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Tvegas:
My wife got to Houston through IAH for another missionary journey few days ago. For those who fear Houston POE i don’t think they are that harsh these days. It was pretty easy for her.

Rewind back to MMA Lagos, some overzealous Airfrance officers saw her tummy and told her she won’t be allowed her to fly except she has a fit to fly letter from her doctor. That Airfrance only flies people below 32 weeks. She went to make a photocopy of the letter and gave them. They told her she will need the original in Paris (It’s better to have a photocopy handy). Paris was uneventful as the layover was short. She met a Houston bound nairalander who was heading to New York because she was fearful of the Houston POE. She helped her rehearse some of the questions they may ask her in New York and they parted.

Fast forward to her arrival at Houston POE, she was interviewed by a female CBP officer.

CBP: Hello what are you doing in the USA?
Madam: I am here on vacation, to birth my baby and do some shopping for the new baby.
CBP: Ok how much do you have?
Madam: Bleep dollars in cash and xxxx in the bank of America account.

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Tvegas Baba ... Longest time bro. How's family doing too? Congratulations on the incoming addition.
Warm regards to madam and the onbo lo na � Cheers

Waowww ... Part 6, glad to be here too. To everyone that has been contributing in one way or the other to this platform , God bless everyone

@justwise, well done for this great job.
@nefertitiram , bless you my dear. Me too don dey here before tsunami era, I remember you and other active members wellaa. I know shall testify one day by Gods grace. Amen

Happy holiday Everyone!!! � xoxo

Part 5 page 6 !!! I don waka reach here. God God will continue to bless everyone that has has made this forum what it is today in one way or the other. He will also grant each and everyone of us our heart desires. Amen
Congratulations everyone . xoxo
Well done house...

adebrave1:
Good morning nairalanders, I'd like to share my thoughts in the recent economy situation of this country, though, I'm not an economist but there are some fundamental things that even a layman would understand.

I'm driving straight at the prices of the things we buy in Nigeria especially the consumables.
Just yesterday, I checked the market to price some stuffs but the price I got last week Friday has doubled the price I got yesterday (Wednesday ) and I wondered what went wrong in just 5 days?

Let truth be told, the skyrocketing of food prices in the market is majorly not due to the current economy of the country but due to the scrupulous and selfish interest of some "sect" who are only interested in making money without minding the hardship such money is posing on the consumers.


Let me cite an example, a wholesaler sells a pen for a retailer at a price of say N5 with the aid that such retailer will sell at N10 and make all possible profit, instead of such retailer to sell at that price the retailer will first contact other retailers within his/her jurisdiction to agree on the price which will definitely be much more higher than what is expected and this scenario goes on and on like that till it's out of hand.

Let me say that although, the current situation of the country isn't helping but we as common Nigerians are also not helping the situation by placing more hardships.

Let me digress a bit and ask, why will a "garri" seller say dollar has increased? Is dollar affecting the land that is producing cassava? Or is dollar affecting photosynthesis? No! It is due to our selfish interest.

The act of the retailers is such that they copy what is bad and not that is good, they will find it difficult to reduce prices of products but find it joyous to increase them.

All is not about the government, it is about ourselves.

We can stop the hardship among us, we don't have to wait for the government.

I have spoken.
Adebrave



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Hi poster. Pls write your username properly so I won't be getting mentions from your post. Thanks

LadyGuinivere:
17 year old -yes
21 year old -no

Go to the appointment page and Book the same time frame for both applicants or call in and ask them to book the same time frame for them

My presido thanks a lot. I appreciate. God bless you #LadyGuinivere4president#teamLadyG#

Good afternoon @everyone @justwise @ladyguinivere
Please I have a 17yrs old nephew and 21yrs old niece that want to apply for visa for vacation. My question now is can the mum follow them for their interview ?or they go alone? how can both of them get the same day of appointment? After filing their seperate DS 160 forms. I will appreciate your responses. Thank you. God bless

Note- their mum has a B1-B2 visa and used it last year.

Waowww from part 1 now part 4 I'm present !

Hello everyone. Kudos to all the people that has contributed to this thread and made it what it is today. Weldone e-family

Congratulations to all the latest mamas n papas. More successful interviews, cheap flight tickets, lesser dollars/PTA hunting, stressfree journey, favorable POE and multiple babies delivery shall be our portion in Jesus name, Amen

E-hugz

nefertitiram:
Yes ooo,
I don born ooo, a super duper whooper oyinbo mega baby girl. With a headfull of curly hair to go.

Was through CS so I am still recovering in the hosp.

We bless God

A big Congratulations 2 my dear on d safe arrival of ur newest family member!!!
Tho its been a long journey but its been proved that Baba God is still on the throne. I'm so happy for u babes.
May babyhood be filled with lots of Joy n make for lots of wonderful memories. She shall be great in life and be a blessing to her generations in Jesus Name. Amen. The Lord will heal n strengthens you. Well done Nerf oops mummy princess....

DeeandGLady:
Thanks adebrave and Popri, I appreciate alot for the info.

U welcome ma'am

DeeandGLady:
Hello My people, Please I need answers to a few questions anyone can help or advice.

1) Does any one know the requirements needed to open a Bank of America bank account?

2) Does anyone know any online store that sell baby stuffs and accepts a Nigerian Debit card online, billing address compatibility has been an issue for me. Most stores I have tried only accepts billing address from US or some selected country as a result shopping online has been a major challenge for me. Please I don't like going to malls to shop, coupled with my sprained feet now I can't walk for so long, I would prefer to shop online. Please anyone who has successfully checkout with a Nigerian card on an online store help or advice. Biko baby go soon arrive and I never buy things.

3)Am presently in Houston, I need an affordable Cab service or private cab service who can I call to take me places for an[b] affordable price[/b]. Has anyone used a cab person or service before in houston, Please help.

Please am waiting for response, thanks my people.

Hello DeeandGLady how are u doing? As per ur BOA question. For normal savings AC with a debit card.

1. International passport
2. Any other form of identification e.g Nigeria bank card
3. Contact address in USA
4. Contact address in Nigeria
5. Money to deposit (can't remember the minimum amount to open an AC)
6. Online banking procedures will be set up for u
7. Your card will be posted between 3 to 5 working days
8. A temporary card will be issue immediately for u which u will activate on their ATM. Then u can start using it to shop online, use at Pos etc.

Hope it helps. Cheers!

Tvegas:
@Shagaman and @Adebrave......Both of you should stop embarrassing me here now. . At this rate i will run away . Baby is doing great ,when are we picking aso ebi?

Great to hear that.
I will let u know. Pls don't run away ooooo

Tvegas:
You people should stop calling my name already. If you truly appreciate me put something in my bank account,no be by mouth .
Next POE ,Birthing and Visa testimony plsssss? Shipping Topic is hereby closed

I dey Tuaile oooo Mr Tvegas! Owo meji fun eyan Kan (se ko wa Le?) always on point.

How's Lil angel doing and oga madam too? Stay blessed

@Weaseloo

Congratulations on d safe arrival of ur LO. God bless u both. Xoxo

sayoberry:
Hello all. Just delivered my twins at oak bend medical center thru c.s. a boy and a girl

Thank God for the safe deliveries Congrats Darling n well done. God blessings shall continually be upon them. Xoxo

Hello house,
Everyone contributing to the forum has done a great job. Weldone Mums n Dads !!!
Please, Ejo, biko Let peace reign. The part two of this wonderful forum has just started. God bless everyone and perfect every of our individual plans. Amen . Plenty ehugs for everyone.
One love

@Tvegas
Sup bro!Congratulations to you n madam. Welcome Lil bobo. U shall be for signs n wonders in Jesus name. God bless you all.
Eku owo ni diapers. Lols

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Congratulations Darling most especially on the safe delivery of your baby boy. A healthy one for that matter ! God blesses n protects him. Amen.
No matter what happens we will all be thanking God. Amen

@princeAdeAde congratulations.this is just beginning of new era of grace for u and ur household. Weldone to madam

nefertitiram:
Somebody shout Halleluyahhhh! Who remembers this post?
The Lord that answereth by fire! Let him be my God! My people! God has restored! Gave me the perfect xmas gift!

Halleluyahhhhhhh! Congratulations nefertitiram,I 'm so so happy for you sis God will complete this great restoration in ur life and It will end in multiple praises. Amen

Merry Xmas to everyone in this wonderful house! May the blessings and goodness of God be with us all and also perfect his works in our lifes in the remaining days of 2014 and also in the new year!. Amen
Xoxo

Congratulations mrsDan on this goodnews. God bless you both.

MrsDan:
Hello everyone...just to let you know my daughter arrived 12/9/14 at Northside Hospital.
Am still recovering, reason for my not giving the full gist but if anyone has a question I will be happy go answer Before I write the full details of my experience from hospital to Birthcert and passport.
Thank you.

[quote author=Tvegas post=28905459]Hello guys, reporting from the City of Stafford near Houston Texas

Sup bro @Tvegas, congratulations on ur successful POE. Enjoy ur stay and regards to madam. God bless !

Congratulations akelvin on the safe arrival of ur baby. God bless u both!

akelvin:
Congrats phema thank God for d safe delivery n ur LO.came to post my experience also.
Had my little one at 39weeks d whole process was fast from contraction to birth less tha 2hrs, my water broke rushed to d hospital I was already 7cm before the nurses culd pull injection n what are u I was already pushing they were sending for d doctor baby was out n they were all congratulating me dat was really fast culdnt document nothing.so d doctor said I didn take d prescribed injection cos of how fast everything went need to keep my baby in special care for observation n I told him pls d baby should b kept with me(in my mind as I knw d package didn cover dat)n he said no problem.all test was done n baby was fully fine.like phema said my nurses were amazing abt 5-7nurses on me during labour all doing a different thing n one just encouraging me I can do it cos no epidural...lol,they were really wonderful even d ward kept asking over n over if I needed anything.i didnt like a particular food told my nurse n she got me something else.n like phema has said didn use anything I went with all was provided.d package was over worth it n I give God all thanks.
Applied for passport thru post office paid expedited n overnight priority mail n d passport came exactly 1wk2days so heading for visa nw n shifting my flight earlier than scheduled.@madameu:thank u so much for d help oo much appreciated n regards to d other mum I met at east oak.

Congratulations on the arrival of ur baby boy. Thank God for the safe delivery.weldone babes! God bless him.

Phema:
And that was how Phema became a mum of a BBB on the 5th of Dec, 2014! My boy came at exactly 36weeks+5days!

This tori long no be small. Make I sha start from somewhere.

Got into Phoenix on the 25th of Nov and went for my financial appointment the next day. Afterwards, I went to book for Dr's appointment, but the lady in charge had closed for the day. They worked half day that day cos the next day was Thanksgiving. So, I was told to call after the Holidays to book for Dr's appointment.

I called and was given 11th of Dec to see the Dr. I tried explaining to the lady that I was far gone and would be 37weeks plus at the time and that I really needed to see the Dr ASAP. But she insisted that was the earliest I could get. That they were fully booked. I asked what to do if I fell into labour before the said date, and she said I should go straight to the Labour and Delivery department.

Some days after, I started having some labour-like symptoms. I just ignored them cos I felt baby could not come that early as all the scans I did back in Naija never gave an inkling of baby coming that early. Well, I was wrong, cos the contractions became stronger the next day. Called MIHS labour and delivery unit to ask what to do. Was transfered to a Nurse who advised to watch and time the contractions. And to come in when they become stronger and close together.

I still couldn't believe it was labour though. I just sat at home and kept watching and timing till it became almost unbearable. I went in and found I was already 4cm dilated. For my mind, I say huh! Just like that? So, na person mama I wan be today today so. It was both scary and exciting. They checked and said my fluid was low and baby was quite small. Asked for my medical records and I told them I had not even seen a Dr here. They asked if I had any scan from Naija. Fortunately, I had one which showed I was 36weeks plus 3days gone. The lady ran a quick scan and said she was getting about 34weeks. I insisted I was 36weeks plus.

That was the moment they started running all the tests that could have been run on my first appointment. Took me to the labour room and called the NICU people to be on stand by as they were expecting a "Premie".

I requested for epidural. Was given and it felt heavenly! At some point, the baby's heart beat dropped and I saw the highest number of Drs in my whole life in just a second. One was giving me oxygen, the other was breaking my water (my water had not broken at that time). Others were sha operating plenty equipments. I was so so scared and pratically shivering all through. They managed the situation and told me not to worry. That my baby was doing great.

Then I became 10cm dilated and the pushing began. Hehehehehehehe. No be small something. Couldn't push well cos I wasn't feeling my contractions cos of the epidural. I was merely wasting my energy, thinking baby will soon pop out. After awhile of wasted effort, the Nurse advised that the epidural be put off so I could feel my contractions and know when to push. That was done and it took effect after about an hour 30mins.

I will jump and pass the pushing part. The pain! Oh the pain! I cringe anytime I remember. Was wondering how God will let anyone go through such pains. Chei! I said and did things I can't even remember. The Drs and Nurses were so so nice and patient. And kept urging me on. Hmmn. . . The pain. . .

Fastforward. . . Baby eventually came and the NICU people were already on ground to evaluate him. They did, said he was doing ok but since he is preterm, they will need to do extensive evaluation. At that point, I called their Chief and told her that I didn't want my child put in NICU if there wasn't any serious issues. She assured me that the child will be brought back to me in about an hour if he passed all his tests. As God would have it, he did pass them. And he was brought back. I was so happy.

Everything went well from then onwards. Truth is, I never expected the kind of services I got. It was awesome!! Everyone seemed way too nice and professional! They kept coming every 30mins to check up on me and baby. Kept asking if I needed anything and all that. I didn't use anything I went to the Hospital with as they provided everything needed by mum and child. I was just too impressed abeg. I couldn't believe I got all that for just $2888.

Na so Phema waka become Mama born-boy! I'm just really grateful to God for everything. It could have only been Him. Baby is doing so great. Mum is still sore here and there, but she's getting better. However, nothing prepared me for these sleepless nights mehn. I dey on duty all the time. Hope it gets better with time.

And that was my experience. Got the baby's BC and already applied for his US passport at the Post Office. Once I'm done with the documentation, I'm sure rescheduling my flight and going home much earlier.

Congratulations @zayt. He shall be for signs n wonders. Big hug to u and LO God bless u both

zayt:
Hello house,
Good news from my end. Had a baby boy Dec, 1st @ Gwinnet Medical Centre. Was a wonderful experience with Dr. Oduro and all the nurses. Patient care here is AMAZING!!! We thank God. Mum and baby are doing well. Just thought to let the house know.
Cheers

@phema, congratulations on ur smooth POE. Happy to hear from u. Wishing u all the best in the remaing chapters. Weldone babes!

Waowww, congratulations on his safe delivery, God bless you both .
Thank God!

damsell:
Hello all.many congrats to all who have had Poe successes and child birth successes since the last time I was here. Please join me and my family in thanking the good Lord as I birthed my son on Wednesday the19th. We both doing great and my delivery experience was great as well. Wishing all who are yet to deliver the very best as they do so and all who are yet to get their visas success as they proceed.dear raii, pls don't give up in your quest, pls do summon the courage to give it one more try, u never know...

Tvegas:
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Thanks, how far as per the brother ish,make you do quick come join these people. Dont worry Iyalode will be here soon to deliver the usual rhema, am cleaning the office and dusting the shelves for her arrival. Abeg con help me.

Lols. Will soon join these mama's by Gods grace. Once u finish cleaning, I will arrange all the files on her table and later serve her cold chocolate drink. Enough of popcorn eating ooooo

[quote author=Tvegas post=28276264]She picked her luggage and an officer directed her to Secondary inspection. In total she spent 7 mins in Secondary Inspection because she timed herself.
Male CO: What is your Date of birth? She told him. You came to have your baby?
Wife: Yes
CO: Please bring your luggage and place
Wife: She told him it's too heavy, she cant lift it.

Male CO: He smiled and helped her to place it on the table for scanning. He glanced through briefly picked only her


@Tvegas Good to hear from u especially the goodnews abt madams smooth POE. wishing @everyone successful stories too Amen

@phema , u never finish this ur popcorn and groundnut ? Lols. The lord is ur strength.

Welldone great pple in da house!

Kween2014:
Hello everyone, praise God with me... My baby arrived last Wednesday 5:34pm at West Houston Medical Center and Dr La via normal delivery. Mother and baby doing fine. Experience was fabulous all the way, from prenatal visits to the delivery itself and 2 days postpartum stay in the hospital.

I will be happy to answer any question regarding the hospital and doctor.

I wish all expectant mums a safe delivery.

Congratulations ! God blessings upon u both. Amen

Halleluyah !!! Congratulations on the safe delivery. Welcome sweetie, God bless you and keep you. Amen

mamacajah:
Praise the Lord with me and welcome my lovely daughter to our world. She arrived by 1.35am Georgia time by normal delivery. Mom and baby doing great.

lizcom25:
With joy and glory to God we announce the safe delivery of our baby girl on Saturday 25th October at about 9pm at Del so Medical Elpaso. Mother and baby doing great.......God bless us all. It wasn't easy to be in Nigeria and wife is in labour in USA but God made all things beautiful.

Congratulations on her safe delivery. She will always be source of joy to you. God bless.

Haba? @Tvegas, because i smiled now abi, now I'm frowning #frowns#

Tvegas:
Scroll up again and check out the way she smiled when she replied you. Thats some good sign,Send her a PM first and forget the single and searching stuff,a girl is single until she is engaged or married.