Well, a small update.

Jaden is STILL due January 24th.

LOL

I have been approved for Food Stamps and Medical Assistance starting in February.

We have been TURNED DOWN for Unemployment Compensation help as I CANNOT work and you can't get help if you can't work... which makes no sense to me at all.

I WILL be eligible for WIC starting the month of February for both Jaden and me.

I finally got all the paperwork together for SSI for the boys. And, not knowing for sure of course, I am FAIRLY sure we will get a SLIGHT increase in at least Sylvan's monthly benefits for the duration that I am not working during my Maternity Leave.

Of course, once I start working again, and starting getting paychecks again, all the assistance goes away, which is totally okay. I just wanted enough help to make it through the dry spell, not gouge the system.

We have a small amount of cash in savings, so this assistance will be a life saver for us.

So, that is the current news.

Sorry for all the drama and agony over the last few months. It has been a very rough emotional time this last year and into this year.

I'm glad to hear you're getting the help you need. Now relax and get ready to welcome Jaden! I wish you a much less stressful 2007.

Great news that you have been able to access some benefits Sher. Would you please explain to us Brits what WIC is?

WIC = "Women, Infants & Children"

Sorry {blushing}

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children - better known as the WIC Program - serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

What this means is that I can get food and formula for myself and Jaden while we are at nutritional risk related to my lower (read NON-income) status at the moment.

This has been a worry for me since I am not sure I can breast feed Jaden. I had a surgical breast reduction in 1989 and am not sure if I will be able to either breast feed or provide a volume she needs without supplemental help.

Baby Formula, here, is extremely expensive.

Glad you have some help sorted out.

24th of Jan is a great due date, it's my birthday!

I think Lydia's birthday is the 24th as well so Jaden will be in good company

I want to see the picture! I want to see the picture! I heard Sher posted a picture of Jaden, but I can't find it!

Here she is Babs. The lovely Jaden.....

Awwww....I was thinking of her just this morning and wondering how everything went. Thanks for posting the pic. And btw, just learned that Will Smith's son is named Jaden too

OOOhh, look at the BABY! Isn't she the cutest thing you ever did see??!!! God bless Jaden and the whole family. How are you feeling?

Congratulations Sherbear and Sagus! I'm an aunt!! I already have my T-shirt picked out.

Happy Days Ahead! Was Jaden born on the 24th?

Congrats, Sher. Too cute!!

Congratulations on the safe arrival of Baby Jaden. How are the boys handling a new addition to the family?

DD

Yes, Jaden was born on 1/24/07 at 12:33pm. She was 6 pounds 9 ounces and 19 inches long.

She is having a few issues with Jaundice and is home but using a Biliblanket. This is a very cumbersome device but it DOES allow her to be at home. Before, phototherapy used to only be able to be done in hospital with enormous lights, etc.

At any rate, we are doing well and I thank all who were following this "Saga" for their support and thoughts and prayers.

On congrats on the new family member!

i wanna see her!!! My mom said she was so cute but i am sure she is!!!!