WIC Visit Report
WIC visit yesterday went really well and easy. I am eligible again because my son is on Medicaid and I am breastfeeding him. Because of this every month I get 3 pounds of cheese, 5.5 gallons of milk, pint of peanut butter, pound of pinto beans, 4 cans of tuna fish, 2 cans of carrots, 7 cans of juice (frozen or the big cans), 36 ounces of cereal from their choices, and 2 dozen eggs.
For this visit I had to meet with a nutritionalist. First I had to fill out a questionnaire that included a list of all the foods I'd eaten in the last 24 hours. And questions about caffeine, alcohol, herbs and meds intake, that sort of thing. The nutritionalist goes over each thing with me and asks about portion sizes and reviews what portions are appropriate and necessary of each food group. They have cute little cutouts to let you see how much peanut butter a tablespoon looks like and such. I also got weighed and my iron levels checked.
The whole time my husband and son got to play in their "classroom" where they hold their classes but also have a lot of cool toddler toys. My son is only 5 months old but likes to stand with help and really had a great time banging on all the toys!
After my meeting I got my vouchers for the next 2 months! That was it.
I know not everyone of you are eligible for this service, but please take the time to apply if you are a stay at home mom especially and have a few kiddos. Think about it, your husband's one check is responsible for all of you! WIC is here to help you with some basic necessities and to teach you how to eat along the way!
Of course they aren't completely up to date with their info like they recommend cereal at 4 months, but that's ok, I know better! ;)
Tomorrow I am going to the store they have set up right next to the office where it is just a counter you go up to and they only carry WIC foods and I just have to sign my vouchers and pick out my things and the ladies that work there bring it to me! No waiting for the cashiers to fill all the vouchers out!
Take the few minutes to apply for WIC today!
