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[quote author=oyibo4real post=40992844][/quote]Did you call the nos or visit the office? You prob should have done so before you left.

Anyways best of luck. Keep us posted

oyibo4real:
@Firsttymum I PMed u bt i guess I have to share my worries here so that others can come in too with their suggestions n advice. It's almost one month since I did my LO's documentation n I'm yet to receive a mail for her SSN, I hope all is well, as I've gotten her passports n every other documents xcept d SSN. Firsttymum abeg did ur own take ds long? I'm worried cos I jst left USA 4 naija.

Have you checked Google? That should be the first go to. I found this for you
How long does it take to get my baby's Social Security card that I applied for in the hospital?

Each state or jurisdiction has different processing times. See the chart below to find out how long your state takes to process the card application.

If you waited the indicated length of time and still have not received your child's Social Security card, visit your local Social Security office. You also can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you live outside the United States, refer to Service Around the World.

Read more at
https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3747/How-long-does-it-take-to-get-my-baby-s-Social-Security-card-that-I-applied-for-in-the-hospital

faithfulwife:
Come and praise the Lord with me, after 7years of childlessness, we were blessed with a baby girl yesterday 12/12/15 weighing 2.8kg via emergency CS. Recovery is quite painful but when I see my daughter, I tell myself it's worth every pain. BS later.

Congrats mama. She won't be an only child in Jesus name

Happy anniverary Jennifer89

Congrats middyo

igb400:
Good evening all the mama's in the house. Pls has anyone taken fenugreek supplement to aid the flow of breast milk. I really want to breastfeed my 2nd LO. Thanks

What really works is putting the baby to the breast constantly. And also pumping to trick your body into providing more milk

It's a demand and supply process, the more you demand the more the body produces to supply

So if your baby feeds every 2 hr you can pump in btw, will really help stimulate the supply process
P.s I took fenugreek and it was a waste of time to me! What helped was the above

tosenj:
Thank you very much. I just want her out fast. As my people are already waiting to pick here up.

most likely secondary inspection

Hope she was truthful at the embassy or at least sent a change of intent notification

Does she have dr's correspondence and enough cash

if yes to the above she will be out soon. pls keep us posted, we are worried too on her behalf

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olagirl:
Hello NL,

So i came in into the US on monday. My flight was smooth until i started have contractions 3hrs to landing.am not even close to due. I was pratically in distress. I prayed my way through. Prophesying and talking to my LO not too disgrace me..lol. i made sure i was composed n didnt alert d flight attendants.i will forever be grateful to God for d miracle

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Wow, thank God for everything. How far gone are you?

cinakin:
Hello house, wow! I had to read all the pages of part 3 to catch up! Learnt a lot, been screen munching, my phone don full with NL munch, lol...How's everyone doing? Congrats to those who just delivered, have finished their missionary journey and got their visas(thank God say I don pass visa stage) now patiently waiting for my LO to come... Boredom and cold don finish me for Chicago... I advice those coming should check for the weather and pack appropriately oh(packed maternity free gowns) so I had to spend a lot on thick clothes/jacket/boots. Anyway! I will update as things go on. Thanks to all the gurus( nerf, modath, lady G, Phema, tvegas, and those who answered my many jjc questions) God bless...

Heya and Houston is quite warm, haven't used my jacket since I came. In fact I wear sleeveless sometimes

phineas:
lest I forget apparently Nigerians have not heard of stockholms syndrome ba?

issues like this make me weep for our educational system,so she kept a vindictive diary for years to wait till his father contested before a fake breakdown? we are so eager to believe that version than to see a broken soul from misadventure and abuse at the hands of the person she claimed to love.

If anything we should use this case as a rallying cry for the way we treat young girls in our soceity.
That the girl you pass around to your friends as a joke is been destroyed daily,you are infact responsible for the making of a broken person and that in exploiting her weakness,her poverty, you leave behind persons that become like sugabelly deep inside.

That when a teenager in her youthfull exuberance,poverty or greed throws herself at you,an honorable person does not take advantage and he definitely does not abuse that person.In this these accused men allegedly did what many Nigerian young men do,what they saw the previous generation get away with, and if this girls outcome is not cause enough for quiet reflection,then men like that have their own waiting for them.but as a soceity we must not stop raising eyebrows,

They say it takes a village to raise a child. our children,our teenagers are a collective social responsibility.Their safety and future is sacred,because that determines the future we have as a people,the norms and cultures that become acceptable.So before throwing your stones at sugabelly,just stop for a moment and ask can this be true? If there is a benefit of doubt,pls put down your stone and be silent.

Well said and shame to all the judge mental people on the thread - hope you don't have daughters and sisters cuz karma is a biatch

When Dino was accused his wife came out and defended him.... Now we know better

When Beverly Isy accused 2shots his wife came out to defend him too....now we know better

Mrs Audu..kontinu....breeze will definitely blow fowl Nyash #DelusionalWoman #ShamelessFamily

Keji3:
Good morning mamas how are we all doing?
I have plenty questions this morning abeg make una bear with me and help me answer them. When do babies start sleeping for longer hours thru the night? My baby is 5 months old and we still wake up minimum of 5 times per night and she wants to comfort nurse everytime she wakes up to go back to sleep.
Pls is it necessary to teach a baby to sit or they do when they are ready? She's also not interested in sitting on her own and people are already bugging me that i didn't start early with her. For now she's only interested in rolling over and she's already rolling on both sides.
Lemme stop here for now as i await answers. Thanks in advance

Well, for my daughter when she started taking cereal, I took the pain to stop b.feeding at night, when she woke up I gave her cereal- it was a longer process (the whole standing up to make it as opposed to lying down and b.feeding) but it was worth it cuz within weeks of doing that she started sleeping thru the night

From a mom who googled 'when do babies start sleeping thru the night' a million times with groggy eyes, hang in there ok? It passes. Every stage is just for a little while and you miss it when it passes

You can teach her to sit but putting her to sit on a rug or chair and putting pillows around her

blessedtwins:
Exactly 27years today,my mum, my beloved passed away.words cant express how much i miss and think about you everyday dearest mum.
Love you always

May her soul continue to rest in peace

Chinwendym:
My people words fail me! as you all took time and remembered me! may God remember and hear you all whenever you call on Him in Jesus name.


Chinwendym and Ekene says hi!
still @ the hospital.

Beautiful mum and son

Can't wait for you to share your testimony in full cuz I know u will soon be discharged.

firsttymum:
I came I saw and conquered... Hello Nigeria...

United is 2 bags for infant (for normal 10% of parents ticket charge U can call customer care to confirm)
Hubby 2 bags
Me 2 bags

I checked my ticket online when I saw 2 bags for infant I had to call United to b sure... And mehn d moment I was sure... Increased my diaper luggage.

U can check in a graco travel crib too it's part of the free stuff u can check In

Aside I and hubby's hand luggage we had breastpump and two diaper bag.

I pumped on the plane... When D lights were off... It's simple easy and sweet
I enjoyed my flight

Welcome home. 2 bags wowzers....that's a fantastic deal

shelly23:
I couldn't help but laugh out loud! I can only imagine what was going through your mom's mind.
I'm the one who shared the story about my baby. She's 9mths now and doing great with her hearing aids. It's been a long, emotional, expensive and trying experience, but I can only continue thanking God for the American opportunity. My husband took my son to our hospital in Lagos and bumped into my doctor. After telling him about our situation, this man told him that the white people just wanted to collect our money that there's no way they can detect hearing loss at that age. More reason to keep thanking God!
Anyways, please to all the preggie moms, include the $350 for hearing test to your budget, it is not a waste.
A parent whose son is completely deaf and will need cochlear implants as reached out to me recently, so it's not as uncommon as we might think. I hope he'll share his own experience soon enough.

O mine.... The Lord is your strength. I had just had my daughter & declined the hearing test shortly before I read your post.

I remember going to conduct the test on her Nogen style- but will def pay to have it done for this baby

Kisses to your LO

A fellow mama like us leased an apartment for 6 months.

It's a one big bedroom, with a parlor, kitchen, box room and bathroom / toilet

she has stayed 3 months and will be leaving end of December, she is looking for who will take it for the next 1 or 2 months.

The rent per month is $650 but you will need to buy her furnishings (2 beds with mattresses, microwave, a couch, cooking utensils and a Persian rug) from her worth - asking price is $550 one off expense

You will also need to pay for electricity, water, thrash which amounts to a total (estimate) of $100 a month

I think it may be worth it for people staying at least 2 months

I'm only staying a month so iv opted for Soulcare (as the people I referred had decent reviews)

Anyone that is interested in the aforementioned apartment can pm me for her no

Team epidural #AllDayEveryDay

deeore:
I came i saw i conquered. ..we are back in nigeria...got in last night..thank God...klm staff were awesome

Did they allow you carry any excess luggage for free

teefex:
Pls can someone apply for the international driver's licence while u still in Nigeria or does it have to be in the US,also how long does it take before u get it

To the best of my knowledge you can drive with the NEW Nigerian drivers license here cuz it's verifiable online. That's what I and family / friends do and we have never had any problems

Safe trip back @ firsttymum

For those using dr Ezekiel, prepare to spend at least two hours waiting at the waiting room for each appointment

greatie:
yeah i know its small...i just want to know if money in the account is very important since we will submit payslips for the interview. am just in the first trimester and befor the last we will be good to go.

My concerns if just for the interview for now.

I think money in the bank is pretty important, cuz the VOs know this is a capital intensive project

But you can always try your luck

jacksparow:
House O! Something pass my power and need advice. My in law that gave birth at oakbend richmomd just called now. She was in excruciating and terrible pain on Monday and went to the hospital thinking it was labour but it was false. They did a scan to see the baby's neck was tired with the cord....in the pain, they brought a bunch of papers saying she needed to sign b4 the cs will be done. The story now is, they brought her baby back after a few hours today congratulating her that the baby passed his hearing test which unknown to her was part of what was given to her to sign. Eventhough she has called for everything she signed before they will perform every test on the baby.What options does she have? Call a lawyer and sue? I think she was misled by oakbend

She should pay for the hearing test. What exactly is she suing for?

Mother and baby are ok

She has no case

Vuitton007:
Pls advice, by Friday this week, i should have all my docs for visa renewal with france rdy. though i have 2 isssues:
first is, i dint use my first french visa wich ran from dec2014 to mar2015, my hoils was in dec/jan and there was terrorist attack at the time so i cudnt go even from london, and i nvr had another hoils to use the visa, so it expired. though i intend to write a letter as part of my application stating why i couldnt use the visa, would this b ok?

second is: i leave nigeria on the 23rd dec, if i submit by friday, for renewal, are there chances it would be out before my travel date??

It can't be out befor the 23rd of dec

It takes at least 1 month or more to process depending on the level of applications

soonest:
House, help me thank God. Gave birth to a baby boy by 2am today @ 38weeks and 3days. BS later

Congrats

Father I join my voice and faith with that of my sisters and ask that you heal chiwendym

That she will not die but live. In the mighty name of Jesus

No one will raise her son for her

She will be a testimony of your goodness and unconditional love
She will have more children
Father, the enemy has lost this battle now and forever more

Make available the balm of Gilead for her sake o lord

ozycy:
Pls I need tips on sharp sharp breakfast for my toddlers(less dan 5yrs), as una talk say goldenmorn Ehe. I can give oat and what again?

Did u find that stuff she said on your own golden morn pack that 9-11 don't make sense nah. So what happened to 12 & above?

Anyways you can do a sandwich or toast

Pancakes

Fries and chicken nuggets

Other cereals? My daughter loves rice kripsies; some children love wheatabix

Etc

lollarojo:
im done with interview..tho d vo seemee harsh bt it went well..she demanded to see my previous hospital bills.i gave and and dats it

Yay!! At least you got it

Harsh how? If that's all she asked for. Pls post a proper transcript nah to help others coming behind you

jacksparow:
2m less ticket and accommodation if u not staying with family.

That's correct

Twingirls....thank God for safe journey. Wish you safe delivery in Jesus name

Funjosh:
#FunnyLight

The pictures warm my heart

May her healing be permanent and may God bless all those who have contributed their finances, time, prayers, etc
May help always come to us in time of need

greatie:
Hello house,
i was referred to this house and i must confess that you guys are awesome.
i am in my first trimester and i wud like to have my baby in US. my husband wants us to apply for visa now (we havent travelled abroad) cos he feels i might not get the visa if there is baby bump and that i should state that i am going for vacation which i am not to comfy with it. i suggested tourism and medical but he said no.

2: we both work and we havent saved more than 500k and i was wondering if our bank account is very much important as we intend to attach our payslips?

should we apply now or wait till febuary or march 2016?

Please i need answers ooo.

If you apply now, you may not get free interview date till feb (not sure tho)

500k is small o! You need like 2m for this waka you are planning, not just for visa sake but to also pay your bills

Read up, you will be glad you did

BBSweetheart:
Its a good thing if you apply for your Visa early
1 International passport
2 Hospital Email Correspondence
3 Visa Receipt
4 Appointment confirmation
5 DS160 Confirmation Page
6 Marriage Certificate
7 Two 5cm x5cm white background passport
8 Newspaper Change of Name
9 Change of name affidavit from court
10 Wedding Pictures
11 Hotel Reservation Confirmation
12 Letter of Consent/sponsorship from hubby
13 Hubby's 8 months account statements
14 Hubby's Employment and promotion letter
15 Hubby's international passport
16 Your 8 months account statement
17 Your employment letter
18 Evidence of pregnancy from hospital in Nigeria
19 Budget spreadsheet
20 Letter of introduction from your office

Cheers

Pls is there anyone in this thread that the VO had ever asked for wedding pictures? I always find it hilarious when I see non intending immigrants at the embassy with wedding album

Also is account statement not 6 months?

Lol@ proof of pregnancy from the hospital, I just had a mental picture of

VO: are you pregnant

Applicant: yes

VO: I don't believe you, let me see the proof

Lmao. @ bbsweetheart, don't mind me o! Just messing with u