC was a great life saver when the only formula my son could use was $30 a can. That would have killed me and I never would have been able to do it alone. My sons ped always recommended it and asked if I was using wic. My OB when I was pregnant asked. Doctors love that wic is there to help.
I think everyone does but its about that baby and it really does help. Don’t feel guilty for asking for help. Everyone needs it from time to time!
The price of formula is very expensive and can be overwhelming to a family that is already living on a budget. It n cost nearly or more than 30 dollars a week to feed an infant formula for a week.
Don’t feel guilty! Times are hard especially now. You are helping your family out by reaching out for assistance.
Yes! But it’s okay to need and take the help!
No need to feel guilty… Most of us have received it… If you need it get it.thats why its there formula is expensive as all hell!.. Dont ever feel guilty doing what you need to in order to take care of your child
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You do not have to feel guilty or ashamed for getting help! you’re doing what’s best for your baby❤️
Your first thought it what you have been conditioned to think, your second thought is how you really feel. You are doing what you’ve gotta do for your baby and you know in your heart that is your number one priority now as a momma. Let ego be damned. You’re a good mom. 
Why would you feel guilty ? As long as you are not abusing it , you shouldn’t feel guilty .
Yes but that feeling quickly went away when I realized how much formula is
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Nope wic was made for mommas and babies! No need to feel bad!
My daughter did. She actually refused to use her EBT card after some ass said something nasty to her. Pissed me off. She was working more then 40 hours a week at a shit job. She was also paying for a house she had bought on her own at 22. Thankfully she has a better job now and doesn’t it. Because I honest.y think she would go hungry. The kids would eat but not her.
Don’t feel guilty for it at all! You need all the help you can get. I got on wic as soon as I found out I was pregnant, I’m also on food stamps and my daughter will be on wic as well when she comes sometime in the next 3 weeks. Never be ashamed to get extra help love
I did too and I only used it for formula as soon as I could afford on my own again I quit using it!
Why would you feel guilty? Years ago when my husband lost his job I applied for food stamps. I was so grateful it was there for us until we got back on our feet.
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I use to feel guilty but sometimes we need the help. Wic really helps especially with formula.
It’s always okay to ask for help. I’m currently 36 weeks and 5 days pregnant and I’m on WIC and FoodStamps. I felt guilty at first but I needed to make sure my kids were fed! My almost 4 year old and the baby coming July 13th. I’m out of work so that’s the best I could do food wise. Plus I’m single so no help from either dad 
. But girl don’t feel guilty. Being a mama is tough overall and then you have everything to think about that comes along with it. As long as babe is fed f*** what everyone else thinks 
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The manufacturers should feel guilty for charging so much for something necessary
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Never feel bad about asking for help
It’s made to help momma’s out. Don’t feel guilty.
Military people get wic don’t feel guilty
I’d have no guilt whatsoever, as I’ve paid more into taxes in my lifetime than I could ever possibly get back in the form of assistance.
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Wic is a gift not assistant dhs is assistant
I felt weird doing it but it is such a huge help. We only had it for a year and a half before I stopped using it
Yep and I’m Hispanic so there’s also the added stigma that comes with having children and being low income there too.
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As a new single mom, I applied for all the help I could get. If my income didn’t allow for it, then that’s great, but babies are expensive. We all need help sometimes.
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Don’t the resources are there for a reason WIC really helped me on my breastfeeding journey learned alot got a pump and nursing bra pads and a bunch of info
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I knew I couldn’t pay for the formula when I wasn’t able to breastfeed. Wic was a lifesaver! 
Don’t. It’s a lifesaver- my daughter gets WIC because she is on SSI (otherwise we’d be over income). It buys her 19 6-packs of Pediasure a month. That saves me a ton of money- and this single special needs mommy feels zero guilt about it.
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The way I looked at it was I pay into it. So if I can use it while I am recovering and the first year of my kids life to help out then I am gonna use it. 
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I understand the guilt. My mom had to get on it when my brother and I were younger and yeah people gave us shit. But hey it’s what you gotta do to keep you and your baby alive. Fuck others opinions. If they really have a problem then they can help you pay for things. We all need help once and a while it’s 100% okay. Do what you gotta do.
I became a single mother of 2 and 7 months pregnant 10 years ago and if it wasn’t for wic I don’t know how I would of provided all my son’s formula. It’s ok to need help and to get help we all do what we need to to provide for our children
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Don’t feel guilty…you know how may people are out there cheating the system with no shame?? You have a baby to feed. As a parent you do what you have to do
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Yes I always feel guilty. But apply for all the help you need. I have worked my ass off my whole life and if this country offered leave for us after having our babies, we might not need it. Get all the help you can!!
No! Nobody else gonna help you or that child do what’s right for y’all! It’s people on it that damn sure don’t even need it and sale it!
I breast fed my baby bc I couldn’t afford formula but soon realized that it cost just as much to breast feed with all the supplies and breast pump ect… so I got help from wic… they gave me a pump and all the supplies and bags for pumping once I went back to work… plus good foods for my lactation. Don’t feel guilty
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I felt guilty but it really did help and we stopped using it once we didn’t need it any more
yes it almost killed me. wic wasnt bad, but the food stamp proper embarrassing
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I looked at it as dipping into my rainy day fun. I’ve paid plenty in taxes and never qualified for any type of assistance. This was fine, because I didn’t need it but formula costs add up so quickly. We all pay into these programs for these exact moments.
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Don’t ever feel guilty for getting the most for your child.
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I felt guilty too, but it’s truly been wonderful to have. It’s given my family better access to healthier foods, and I am able to make sure my girls eat way better than I did in my early adult days!
Take it. That’s what it’s there for. And don’t stress about it. The point is so you DONT have to stress. Lol.
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Yes but getting my child what he needed was more important than my pride. Ended up not qualifying over $12 a month.
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If you legit qualify don’t feel guilty
Nope we are getting what we need to feed our children
Yes I did 20 years ago!! I thought I was taking away from someone that needed it more than I did until my doctor said “if you qualify then it’s not taking from anyone but its helping YOU who it’s designed for!” You have no reason to feel guilty but you should feel grateful instead. Someone that started these programs put limitations on it so it could help those that needed it. Our society has made people feel guilty when we shoukdnt!
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I did, but after awhile I understood I really needed it. And it’s being used for my children. I worked full time and was still struggling to have food for my kids. It happens and it’s not forever.
If you have a job and make a good living, you have a supportive spouse who pays all the bills, then yes feel guilty. But if you are in need, don’t feel guilty. If you’ve ever paid federal taxes you have funded WIC. I fund WIC, I’m beyond supportive of the program. Live in peace not fear.
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I have been on wic with all 6 pregnancys 5 kids. Still preggers with baby number 6. It helps loads
I said screw WIC. I was not down for the constant interrogations about what I was eating every month. They don’t even give you that much money and it wasn’t worth it to me. The checks were an inconvenience and I didn’t like that I had to let other people bag my groceries. Did just fine without them when my S/O wasn’t making that much.
That’s just my opinion though, they are a great resource for people that really need it and you shouldn’t feel guilty at all.
I didn’t feel guilty. We needed help and it was there for us. I stayed on it for only the first year. I called and cancelled it soon as my husband’s business started making more money to where we didn’t need help anymore.
Please don’t feel guilty. There are several reasons I feel moms should not feel this way. 1. Our income eligibility is higher than other programs 2 . We don’t count military income 3. We have dietitians and lactation consultants to provide nutrition and bf education which is something that you are doing to help baby when you sign up. 4. We get funded based on participation. If people qualify but don’t apply, we lose funding to help those in need. 5. If you don’t use your benefits, we don’t ever pay for them. 6. Our program is designed to help those with slight higher income that dont qualify for other assistance . 7. Our food packages are designed based on usda recommendations so you are all receiving nutritious foods. There are so many scenarios when someone may need WIC. I’ve been a wic employee for 9 years. Don’t feel guilty as you are doing what you and your family need.
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Don’t feel guilty for getting WIC. This just shows that you are making sure that your baby has what he or she needs. WIC has been a godsend for our family.
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I remember feeling extremely guilty
Oh girl when your baby starts drinking 3 cans of formula a week, you’ll be so grateful for wic!! Formula prices aren’t a joke!!
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Don’t feel guilty. It’s there if you needed it
I did but if it’s for the baby DON’T!! it helped me so much!!
Yep. I totally felt guilty when my oldest was born bc we were on foodstamps, wic, and medicaid. But 5years later we were off all assistance programs. Its there to be used when needed. Only people that abuse it SHOULD feel guilty. You should not.
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It is far better yo ask for help when you need it than to have your child suffer needlessly.
Why should you feel guilty?? Its there to help and be a resource to you and your child. It’s there so you dont have to stress (as much at least). Please dont feel guilty.