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Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by clans(f): 8:47pm On Nov 29, 2018 |
MrsBMWM90:Sorry for the late reply On the application space for reason for Visa. I selected others and typed in birth tourism.I applied in late july 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Giving Birth In Canada by clans(f): 8:51pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
I had my first in the US and had a valid visa. So when I took in a second time I was ready to travel but on the second thought I wanted to spend a while in the country and decided to renew before traveling lo and behold I was denied. Fast forward to applying for a Canadian visa within a space of 2 months before it won't be safe to fly. We filled the form went to drop it off and ended up spending the whole day because of a lot of mistakes. To be clear we declared birth tourism, admitted to being rejected a visa for US and attached so many documents. Prayed and kept our fingers crossed while making arrangements that worst case baby would be born in Nigeria (after all I was born here). To our greatest surprise 20 days later got the email for pick up and visa was approved. The Search began. At this point we didn't have any information and the thread was not as informative as I wanted (yes I like eating my cake easily ). However we had family in Saskatchewan but when I heard the flight time,weather, no doctor was responding to my emails or calls, rejecting international patients and the family had so much going on in their life, I decided to look elsewhere. I visited a maternity service provider here and she sounded nice also showed me her package for Ontario which looked reasonable to me.the big huddle was getting my hubby to agree to which he had his skepticism. He did a lot of research called and emailed a lot of doctors in the Ontario area mind u unlike the US system where anyone can have access to gynecologists the case is different for the Canada system. You would need to get a referral from a family doctor after the first 3 months before a gynecologist would accept you. So we had that challenge however we were able to get 3 doctors to give a partial acceptance, send their bill via email but only one was willing to give an appointment date. Looking for accommodation became the next problem most homeowners didn't want a pregnant foreign woman without ties in their home and Airbnb we couldn't get any child friendly at a reasonable price. Fast forward to the night before our flight, I was able to get my husband partial consent to engage the service provider here. I paid her that night and got her agent's name and number. THE JOURNEY BEGAN. Left Nigeria had a 12 hour layover and got into Canada. Filled the landing card,used the automated machine and proceeded to the immigration officer. The conversation was as follows Me:Good evening. Officer:Good evening. Welcome to Canada. Can I have your passport. She went through and was like what are you in Canada for. Me: to give birth. She paused looked at me and typed something in her computer. Officer: looking at my landing card. She was like u have an excess of 10k canadia dollars in cash. Me:no some cash,most in cards. Officer: then you don't have an excess of 10k. Me: Sorry. Officer: Do you know that its very expensive giving birth here and do you have a doctor. Me: yes and I came financially prepared based on my research. I also have 3 doctors shortlisted and willing to accept me once am in the country . I would settle based on final cost reduction. Officer: types and handed over passport. Congratulations in advance (with a smile). Went to a hotel cooled off,slept,showered and ate. Moved into the accommodation arranged by the service provider (story for another day).Used a doctor in Toronto arranged by the service provider COST BREAKDOWN. Doctor :1320 Doctor visit: 30$ per visit(had a total of 5) Hospital mother: 2620(per day) Hospital baby:850(per day) To be paid in full before delivery day. Ended up having a CS so paid Doctor an extra 1250,anathestia 1000 ,spent 3 days in the hospital, pediatrician asked for 350(but ended up taking 100) Family doctor for referral (60). BABY DOCUMENTS Hmmmm Canada post was on strike so it was a mess. Took 15 plus days to get birth certificate and registration even with the expedited which cost 35$(excluding money spent to fax,call,email and Express mails). Passport was expedited also with proof of travel and cost 110$. Called the airline added baby to ticket and applied for Visa on arrival (NB: cash,Nigerian cards not accepted only accept foreign cards) thanks to hotstepper for the food and all the advise. 19 Likes 4 Shares |
Family / Re: Lady Who Danced While Heavily Pregnant Shows Off Her Body 10 Days After Delivery by clans(f): 3:31am On Jan 31, 2018 |
godofuck231:Yeah right |
Health / Re: Any Gym Around Ikotun/igando by clans(f): 3:50pm On Jan 05, 2018 |
brownlass:Hello! Somewhere between 7-10k |
Jokes Etc / The Diary Of A Bedwetter by clans(f): 9:35am On Oct 12, 2017 |
Two years ago, I was working on a project with some of my course mates and we had few hours to put together a powerpoint presentation for the next day. This required we work late into the night so we agreed to meet in a friend’s apartment which was off campus. By midnight we were done with the presentation but couldn’t leave as the gates were locked and there was an 11pm curfew in that part of town. Instead of going to bed so that we could wake up early the next day, we started behaving badly, gossiping about girls and all sorts. Our host decided to add to the entertainment as he produced a half empty bottle of vodka from some discreet corner of the room. We poured, diluted, mixed, clinked paper cups and continued our merry making. Our host held up the almost empty bottle of vodka and dared any of us to finish the drink at once for 1000 naira. My friends were hesitant but I, being the champion alcoholic of the group as well as the most foolish, I snatched the bottle and amidst cheers downed the entire content liquid, heat and sting in one humbling gulp. It burnt my throat but I got the cash. Immediately I felt the room spin and voices fading. I found a comfortable corner in the room and laid down quietly. I was having one of those out of body experience where I could see myself standing over the toilet bowl but could feel something warm running down my thighs. I jerked back abruptly in alarm but slammed into the wall behind me as I opened my eyes, then it dawned on me. I ran my hands down my legs, the joggers I had on was wet and the rug was also wet. Luckily the room was dimly lit from the lone bulb in the corridor. I stared at the ceiling for some minutes, different thoughts ran through my mind, I didn’t want my friends to know otherwise every single argument that comes thereafter would be won with that single phrase “bed wetter”. What if I decide to run for president? I could be blackmailed with this. I scanned the room, my friends were fast asleep, thanks to the alcohol. I tip toed to the part of the room where I had kept my bag and put my soiled trousers inside while I put on the ironed clean trousers I had brought with me classes. I went over to where our host was sleeping and rolled him like a log of wood to my wet spot. He was a deep sleeper so it was easy. I proceeded to move another friend to the spot our host just vacated my heart stopped momentarily as he opened his eyes and mumbled some random words. I quietly laid down on the newly vacant spot as mischievous thoughts ran through my mind until i fell asleep. The next day, we woke up to a large map of urine under my befuddled friend who became increasingly glum as some of us made fun of him. we all started raining insults at him. It was obvious that our host had woken up early to roll our second friend to the spot where I had done my business. He wasn’t aware I knew, and of course no one knew who the real culprit was, well we continued to tease our unfortunate friend with the incident and it felt good. I hope he forgives us when he reads this. www.sauceandsound.com |
Family / Re: Igbo-Ora, Oyo Has The Highest Number Of Twins In The World by clans(f): 12:18pm On Sep 30, 2017 |
DrBasit:i served in Igboora |
Health / 5 Reasons You Should Get The HPV Vaccine Now! by clans(f): 12:10pm On Sep 30, 2017 |
The Human Papilloma Virus( HPV) is one of the easily contracted sexually transmitted infection. Below are my 5 reasons why you should get a vaccine NOW!!! 1. IT IS SO COMMON HPV is so common that almost every sexually active person will have it at some point in their lives (scary!!). If you are lucky it goes away on its own but if it doesn’t go away it can cause genital warts and cancer. Most cases of cervical cancer has been traced to HPV including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus and tongue. 2. THE EARLIER THE BETTER The vaccine is effective if taken before an infection, so it is highly recommended for young girls between the ages of 11 and 12. After all most children at this age have not started getting involved in sexual activities abi? 3. KILL 2 BIRDS WITH 1 STONE( VACCINE) if you get the vaccine you are immune from the 2 types of HPV that causes about 70% of all pre-cancer and cervical cancer. It also protects against genital warts. 4. IT IS RECOMMENDED Though girls as young as 9 years old can take the vaccine, it is highly recommended for females ages 13 to 15 up to 26 years and for males who are between the ages of 9 and 26. 5. CHEATING PARTNERS Yeah you are in a monogamous relationship with your significant other but let’s be honest, a lot of people would end up cheating on their partners at least once in their life time, and this may not be a safe sex. So protect yourself!! get the vaccine!!! Regular cervical cancer screening and follow ups can prevent cervical cancer. The use of condoms lower your chances of getting infected but you can also contact the virus from those areas not covered by a condom. So people condoms are not totally safe against HPV. Go and get a vaccine NOW!!! written for www.sauceandsound.com https://www.sauceandsound.com/2017/09/17/5-reasons-you-should-get-the-hpv-vaccine/ |
Romance / Re: 5 Ways To Deal With A Date Gone Wrong by clans(f): 8:24pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Very funny but Will all these really work? Cc; lalastical |
Celebrities / Re: Meraiah Ekeinde Stuns In red Gown At "Alter Ego" Movie Premiere by clans(f): 9:28pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
OmaniPadmeHum:Please I sent you a PM, I would like to ask you some questions about the iso31000. I did a search and your comment on it came up, please reply. Thank you |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Shell Nigeria Graduate Recruitment 2017 by clans(f): 7:13pm On Jun 10, 2017 |
Felixjude:Let me help you |
Health / Re: Pure Essential Tea Tree Oil Sale by clans(f): 5:08pm On Apr 13, 2017 |
How much is your tea tree oil? |
Car Talk / Re: Pothole Warriors And Survivors - Share Your Stories Here! by clans(f): 6:41am On Dec 21, 2016 |
john4reala:Yeah right! 2 Likes |
Education / Re: What's The Craziest Thing You Did While In Secondary School? by clans(f): 9:13am On Dec 10, 2016 |
Sotenna:Now this was creative yet cunning and smart. 1 Like |
Family / Re: Traditional Marriage List In Aboh Mbaise, Imo State by clans(f): 12:54pm On Nov 15, 2016 |
Dgunnerz:I'm here oooo. 1 Like |
Family / Re: Only Oct Born Pls by clans(f): 9:14pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
fushnikens7:Me too |
Family / Re: Only Oct Born Pls by clans(f): 9:14pm On Oct 31, 2016 |
adexsimply:Well you may not :p |
Family / Re: Only Oct Born Pls by clans(f): 9:46pm On Oct 30, 2016 |
adexsimply:And you're crying because? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Arik Air Test/interview Invites by clans(f): 10:38am On Oct 18, 2016 |
Inductive reasoning, read thoroughly before answering. Questions would be marked immediately and you proceed to the next stage if successful. Brush up on your use of office documents on the computer. Good luck |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Arik Call Centre Test Invitation......... by clans(f): 11:47pm On Oct 08, 2016 |
We've actually done an interview. But I think a second test is going on |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Arik Call Centre Test Invitation......... by clans(f): 4:39pm On Sep 16, 2016 |
Khez: Please where's the venue |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Arik Call Centre Test Invitation......... by clans(f): 4:38pm On Sep 16, 2016 |
I got a call asking if I got the test which I haven't seen yet. I'm not even sure of the venue or how to go about it. Any suggestions please |
Phones / Re: Why Pokemon Go Isn’t Available In Nigeria And How To Install It On Your Device. by clans(f): 8:40am On Jul 17, 2016 |
I doubt it's going to work in Nigeria. |
Celebrities / Re: ”Young Girls Rock” - Lord Trig. Instagram Followers React by clans(f): 1:59pm On Jul 16, 2016 |
groundnutoil:Amazing talent. When is your exhibition |
Education / Re: Unilag 2016 thread by clans(f): 5:38pm On Jul 15, 2016 |
pweetyoge:I saw PQ but mostly 2013-2014 that's for my own department. But I was also adviced not to bother with the pq that it was mostly maths and English questions and pq might not really help. I'm getting one anyway 1 Like |
Education / Re: Unilag 2016 thread by clans(f): 12:02am On Jul 14, 2016 |
pweetyoge:Don't know about your department. But I submitted my print out to my department where I was asked to write down my name on a list with other names. Even the people I met while looking for PQ asked me to submit to the department. Maybe you should verify |
Education / Re: Unilag 2016 thread by clans(f): 7:13am On Jul 13, 2016 |
Good morning, please while uploading my passport to the online form it came out very small, I'm scared its not the required size or something cause I just uploaded straight from the scan. And when I did my preview it still came out very tiny. HELP PLEASE!! I intend going to school today to either pay for the reapplication fee. Please who has a solution? |
Celebrities / Re: Lepacious Bose Flaunts 36 Inches Waist by clans(f): 8:57pm On Jun 09, 2016 |
FlySly05:Please help me tell them oooo. |
Religion / Re: 10 Pictures Some Catholic Members Can Relate To by clans(f): 2:12pm On Jun 01, 2016 |
vizkiz:No problem, stay in your lively church. 4 Likes |
Properties / Re: Insurance Company On Fire In Ikoyi, Lagos State by clans(f): 5:11pm On May 27, 2016 |
Perfecttouch:Reinsurance companies |
NYSC / Re: My Experience As A Corp Member In Benue State. by clans(f): 1:10pm On May 23, 2016 |
O CaptainEColeJnr:Bless you |
Celebrities / Re: Comedienne Lepacious Bose Looks Amazing In These New Photos by clans(f): 6:37pm On May 22, 2016 |
AskJimi:I agree with you. I even did some research and found out some facts. I'm happy for her. Cheers! |
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