nefertitiram:


Na so dem drive us comot from this thread for being harsh and ITK, nobody likes to hear the truth so we don't comment anymore. We just read and ignore before they will say we have formed clique and are bullying the masses.

Firsttymum who is an encyclopedia of information on this thread. From exact page to exact state, they labelled her a bully.

OK na. Se Na like this we go de de?

I see olokings peeping. Another missionary journey my fine sire?

Happymum:
Please phoenix mums, for those who have used or who are using legacy suites, are there rooms with twin beds? How much and also please how much does a two bedroom suite inclusive of tax cost? How much do cabs cost from the airport to the hotel? Does anyone have the phone numbers of good cab guys I can use during my stay? I will be arriving in two weeks and I feel these are things I should know,please help. Thanks a lot.
Update on my dollar hunt: for those who stay in Benin city, I was able to buy from fcmb @201.2 Naira to a dollar although they only agreed to give me 7000dollars (used my details and that of my husband). Please if unable to get more with my mum's details can I use first bank Dormicilliary card(has anyone heard of this?)gtb master card or fidelity visa or master card for pos transactions? Shey I won't be charged extra?
Plenty questions please nor vex, I always like to be sure. Thank you so much everyone. Please let's try to maintain the love on this thread by avoiding prolonged quarrels because this thread keeps a lot of us informed and relaxes our hormones. God bless you all

Happymum:
Please MIHS mum's, are there test I need to do from nigeria? Thanks alot

bambini:
Pls mihs mamas when we say monterra and ocotillo apartments aint furnished, what exactly do you mean? does it mean that i wont v a bed and i cant cook? pls i want to know cos i will be travelling soon n am yet to decide on where to stay

Happymum:
Ok,thanks a lot. Please what's the current rate for a one bedroom and also a two bedroom @ legacy suites(inclusive of tax and the extended stay discount)? Thanks

I have always wanted to use the best Doctors and Medical facilities and have Americana kids since I missed being a Britico...lol. When I found out I was Peggy for my first child in Jan 2012 i was glad I started planning but God had his own plan. I was moved from my Abuja office to Lome, Togo office in April 2012 so I had little or no time to apply for visa and I was so busy with office work travelling up and down.

When I got to Lome it took me time to settle down since Hubby was still in Nigeria working (we have always ran two homes -Abuja and Lagos which changed to Lome and Lagos). I found an International Hospital (Clinque Saint Joseph) and registered for antenatal. I remember I recommended to Chigozirim on this thread last year when her visa was revoked because the treatment I got there was nothing close to the rubbish we see in Nigeria. When they say check up they means business and give their patients adequate attention with proper treatment.
This made me to relax and forget my American dream, but after I had my daughter and found out that my office project grant wasn't going to be renewed after Dec 2013, I quickly started my plans of getting a US visa which I got in Lome easily since I was considered as a staff of an International NGO working and living in Lome. (As a Nigerian they will always want to find out why you didn't apply in your country). It was a family visa and we were supposed to use it for vacation in Sept 2013 which didn't come to pass cos my Hubby and I were both busy with office work.

In 2014 I had moved back to Lagos, got admission for my MSc and was busy with school throughout 2014, a family friend sent us the link of this thread in March 2014, i got Peggy in May and lost it due to Lagos stress. (Am sure those that live in Abuja and Lome know how easy life can be especially when it comes to driving unlike our crazy Lagos).

On Dec 23, 2014, my family travelled to US for Christmas and new year break with TURKISH airline (a very good airline in all ramifications, the only disadvantage is you must always get to Istanbul before your final destination). Our POE was Houston and at that moment I was already 15 weeks Peggy and it was obvious. Houston people no dey laugh o, but I was prepared, confident, prayerful and they could see my passports i that I travel a lot. The black Lady CBP asked us why we were visting US we said for Christmas and new year holiday then she asked if I was preggy and I said yes, she asked me how far I said 15 weeks and she didn't believe me cos I looked swollen, big and more than 15 weeks. So she sent me for secondary inspection while she stamped my Hubby and Daughter for six months (till June 22, 2015).

At Secondary inspection:
I only waited for 20 minutes before I was called by another White Lady CBP (Ladies you know how though we can be especially to our fellow ladies but I wasn't afraid).
CBP: Why are you here?
Me: For Christmas and new year holiday, I need some rest
CBP: Why didn't you travel since you were give this visa?
Me: We have been busy with work and when am free my Hubby isn't free and this is the only time we have to travel together as a family. As you can see I travel a lot of mission but throughtout 2014 I havent travelled anywhere cos I have been busy with my studies. I also have 2 more final exams to write on Jan 17th, 2015 plus project defence so I must leave US on 13th Jan so as to write my exams which is very important to me.
CBP: Can I see your return ticket?
Me: I gave her plus my Doctor's report stating how far I was gone and my due date.
CBP: I like to see Nigerians that are honest, most of them come here lie to us, give birth and don't pay medical bills. It's tax payers that suffer from their mess cos we pay their bills. We know about the give birth in US thread on Naira land. Forget about the wrong things they write there. If you intend to have your baby in US make sure you inform the embassy, Dotors corresponfence, budget, print your statement of account while coming, have enough cash to pay your bills, make sure you say the truth, pay your bills and keep your receipts very well cos we will always ask you when you want to renew your visa and the point of entry.
Me: No problem, we still have good Nigerians
CBP: I will stamp you for 3 weeks( she was then looking at me to read my thoughts)
Me: No worries, that is fine please just stamp till 13th Jan (which was less than the 3 weeks she offered)...lol
CBP: She stamped me in for 6 months o till June 22.

We left the airport, cruised Houston, Dallas, Alabama and Istanbul before going back to Nigeria as planned. If you buy Turkish airline ticket you are entitled to a one night hotel lodging at Istanbul upon arrival from US and if you pay for transit visa which is 40 Dollars. Then upon arrival at Istanbul from Nigeria while waiting for your flight to US you are entitled to meal ticket. Know your right and get to enjoy all cos you learn a lot when you travel, great exposure too.

Let me rest my back aches I will continue with part two of my 2nd POE which was at Atlanta on 5th May, 2015. I hope someone learns from my humble story...me I no sabi brag o...lol.

Happymum:
Good afternoon everyone. Please I intend using MIHS in phoenix for birthing because I am expecting twins and the quotes I have seen and gotten from other hospitals so far have been scary. My confusion now is concerning accommodation, I need an accommodation that can take my mum,my toddler and myself and then the twins when they arrive.Also, my husband will be joining us early august( I am due to arrive phoenix next month). I am considering legacy suites,palm shadows or crossland. Please can anyone advice me which will be better?i am really confuse,spent 2days worrying over this issue.

Also, please at the Poe will I be allowed to carry yam, beans,crayfish, oil,etc ?what foods are forbidden please. Thank you so much, please eagerly awaiting answers please

bachangel:
Hello everyone! Congrats to all the Mums to be.. Been following this blog for a while now. I have been married for about a year now and we are expecting our 1st child.
My question comes from a very different direction. wonder if anyone has questioned or attempted to justify how worth it having a baby in the US is? When I worked out the costs, with the current exchange rate it works out to be N4m. (This is about a quarter of our savings).
N4m includes flights, hospital bills, shopping and accomodation. Although I will be staying with family before the baby is born and will move to an apartment when my hubby joins me just before baby and afterwards. I do like my space, especially at such a sensitive time. It also seems to me that several people are fine with having a baby in the US while their husbands stay back at home maybe to save cost or whatever but that is out of the question for me and his presence is the most important thing but that raises cost a bit.
So my husband and I are really unsure for the following reasons.
1. Giving birth in Nig will cost me N0.00k because my office will pay for it all. In the US we have to spend a reasonable chunk of our savings.
2. There is no risk of my hubby missing the birth cuz in the US he can only be away from work for 3 weeks max and babies smtimes decide to come out 2 weeks ealier or later, making it hard for him to be there in time and also leave the US together.
3. In Nigeria, I can work up until the week I'm due, leaving me plenty of time to spend with my baby afterwards.
4. I can have a proper naming ceremony 8 days afterwards with my whole family, also sentimentally, the same Doctor that brought me into this world 30 years ago, will also be my OBGYN and help deliver my own child.
5. I would be in my own comfortable space at home, and its just less stressful than the logistics of travelling.
Ofcourse the advantages of the US, ...the passport and....not sure what else...better healthcare I guess.
So my question to other Mums to be, Did you struggle with these kind of thoughts or other sentimental reasons? It wld be nice to hear your feedback. Between I already have a US visa.
Thanks!
P.S: Because Ive seen how abusive it can get here, I hope people can genuinely see I am only sharing my concerns and trying to see if others had similar concerns. If these things never crossed your mind, lucky u.

segbas:
Call them and choose appointment. A call agent will speak with you. Just let her knw you need appointment.

Bijouu:


Hello, plz when are u going to MIHS,
Cheerz

segbas:
Hello,
did you have doctors appointmnet at MIHS if not try and call hem to book an appointment.

a Birth Plan will consist of your expenses plan, from hospital cost to ur ticket fare, to accommodation in US etc,

I have sent you PM, reply it then I will send a copy to you. All The Best

sayoberry:
For mums having their babies at oakbend medical center... Pls when a nurse comes to your room after you've had Ur baby and ask "should I give you anything for pain (pain meds)" abeg.. Never say No even if u don't feel pain. Esp for the C.S people. I was forming macho in the hospital cos of excitement of twins, plus I dint even feel the pain much cos of the spinal I had. But I was in pains, but each time they asked if I wanted the pain meds I would say no, I'm fine. They must have asked me up to 30 times btw wed and friday. Na Friday night I no say coke Na black and fanta Na yellow. I was d one now begging them to bring the pain meds which I used till the last minute o left d Hosp.
Dazall

Newmum0615:
Chai, diaris God o. Nobody wants to answer my kweshun

MadameU:

THANKS ALL. U RE D BEST. SO DO I NEED TO SEND MY NOTIFICATION OF INTENT NOW OR HOLD ON TILL THE DATE DRAWS CLOSER? I AM ALSO TURN BW ELPASO AND PHOENIX. WITH YOUR RICH EXPERIENCE, CAN U HELP ME OUT WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS, COST IS A GREAT FACTOR THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE DECISION.

Send it as soon as you can and get that off your to do list.