Any moms out there who can spare Enfamil Lipil, diapers, or baby wipes for a mom-in-need?

Do you have any diapers, Enfamil Lipil formula, baby wipes, or baby
boy clothing that you no longer need?

I had an unexpected rapid-growing ovarian tumor and three surgeries
and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which
caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC (we
have to be 100-185% below poverty in our state), I have to formula-
feed for medical reasons, and I do not have family to help me.

Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in
November, and we can use all the help we can get. We still need many
items for our little one. I would be more than happy to send you some
coupons or other items that I have today. Please let me know at
.

Thank you with all of my heart. 3

P.S. I have joined freecycle.org and craigslist.org but there are many
wanted items for similar things in our area.

If you can sincerely help, please e-mail me. Thank you 3

I have some used baby wipes. Contact me if interested.

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On Oct 18, 10:30?pm, Shamrocklove3 wrote:
Do you have any diapers, Enfamil Lipil formula, baby wipes, or baby
boy clothing that you no longer need?

I had an unexpected rapid-growing ovarian tumor and three surgeries
and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which
caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC (we
have to be 100-185% below poverty in our state), I have to formula-
feed for medical reasons, and I do not have family to help me.

Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in
November, and we can use all the help we can get. We still need many
items for our little one. I would be more than happy to send you some
coupons or other items that I have today. Please let me know at
.

Thank you with all of my heart. 3

P.S. I have joined freecycle.org and craigslist.org but there are many
wanted items for similar things in our area.

If you can sincerely help, please e-mail me. Thank you 3

I doubt you'll get any sort of real response online like this because
people don't know if what you are saying is true. You should take your
story to your local media, church, outreach groups, etc. They can
feature your story, after confirming it, and you would be surprised at
how many people would be willing to help you out. By personal
experience, the last time I mailed a can of powdered formula to
someone, it cost me $5.00 just to ship it, and you don't even know
what sort of formula will be the one for your child since some kids go
through many different brands before finding one that suits their
digestive systems. Garage sales will be a great source of locating
items as well, but you'll have to get there early since baby stuff
goes quickly. What city or state do you live in? There are many ways
to save money with a new baby as well that merely increase laundry,
such as cloth diapers and not using baby wipes but either making your
own or using toilet paper to get off the bulk of the mess and then
washing with a white wash cloth that can be laundered with bleach.
Your local hospital, if able, might be able to donate formula to you
since they know your story so well. Heck, even Enfamil might be
willing to help you out if you write them, but like I said, you need
to make sure it is the right formula for your baby - he could wind up
on Isomil Soy or something else. Congratulations on your new baby boy,
and sorry your pregnancy has been enshrouded with such scary health
complications. Good luck.

On Oct 19, 8:17 am, Chris wrote:
On Oct 18, 10:30?pm, Shamrocklove3 wrote:





Do you have any diapers, Enfamil Lipil formula, baby wipes, or baby
boy clothing that you no longer need?

I had an unexpected rapid-growing ovarian tumor and three surgeries
and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which
caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC (we
have to be 100-185% below poverty in our state), I have to formula-
feed for medical reasons, and I do not have family to help me.

Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in
November, and we can use all the help we can get. We still need many
items for our little one. I would be more than happy to send you some
coupons or other items that I have today. Please let me know at
.

Thank you with all of my heart. 3

P.S. I have joined freecycle.org and craigslist.org but there are many
wanted items for similar things in our area.

If you can sincerely help, please e-mail me. Thank you 3

I doubt you'll get any sort of real response online like this because
people don't know if what you are saying is true. You should take your
story to your local media, church, outreach groups, etc. They can
feature your story, after confirming it, and you would be surprised at
how many people would be willing to help you out. By personal
experience, the last time I mailed a can of powdered formula to
someone, it cost me $5.00 just to ship it, and you don't even know
what sort of formula will be the one for your child since some kids go
through many different brands before finding one that suits their
digestive systems. Garage sales will be a great source of locating
items as well, but you'll have to get there early since baby stuff
goes quickly. What city or state do you live in? There are many ways
to save money with a new baby as well that merely increase laundry,
such as cloth diapers and not using baby wipes but either making your
own or using toilet paper to get off the bulk of the mess and then
washing with a white wash cloth that can be laundered with bleach.
Your local hospital, if able, might be able to donate formula to you
since they know your story so well. Heck, even Enfamil might be
willing to help you out if you write them, but like I said, you need
to make sure it is the right formula for your baby - he could wind up
on Isomil Soy or something else. Congratulations on your new baby boy,
and sorry your pregnancy has been enshrouded with such scary health
complications. Good luck.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Please do not take anyone's opened containers of instant infant
formula! It could be contaminated. Even unopened containers could be
left over from recalled batches.
Craigslist is a great resource for baby items that are either
sanitizable by wiping down with strong cleaning agents (non-porous
surfaces), or are launderable. Used cloth diapers are not recommended,
but you can bleach them and be sure to never leave them damp in the
washer for any period of time because they can propagate e.coli even
after bleaching. Don't use them for burp cloths.

A suggestion:
You can also trade things on Craigslist. You could trade services such
as babysitting, sewing, etc. for baby items. If you have items such as
clothing, jewelry, furnishings or electroncs you no longer use, try
selling them there. Instead of trying to buy formula second-hand for
the baby, get food for yourself. In the "free stuff" section, there
are often canned food and pantry items. And not just beans either.
Then use the money you save for new baby formula. Also, if you are
friends with anyone who has a membership to Costco or other discount
store, ask them to take you there to buy things like diapers, baby
wipes, and formula.

As far as formula, contact your pediatrician, especially if the office is
breastfeeding friendly. I know that when my EBM output looked like it might
not meet my DD's needs before she could go to cow's milk, my ped just gave
me a can from their supply, and told me to stop by if I needed more-that
they get enough from formula companies that they can easily accommodate
their patients who need it.

On Oct 27, 8:54?pm, wrote:
On Oct 19, 8:17 am, Chris wrote:





On Oct 18, 10:30?pm, Shamrocklove3 wrote:

Do you have any diapers, Enfamil Lipil formula, baby wipes, or baby
boy clothing that you no longer need?

I had an unexpected rapid-growing ovarian tumor and three surgeries
and have had lots of medical problems within the last year which
caused severe financial difficulties. We do not qualify for WIC (we
have to be 100-185% below poverty in our state), I have to formula-
feed for medical reasons, and I do not have family to help me.

Money is extremely tight right now, I am giving birth to a baby boy in
November, and we can use all the help we can get. We still need many
items for our little one. I would be more than happy to send you some
coupons or other items that I have today. Please let me know at
.

Thank you with all of my heart. 3

P.S. I have joined freecycle.org and craigslist.org but there are many
wanted items for similar things in our area.

If you can sincerely help, please e-mail me. Thank you 3

I doubt you'll get any sort of real response online like this because
people don't know if what you are saying is true. You should take your
story to your local media, church, outreach groups, etc. They can
feature your story, after confirming it, and you would be surprised at
how many people would be willing to help you out. By personal
experience, the last time I mailed a can of powdered formula to
someone, it cost me $5.00 just to ship it, and you don't even know
what sort of formula will be the one for your child since some kids go
through many different brands before finding one that suits their
digestive systems. Garage sales will be a great source of locating
items as well, but you'll have to get there early since baby stuff
goes quickly. What city or state do you live in? There are many ways
to save money with a new baby as well that merely increase laundry,
such as cloth diapers and not using baby wipes but either making your
own or using toilet paper to get off the bulk of the mess and then
washing with a white wash cloth that can be laundered with bleach.
Your local hospital, if able, might be able to donate formula to you
since they know your story so well. Heck, even Enfamil might be
willing to help you out if you write them, but like I said, you need
to make sure it is the right formula for your baby - he could wind up
on Isomil Soy or something else. Congratulations on your new baby boy,
and sorry your pregnancy has been enshrouded with such scary health
complications. Good luck.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Please do not take anyone's opened containers of instant infant
formula! It could be contaminated. Even unopened containers could be
left over from recalled batches.
Craigslist is a great resource for baby items that are either
sanitizable by wiping down with strong cleaning agents (non-porous
surfaces), or are launderable. Used cloth diapers are not recommended,
but you can bleach them and be sure to never leave them damp in the
washer for any period of time because they can propagate e.coli even
after bleaching. Don't use them for burp cloths.

A suggestion:
You can also trade things on Craigslist. You could trade services such
as babysitting, sewing, etc. for baby items. If you have items such as
clothing, jewelry, furnishings or electroncs you no longer use, try
selling them there. Instead of trying to buy formula second-hand for
the baby, get food for yourself. In the "free stuff" section, there
are often canned food and pantry items. And not just beans either.
Then use the money you save for new baby formula. Also, if you are
friends with anyone who has a membership to Costco or other discount
store, ask them to take you there to buy things like diapers, baby
wipes, and formula.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I guess it needs to be clarified that I mailed someone an UNopened can
of formula?????? @@

Shamrocklove, Is there some REASON that you are not applying for WIC?
Do you know what WIC provides?

On Oct 28, 1:08?pm, Greegor wrote:
Shamrocklove, Is there some REASON that you are not applying for WIC?
Do you know what WIC provides?

The original post indicated she made too much money for assistance.

On Oct 28, 11:47 am, Chris wrote:
On Oct 28, 1:08?pm, Greegor wrote:

Shamrocklove, Is there some REASON that you are not applying for WIC?
Do you know what WIC provides?

The original post indicated she made too much money for assistance.

Doesn't WIC have a higher income threshold than welfare?

What does 100% to 185% below poverty really mean?

How could anybody be more than 100% below poverty? 185% below?

What state are you in and what are the actual guidelines?

WIC is not just for welfare recipients is it?

I have known MIDDLE CLASS people who got WIC.

Shamrocklove, Did you APPLY for WIC or decide not to?

Did you explain your hardships?

Greegor wrote:

On Oct 28, 11:47 am, Chris wrote:

On Oct 28, 1:08?pm, Greegor wrote:


Shamrocklove, Is there some REASON that you are not applying for WIC?
Do you know what WIC provides?

The original post indicated she made too much money for assistance.


Doesn't WIC have a higher income threshold than welfare?

What does 100% to 185% below poverty really mean?

How could anybody be more than 100% below poverty? 185% below?

I think she meant the income cutoff for WIC is 185% of the federally
determined poverty level.

http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapp...guidelines.htm

Clisby


What state are you in and what are the actual guidelines?

WIC is not just for welfare recipients is it?

I have known MIDDLE CLASS people who got WIC.





Shamrocklove, Did you APPLY for WIC or decide not to?

Did you explain your hardships?