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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by toludestin(f): 4:04pm On Dec 02, 2015
Have they responded? If no pm me let me help you speak with someone there.
teefex:
Travelstart is the most unreliable ticketing agency I have seen and I think they are fraud.
Booked a ticket with them to minneapolis on 27/11/15(black friday) around 11.30pm,which was N204.042 and saw that the booking will last for about 24hours before it expires.they kept on sending me reminder on my phone about the payment.paid the money around 5.30pm the next day but couldn't get through to them for payment confirmation,called all their after hours emergency numbers they didn't pick, sent them mails too (even posted it on NL that if anyone knows how I can get through to them)was able to talk to someone around 6.30pm(no good customer relation)but didn't really care just wanted my payment to be confirmed and my ticket issued.she said payment confirmed I will issue your ticket within 1 hour.got a mail from them around 7.15 that my payment has been confirmed and my ticket will be issued.got another mail around 10.20 pm that I have to pay extra N102366 that at the time of issuing that it was more.


I was pissed cos I payed before the 24hrs expires and all. So I called them on Monday (yesterday)since they don't pick their calls and was able to talk to someone and was told there is nothing they can do. Ok can u refund my money? He said yes that I should send them a mail that I will get it before the end of the day.naso I know see any alert o. I called again this morning that I didn't get alert was told not to worry that I will get it before the end of closing of work today that they do refunds Tuesdays and Thursdays. I called about 2pm today that I have not gotten an alert the lady( ifeoma) was telling me to calm down told her I need the money to book for another ticket and she cut of the call,called back again and again nobody picked.
See me see trouble o,i should calm down on top my money and u cut off the call,hope say I never enter one chance. Called back again some mins to 4pm to tell them that I have not gotten any alert,the ifeoma said I should hold on, I did and she cut the call again. Called back again and immediately she knew I was the one she cut call the call and they stopped picking my calls.

Please nairalanders help me o,hope I never enter one chance and the most painful part of it is that I saw another ticket on wakanow through delta airlin which was reasonable and this people have refused to return my money or give me an explanation.
My advice nobody should use travelstart,no good customer relation and I think they are fraud.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ozycy: 4:11pm On Dec 02, 2015
chicagobound:
Hello fam, with all the advice regarding my Chicago moves I've ported to Houston ooh,
Okwa ya nu oooo
Thank GOD for safe trip and welcome to Houston.
At first, this ur "chicagobound " moniker made me to think maybe u er one of dem Chicago agents lol.
So good to know you are not and you are sooo real.
Enjoy your stay dear.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nobody: 5:09pm On Dec 02, 2015

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by keneee: 5:32pm On Dec 02, 2015
aye 88... i want to use the same hospital u used for my wife. please could u tell me how much exactly the hospital bill is for vaginal and also for CS. i tried calling them this evening but the voice mail answered. i really need more info on this like what the hospital fee entail? does it entail epidurals and tests or if i need more money. i sent you a personal mail for more details. thanks alot for the info.
aye88:



Maryland is expensive. The problem is they won't even be able to give you a quote until you give birth and they don't give more than 2-3 percent discount. I've been to maryland severally, I stayed in maryland when I went to give birth. It was this price quote and research that led me to virginia which happen to be cheaper than maryland. Eventually had my baby at virginia. I remember I've shared that detail here already: doctor and hospital bill. It was close to where I stayed in maryland, about 30mins drive. I'm not going to rule out ur possiblilty of gettin a good deal in maryland but I doubt it. Apart ffrom PG hospital maryland, most if not all other hospitals in maryland have price quote for vaginal delivery starting from 7k - 10k. dollars. So all the best, and pls don't forget to share if you get anything cheaper.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Bisoye82: 6:59pm On Dec 02, 2015
Hello everyone
Cc Kenee
Cc mamatukwas
Check out Marylandmama posts in part 2 of this thread.pg 28 to be precise and click on her posts.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by chicagobound: 7:14pm On Dec 02, 2015
ozycy:

Thank GOD for safe trip and welcome to Houston.
At first, this ur "chicagobound " moniker made me to think maybe u er one of dem Chicago agents lol.
So good to know you are not and you are sooo real.
Enjoy your stay dear.

Lol I'm over real self. Thank you sis

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by dere5: 7:17pm On Dec 02, 2015
ayanuke:



Thank God for Journey mercy, u don't need to mention what you are shipping,(for the other shipping coy) just make d address ur delivery address, they will send u email each time an Item is received on ur behalf, when u r ready, inform them and they will pack and ship to Naija. Tkia of u.
which company exactly did you use and what is their price? will send you a pm now,pls reply. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ayanuke: 8:20pm On Dec 02, 2015
dere5:

which company exactly did you use and what is their price? will send you a pm now,pls reply. Thanks


I have responded, I have been using them since 2013, I shop online a lot and have stuff delivered to them, they have been tested and trusted. They r doing a promo for 3.55\pound but minimum of 50pds for Lagos office pick up (oregun)from now till Jan 29th. Hope this helps.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 8:29pm On Dec 02, 2015
neks31:
I just noticed we r going to have lots of babies here Jan/feb!!! Hmmmm dear Firsttymum pls come n work your " kpekus conspiracy" for us lmaoooo! Why r we having lots of babies this period?? What happened am curious lmaoo
let's blame it on election kpekus kikikikikikikikiki
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by dere5: 8:42pm On Dec 02, 2015
ayanuke:



I have responded, I have been using them since 2013, I shop online a lot and have stuff delivered to them, they have been tested and trusted. They r doing a promo for 3.55\pound but minimum of 50pds for Lagos office pick up (oregun)from now till Jan 29th. Hope this helps.
A million thanks,you are appreciated.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Mamatukwas: 9:20pm On Dec 02, 2015
Bisoye82:
Hello everyone
Cc Kenee
Cc mamatukwas
Check out Marylandmama posts in part 2 of this thread.pg 28 to be precise and click on her posts.

Thank you.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by sugah: 9:20pm On Dec 02, 2015
Good evening all.

Does anyone have stories about Abu dhabi POE? I went through there on my recent trip and wasnt asked a single question. we were only told to finger print and move on (absolutely no queues too), but the purpose of the trip was vacation. Wondering if its same for pregnant women...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ayanuke: 9:32pm On Dec 02, 2015
dere5:

A million thanks,you are appreciated.

Glad I could help. Thank you
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nasadiva: 10:14pm On Dec 02, 2015
regmika:
Hello Nairaland, I want to ask.
Are people who go to deliver in the USA particular about state or city to deliver, or they choose to deliver in any state/city as long as its in the USA and the price is ok.
pls reply.

Let me respond in our Nigeria way cos I know say your way no pure, WHY YOU WAN KNOW? OJUGO! undecided undecided undecided

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Fruitybranch201(f): 10:25pm On Dec 02, 2015
iolite88:
Hello just seeing this post and I know it will be unfair not to give back at least to the stage I have reached. I am also an expectant triplet mama left Nigeria at 24weeks and I have been in El paso for 10wks now. @Nogen is my mentor ooo and as she has said except you are staying with family there is no way you can cope by yourself till 2 weeks before delivery. Truth be told there is no EDD for a triplet mama it all depends on your progression. My Dr first said my CS would be scheduled for 32wks but as I progressed she realised I and the babies were doing good so she keeps moving it by one week which is good for me cause tge longer you can keep the babies in ghe shorter NICU time they will have. To be honest triplets birthing is expensive even in El Paso (which is considered to have the best deal price wise) because compared to a singlet you will do ultra sounds every visit with your Dr for 3 babies and that's extra cost and also you still have the "unknown" NICU bill but it's all worth it at the end. Be strong do your research and if you need any info you can pm me. I will be glad to help as much as I can.

Thanks. I will pm you when I have more questions. Take care.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by neks31(f): 11:02pm On Dec 02, 2015
Nasadiva:


Let me respond in our Nigeria way cos I know say your way no pure, WHY YOU WAN KNOW? OJUGO! undecided undecided undecided

Omgosh this is do my mom!!!
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by IyawoToBe(f): 11:04pm On Dec 02, 2015
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by swappylove: 11:43pm On Dec 02, 2015
favoredgal:
Swappylove I tried to respond to your mail but got the mailer demon notification
Thanks favoredgal,my pm must have had to do with giving birth in dallas.
Was trying to remember what exactly made me send it.n even went thru some of ur old posts but them too plenty.
Thanks, if I remember I will holla again( if u don't mind)
Meanwhile congrats on ur POE
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Beryl15: 12:01am On Dec 03, 2015
teefex:




@bery15
Thanks for the response yesterday sent u a PM as a reminder to the email address of the travelstart bosses in SA. Thanks
I've replied..
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by favoredgal: 12:21am On Dec 03, 2015
swappylove:

Thanks favoredgal,my pm must have had to do with giving birth in dallas.
Was trying to remember what exactly made me send it.n even went thru some of ur old posts but them too plenty.
Thanks, if I remember I will holla again( if u don't mind)
Meanwhile congrats on ur POE
No problem darl
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by favoredgal: 12:22am On Dec 03, 2015
swappylove:

Thanks favoredgal,my pm must have had to do with giving birth in dallas.
Was trying to remember what exactly made me send it.n even went thru some of ur old posts but them too plenty.
Thanks, if I remember I will holla again( if u don't mind)
Meanwhile congrats on ur POE
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bigfido: 12:38am On Dec 03, 2015
This promo by delta on wakanow is trash.. Lol. Anyways, for those travelling in January, you can check priceline. Delta tickets to NY are going for $750. Good luck people

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Bisoye82: 12:39am On Dec 03, 2015
Nasadiva:


Let me respond in our Nigeria way cos I know say your way no pure, WHY YOU WAN KNOW? OJUGO! undecided undecided undecided
Jesoix grin grin grin
Nasadiva I don't wanna be your neighbour o grin
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by lollarojo: 1:07am On Dec 03, 2015
Hello All God bless ur contribution and unending efforts towards the growth of the thread..its been a while , ive been following the thread and had my first baby in elpaso June last year now due for my 2nd in march, hopefully elpaso..the big issue is my visa was to expire last nov so i renewed with hubby since 3rd nov via dropbox his visa was ready in less than 3days while mine is still there when i tracked it says (visa administrative processing this may take several weeks) and i am due to travel late jan/feb..i cldnt include my hospital documents because they had specific documents requirements (dropbox users shud know) but i cleared all bills and got a zero balance .. im getting worried and fed up right now i called i was asked to track and tracking hasnt been updated..cos its also delaying my ticket purchase.any idea what to do or anyone in my shoes?
Thanks in advance
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by favoredgal: 1:52am On Dec 03, 2015
lollarojo:
Hello All God bless ur contribution and unending efforts towards the growth of the thread..its been a while , ive been following the thread and had my first baby in elpaso June last year now due for my 2nd in march, hopefully elpaso..the big issue is my visa was to expire last nov so i renewed with hubby since 3rd nov via dropbox his visa was ready in less than 3days while mine is still there when i tracked it says (visa administrative processing this may take several weeks) and i am due to travel late jan/feb..i cldnt include my hospital documents because they had specific documents requirements (dropbox users shud know) but i cleared all bills and got a zero balance .. im getting worried and fed up right now i called i was asked to track and tracking hasnt been updated..cos its also delaying my ticket purchase.any idea what to do or anyone in my shoes?
Thanks in advance
Was in ur shoes in October. Write to them for a status update but get ready to be called for an interview at the embassy.

When going get ur receipts from the last birthd together, your dr's correspondence, your budget and your bank account (proof you can afford this baby)

There is absolutely nothing to worry about

P.s dr's correspondence shouldn't be from doctoresperati
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by freshfarid: 2:53am On Dec 03, 2015
@lollarojo, good to know we r due about d same time. Long time. Howz d family doing? I hope ur visa issue gets sorted on time. Me I neva even reapply and my visa also expired in Nov. Make I do come apply sharp sharp o. Might also b goin back 2 Elpaso since I couldn't get further details on where I was eyeing.
@favoredgal, do u think doctoresparati correspondence can pose a problem for someone who has used it b4 4 childbirth? I tot dt could actually give them some credibility in d eyes of d VO when told it was used 4 my last child birth as well.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by iyoyoworl: 3:03am On Dec 03, 2015
Just a quick question please. Does a baby need to have his eyes opened when taking passport photograph to apply for his US and Nigerian passport. My boy is just 2 weeks old n na for night d guy dey like to shine his eyes.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by KayLayChi: 3:29am On Dec 03, 2015
iyoyoworl:
Just a quick question please. Does a baby need to have his eyes opened when taking passport photograph to apply for his US and Nigerian passport. My boy is just 2 weeks old n na for night d guy dey like to shine his eyes.

Yes. Mine was 8 days when I took her to Walgreen, we were there for almost 2 hours cos she was sleeping. I had to use cold water to wake her up.

Another thing you can do which they were telling me to do, if you have a good phone you can take the picture yourself when he is awake and take to Walgreen for them to print but your baby's eyes must be open.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Fatunde90: 3:39am On Dec 03, 2015
Hi people,

I need urgent help here please...
Has anyone ever settle a payment plan for their hospital bill ? How it went down ? Did you still got to pay the package (discounted) price or did you pay the normal price and how much more was that ?

I used Oakbend in Houston before my due date since i had an emergency c-section and a premie.
Thank God, baby's fine now but i had unexpected bills to pay so the hospital bill is still pending.
Now they gave me 2 weeks after discharge but i won't meet the date and will probably need an extra 2 weeks undecided
Now i can't sleep at night, i'm so scared they gonna raise my bill to the "undiscounted" rate. How much more could that be ?
Do you have any idea if i can manage to pay the 3500$ later on in one or two installments ?

thank u
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by iyoyoworl: 4:09am On Dec 03, 2015
Tanks for ur suggestion. Wud just go ahead to take d pic my self. Must his ears also show in the picture.?




uote author=KayLayChi post=40633555]

Yes. Mine was 8 days when I took her to Walgreen, we were there for almost 2 hours cos she was sleeping. I had to use cold water to wake her up.

Another thing you can do which they were telling me to do, if you have a good phone you can take the picture yourself when he is awake and take to Walgreen for them to print but your baby's eyes must be open.[/quote]
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Kernie: 5:03am On Dec 03, 2015
Hello! I need urgent advice please.

My mum came into the US yesterday but was only given two weeks to stay in the US.

Can anyone advice on how to get an extension on this date?

Nagode in advance
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by MayMaj(f): 5:10am On Dec 03, 2015
Apple19:
PART 2...
There was a woman in front of me, they searched her bag for close to 20min...also there was a Family, the husband was asked to remove his belt, na im trouser wan disgrace person husband, make I no lie, na only boxer show grin. I was not searched sha, as na sisi I do go the place sef, my belle no too show.
On getting to the entrance, had to sit down cos, we were just entering 4 persons at a time.(naija, dem no even pitty belleful woman make dem allow me enter first undecided. I then entered the main hall, checked and asked to sit for passport verification. The security lady then told ppl to stand up and join the queue, then she saw my face and said..oh sorry oh, you're pregnant?? Pls just sit. Verified and sent for finger printing, then, to the final destination....There was this lady in window 7, I think they forgot to put white paper on her table, cos for about 8-10interviews she never gave one white paper!! Na only green paper she dey issues ppl, another lady @window 8, reject people so tey she refuses a Pastor (this our jerry curled church pastors) I NO MENTION NAME O.
So there was this man in window 9, I was attracted by His voice and calmness. He asks and listens well to people's explanations. Na Im I start to dey look the window dey scabosh... grin speaking in tongues seriously say na there I wan go..the woman beside me was talking, I no even hear weting she dey talk, just they look that window!!
Before then, I had about 5people before me, so I started calculations and distributions that before it will reach me, ppl would have occupied those winshywinshy windows.....then I heard..."next applicant window 6!!!!Before i'll look my front, all of them...I MEAN ALL OF THEM stood up (cos dem be one family) to window 6!!! Yeeepaaaa!!!! Which means the next applicant na for the next window...OLUWA oooo.

Then I remembered someone on this thread said you can stand up to use the toilet then come back... Then I realised, I had committed the whole process to God's hands. Hmmmm... After like 2 min,I just heard..."NEXT APP WINDOW 9!! I was like really did I hear 9 abi na 7 grin. I just run go there as If person wan chance me. grin.

So the Interview proper!!

VO- Morning madam
Me- Morning Sir
VO- Passport and confirmation page pls
Me-Passed it
VO-So why do you want to go to the US
ME- For Delivery
VO - Oh you want to have your baby in the US
Me- Yes sir
VO- What do you do
Me- Am a xyz
VO- So why US
Me- I've had some episodes of Bad hx so I intend given the advanced facility in US a shot
VO- Ok, where do you work and how much do you earn
Me- Bleep
VO- Your husband...
Me- works with Bleep and earns btw Bleep-Bleep monthly. I have his statement of accounts printed just yesterday
VO- Ok can I see it ( Opened and studied it carefully). Then said, I can see he's got some huge deposit on this account in September
Me-Yes, from his business account
VO- You say he has a business too
Me- Yes, he's into this and that
VO- Alright,(starts to type ooooo, and asked) sure you know health care in America is much more expensive than what you have here
Me- Yes am aware.
VO- Ok, madam, no law binds you from having your baby in the US, but you must make sure you pay your bills, get a confirmation from your Doc and hospital and always remember to board with your documents intact.....so am going to approve your visa,(Gave me two white papers, sharperly puts them in my folder, com hold am for armpit, as if he was going to change his mind any moment.) grin...he continued talking oooo ( I no even hear anything again, all I was thinking was how am gonna jump on dh's chest and rrrroooollllll!!!! ....... so have a nice stay in the US. (at least, I hear that one) grin
Me- Thanks .....You too

NOTE...All the questions he was asking like work, and co, he didn't ask to see anything, but then I brought out documents to show him through the glass....he pretended not to see it anyways.....

Really appreciate all the contributors on this thread, you've been so helpful indeed. Thank you soooooo verrryyy much.

To all waiting for thier interview, go with confidence and prayers, it shall be well.




Hahahahahaha u are really funny and a gud story Teller at that. Hope u read mass communication in school.. Was laffing all tru.. CONGRATS dear

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