hebrewoman2014:
@Shawbabe: please read Olhars post o! To be forewarned is to be forearmed! The financial counsellor in Gwinnett categorically told me the prices had been reviewd upwards and the new prices she was quoting we're making my head reel! And to think I had already got a Gwinnett Dr and was to see him that day. I quickly called and cancelled and went for a cheaper option of hospital! Biko I no fit wash hospital linens to pay bill. 14k ke ! For normal delivery? When people payed less than 5k all in all just less than a month h!

bmay:


Thanks @dakotchic @hebrewwoman 2014. So many cheaper options to choose from. My fixation with gwinnett js certainly over!

mimibe:

I worked it out n eventually paid abt $3,433

Shawbabe:


How did you work it out?

This is coming in late but thought to give back to the forum from which I drew loads of information and inspiration.
I flew Emirates at 32weeks plus , from check in till I got off the aircraft the treatment was fantastic,I requested a wheel chair after they had requested for my fit to fly letter and certificate from port health... Was wheeled into the aircraft first, settled in,was given a pillow to support my tummy,tucked in and belted up by the flight attendant... The other people on the seats beside me came but they were given other seats ,so I had 3seats to myself,tons of pillows & all, when I got tired I gently lifted all d arm rests and formed a bed....In Dubai was taken to their lounge to stretch till it was time for my flight...same treatment all the way...got to Boston and here's my experience
CBP: hi
Me: Hello
CBP: why are you here
Me: shopping and to have my first Baby
CBP:say that again
Me: To have my baby
CBP:why would you come to have your baby in the US
Me:I thought to spare no expense in seeking superior medical attention because this is my first child
cBP:How much do you have
Me:approx 9400usd
CBP: is that what you intend to pay your bills with
Me: For starters yes, I also have some more money in my Debit card reserved for this purpose
CBP:Mam you are going to have to step aside, I will get someone to be with you
Me: Not a problem.. Then the wait began, at this point I rolled out my arsenal and was waiting patiently eventually some other officer came to get me and directed me to their "inner room" saw some other people there...waited till I was called, and the guy asked me same questions this time I passed the documents to him then graciously gave him a response, after I had passed like 4 different ones he had to ask what I had in the envelope I told him supporting docs and photocopies, he requested for it then I handed it,when e see burden of proof e self know..I had my payslips,letter of consent from my husband, with his work Ias and complimentary card attached, passport data page,his visa page,wedding photo,marriage cert,letter of appointment with MIHS,Maternity Package Agreeement document,chat with Telegate Americas and email from US embassy informing them of my intention,Accomodation reservation...
CBP:is your husband coming too ,
Me:Yes in Feburary when the Baby is expected
CBP :how long will he stay
Me:2weeks, he would not be able to stay longer because of work pressures
cBP:where are you going to be staying, When would you be headed to phoenix
Me:today, I have a connecting flight out of Boston by 5pm
(After that he looked and read through all the Docs.he had in his hands. he asked where do I work told him,and then I asked would you like to see my work ID? He said no.. )
CBP: what foodstuffs do you have, you have grains I answered yes Beans dry and powdered beans,deboned dry fish and spices.
CBP: As you have been told by the department of states you are not doing anything wrong just ensure your bills are all paid and have your receipts on you next time.
Me: will do , Thank you very much
CBP: Congratulations and All the best

That was my experience o my people, my bags were not searched or disorganised.reporting live from my bed in Phoenix Arizona.

najalady86:
hi. I am also an April mum heading same place. I am interested in planning together.

anonymousmum:

Congratulations Naniakay on your successful POE.
I just stumbled on your post above, apologies for not responding at the time. Thanks.

bj2012golf:
Congrats

What airline did you fly please?

MadameU:

mimibe:


After d discussion with vp of the hospital, he asked the head of billing to adjust my bill based on the estimate I got from them.

mummyprincess:
Good day House! Please which one is "burden of Proof "? Is it also necessary for a hubby to write consent letter if he is not flying with the wife at the same time?

Babatwi:


"Burden of proof' are the documents you take along for your visa interview and when traveling. It is to support your visa application and to convince the custom and boarder countrol officers at point of entry (POE) that your intentions are what you say they are and to also show that you have made adequate preperations and arrangement
Yes the consent letter from your husband is neccessary when applying for the new born babys american passport..
i will advice you to try and read as much as you can of this thread,it will educate you a great deal.. Its importance cant be over emphasised.

Shawbabe:


Na wa o. That's good. How many days did u stay that charged u 14k previously?

nefertitiram:

Nooooo! Why is your POE Chicago?! Chicago is one of the most self centred POE in US! Was in Chicago for a while till 2 weeks ago, and and all the POE stories I heard while there were all negative! I don't even know what they are feeling like! Once they hear 'have a baby' they become hostile. My cousins have a few preggie friends that have been sent back at chicago POE, even with cash and all that!

najalady86:
hi. I am also an April mum heading same place. I am interested in planning together.

GFavor:


@nefertitiram

See me o, my initial booking was dallas as poe but with sleep over at Heathrow. Wakanow called me and said I could not use that since I don't have a UK visa. So I had to change to sleepover at Chicago. I had read somewhere in this thread that Chicago is a stress free poe. I will just pray for favour. Nothing God cannot do.

House, pls anyone who has had a successful poe at chicago pls advice on what to watch out for at Chicago POE.

MadameU:

customised87:


Pls,who is the consent letter supposed to be addressed to in a situation where the father wont be in the US for the child delivery?

GFavor:
@nefertitiram

It was not until about 21st ago I went to BE to confirm my booking that I was told I didn't need a UK visa. I was pissed. These agents sometimes are not up to their game. The initial dallas flight was about 7k cheaper. From ur experience any advice on the poe?

MadameU:

ebonyademi:
Hello, pls does anyone know of any affordable hosp in Illinois (chicago). Thanks

jyde2014:
@saved2serve,
Pls I asked a while ago about what I saw pasted on d wall inside d V.O's cubicle. This might be a vital piece of information. Thanks.

MadameU: