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firsttymum:
U consciously have s.x with ur wife or husband... What I don't get is were u hoping d holy spirit will wear u or ur ur husband condom ( as d case may b).
Or were u raped? It's a conscious thing... Own it

It's always funny when I read I got pregnant after I got d visa and suddenly the vacation plans disappeared... Lol its always funny.


Back to eating my pop corn

Firsttymum, I agree with you dear, Its very sad to know how we claim that we never knew the intention was to use it for child birth and then come to lie with a change of intent letter and still claim that god is on our side for favor. Just simply do what is right. For me and Dw she when there with a big tommy and it was a straight answer child birth.... no stories or beating about the bush. But to claim you no know say you get belle and then make others feel so badly treated due to your insincerity is ver UNFAIR....

Passing bye.....reading with my kunu and suya..

Hello house, I say make i greet una and waka pass. Congrats to all Latest mothers and LO. Twoods...good to read your comments again (funny man). Justwise good job....

Please does NTEL works well in Port Harcourt? I stay in woji so i will like to know before dive into it.

JAZES:
Can someone help me with a Dr's email contact @Oakbend.
Thanks

Which Doctor? God to oakbend website, all the detail you want and require is on the website.

DeepDarkTunnel:
Finally submitted my application yesterday... Thanks be to God...

Bros put me through.

chibertha:
Happy weekend bro.
Hope y'all are having a nice time.

Happy weekend sis, we are doing great and nice. How are you doing too? hope you are doing great?

chibertha:
In Harris county of Houston the bus route covers nearly every where. If you are in sugar Land there is a park and ride there same with Katy. In missouri the bus route is there to go downtown. From Richmond (the home of oakbend) you will have to go to the park and ride at sugar land. To go to sam Houston space center buses go there week days between 8am - 6pm but weekends no.
If you use a Q-card to pay you will be charged at cheaper rate if you get of a bus and go back on another in 30mins or less on the same route your card won't be charged again.
Down town areas has the light train too.
So my dear what you said is right except the part that there are no metro or trains in Houston.
If you are using a hotel try and stay close to westhimer road or Richmond avenue the buses run on this route nearly round the clock.

Ok noted, and sorry there are buses and metro in houston, but not everywhere in houston. Like i said said it depends on your person and you location. I stayed in Fresno, there are no buses in fresno and Highway 6. And am sorry i cant allow DW of 8 months plus pregnancy to hop around buses for anywhere she wanna go. but you are correct. I saw buses in some aread in Houston.

Austine2020:
I wonder why people always asks this question about driving in the US, U are in the US to have your baby,why driving? why cant they do what they came to do and leave to Nigeria and then drive as they like? instead of coming to foreign mans land with non immigrant visa and create one problem or the other for yourself in the name of driving,. What if u hit someone with the car? the next thing will be to put the blame on Devil,. I think people should avoid all these driving things and face what they come to do,. My Opinion though.

I wanted to write a long response to this but summarize with three words - Negative Myopic Opinion..........

chibertha:
I just tire.
The metro bus or train is there in some states and very cheap.Uber is there taxis are there.
Just use google to know your route and bus number.
If you stay in a place that there is no metro route take a cab to the nearest park and ride or transit center and off you go round town on your way back do same.
My view though correct me if I am wrong

Your View? Very Good.... It all depends on you and your location.... For me, it was way way more convenient to rent a car after spending over 250$ per day on transport in houston. In houston, there are no metro and bus ride, a car to drive in houston is a necesity and convienient for DW and my Little daughter. So I rented a car for less than 300$ for a week (for about 5 weeks), I could go to anywhere at time T, to movies, mall, shopping, NASA, Museum and visiting and When DW went into Labour, i had less to worry about concerning transport. The car came in handy and effectively efficient.

So my dear, it all depends on you, then level of comfort you want, and the location.

So in my view, opinion and practical experience in Houston, renting a car is a necessity for comfort and convenience.

MsDenise:
My last post was deleted and I'm curious why.

I asked congratulated @Fadeo on the birth of his LO and asked if the baby was kept in the room with madam or if the LO was in the nursery and brought to madam for feeding/bonding.

The aim of my question was regarding the NICS bill i.e. Assuming the baby is healthy -Does the location of the baby during the mothers 2 day hospital stay affect the bill?

My LO was healthy and he was with the mother throughout. If your baby is healthy he will not be taken out of your sight. A security device will be place on his belly button cord that will give an audible alarm if he is taken out of the room where you are.

Sophiamax16:
Congratulations . This is really helpful as I am using Dr. E. Pls is it oakbend paediatrician u used?if not Pls can I get d contact. Thank u

NICS is oakbend peadiatrician affliated group. Doctor E will give you the contact, just call them before the EDD if you want to.

MrsM:
Wow congrats daddy! Thanks for this detailed info. Please my question is on account opening at Bank of America..what documents were requested for the account opening? Is there a minimum deposit? I will also check their website for the info. Thank you!

Documents required
1. Two form of Identification ( Passport and Drivers licence)
2. Proof of residence in the state like bills with your name on it (Easy way out- get a US number and get the printout of your payment with your accomodation address or go to the bank with your host) I went to the bank with my host
3. Minimum balance for checking account is 1500 at every point in time but if you go below 1500 you pay 12$ fee. This is not necessarily the opening balance. (check www.bankofamerica.com)

Kween2014:
Congratulations Papa! Welcome back. Please i need details on how to get visa on arrival. Will really appreciate your help. Sent you a PM. Thanks.

Contact Desoul. he did the visa on arrival process for me

So missionary Journey completed. Returned to Naija on saturday 25th, march 2017. So here is the breakdown of experience and expenses....

Got to US through Houston POE on the 19th of January with DW and my Daughter.( I shared the POE experience previously)

On the 20th of January, went into Bank of America, Open a Joint account with DW and we were given temporary ATM card immediately while we deposited all the cash with us into the account. (This decision was on of the best decisions we made in the early part of our entry). I also applied for a credit card 2 weeks later as i realised that I cant rent a car unless i have a credit card.

On Medical,
LO arrives at Oakbend Medical center, Fortbend county on the 3rd of March, (2 days after due date) in the hands of Dr E, and while I was aked to Cut the umbilical cord, Nice experience. ( i also shared this earlier and I also commend all women, Una dey try abeg!!!)

Oakbend baby registry applied for a Birth certificate and SSN. While i booked appointement for Passport on the 14th of March as that was the earliest day. ( although i made delay of booking after DW was discharged, you may need to book appointment immediately the LO arrives)

DR E - 1900, Lab- 205 ( Dr E required a Lab test but we paid her)
Oakbend- 2500 (discharged after 2 days)
NICS(pead)- 335 (after 20% Discount)
Pead Visit - 100 ($50 per visit, had two visits)
Lab 49
Birth Cert 46 (for 2 copied, was read after 3 business days)
SSN free (Got it my mail on the 14th-5 business days from birth)
Passport 165 (expedited- visited the downtown office on tuesday and was asked to pick it up on friday)
VOA 180 (applied for visa on arrival on monday 20th and was ready on tuesday 21st, Thanks to Desoul...) Payment for the Visa done at the Nigerian Airport in Lagos, If you dont have a dollar card, you will pay $200 cash but if you have a dollar card you will pay $180

Infant ticket was war with Air France/KLM... I had a quote for $469.... I called over 13 times requesting to book a return ticket for the infant which could have dropped it to about 105$ but Airfrance/KLM no agree. It was annoying at a point cos the supervisor insistent that he has been working for 9 year with the company and it has never been done.... So on the last call, i gave up and put my mind to paying the 469$, which was paid at the airport.
Checked in 12 items (8 bags and 4 baby accessories). Flight was smooth, layover in Amsterdam was 5 hours and was not boring as we made use of the lounge. Touch down lagos saturday 25th, 2017 at 8:28pm.

Immigration was flawless and LO was stamped in for One month with VOA.

ALL ZERO BALANCE GOTTEN for all MEDICAL RELATED EXPENSES.

I hope I covered all areas in detail. Opened to any question. you can private chat me for more detail. Available 24/7 for any related question for anyone in this forum. This forum is a DIY forum, If you can read from part 1 and ask questions for clarity. From Visa application to doctors correspondence to Visa Interview to flight booking to food stuffs question to POE experience To Delivery and Documentation to Returning home and luggage management to avoid paying for extra luggages were all piece of cake due to the level of handful information from this forum.


I pray that God will continue to replenish all pocket of parent that are taking this step for their kids.

God Bless you all

feddy27:
Check the top or bottom of this page, they even have their advert running click on their link and get all the info you need.

If you really want to go on this mission, I advise you get a pen and book, sit down, dedicate some hours and READ !

When you read thru the threads, you won't ask the many questions going thru your mind / head.

Once again, READ READ READ !!!

Easiest thing to do. Read all post. Just dedicate a few time daily and read. you will just be on auto cruise then if you get into a difficult situation you will call in an experience person in the house.
But I wonder why people are lazy to read. by reading this thread from part 1 to part 5. i am able to cut cost and still get successful on the missionary journey.

Lets read because that a guarantee for more successful missionary trip

congratulation. no matter what its always good to be truthful. had a smooth experience in HOUSTON POE too in January. I shared it here. it was so smooth till DW was asking is that all? Money was not counted no secondary interrogation.

Congratulations bro and safe Delivery to your DW. Am preparing to leave by next week and will share the full detail of everything from VISA Application to returning Home.

Menendez:
The Houston POE Experience....
Arrival Houston 19:30 (Emirates). There was no cue as we were the only flight that arrived at that time.

My Turn; approached the counter with a smile (As courtesy demands)
Me: Good day (Handing over our passports)
CBP: Good day (stretching his hands reaching out for our passports)
CBP: looking through our passports says "why are u here"
Me: For childbirth.
CBP: Scans my passport first, then his eye catches on a certain information on the computer screen and he seriously reads through it for about 10sec with his eye brows raised and then suddenly says "Ok place ur four right / left fingers on the scanner" (At this point, I knew it was over, I became more relaxed)


My advise is to be well prepared, say the truth, and never forget to involve GOD. Doesn't matter what POE. You'll b successful.....

TWOOD....oya reply them......lol....I so trust you for that...lol

fatima04:
Hello house, seems i have a unique challenge i think. Applied for US passport 27th of Feb and was told to fill in zeros for the SSN. I just received a mail now from the passport office,telling me to send the SSN or sign an attestation to that effect.

Has anyone encountered this? How do I go about it cos my travel date is dangerously here ooo. Thanks for suggestions in advance

from information on the website, its important that you write a declaration once you dont have SSN.

You must provide your child's Social Security number, if they have been issued one, in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2714a and 22 C.F.R 51.60(f).
If your child does not have a Social Security number, you must submit a statement, signed and dated, that includes the phrase, “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the following is true and correct: (Child's full name) has never been issued a Social Security Number by the Social Security Administration.”
For more information, please see Frequently Asked Questions.

#copied.

I also need the format for the declaration if any one has it.

TWoods:
What do the number of blacks in an area have to do with procedures at the POE?

A more general question based on some of the answers i've noticed lately - what does it mean to have a "safe" POE? I thought all POEs were safe, from a security standpoint?

Baba you be clown.....lol.... Remember Favour dey some POE... #wakapassmode

desoul:
go to the passport office with your flight ticket and tell them you have less than two weeks to come back, the process will take less than two days and the passport will be ready!

Desoul, please help me with process to get visa on arrival for my LO. you can send me mail on..... thank you so much

debby516:
So I made some notes before i travelled, more of tips. I hope the new mama's find them useful.

1. Delete all implicating emails/bbm/whatsaapp chats/texts from your phone before boarding cos of POE, including contacts saved with Nairaland (NL)
2.Fly before 36 weeks (i.e. 35 weeks + 1 day = 36 weeks). Pls note i went with Emirates.
3. Get Fit to fly from Doctor signed 2 days to trip and also signed copy of the medif form downloaded from Emirates website. Make 4 copies and keep the original signed forms. Always present the duplicate
4. Weigh your luggage before you leave the house.

I hope this is helpful.

Excellent information.... I will put in my addition once get back to naija. Almost done with this missionary journey and detail information on hospital, doctor, challenges and documentation process will come in detail.

please did you pay cash to collect the birth certificate at the County Clerk in Richmond?

desoul:
i have been around just that, the fight in the last pages too much, nah him i say make petch for one side dey look..before person break my head.

Desoul, please help me with process to get visa on arrival for my LO. you can send me mail on @gmail.com. thank you so much

gurlnext2u:
Hello mamas and papas! How is everyone doing?
It is time for me to give back. I already shared my Poe experience a couple of months ago. I used hospital of providence in El Paso through doctores. Fees are pretty much the same as quoted on their website. It was a wonderful experience for me. Delivery room was too fine, felt like I was in a luxurious hotel room
I was in El Paso for about 14 weeks. I stayed at Extended stay America. Cost- $2600

Hospital bill- $2700 for vaginal delivery
Obgyn- $ 2500
Ultrasound can- $200
Hearing test- $267
Pathology for baby- $190
Pathology for me- $90
Circumcision- $185
Transportation- I used uber, very convenient and cheap compared to regular cabs. Since Naira denominated cards are now restricted for use abroad, you can link your dollar card.
Pediatrician- $250, then subsequent visit $70
My mum joined me a month after I arrived El Paso, thank God for her life. My mother in law also came to El Paso hehehehe... Lucky me.
Birth certificate was ready after 4 working days, consent form was notarized at US embassy in Abuja. Hubby mailed it through DHL, received it after 2 working days.
U.S. Passport- $165 for expedited fee, it took 1 working day.
I had the passport 3 weeks before I was due to travel home, I didn't want any stories with Naija visa or passport
Naija visa- $385, took 3 working days.
Infant ticket- $380, I also paid for bassinet seat for $35 per route i.e hou- fra, then fra-Naija
Lufthansa gave me a lot of headache concerning this infant ticket, after paying for the ticket I thought everything was ok only for me to go to the airport to make enquiries requiring excess luggage and I was told my baby didn't have a ticket. I immediately called their customer service and they said it was rectified and that the ticket was issue and sent to my mail box. When we got to Houston on our way home, I tried to get a boarding pass for myself, my mum and my baby. Only for me to receive the shock of my life that my baby doesn't have a ticket. I almost shouted the airport down. Unfortunately my phone got bad and I couldn't show the infant ticket I had to the man at the check in counter. I asked him to call Lufthansa that there was no way I could pay for a bassinet seat without having an infant ticket. He told me he doesn't call airline customer services for passengers can you imagine? This is a staff for Lufthansa o. I was so pained. Told me that we will not fly that my baby doesn't have a ticket. Somehow I remembered the confirmation number for my baby's ticket because it was similar to mine. He still said he couldn't find it on his system. That I should look for a pay phone and call Lufthansa. At this point I was really pissed. He then had the nerve to ask why I was shouting at him when he was trying to help. Help how? When he blatantly refused to call to find out what was going on. I walked out and my mum was already panicking. Our phones were not working. I eventually found a pay phone and then the announcement was made that boarding was about to start. I was able to speak to a customer care agent and I poured out my frustration on the poor woman. This thing pained me because I was told in confidence that my bs bay's ticket had been issued and now I was almost stuck in Houston. The lady said my baby has a ticket, I screamed at her that why is the man at the counter telling me rubbish that my baby cannot fly. I demanded for the ticket number and to my dismay it was completely different. The lady apologized profusely and said I should go back to the counter that she will hold on.
I marched back to the check in counter and gave him the ticket number. His supervisor was already saying I should pay for another ticket there[b], then later they will refund the money for the first ticket[/b] please read the last statement I made. How can they refund the money for the first ticket when they claimed I didn't have a ticket for my baby to start with. I just ignored the man. The first man that attended to me now said that the machine isn't accepting the ticket. I bluntly told him that it was his problem not mine. He should rectify it and give me the boarding passes. He then had to call Lufthansa. I said " I thought you said you don't call Lufthansa office for passengers"? This same airline refused to send me the correct ticket and you as a staff working for the airline you cannot assist. Let me stop here abeg, I am already getting angry recalling this nasty ordeal.
Bottom line is we got our boarding passes and we got home safely. My little king behaved. Flight was cool. The air hostesses adored him. I forgot to add that excess luggage was $200 per box. I wish everyone well. God bless you all.

Please i will like to get information on the agent/person did you use for your LO Nigeria visa. Because I no want story from my brothers at MMIA.

favoredgal:
Don't know about other cities but Houston yes

Pick up your birth certificate on your way home upon discharge from the hospital. Schedule your passport visit downtown too for the next day or the day after if you are exhausted from pushing

Go to downtown pick up same day or next

Everything ready by day 3 of discharge aka day 5 of the baby's life.

That's how iv done it for my two babies

Please, I need information on how to get Nigerian Visa for LO in Houston. I will like to know how you got yours done, Make i just do copy and paste...

How do i go about Nigerian Visa for LO in houston.

03.03.2017 8:32pm..... The little prince arrived. DW and LO are very fine. Dr E and the oakbend team did a wonderful Job. And God was all over the place in control and in charge..... Thanks to this wonderful community for the insight....

Update on bills and other details coming soon.....

Let's I forget, father is doing fine too as fathers hand hurts from excessive massage.a

Abeg women, una dey try and some go still born like 6....

Love you all.

favoredgal:
Don't know about other cities but Houston yes

Pick up your birth certificate on your way home upon discharge from the hospital. Schedule your passport visit downtown too for the next day or the day after if you are exhausted from pushing

Go to downtown pick up same day or next

Everything ready by day 3 of discharge aka day 5 of the baby's life.

That's how iv done it for my two babies

Thank you so much madam. Am in Houston and DW will start pushing in couple of hours. I will follow ur steps and go by them and hopefully before next week Friday we will get things sorted out. Thank you.

Austine2020:
U will be shocked to hear that her POE passage story will be the best among all and u will be surprised when she will renew her visa without any hassles. U are not God. I know so many people In that your USA that did contract marriage with a lady to get their green card,they still pray over it so that God will help make it successful knowing fully well that their marriage is not real. St Twood, saint without sin. Your problem is that u insult people thinking that u are better than them but i know 100% that u are nothing where i am, I dont blame u,because faceless forum allows u to voice anything u want, Stupid idiot like U.

Please i will advice that we should encourage what is right at all time and stop dragging religion and God into falsehood and impersonation. If she is successful at the POE and also get the VISA renewal successful does that justify her action of lying about her pregnancy status.

Please it is nice and rewarding to always do and encourage what is right and just, so people and newbies will learn the right way.

My two cent

Thank you,

TWoods:
This is why Nigeria has the largest churches in the world and still remains a cesspool of corruption and fraud. For a people who call on "god" 90 times a minute... it appears they've never read a jot of the bible. That's probably why Nigerian leaders can steal with such impunity and still sit in the front pews every sunday, piously calling on "god" like David Mark did in his infamous Jerusalem video... just go with "faith"... your "testimony" is waiting... In "jesus name" of course. What a bunch of clowns.

Baba you just Hit the nail on the head.......I believe in Gods favour but you have to ensure you are truthful in all you do. follow the right path in life, it will lead to an happy ending.