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LadyGuinivere:
Thank U

I am now very polite haha

friend:
Good morning my people.
See the attached estimate from Emory hospital for child delivery.
Vaginal Prenatal care and delivery estim-$5,182
Vaginal Anesthesia - $425
Vaginal delivery without complicating diagnosis - $3,900
Total= $9,507

The part I do not understand is Prenatal care Estimate of $5,182.
Is it compulsory to do prenatal at the hospital.
Moreover, I am traveling for delivery at 32weeks.

Please,put me through. How can I cut off the $5,182

Have you considered calling the hospital to ask?

^^^ sound fishy.

@ Bukolet the only way that I am aware of getting an earlier date is to keep checking, everyday to see if there is an earlier date. I think someone posted earlier that there is a particular time of the day that is a good day to check.

This one of PM on top of this matter, just be careful. Don't be desperate and fall for any potential scams. No offence, but we have to put it out there.

Cheers.

Omodaraju:
Hello Wonderful people,
I don't mean to derail the thread, but i have a strong urge to put this word out there. If for any reason you decide to stay with a friend or relative for free instead of getting a paid apartment, try to show some courtesy or love to your hosts. Some of the few things they may appreciate amongst other things;
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Her guests wash and dry their dirty clothes every night when she has gone to bed despite her telling them to wait till saturdays when she has free electricity.
Not a dime ever spent to buy anything for the house - they will even consume her toddlers small-size juice (snacks for day care) whenever there's no soft drink in the house
According to her - they eat full three square meals (LOL) every single day. If she runs out of meat/ fish for any reason, expect the eggs to begin to evaporate in threes.

Bolded killed me!!!

Jokes apart I absolutely second this post.

I made it a point of duty to buy things, nothing much o, just some Walmart type stuff etc for my hosts.
My mum and I ensured we cooked our own meals, switched off lights to conserve electricity, generally was unobtrusive, found my way around town myself (thanks uber). My mum even assisted them with cooking meals, to relieve my host who had a very busy schedule.

My host has been asking when we are coming for second missionary journey...

Hmm and here I was thinking my matter will trend for a while...apparently not.

All's well that ends well....somewhat.

lollyberry:
@bachangel
Madam ITK
if u don't have any good answer to my question
Then I beg of you to say out of my biz

It's not compulsory u reply all post

E se ma

Will you stop that!

Is she is Madam ITK then what does that make you, Madan I no know anything?

Lady Guinivere you are spot on!

The thing tire me.

If one talks now, it will be as if one is not been helpful or even being mean.

Oh well. I don't see the trend ceasing though. My own is just to ignore.

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Hmm...what shoe do I wear tomorrow? The red shoes or the green shoes?

Thanks shoptomydoor!

my new shoes!!!

the unboxing!

Close up of my package!!!

Finally sorted everything out! Goods shipped out on the 28th August

I was promised 6- 10 business days - my goods showed up today - in 6 business days!!! How cool is that!!!

Here is me and the delivery guy..

I had so many issues with this order - all my fault

Error 1- I made a mistake in placing my order - I had opened the account using my yahoo account, but I placed the order using another email address - and another name! Naturally this would cause a logistical issue at the warehouse.

Error 2- Also I had another shoptomydoor account that I had opened years ago and never used, they graciously deactivated that one for me becuase I was showing up twice on their data base.

Error 3 - I also made a mistake in entering the address I used a slightly incorrect version of the delivery address - yet another issue caused by me!

All my calls were answered promptly, and I got a follow up email after each call to explain further.

Specific shout out to Lambert, Andrew, Tomiwa and the other folks that were able to help out with all these issues.

I have been waiting in anticipation of my shoes from Nine West via shoptomydoor...I suddenly realised that I do not have any beta shoes anymore #nojokes!

I have used other shipping companies where my items were delayed for up to 20 days...so I was skeptical in using them...I decided to try my luck and see if they would deliver on their promise....so my journey begins...

I signed up at www.shoptomydoor.com , got my specialized US address, and so I went shopping! I placed my orders from Nine West and DSW - all these were to arrive in 5 different shipments.

tbc...

Another alternative is to stay in private accommodation close to your host for the period before the delivery.

After the delivery of baby you can then port to your hosts's place - as will probably need more hands and help after baby comes.

You can also use their address for all correspondence as you want a place that they will help keep your mails safe even after you leave for Naija.

This way you cut some costs without over burdening your host with the whole stay (over 8 weeks).

Let's put ourselves in the host's shoes.

Even me, if someone was in my house for 8 weeks, I'm sure small friction will enter the equation.

Apple19:
Hello mamas, PLS am here with something else O. My International Passport bares my
Maiden name, cos I did it when I was single,now am Married and need to submit DS-160. Pls, will I fill the name on the passport? And if not, how do I make dh's surname appear on my form, cos he's my sole sponsor for this trip O.

Note; I've done change of name both in court and Newspaper. Pls guide me.

This has been covered before.

Enter your maiden name (as is in your passport).

In the form there is a section that asks you to include any other names that you have borne. There you can enter your new surname.

Naturally your husband's name will show up on the form as 1) your sponsor, as you have said,, and 2) As your husband.

Once again, I would implore you to read through the thread, for your own benefit.

shawlar:
.....AND I'M BACK...!!!!
Congrats to Zedaii, fizzywah, nefertitiram and triple congrats to Nogen - Ur story blew me away.

May the Almighty One bless & protect all ur LO's - Amen
Y'all can invite me for child dedication oh since I've missed out on naming ceremony -

Congrats to all those with successful visa & POE stories too - We'll welcome ur LO's in no distant time also

@olokings, firsttymum, anonymousmum, phema - I hail una oh

We have moved on from dedication o, we are looking at 1 year party now o! Welcome back from your hiatus

firsttymum:
I don't even care .... I just want my sons Penis to be d regular naija type....

The thing that makes white woman chase Blackman penis up and down....

And honestly not to be too vulgar... The naija style makes me shout scream and want more *sprinkles holy water*

Geez...even holy water cannot redeem you..chei

I have been in a similar scenario, its not a good place to be in at all.

Diplomacy 101:

Rule 1: Always make it seem as if the idea came from her

Rule 2: Use style to suck up if you have to - this is the marketplace and you have to do what it takes (within bounds) to save your neck

Rule 3: Start looking for a new job - with all these skills that you say you posses, it should not be difficult for you

Rule 4: Calm down. You have your career ahead of you, and do not (albeit innocently) jeopardize your future progress. No one likes a know it all.

deeore:
@delvy
hi am a silent reader that contributes once in a while,u gave me a heartattack when I saw that new jersey quote, because that's the hospital I intend using.
I made alot of calls ur right but when I called the doctors office,that's bestobgyn@gmail.com, they insisted I stick to the previous bill sent to me which is the 6550 for vd,I called twice sef to confirm and the lady I spoke to said that amount is ridiculous and was laughing that I shouldn't worry and stick to d old quote.
but I decided to search further so am not caught unawares got some hospitals like saint Marys which is 4000 for vd and 5000 for cs not inclusive of epidural,Dr's fee n paeditrician.
st Joseph vd 7861 cs 10961.
sorry for the long story.

Thanks for your post, it goes to show that people are working on the thread and not waiting to be spoon fed.

Please shed more light on this St Marys and St Josephs so that we will share more knowledge and we will have more options.

ozycy:
You can join us asap before Trump closes border

Where them dey? We will gate crash Last last follow migrant ship enter God forbid o lool

all these stories of second missionary stories..I'm feeling broody...

Congratulations Nef! God is too faithful to your LO

Baby Anonymous will be on the look out for the babe wit curly hair #nevertooearlytostarthookups hehe

ozycy:
I remember you said you are a very private person and avoided using Dr F cos of the plenty naija mums using him. I think you should remain anonymous or are you ready to change your moniker?

lool are you minding me...Anonymous i remain

Toks07:

ozycy:
Come out from where? . You are supposed to be "anonymous " here

looool I am the worst person to ask people that abi

firsttymum:
wow! This is so cool... Nice to meet you abi na read you lol....

Same here!

Everyone oya come out of the closet..hehe

BABSFREY:
Yes you can take passport photo just around there. Ask the security personnel at the DHL building. It takes less than 3 minutes.

thanks a lot...

firsttymum:
thou shall not blow my cover... Let's just chat on Whatsapp wil give u all d info u need

My colleague!!!

pls off topic question:

Has anyone gone to DHL at Muri Okunola recently?

Do you know it one can take passport photograph there? A friend wants to go for Dropbox asap and needs the US standard passport photograph...

Thanks house.

feddy27:
Sugarland to west houston medical centre is not some minutes away o... Those using West Houston, it will be advised to look out for accomodation around the Westchase area. Sugarland is closer to Oakbend .

I agree ...me self dey wonder...Sugar Land is at least a 15-20 min drive to Houston, on the freeway sef.

wow. I have no words.