ozycy:
I didn't hear of this promo. Am still waiting for awoof promo ticket to buy.

sayoberry:

Accommodation: I used soul care. the advert is on the page.

My people, my people,
Broadcasting live from Chicago. Omo! This is my first time of using Chicago POE, gangsta moves o!
Chicago people have no chill, and I finally know the reason why. They don't receive a lot of visitors with visas, so they have all the time in the world to spend with you. Most passengers are green card holders or have US passport.

So I flew KLM, from Lagos, it's like the entire Lagos was travelling that day. I'm 21 weeks and have been feeling like I have super duper energy.Mehn! The energy dropped from Lagos immigration. I didn't look preg, being plus sized, but was fagged by the time we boarded.
When KLM brought their tiny food, I had to confess to the air hostesses, at least to survive the 7 hours flight.
Stop over in amsterdam was 7hrs, I found one location and grabbed a good night sleep and enjoyed free wifi during the remaining time.
Flight from Amsterdam to chicago wasn't full, they ended up merging flights with delta but as a sharp babe, I had strategize that as soon as the seatbelt lights went off, I will make a mad dash for the empty rows at d back of the plane.
Also told to flight attendant my situation, the guy made sure I had a constant supply of food correct guy!

Flight was very bumpy, at a point, I remembered how Jesus slept when there was turbulence and by faith slept through it too. On approaching Chicago, hummnn, the winds were not friendly to the plane. I switched into full scale prayers!

Ok, time for POE, I had zeroed my mind dat Chicago was fire for fire, but had no idea they had correct skoin skoin.

I saw only myself walking to the visa holders section. I had selected a friendly looking guy to approach when an officer directed me to someone else. My heart cut small sha.
Come and see interview! Of all my trips to US, I have never had this sort of interview, I even thank God for giving me patience.

CBP: Hello ma'am
Me: Hello sir, how you doing?
CBP: where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: have you visited other West African countries?
Me: No, not at all.
CBP: so do you have kids, are you pregnant, are you expecting
Me: (silence). I did not expect this question o! I thought cos I wasn't showing, I was gonna scale through without a pregnancy conversation.
CBP asks again: Do you have kids.
Me: er... I had kids last year, but they died at birth
CBP: oh my God, this is so sad! I can imagine how you felt. What happened?
Me: It's a long story
CBP: don't worry you gonna have more kids. (He now checks my visa and sees that its about to expire) Oh, your visa is going to expire. How long do you want to stay here.
Me: A couple of weeks
CBP: what are you going to be busy? I see you are going to Los Angeles...
Me: (catching the humor) Grand Canyon
CBP: Hollywood
Me: Las Vegas
CBP: ohhh, you want to get yourself some Las Vegas
Me: smiling stupidly
CBP: ok, your visa is going to expire soon, but don't worry, (he stamps me in till october). So do you have food? Fruits, vegetables?
Me: I have herbs and spices, it's all dried and milled
CBP: You have any gifts?
Me: I have African hair extensions, it's the best I can do to give to family and friends.
CBP: How much do you have on you?
Me: $225
CBP: How do you expect to move around these places with $225?
Me: I have my cards, there was no way I was going to buy dollars in Nigeria, the exchange rate is crazy, I'd rather swipe my cards. (I actually bought the $200 for N218 per dollar at the airport! Haba!)
CBP: ok, here's your passport, enjoy your stay. (I couldn't wait to get out of there b4 he remembers I didn't answer his question)

On getting to customs, told dem I have food. They send me for secondary inspection, after scanning my bags, the officer goes, "there's no food in here". I'm like ok, my bad! And packs my load out of there. They were more preoccupied with one naija woman that brought in fresh vegetables without declaring.

That's my POE story o! In addition to favour, because I see God's favor here o, on how the guy stamped me in for 6mths with an about to expire passport. And I think he passed on the preg assumption because I wasn't showing and I am coming on an about to expire visa.
If you really need to avoid Chicago, abeg, try! I am still a fan of JFK POE in NY, due to their high influx of tourists and straightforward with no unnecessary questioning. Even after the 25 mins ordeal, there was no visa holder waiting for their turn.
So, here I am o! Will start my search for a hospital to use when I have recovered from jetlag

nefertitiram:
My people, my people,
Broadcasting live from Chicago. Omo! This is my first time of using Chicago POE, gangsta moves o!
Chicago people have no chill, and I finally know the reason why. They don't receive a lot of visitors with visas, so they have all the time in the world to spend with you. Most passengers are green card holders or have US passport.

nefertitiram:
My people, my people,
Broadcasting live from Chicago. Omo! This is my first time of using Chicago POE, gangsta moves o!
Chicago people have no chill, and I finally know the reason why. They don't receive a lot of visitors with visas, so they have all the time in the world to spend with you. Most passengers are green card holders or have US passport.

So I flew KLM, from Lagos, it's like the entire Lagos was travelling that day. I'm 21 weeks and have been feeling like I have super duper energy.Mehn! The energy dropped from Lagos immigration. I didn't look preg, being plus sized, but was fagged by the time we boarded.
When KLM brought their tiny food, I had to confess to the air hostesses, at least to survive the 7 hours flight.
Stop over in amsterdam was 7hrs, I found one location and grabbed a good night sleep and enjoyed free wifi during the remaining time.
Flight from Amsterdam to chicago wasn't full, they ended up merging flights with delta but as a sharp babe, I had strategize that as soon as the seatbelt lights went off, I will make a mad dash for the empty rows at d back of the plane.
Also told to flight attendant my situation, the guy made sure I had a constant supply of food correct guy!

Flight was very bumpy, at a point, I remembered how Jesus slept when there was turbulence and by faith slept through it too. On approaching Chicago, hummnn, the winds were not friendly to the plane. I switched into full scale prayers!

Ok, time for POE, I had zeroed my mind dat Chicago was fire for fire, but had no idea they had correct skoin skoin.

I saw only myself walking to the visa holders section. I had selected a friendly looking guy to approach when an officer directed me to someone else. My heart cut small sha.
Come and see interview! Of all my trips to US, I have never had this sort of interview, I even thank God for giving me patience.

CBP: Hello ma'am
Me: Hello sir, how you doing?
CBP: where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: have you visited other West African countries?
Me: No, not at all.
CBP: so do you have kids, are you pregnant, are you expecting
Me: (silence). I did not expect this question o! I thought cos I wasn't showing, I was gonna scale through without a pregnancy conversation.
CBP asks again: Do you have kids.
Me: er... I had kids last year, but they died at birth
CBP: oh my God, this is so sad! I can imagine how you felt. What happened?
Me: It's a long story
CBP: don't worry you gonna have more kids. (He now checks my visa and sees that its about to expire) Oh, your visa is going to expire. How long do you want to stay here.
Me: A couple of weeks
CBP: what are you going to be busy? I see you are going to Los Angeles...
Me: (catching the humor) Grand Canyon
CBP: Hollywood
Me: Las Vegas
CBP: ohhh, you want to get yourself some Las Vegas
Me: smiling stupidly
CBP: ok, your visa is going to expire soon, but don't worry, (he stamps me in till october). So do you have food? Fruits, vegetables?
Me: I have herbs and spices, it's all dried and milled
CBP: You have any gifts?
Me: I have African hair extensions, it's the best I can do to give to family and friends.
CBP: How much do you have on you?
Me: $225
CBP: How do you expect to move around these places with $225?
Me: I have my cards, there was no way I was going to buy dollars in Nigeria, the exchange rate is crazy, I'd rather swipe my cards. (I actually bought the $200 for N218 per dollar at the airport! Haba!)
CBP: ok, here's your passport, enjoy your stay. (I couldn't wait to get out of there b4 he remembers I didn't answer his question)

On getting to customs, told dem I have food. They send me for secondary inspection, after scanning my bags, the officer goes, "there's no food in here". I'm like ok, my bad! And packs my load out of there. They were more preoccupied with one naija woman that brought in fresh vegetables without declaring.

That's my POE story o! In addition to favour, because I see God's favor here o, on how the guy stamped me in for 6mths with an about to expire passport. And I think he passed on the preg assumption because I wasn't showing and I am coming on an about to expire visa.
If you really need to avoid Chicago, abeg, try! I am still a fan of JFK POE in NY, due to their high influx of tourists and straightforward with no unnecessary questioning. Even after the 25 mins ordeal, there was no visa holder waiting for their turn.
So, here I am o! Will start my search for a hospital to use when I have recovered from Jetlag.

kizluv:

Shawbabe done born I didn't know, kai, wetin I know again, been away for too long...

Terese69:


Hi Olokings,

Going to Dallas with emirates in July too but a few days before you. I have some information and quote on a doctor and hospital in Dallas. You can PM me for the details.

Please have you been able to get any information on Dallas drs/hospitals? I am still searching for options o just in case.

zikavonne:
Good morning everyone.

I am new here and I must say that the thread has been very educative so far. Congrats to all the mums and mum-to-be here

I am 15 weeks pregnant and hopefully I will be travelling to Houston or Dallas to give birth. My husband wants me to travel with my mother in law.The plan is that he will attend her interview in Lagos while I will attend my interview in Abuja. My husband will join us 2 weeks to my EDD.

My questions are:

1) In the travel companions section of DS-160 application form, whose details should I add? My mother inlaw or my husband or both?

2) Despite the fact that I and my husband will not travel together, can we have our interview together?

3) Must we have the complete amount needed for my medical care at the time of the interview? I earn between 200 and 300k monthly but my husband doesnt have a steady income as he depends mostly on profit sharing (He is a director/partner in his company). At the time of interview, we may not have the complete amount.

4)Please can anyone send me a sample of birth plan budget sheet used for interviews at the embassy? I will really appreciate it. My mail is zikavonne@gmail.com.

Thank you all.

sucre26:
I changed my mind about going to Columbus. I found out its really expensive to give birth there. I'm thinking of Chicago now. I'm still researching about hospitals there thou. In case anyone knows of cheap hospitals there, please kindly let me know.

Shawbabe:
Hello house,

Sorry to anyone that has sent me emails/PM. I am taking care of two babies (husband and my child lol). Pls I will respond in time.

Biko to those who flew Delta or Air france, make una give me inside expo on booking infant ticket back to Naija. These people are quoting $435 for a one-way ticket to me .

At this rate, I go leave this American baby here go naija oh abeg make una help me

mamacajah:


Hello Shawbabe, that's the price oh. i paid 430 for my baby when we were coming back in January and I think someone here said BA charged her 433 for her child as well. Its just annonying. I wish one could pay for the infant ticket when leaving najia (hint hint...those yet to travel can explore this option).. it would be much cheaper...

dittobaby:


Hmm. Your story is very peculiar considering the fact that you've been a very active participant on this thread. You hardly followed any of the things we've been saying here. You are really a gangster! Why did you hide your pregnancy? One would have thought a guru like you would have been armed with enough burden of proof and you traveled with hardly any cash . Na wa o. You really get liver. Anyway sha, congrats

Popri:


Wow...congratulations on your successful entry..surprised at your answers though cos of how well informed u are, anywaiz, no hard and fast rule, at least this one favoured you so we give God thanks
Thank you for all your previous detailed info on this thread, you are so resourceful o
Pls rest well, and keep us posted on hospitals. Enjoy your stay

nefertitiram:


Check out their website now, they sent a mail that they are slashing prices to some US locations. I bought on their website.

somchisom:
Hello house,
In the spirit of giving back. Here is my birth story.
I gave birth to my baby girl March 17th at United memorial medical center, batavia New York through C.S. Stayed in the hospital 3 days for all. The hospital offers a 60% automatic dscount for self pay. Got my bill for 3947.69 for mother and 1407 for the child, total of 5354. Doctor's fee for ante natal and delivery was 1499.4 (I was scheduled for natural delivery with a mid wife but had to go for c-section last minute, which included a doctor in the package. The fee above also include all the meal I had for 3 days. The service was awesome, everyone including the doctor's were very friendly, nice and professional.
I let them know before I delivered that I was going back to Naija in less than a month after delivery so they could process my birth cert and bills on time.
I filled the birth cert form before I gave birth and gave them baby's name on delivery. They filled for the cert on friday, I called the county's office on Tuesday and I was told it was mailed to me the monday after that friday. I guess they used regular mail cos I didn't get it that week, went to their office the following Monday, paid 10$ for another copy which I usedto apply for her passport. I paid 165$ for the passport and got it sameday. I mailed her passport to the agent for the Naija visa for 342$ (Tanko hardly picked his calls, felt safer using a company's service). They got the passport Tuesday Morning, got the visa same day and mailed it back to me. I got the passport the next day Wednesday. I have gotten my zero balance letter from the hospital. Leaving for Naija today.
Hope this helps someone.

Please one question. The zero balance letter is just a line. Hope this is okay.
Good luck to everyone

modath:


Are you sure about the chicago plan? Why not the california hospital @mamatobe&@chika used, mhis or mobap?

In case you find a budget friendly option, pls fill a sis in cos we tried but couldn't find. I'm gonna land first in chicago(family) before I port to wherever "pocket" directs but missouri seems to be winning now cos of its proximity to illinois of all the available options.

sucre26:


Is there something wrong with going to Chicago? I decided on Chicago cos I have someone there. I don't have anyone in Arizona or carlifornia

Shawbabe:
Hello house,

Sorry to anyone that has sent me emails/PM. I am taking care of two babies (husband and my child lol). Pls I will respond in time.

Biko to those who flew Delta or Air france, make una give me inside expo on booking infant ticket back to Naija. These people are quoting $435 for a one-way ticket to me .

At this rate, I go leave this American baby here go naija oh abeg make una help me

nefertitiram:


Thanks ooo, wish me luck as I crack open this city. Just as Kizluv did for Missouri. Something has to come out of it o! And if nothing does, St Louis is a 35 mins flight Nothing spoil!

Omodaraju:


I wish you plenty luck. Congrats on POE. For some reasons, your posts and Phema's always crack me up

nefertitiram:


maybe we are daughters of the same mother hehehehe

Nita2013:
Nefer abeg d first hospital door to kno na Mount Sinai oh. I hear it's about $4000 in total. A friend gave birth there but she has family there and said housing is expensive