lanis:

I don't think Arik ll allow u to fly even with ur fit to fly. It ll b better if u can call them here in Nigeria. I flew at 24wks n I was still scrutinized.

bloggerina: For the people asking about airline travel restrictions for preggers, it is always advisable to travel latest by 34weeks. That's sound medical advise o. Some doctors will even insist that they won't certify you as fit to fly after that. So why do you want to push yourself to the medical limits and endanger your life and that of the baby? I flew BA at 34+2 and they were already frowning. I was still within their limit so they couldn't turn me back. They only took my letter upstairs for their manager to approve while I waited at the counter. The truth is that from 34weeks, anything can happen! So if you are flying after that, pls note that the risk is all on you. You can't eat your cake and have it you know, having a baby in the US will cost you more than money. Its a sacrifice of time too.

I will advise that you book your ticket for 34 weeks max. Get to the US in good time, continue your antenatal care and wait for you baby to come. So that you won't be stranded, let you return date be at least 6weeks after EDD so you would have done your 6-week postnatal doctor's appointment, baby's documents all set & mummy relatively recovered.

Also, wen buying your ticket, dont just buy the cheapest ticket you can find. Consider everyth - flight time, connection, infant provisions (bassinet, baggage allowance, infant fare) and make an intelligent choice of airline. You are in a delicate state at departure (pregnancy) and arrival (travelling with an infant) so don't stress/stretch yourself more than you can tolerate physically & emotionally. If you have to pay a little extra in ticket price for some additional airline comfort then it is worth it. You can afford to pay thousands of dollars in US so don't neglect your own personal journey because you are trying to "cut costs".
Pennywise is sometimes equal to pound-foolish.

Read the airline travel restrictions carefully. They mean what they say on their websites. If the policy is 34 weeks and you are 34+1, don't bother. Move to another airline that accomodates your pregnancy date. If you think you can lie & do "gbologbo" fitness to fly, you will be shocked that they will whip out a tape and measure your fundal height. Dat one no dey lie. You are already payong so much, don't let anyone embarass you at the airport pls. Respect yasef and fly wisely.

Finally, pls note that direct flights are best avoided when preggy. You will be more comfortable since its a direct flight, as in, no connection but they will be uncomfortable with you @ POE because the flight is coming staright from naija and has automatically aroused CBP suspicion, they know there will surely be preggers on dat flight.

Just my little token of advise.
Cheers

MiddyO: @Nefertitiram

I am so sorry for your loss and pray the Almighty will strengthen you and restore all you have lost in Jesus name. 3 weeks ago I lost my pregnancy at almost 6 months (due to hospital negligence) and I can sincerely say that I understand what you are going through. Baba God knows best and we will come back to testify in Jesus name. I wish all expectant mothers a safe delivery and safe journey. Can"t wait to put up my own POE and baby testimony here soonest![color=#770077][/color]

woaini: So sorry to hear about ur loss nerf, God is in control ok, it's well with you. U are already on your way to success, for you to even post about ur loss is mighty courageous. You are so strong and such strength comes from the Lord. I lost my first pregnancy @ 26weeks! after waiting for 2yrs. And now I have 2 angels spicing up my life. God has not changed, we are all with u in prayers and ur testimony is sure!

mamacajah: Morning all, please help refresh my memory..lol. What's the story on Chicage POE? Has anyone recently used it as a POE?
Just trying to see other options for my trip. I believe we all slept well.

nefertitiram:

This country shaaaa, 6 months! 7 months, these babies r a piece of cake for most US hospitals. I just found out that my babies were born alive. Then the hosp says they weren't breathing so well, like seriously? I believe the hosp did not make enough efforts, but I won't regret. I heard NICU stay in a specialist hosp is about 25k to 35k per day per child, and they will spend a minimum of 1 month in incubator.
God must have seen my pocket and decided to avert this suffering from my family.
My joy is that my husband and I able to mourn together and rise out of the embers like the Phoenix (hehehe, I was on my way to MIHS in Phoenix, bags packed, checked in online when the trauma began) but the Phoenix is indestructible and always rises from the ashes.
I seem to have even moved on faster than hubby, perhaps because he had to be the one to bury them at the cemetery, and they were his carbon copies, and even in death, the had the expression he has on his face when he is fast asleep.
What doesn't kill you makes you a stronger person, and you can only get strength when you draw inspiration from the Most High.
His thoughts towards us are thoughts of good and not of evil, to give you an expected end. He also promised he won't give us troubles more than we can bear, even in that, he will give us a means of escape.
God knows having sick children would have broken me more than having dead children. I can always start again, and I am a live to tell the tale. I saw my life passing, after losing 4 pints of blood in 2 hours. I have never seen doctors panic so in my life because the bleeding seemed unending.
That cesarean section saved my life, the babies died for their mother to live again, and they have become saints in heaven for paying the ultimate sacrifice.
Please say a special prayer for Eathan and Nathan for there were special, they fulfilled what their purpose on earth. They never knew pain and they will never grow old.
Tears won't bring them back, 10 more children may never replace them, but the flame of their memory will keep burning in my heart.
Thank you all for all your messages, they are very comforting

Nita2013: I flew Abuja - Dudai - Chicago. Thus POE was Chicago. If layover is 22hrs and u are up to it then be rest assured that you would be checked into a hotel so u can rest at least. But like I said if u r up to d it cos its a long journey.

hello Nita, pls what was your chicago poe experience like?

seemorejoy: Or anyone can help with Dr Fagbohun email address

bloggerina: For the people asking about airline travel restrictions for preggers, it is always advisable to travel latest by 34 weeks. That's sound medical advise o.

nefertitiram: This country shaaaa, 6 months! 7 months, these babies r a piece of cake for most US hospitals.

seemorejoy: Or anyone can help with Dr Fagbohun email address

Tvegas:

Read the lines again , I said "track" not "book", those verbs have different meaning in the English language. Besides, There are 1.1million ways of booking tickets. Cheers.

virgymaria: Hello Everyone, I trust you all are having a great day.

I am really sorry nefertitiram for your loss. May God wipe away your tears and that of your husband and give you both the grace to bear this loss. Amen.

Please house your assistance is urgently required. I am presently pregnant and I intend renewing my US (B1/B2) visa via dropbox so that I can give birth in the US. My visa will be expiring at the end of January 2015 and I intended travelling by the beginning of January and staying till end of March. I want to know what to write as the reason for travelling. A lot of people have suggested that I write "going on vacation" since I might not be called for an interview but following this topic on nairaland has enlightened me on the dangers of that. Please what do you suggest I write as the reason for travelling. Can writing travelling for Childbirth while applying for a B1/B2 visa deprive me from getting the visa?

Thanks guys.