Zeemin3:
Great news!!!!!! Congrats on this.




We went for our visa interview and it was successful. Nothing spectacular from the interview that isn't here on this thread. When the VO asked us why we going to the US to birth, why not UK, SA, or anywhere else? We responded we didn't get referral for those other places. He (VO) interjected and said he can tell us the UK is far cheaper, more convenient and has even better healthcare service. In my mind I am like just give us the Visa and leave where is more convenient for us to decide (Lol). Long story short, he granted us the Visa.

chibertha:
Between 180 to 200 USD but it depends on the area.
Those in Katy are cheaper than those on westhimer but there are a lot of them around Harris county don't know about Richmond.

Mamaiyanu:
It may and it may not. It all depends on the VO. Some have asked, some don't. I was not asked for a single document from doctor or hospital. I was denied and I was happy I didn't waste money on doctor payments.

Lollypo6:
Please what hospital

swanky6968:
Please if my mum applies that she wants to go with me to assist me during child birth. What is her chances of getting it. (She has no travel history). What and what does she need to go with for the interview. Please experienced gurus help

Rewind...

So I followed wifey for her penultimate and final doctor's visit and the news was if you don't fall into normal labour before next week's visit then you would be induced On Friday 2nd March.

Daily stairs climbing and walking became intensified but it seems Ramj Jnr was just enjoying himself. No signs of contractions or anything...

Next appointment came and Friday morning wife had heavy breakfast as suggested because once you get to hospital no more food - only ice chips.. and Ramj Mrs all through 9 months Ice block was her gravings - so 2 ge 4 as they say.
As we were about leaving Ramj Mrs vomitted the food heavy throw up and off we went.

We got in they did the normal things and voom the long journey began by the way wife was 0cm dilated at 41weeks plus but for my church mind ehn.. I know Ramj Mrs was 40weeks 2days.

All sorts of doctors and nurses coming smiling and be like don't worry..

Finally pitoxycn was connected and the wait begins..
By afternoon I think we still not dilating.

The doctors saw the journey still far they allowed wife eat and so were went till night time.


After dinner they brought one ball like that to aid dilation and that was when the pains started... the ball fell off as expected and we raced to 4-5cm . However the pains was intensifying as the contractions became more frequent.

At this stage Ramj Mrs gave in and requested for the "magical" epidural.

Epidural was successfully done and the journey became fun again, this was Saturday morning.

Later in the day, the doctor decided to break wife's water hoping it would cause Ramj Jnr to crown more but this boy just started watch all of us in 3D.

By Saturday night Ramj Mrs had just hit 6-7cm. By the time the afternoon shift were leaving they began to prepare or Mind for the eventual..
Doc - We actually want you to have a VD but as you are advancing it seems you boy is just sitting up and restng on one side of the cervix. We would monitor you through the night and see how it goes.

The night team at Cook County were just as fantastic, all sorts of gymnastics turn on all fours, turn left turn right... "jump up jump down" - this one na joke oo. But mhen my son did not bulge. He just started enjoy himself, who won't the guy was running away from Chicago Cold - The windy City itself.

Sunday morning 4th of March and the doctor said now it's time CS it is... Ramj Mrs broke town and started catching a fever..
For my mind I was happy our son would fiannly arrive but one small mind ehn na the additional ego I just dey think..

Ramj Mrs was wheeled away, while I also got dressed up in my surgeon suite as I joined the medical team.

The whole procedure was less than 15 mins, I was able to catch a glimpse of the opening up and loo, the cry of our son filled the room.

I wasn't allowed to cut the cord though, they didn't want me to see too much.

Ramj Jnr was brought to wife's head side where I was - the boy ey s were wide open looking at us like - you guys finally brought me out shaaa.

Joy filled my heart but was a lil worried as wife was still under the knife, she had a fever was shacking through the procedure and soon too picked a fever but nothing more.

I left the room and shared the new with mum and my in laws back at home whose unresting calls almost made me panic.

So finally Ramj Jnr was born Sunday 4th March 2018 9:20 am weighing 8pounds 14 ounces - All Glory to God Almighty, his name be praised.

Post Delivery, document pursuit and landing ... Coming soon

Ramj:
Hello House...
Welcome to Part Finale of Journey 1

And loo Ramj Jnr. was born via CS.....

Extra Long Post Alert

I left the room and shared the new with mum and my in laws back at home whose unresting calls almost made me panic.

So finally Ramj Jnr was born Sunday 4th March 2018 9:20 am weighing 8pounds 14 ounces - All Glory to God Almighty, his name be praised.

Post Delivery, document pursuit and landing ... Coming soon

overlord77:


This your Ramj Jnr na Rambo shaa , maybe the lad thought his parents were still in naija , he didn't want to come out and face bubu. lmao
CONGRATS bro. We are gearing up for our second in 4 months.

Ramj:


honestly the guy pass Rambo..

hahahahaha @facing bubu. he suppose don come early enjoy Chicago more but now he is back.. we go rock am together

DFmum:
Please am a first timer, i need hospital and dr contact. Will be going for interview soon. I don't have email correspondence to present at the embassy. God bless u as you help a sister out. Na jjc i be o, my journey just dey start so

mamaron:

mamaron:

Beautyaddy:


Loooool!! I know, right?

Just wait and see how some people will still end up spoon-feeding her with all the information already here that she could her taken time herself to read and learn.

swanky6968:
Also my interview is in 2wks I want to know if there is any specific amount that would look suspicious let say DH has about 15million in his savings account (no lump sum) it has been accumulated since January coming in and out. Plus is there any problem with the account since it was opened in January. Or should I use his companies account

mamaron:

Thanks ma'am, I will do just that. God bless u


Ma'am..... you'll need to decide on a state first and then contact hospitals and doctors there to see which one suits you and begin corresponding with them by email. Once you are settled on one and they have undertaken to care for you, the mail trail is what you'll take to the embassy. Or you can search here for hospitals and doctors in your location of choice.

I suggest you read up more.......everything you need is here....including several budget sheet samples. Pls use the search bar at the top and narrow down to travel section.

Thankful11011:
Good day everyone, please I will be going to houston first week of may to 2nd week of July and I will be HNWMC, going with my mum n infant son,please am looking for an affordable accomodation to rent or like a two bedroom flat to share, pls assist me if u know of any, thanksssssss

amanda0:
Hello ladies, am a silent reader on here onto my next missionary journey this month. I was just wondering for those of you that used Dr Xydas of HNWMC and stayed in intown suites or Studio 6 pls what are the discounted prices per month. I would be needing a queen studio pls anyone with info pls reply very urgent my host has disappointed me last minute. I need alternative accommodation travelling this weekend by God's grace.
Many thanks for your reply.

zannie:


I used Oakbend in 2016 and I got my visa renewed last year. Infact my itemized bill states $23000 and i paid $3700 at that time. In fact I'm having my baby at Oakbend again this month. I don't know what that VO's issue is o

Ramj:
Hello House...
Welcome to Part Finale of Journey 1

And loo Ramj Jnr. was born via CS.....

Extra Long Post Alert

DadiKamC:


Many thanks for your response, very highly appreciated. All those counties are in Houston right? God help us... awi be serious JJC there

justwise:
Tips For Giving Birth in the USA









Change of intent letter issue addressed by the VO here:

MamaOO:

Maybe the one you went to. I went to two different ones around me looking for some items and a convertible car seat for my toddler and after using my price match app and checking around, Amazon was still better for me.

Thronefilled:

I'm at a loss over which convertible car seat to get for my toddler. Please can you help me with a review from your search so far.
Thanks.

Tabsy:
Congratulations Ramj Snr. God bless your family, Sure baby and mama are doing well