₦airaland Forum

ozycy:
How much is the ticket? Don't tell me to go and check, I no wan go.
Visa is $300 with Tanko.
Yea I also read about the $40 postage cos the Ambassador is in Dallas now.

Yea... But can some else call both of them n send us what they say.

shrekandfiona:
I suggest you pester them letting go them know you are self pay with cash. Also involve your doctor

My dear, I did o, mehn they r thieves in that pediatrix group o, "there is God o"... After all the grammar, am to pay $692.60 to them for nothing done.. It is well

For documentation, I wld advice mums n pops to call Amb Stella and tanko early in the morning say 9-11ish called them both and the both picked... But where I fear be say Tanko called $350 + $50 ( over night mail) and Madam Stella $270 + $40 (FedEx), she said she is now in Dallas guess that's the reason for the $40. Notwithstanding these people are making money off of us o with these dollar rate...." There is God o".

vcole:
depends on the extended stay you lodged. its walking distance or 5-10 mins away from the closest studio6.
The pediatrix bill will be discounted by 30% so you need to confirm if the $1366 is the already discounted price or not.
.

Thank you. No discount yet... But Pediatrix group r thieves o....

shrekandfiona:
For self processing naija visa, read up shelly23's posts. For agent processing, search for Tanko or eddy, their numbers are displayed all over.

Basically what you need are baby's passport, consent letter signed by both parents, passport photo, photocopy of parents passport data page and the cash with return envelope.

Thank you

I beg o some shd help with info on Nigerian visa.

Pls both agent n self processing info.

Thank you.

[quote author=ozycy post=42028628][/quote]Thank u...

So far bills paid...
Doctors fee: $ 1850. , prenatal, 1st visit, all ultrasounds, delivery (CS), tests , pap smear ,post natal etc . Pls note: the Doc office is far from most extended stays around like 40-50mins away, I used Uber whenever I cldnt be taken.

Hospital fees: $3500 /3days

Paediatric fees: not yet known but 1st visit is in days time, will update y'll but got a Doc for $50 1st visit.

Epidural/spinal blking: $ 750 did spinal blocking cos that was what I did for my 1st CS.

In addition to the above,

I got 40% discount from the lab @HNWMC and also paid $75 for follow up visit at the peadiatric for both consultation n PKU test.

When I did not get my baby's Peadiatix fee, I call them and I was billed $1366... For what?, palpitation started right a way, this is after 80% of my baby's Documentation has been done...

Pls house how low can I push for the bill to be reduce cos I have less than 2 weeks to leave Houston. PLS HELP o..

twingirls:
I had a still birth on 7th Jan. Its such a very sad experiece.
I used Dr Amanjoh of Methodist sugarland, I have no regret whatsoever! The baby has already passed by the time I got to the hospital for delivery. She stopped being just my doctor and is now my sister. D staff of methodist sugarland and dr Amanjoh are smply great, even as I grief for my baby, I reckon with them, I will simply choose dem again.

And Soulcare woman? God bless her for me, even thogh I'm alone in America with no friend and family, they filled d vacum well. She stayed with me all tru my CS, my 1st thought was to run out of the hospital and board d next plane back to Nigeria wt my pregnancy, but she stayed and held my hand tru the c section, her whole family stayed truout d day helping wt my grief, hers is more than a concierge, it's a calling.

To my roommate, you know yourself, I say Thank you.

To God, I bless ur name, cos you have already given me the fortitude to bear the loss, even though I waited 3 years for this journey. I thank you for defending my own life, and for all.

To my husband, God be praised, I appreciate you more.

My dear it is well with u..so sorry abt ur baby.....

Bisoye82:
@afrobrown2000 thanks.hope everyone is doing great. Abeg buy those cute first Xmas outfit for my babies o
Love them.
@Adebuble Congratulations on the birth of your LO.

Thax dear @Bisoye82.

ozycy:
Congratulations. Thank GOD for safe delivery.

Thank you so much...

I praise God for he is God and not Man....
I thank God for the safe delivery of my mini me, my princess.
Am so blessed words can't explain....

My Journey started in Oct, with no stress at Houston POE, got to my host home, had (still having) a wonderful experience.
I can't thank my mum enough, cos if she was nt around I don't know how I for do oooo

My LO was born on Friday 11th Dec @ some min after 10pm has a scheduled CS @ Houston Northwest Medical center.

My Doc was wonderful, she did a wonderful job, I have no regrets using her(she is Asia), one of the best in the practice.
The staff at HWMC were amazing, got lots of freebies even up to my daily meals (had double meals).
Got discharged 3days after delivery, my LO doing great with her 3hrs feeding..

Recovering well...

So far bills paid...
Doctors fee: $ 1850. , prenatal, 1st visit, all ultrasounds, delivery (CS), tests , pap smear ,post natal etc . Pls note: the Doc office is far from most extended stays around like 40-50mins away, I used Uber whenever I cldnt be taken.

Hospital fees: $3500 /3days

Paediatric fees: not yet known but 1st visit is in days time, will update y'll but got a Doc for $50 1st visit.

Epidural/spinal blking: $ 750 did spinal blocking cos that was what I did for my 1st CS.

Next is Documentations for my LO.

I also want to thank everyone on this forum, for all their contributions here, I for # pple but e go plenty... Appreciate

hellomosquito:
I was at the embassy today with hubby and daughter but wasn't issued visa. This was how things went.
Vo..good afternoon
Us. Afternoon
VO what are u going to atlanta to do
Me..childbirth
DH vacation and to witness the birth of my baby
VO..have u travelled b4
Both..NO
Vo..why atlanta
Dh..a friend gave birth there and recommended atlanta and the hospital
Vo..how much do u earn
Us..said
Vo..how much do u want to spend
Dh..over 14k dolls...( Huby said ah but this isn't medical question..xuz were going for childbirth)
VO just said sorry bla bla...my husband no make she finish before storming out...no documents checked...I M thinking mayb the VO didn't hear all we were saying...abi..abeg Wetin we fit do...I want my American dream ooo..

So sorry abt the refusal, but ur hubby for just chill get patience small, Its the VO asking the question not ur hubby, anything can cause a refusal.
It is well my dear, I think u ve to reapply....

favoredgal:
I used all of them and my personal favorite was the one from sam's club. Right choice or something like that, green pack

Cc:@missusadey
MODIFY: I WAS ON ABOUT WIPES. FOR DIAPERS HUGGIES IS A WINNER, never tried any other

So true the diaper from Sam's club (member's mark) is better n more economical, its the stores brand its 252 counts for size 1n2 @$36 also their wipe its 1000 counts for $17.
Note you will need a member Sam's club card.

Hope this helps

Avidot:
Hi nlanders,

Does anyone have an idea of reasonable accommodation in Houston..I plan going for Christmas and need a week accommodation to stay.

Since its just for a week, use any holiday inn or intown suites...just type the zip code of there you wish to stay..

Also for shipping things y'll can try 'ship to my door', they charge per pounds and they are also affordable, you get your things at your door step in Nigeria.

nikkygal:
You can use Dakt Logistics

16810 Barker Springs Road
Suite #218
Houston, TX 77084
Mobile: (832) 443 2989
Phone: (713) 645. 3258
Fax: (713) 429. 1384


OR

Hont Global Services, Inc
7111 Ardmore Street,
Houston, TX77054

Phone: +1 713 748 0010 , 1 713 748 0011 , 1 713 842 4283

I've used both of them severally on previous trips and they're very reliable. PSI shipping recommended by Manchybabe is also good, as I've also used them before.

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Am staying with relatives..

yemmyfinest:
Hello house...Please is there anyone using Houston Northwest Medical Center or who have used the hospital.I need information about a decent and secure accommodation close to the hospital.The only option i have now is soulcare which is about 45mins to 1hours to the hospital.

Am using the hospital, and I also live 40mins away from the hospital, I use Uber for transportation and I heard lyft is cheaper u can try that too.
Accommodation close to the hospital may be hard cos I think that side is crime prone area but there is an in town suite close to the hospital, u can put up there if you like .

ozycy:
Am referring to the pediatrician's fee while at the hospital. Some mamas here came out with some outrageous bills.
When you are done, you can share your total bills.

Will definitely share my total bill here. Thank you.

[quote author=ozycy post=40236170]How about pediatrician fee, is it already included in the less dan 7k bill?
Houston Northwest mama's, what's up with the pediatrician's fee, no more update from there since [/quote

It depends on you pediatric the on I got 1st visit is $70 excluding test, but there is nothing you can't negotiate when paying cash.
It is possible to get all including pediatric fees for less than $7k

finegal1st:
Pls and Pls can i have the Dr's contact, am using same hospital. And if you kindly can name apartments for rent close to the hospital. pls i will not sleep until I read from you. Thanks a lot.

My darling, pls sleep o, so sorry the message is coming late.
I don't know if I can put up the DR name on the thread, but those that have PMed me I replied them with information.
Pls dear PM me I will reply.
Pls sleep o,.

quote author=twingirls post=39772212]


Less ke? For where? Even the 7k still carry pickin for back[/quote]my bill so far is less than 7k and am having a planned CS @ Houston Northwest medical center, using a DR a little less than 2k dollars (all test, ultrasound) etc included.
Did a lot of research for this price.
Can pm me for details....

Sorry this is coming late but i use lycamobile 35 dollar plan and i call mobile phone in nigeria, uk. It has 250mins to call out of USA.

Kingsmum:
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quote author=Able15 post=40100755
Please I need help with phone line, in part 2, I remember ultra or lyca were said to be the most affordable. I went to the store to get any of them but I was told that ultra no more give free 1000 mins to naija is now pay as u go and lycra $29 plan can only call land lines in naija not mobile. Pls advice me, is there any other affordable line I can buy that will enable me call naija or should I take lyca $59 plan with 600 mins per month......

Pls let's be safe pple, America is million miles away from home.. God will continue to protect us all. Amen...

neks31:
This is so scary thinking about it! You see how much dollars we r posting here?? Yuno some people in d US haven't seen that money in Cash for a while, n to think they can't be a target for any shady person.. Someone PM'd me to Pls tell her if I have accommodation to share n from the mail the person seemed vulnerable, what if I was a "bad Guy" or an illegal immigrant Looking for victims ( God forbid) Most people r preggy n first time Us visitors n it will be bad if such person enters one chance.. Buildings in America have basements where they can hide u n ur belle without anyone finding u esp if they pick u up from the airport!! The movie is just playing in my head!! Pls lets be CAREFUL Pls .

Ur cravings r on another level o.. I no envy u o...

twingirls:
I'm in lagos o, I no too understand dis pregnancy craving, iv been craving real local delicacies, like egbo ati ewa, ekuru, plain poor concoction rice,biscult bone etc. Shawarma dai I love so much is now a no no! Strictly cold water and no juice/fanta. Malt taste so horrible in my mouth, just like blood tonic, infact ebiripo wey I never eat before dey hungry me now, too bad I don't know how to make dat one

You can give birth in Houston with a c section for $7k[/quote]Or less...

Enyinne:
Pls does anyone knows how to.handle this situation. Am 6days post partum and am feeling empty, lost my appetite and now am having fever.. what can I do now as I don't hv a malaria tablet and I can't buy from pharmacy. Pls any solution to this. Thanks

Sorry abt it....its not easy, I will recommend u drink a lot lot and lot of fluid, water especially and take some pain killers too.
Get better soon dear...

ozycy:
Really? @ $280 . I know people currently there and dey ain't paying anything close to that. Call to reconfirm or ask for the cheap ones. Or maybe it depends on the daycare close to the apartment you ll be staying as der are different locations.

Kidz rocket is $145, I hope it's close to you. No registration fees, just ur passort for identification. Your child wld also be fed if u want.

firsttymum:
except because of my hormones... Biko Houston is hoooooooooooooot... Which kind cool... Despite d rain o....

Ur opinion, ....... and u said it all, ur hormones....
To me its cool for now, for u it may b hooooooooooooot, madam no be fight, was just a question answered.

neks31:
Hi all how u doin?? We just buried my dad today at a very young age less than 60 been crying and emotional and I'm cramping!!! Pls how is HOUSTON weather now?? Hope not too cold o

My condolence, sorry abt your dad... It is well dear
Houston's weather for now is cool almost like summer but heard it will start getting cold soon, but sure nt as cold as NY,MD,DC etc

Also for those in US remember to turn ur time one hr behind from tomorrow 1 Nov. But for most/some the time turns automatically one hr behind itself.

[quote author=firsttymum post=39321307]I'm sure she can prove the money in her card... Not a biggie [/quote

Had my bank statement printed out with me just in case I was asked.

firsttymum:
Adebuble

God pass them... Congratulations jare... More good news as u wait for ur LO to come forth

Yes o God pass them, thank you appreciate. Amen.