₦airaland Forum

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.

Oh my God....
You made me cry....
So sorry about your loss. You're a very strong woman!
May He cause you to smile and may He give you double for your loss.
xoxo

@favoured girl congratulations on the birth of your baby. God bless you both.

kkbabygirl:

[b]I entered the US legally to deliver my baby. The baby was born in Dec 15.

Regrettably the baby was born with a congenital heart disease called trunsuc artheriosis. She has had two heart surgeries and is currently in the hospital. She has lived all her life in the cardiovascular intensive care unit.

At the moment, the doctors are uncertain of her discharge date. Additionally the baby is billed for more hospital visits and surgeries in the future.

Unfortunately, the health care delivery in Nigeria cannot guarantee my baby a better care. I have confirmed that our hospitals are ill equipped and have poor manpower and skill to manage the baby health. The baby's condition is such that she will require a periodic hospital visit and future replacement of some valve in the heart.

I am skeptical of taking my baby back home. While I am praying for her complete recovery, it is my desire to remain in the US and watch my baby have the best health care in the world.

Please I need advise on how to achieve this.

Thank you. [/b]

Waow! So sorry you have to go through this. No one should have to watch their baby so sick. You might need to get a lawyer(you also need to make sure it's a trusted and tested one).
I'll keep you and your little one in my prayers.
Another advice I may have is don't overstay your visa. I hope you're with Family, so that you can go to Nigeria for a week before your 6 months expires and then go back be with your baby while your family member checks up on the baby for you.
Also, you can keep pumping and freeze so you don't lose your milk supply.
I pray for strength, courage, favour, grace, mercy and above all wisdom for you.
All the best !

awash:
@Hotstepper

I want to apply for tourist visa but i was told that the Canada don't grant visa based on tourist unless you have a host that will give you invitation letter; please can you give me more detail on the issue.

That's untrue dear. It's just hard to get the visa regardless of whether you have a host or not.

A family friend applied and just booked hotel accommodation and she got 4 years.
Canada, in my opinion just want to see very strong ties to your home country as it's easy to settle down in their country.
All the best.

aye88:
Nefertitiram, nice to see your face. I'm d one who asked you a questions on instagram and you replied with" yes". You posted a picture of a friend of mine who was ur client. I saw like two of my other friends pics on ur wall. This life sha. Omi ni eyan

Mhen this babe is popular!

nefertitiram:
M.D.

Look at how people are finding you out sharp sharp lmao.

nefertitiram:
I've had a fab hols mehn!

My NL sisters rock eh! Hung out with Modath and Akindolz in Ikoyi Club and did justice to Oha Soup with Nogen and her adorable trio! I swear triplets hungry me for a moment.

Bbaby84, keep my Baileys o!

MiddyO, still waiting for the pounded yam you promised me! One love y'all

Lol it's in the fridge waiting for you. If you're coming around Ikoyi tomorrow I fit carry am with me.

You're the one enjoying o. Holiday is over for me. Back to work * sad face

neks31:
Wow all of u that stayed with host for more than a month are the real MVPs TBH!!! Happy sunday everyone ..

It's not easy for both parties especially people like us that took toddlers.
I can't count how many potential hosts; some family, some friends that point blank told me to leave my son in Nigeria as they won't be able to take care of him when I'm in the hospital.

Sometimes, you'll 'mu oju kuro' (overlook somethings).
Just hang in there especially because when you're in the hospital they will have to help you take care of your kid. You don't want to be worrying about her when you're pushing or supposed to be resting.

Pele, it's almost over.
Happy New year!

firsttymum:
So I can't use my card online..... because of This limit issue.
I guess this month I shld b able.
Pls I need to order medela breast pump adapter so that someone can bring for me.... Mbok
Who's coming this month o.
This battery matter is not funny... I don tire to buy.

I think you should buy rechargeable batteries. I've never used the adapter for my medela and I've breastfed two babies.
Happy New year!

vcole:
Oya, make i drop mic. i don look for trouble reach.

Dear vcole,

It seems you didn't read my post properly. I saw all the ones you quoted . They were more of introductions and questions but no feed back.

You applauded someone's transcript above and said that was the way to go but I never saw any of yours neither did I read about your hospital breakdown.

Happy New year once again

vcole:
Congrats you!
cc: newbies this is how it is done. before y'all be calling out fbi skills. lol!
You are good to go dear. Now you just need to sort out your accomodation, hustle for USD up and down the place, book your doctor's appointment, search for flight ticket deals and buy now and sit tight and await the arrival of your LO.
If you wanna shop for baby stuff and sea freight to Nigeria, now will be a good time as well.

Madam vcole,
I looked through your posts and there was no time you came to share your visa transcript, the baby due in October we didn't hear about,there was a post where you were disclaiming to be an agent, you wanted to give birth in El -paso we didnt read break down/ experience. I can go on and on.
Why not be a little kinder? The person and scenario you called out was very possible no big deal about it and she was honest about her intentions. Besides, not everyone joins NL because of giving birth in America, there are loads of other resourceful threads.
It's almost New Year, biko take it easy.
Happy New year in advance.

Able15:
house,

Please I need your input/advice on this issue. I have been in an argument with my host and the friends over Nigerian visa for LO.
They insist LO's does not need it, that with the blue Pali Lo is good to go. That requesting for naija visa is spending money unnecessarily. But I told them is not true and is impossible . But on a 2nd thought I decisied to bring it up here, especially now dollar is not simileing.

Has anyone tried this before?can this be true?

I think some have done it in the past and got away with it ( Naija style).
I patiently waited for the attendant Checking us in to ask for baby's visa. When she finally did and I showed her, I then asked what if baby didn't have it? She said it means baby's not going anywhere and invariably I'm not going anywhere either.
They've been asked to check that all documentation is intact before you board. Also, the American passport enables you travel to a lot if countries visa free, but not all countries.. e.g Nigeria
Hope this helps? Also, you can Google it.

Adiahabasi:
My dear just ignore any comment that is of no benefit to your quest...google the O &G doctors with associated to the hospital you are interested in...load airtime and get to work..you are sure to get one within your budget..then you can check shawbabe's posts..had her baby in atl i think..and i reiterate again simply ignore unwarranted unneccesary or rude comments.

My kind of sister. Happy new year in advance!

firsttymum:
Stanbic has Changed their daily limit.....
It's crazy.


The limit is terrible.

I got it too o.
Pos/ online daily limit is now $350 and atm withdrawal is $150.

God help us all.

firsttymum:
Hollop hollop.... U mean u r emotional with this ur sharp mouth? Gerrahia mehn

Kikikikikikikikiki

Congrats my darling..... Godwin oooooooo...

Isn't it the silly pregnancy hormones? Naughty hormones.

cinakin:
Hello awesome mamas, please what postpartum girdle is advisable and cheap, someone mentioned bellefit pages back, but it's a bit pricey given the exchange rate. I want to have my flat stomach after birth.

There should usually give you one at the hospital too.

jacksparow:
Wow...40k worth of miles. That's 1st class return ticket sef. It does expire. That why it's called frequent flyer miles. For frequent travel. But when they see the frequency of travel, am sure those sort don't expire. An American in 2011 got up to 10 million miles from 6000 United flights that he started flying since 1982. How do u think he spends the miless. ..

U may wish to call the airline just in case. Who knows...they are so transferable. when you sign in.to your frequent flyer page. Some airlines place it under manage third party something something.

You don't want to know the kind of English I was speaking when I found out. Even the customer service operator was feeling sad on my behalf. I've moved on o. I think I have 9k at the moment. I don't have for Emirates and BA though I should. I don't travel as much as I used to pre- kids as we have school fees, formula and diaper etc commitments.

jacksparow:
I even have Emirates miles I used to Florida in Feb. I fit dash you sef. Cause I doubt if I will fly emirates to US anytime soon...Except I get first class on A380.

I never knew air miles were transferable? I lost like 40k worth of miles on Virgin some years ago as I didn't fly them in 3 years. Never knew the thing expired sef.
It usually came in handy as I used to do miles+money then.

favoredgal:
You said you were crying and homesick already and you haven't left yet

I left my daughter behind, was going to say you've not even started homesickness yet, cuz you will miss her so so Much. Do you think I'm coming to your home to kidnap her



Quick one, Is this meant for me?

lmao

Able15:
To God be the glory. Had my little princess at st Francis hospital LA by Dr Mbagwu Few days ago. All went as planned, no complications, mother and child doing great.favor all the way. My birth experience was just like a Hebrew woman! Indeed I saw the lord's goodness and mercies. What more can I ask for..... Wish all preggie moms a peaceful delivery. Happy holidays everyone!

Congratulations. God bless mother and Child.

nefertitiram:
It has come o! It came in 10 weeks! But they delivered to my house. Am even shipping another box of stuff, I go just change my name to patience

Ah! Thank God for that. Shipping another box with this frowning dollar. God is your strength.
My only consolation is the BOA's minimum balance I left.
How's your daughter doing?
Regards.

favoredgal:
Just give birth to your baby in Nigeria, cuz even if you enter from a safe POE. It's in record that you were asked. You won't be able to renew this visa

The change of intent you read about is not for people that were pregnant and went to the embassy 'packaged' or people who 'outright lied'.

Do yourself a favor by saving yourself the embarrassment of a possible deportation / ban

Really? Thank God man is not God. Na wa o

[quote author=omodadi post=41159249]Good evening all. I must confess I got a lot of information on this forum because I never had any info about this topic despite the fact that birthubg in the state is my dream. But I realised that the trend in the choice of hospitals and cities have changed over the years; 2011 to 2015. Moreso, from this forum I realised I suppose to have started the whole process before now. All I have is a Virgin naija passport, though I was supposed to go to Dubai last month but couldn't make it because hubby's visa wasn't ready till my leave days got exhausted. We only have tickets that we can amend to go if we have the time.


Hi,
I'm glad you took the advise and joined.
You can start by going through @Phema,@tvegas
, @olokings, @bjgolf posts etc You'll surely get a lot of info, don't forget to have a pen and notepad handy.
All the best!

nefertitiram:
while waiting for my shipment to arrive i had to buy huggies in my area. I bought a pack of size 3 (not carton, 72 in a pack) for 4k, which i think is a good deal, almost same as US price sef.

Some stores may still carry old stock

This stuff hasn't come still. Na wa o.
What excuse are they giving? Is it when baby is 6 months it will come?
If I were you, I'll bombard them with calls.

oluwafunkenny:
For mothers in US and the preggies planning to go, kindly consider getting your diaper, wipes, baby milk, cereals and so on if you can afford them at that point. Prices of these in Naija ain't smiling now, a friend couldn't get size 3 huggies for her baby girl today in my area. Thanks again to this forum for giving us estimate of diaper one will use and checklist of what to buy when coming.

What area if I may ask? As I bought size 3 a few weeks ago for 13, 500 I think. Once we are done with this carton we are moving to 4

olorieka:
Plz house am so confused if I should reapply again or just let it go plz help a sister your response is very important to me thou will be renewing my passport soon coz it will expire soon and I think the UK nd France refusal is part of the problem am having Coz the vo asked why I got those stamps and no traveling experience so no document checked again this second time plz help me

Sorry about your refusals. If you still have time,why not apply for Canada. You need to package yourself and submit ASAP backed up by plenty prayers.

Popri:
Merry Christmas to you all in advance

Mhen! That's some gangster sturvs o. Chicago isn't smiling at exit too....

Merry Christmas and na #Godwin

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hellomosquito:
Kikikikikiki I no get body language nah only buhari get am as they say then,
But sincerely, I don't get how we were entitled pls expanciate

Lmao @ buhari.....
Okay so I said that because a few years ago someone very close to me went to have her baby in the US and when they went to renew (no drop box then) the VO had seen receipts and was satisfied but then asked her why she chose to have her baby in the US she replied "I have a right to have my baby anywhere I want' na so the VO vex say you don't have a right to have your baby in the US it's a priviledge (needless to say the summer that year wasn't in the states) Sometimes we may come across as feeling entitled and not know it esp when you've done your homework and declared your intentions you may feel like you should automatically get it.
I advice you to re-apply with or without hubby it's up to both of you. Also, pray about it and answer questions asked regardless of if you feel it's relevant to the birthing intentions or not.
All the best.

Posh404:
I'm to travel on Sunday for Xmas and I'm going with my son and without my husband . DH had consent lertter written out by his lawyer for me so I can travel with my son. Is this acceptable or is there a particular one we have to print out.

I think that should be fine, also take along his BC. You're good to go.
Safe travels

afrobrown2000:
thanks already got them....most of them boldly printed "MY FIRST CHRISTMAS"taking them out that day with their new double stroller and my high megapixels camera...ooooohhhh!!!!

Awwwwww...... I can only imagine the cuteness! Let me quickly order one of those for my Lil Chic.

Kisses to the babies.

Nogen:
@hellomosquito, reapply but this time your husband should not go with you. Let him stay at home abeg. He probably caused you this visa

Lmao... I think it may have also been body language etc.... They don't like you to feel entitled. Getting a visa/having your baby in the US is a priviledge not an entitlement.
@hellomosquito please re-apply.