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happytbaby:
Lady G is right. Its not CBN policy that account must be opened 6months before. Its Bank specific.

@ Firstymum and the person looking for PTA: FCMB made the policy of account must be 6months like 5yrs ago o, so i doubt she can get there. An overzealous account officer that wants to meet target might tell you that theg will sell to you. Also, the account officer might not know the policy especially in up country branches.

Chai.... Their policy didn't apply to me. And those who went there as well.

herrik066:
Nne, I pm u o.

I've replied.
I'm not home now d info u need is in my jotter. Will send it as soon as I get home.

simababe:
Fcmb self isn't smilling. That was how I opened an acct for mysef n son before this trip, they ended up teling me shit, I had to travel to ijebu ode, same tyn hapnd. Meanwhile I asked if they were selling PTA before openin n they acted as if they were. In all, PTA na divine grace. Had to buy extra 4k tru black market last week.

pta is now corrupt kikikikikikikikiki. I remember when I was to collect... One oga madam ( manager or so) came and said she was lied to that there was no pta my dear I siddon there lock up. Cos I must get the money... If u leave d woman she go collect my own.

OMODADDDY:
NO BANK WILL GIVE YOU PTA ON A NEW ACCOUNT THAT IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS. IT IS CBN REGULATION

lemme answer in caps too.
I OPENED FCMB ACCOUNT THE SAME DAY I GOT PTA.

MY HUBBY OPENED UNION BANK ACCOUNT AND GOT PTA THE NEXT DAY ( COS of referees). EVEN THOUGH THEY REQUESTED HE OPENED A CURRENT ACCOUNT. HE WAS THERE WITH TWO NAIRALANDERS ONE CAME FROM ABA COS OF PTA AND SHE ALSO OPENED ACCOUNT THAT DAY AND GOT.

Jbzzyy:
You have contributed a whole lot to the knowledge base of this group. On beehalf of those that have benefited, thank you so much.

In as much as u speak the truth, I think the irritation should come from the persons involved (that is if they are).

Also you monitor who says what and when? You dont mean it. Lol.

lemme explain better.. I'm off for some days.. So I come back to this really addictive thread and I wanna catch up on past posts and bla bla and I'm seeing the same thing over and over again... As I'm reading I'm like it's either these people don't know how to research or dont actually innocently know they can get all these information themselves.

I've noticed it's something new.
U c a long post quote with pls can u send me the bla bla bla of the dr.?

I came online to actually drop transcripts of 3 of my friends from visa to delivery to hospital quotes. And a friends friend was deported. I cldnt even type cos I'm not ready for bombardment ( really really busy these days) since that's what's reigning

U get me now?

feddy27:
Lol... I'm so happy to hear that I'm feeling like a post partum consultant

I told you na, it helped me alot too. Oya wia is my honourarium?

Swollen feet after birth? Go back let him check your bp. You have retained fluids. Also make sure you are drinking a lot of water and reduce the standing. Elevate your legs with a pillow. However, call the doctor's office right away. Kisses to your lil princess

I didn't have swollen feet during my pregnancy.. But after birth I had swollen feet. I cldnt wear shoe. I just elevated my legs... After a while it subsided. My BP was normal... It's just like that with some women.

Dwebb55:
For those low on cash, Royal Air Maroc has great deals(under N260K) for those going to New York or Washington! Their reviews are just average but for those who just need to get there, try and book now. Go to their website to get the best deals!

so I playfully checked them out.. Outta curiosity... No price like that o or maybe I was doing it wrongly

XX01:
I am still on this PTA matter. Been denied now by 4 banks. Ecobank, Union bank, Diamond bank and GT bank. Just opened Sterling and Stanbic and those are speaking grammar about running the account for 6 months.

Sweetie u have just been goin to the wrong banks.
Try access, fcmb ( u can open a fresh account and get). Before u open an account ask them if they give pta and what their conditions are?

Congratulations to all the mothers who just gave birth... God bless you and your LO

Congratulations to all those who just got visas

And those who didn't get it.. reapply get back on ur drawing board and by God's grace you will get. Amen.

I'm on a pm break my people. Mbok. I reply those who already have my email address.
I try to answer any question I see here. It's not forming.. I've been insulted too much and I'm done with that crap.

Good morning my people

Okay I see a new trend and very new names.
Someone comes gives back even if it's a hospital that has been used here before... Some peeps jump out and start asking for email, number etc.

LEMME QUICKLY STATE THIS
THESE WOMEN JUST HAD BABIES, THEY ARE BREASTFEEDING MUMS.

For Christ sakes the hospital name has been mentioned, what will it take u to load ur phone and call.
Haba can't u Google Dr's affiliated with the hospitals? And call them getting quotes and all.?

Coming to drop feedbacks isn't compulsory let's not overwhelm those who do it.

AND I SEE ALOT OF NEW NAMES YOU GUYS DIDN'T GIST US NADA. YET YOU ARE "BOTHERING" SOMEONE WHO JUST GAVE BIRTH

LadyGuinivere:
Plus doctor name and documentation. All na info

sometimes I feel like we r being insulted by comments like that... Cos it means they see us as foolish gullible people or people who can easily be manipulated or dull enough not to see their msgs for what it really is.

Antoinette1:
please can you share a copy of a notification of change of intent email you sent to the embassy.

i don't have an idea of how i can go about it.

i would appreciate your response.

Dear Sir/Madam,

NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL PLAN

I am writing to notify the embassy of my travel plans. I have a B1/B2 visa which was obtained for a family vacation, and was used for its intended purpose, however I am now pregnant and we have decided to have our baby in the USA.

I have made proper arrangements by contacting a hospital and a doctor in the USA for this purpose and we have adequate finances to cover all expenses.

I understand that my Visa covers for the purpose but would like to request that you kindly update my records to reflect my travel plans.

Kindly advise if there is any other thing I would need to know before embarking on my trip.

Thank you.

NwayinOmugwo:
@prettimi20,jejeli carry ur house along to sugar Land ,that way u won't have to pay a dime from dat ur 1000 budget for accommodation, alika!

tyosho:
Thanks for your input firstymum.If anyone has had bad experiences with any doctor,I think they should share it.
You are a doctor yourself so I totally get the angle you are speaking from. Why run away from ineffiency in our system back home only to travel and spend much and still jam inefficiency ?
Let's not wait for serious ish to happen before we start opening up

God help us all o. If. Nurse is to take my delivery why won't I just pay for a birthing center where we have experienced midwives. When u pay for a service you should get it. It is well

Justwise a certain somborry had refused to pay for advert

damolAyewoh:
In as much as I understand what Nef was trying to say, I just joined nairaland today and I got my Visa since 25th July with my personal researches, didn't even know about this thread. I also got d hospital and Dr F through personal research too. I won't wonna fall into same pit after being warned and how am I to research about the Doctors I don't even know?? I believe every1 is here to learn, so pls allow us learn as Lazilly# as possible, other than paying so much and still putting ur life at risk..

Welcome to the thread.
At d first page u'll see names of Hospital... Browse them. Google is ur friend right now. You'll see different doctors affiliated to that Hospital. A sample their numbers sometimes. Call them. And even on this thread u can search for the names u found here and read what people have to say about them

damolAyewoh:
Wow!!! I hope I am not a mistake oo, I have booked with Doctor Fagbohun already, it's a good thing he doesn't collect advance payment. Please is there any other doctor I can use? I heared of Doctor Ezekiel, can anyone share there experience. Thanks for this warning message..its really helpful

This is exactly what Nefertitiram is talking about. Even Dr E u are talking about hope u know there are bad reviews here too...
If u don't research u won't have all d first hand info u need

Simababe congratulations *inserts dance smiley *

With this dollar
Let every dime u r spending be completely worth it.
Haba u shldnt squeeze ur face or complain ontop ur hard earned dollar.

Correct1:
Hahahaha, you know I wake up every morning searching for your posts. There is no dull moment with you. You are so funny. I think I will adopt you hearing testing Method. Hearing testing ko!

kikikikikikikikiki
Thanks jare... Sometimes I can b a bore o.. I think.
Hearing test HD. We don't even know the method these people are using sef

favoredgal:
Re: hearing test
They just make you sign a waiver that you refused but after I read about a mama here who's baby failed the hearing test hmm.... Was a bit worried but my kids are so sensitive to noise so that quickly dispelled my worry the two times

I like this idea of shouting chai close to the baby

Firsttymum are you using dr E this time?

that's my husband's choice... Plus it'll be easier as per form A accommodation and all

nefertitiram:
Hold up!

Sorry for your bad experience. I'm also not his fan but we should understand he is a human being. He cannot divide himself na.

People come to Nairaland with no idea where to start from. The first think they see is Dr.F, houston and stop the research there and run with it. They contact him and he accepts, who doesn't like the cash? Both active and ghost members. What do we expect the man to do?
How do we know if there are cheaper hosps out there if we don't rsearch?

If you check this entire thread you will see "who else is going to houston, I'm using Dr F, I'm using Dr F, ' somebody will manage to research another Doc, then they flood there, I'm using Dr.Dre, Dr. Who, Dr. Doolittle. No one wants to take the extra mile.

I think it's a lazy approach and the more we don't wanna work hard for our health, the more the strength of these doctors will fail us.

I used to blame Dr.F before but now, I just blame the herd mentality.

Lemme apologize in advanced if I sound condescending.

Even though I agree with most of what you have said the bolded is seriously biting me.

A human being should know when to say no.
The greed for cash can't be compared to human life at all.
God help us all

I'll use myself as an example

My placenta refused to detach
I had pph
I was transfused 4 pints of blood.
My baby had cord round his neck
There was shoulder dystosia

Oh yes all of the above happened to me

Now tell me if I was using someone like Dr F and I fell into labor and a nurse took the delivery.. Pls what wld have happened.

Yer Yer we get people are lazy...
But my own ish with Dr F is why he can't say he's fully booked.
Most Dr's have a "diary" where dey enter scheduled CS, induction etc. Some have secretaries that help with this.. Incase of emergency he politely tells the patient he has an emergency and wld explain to the patient why he has to send a replacement and try to b with d patient as soon as possible. I mean it's not like these women give birth and leave the hospital the next minute.

Let's leave laziness, empathy, medical ethics and whatnot... I'm talking about courtesy. This is life... LIFE.. There's no spare. Where's the care for patient that's preached?
If he's overwhelmed let him say it.
If he's not careful he'll be taught a lesson that'll cost him his license...

feddy27:
Interesting! I've always thought it is compulsory since it is a Texas law.

Anyways, after one mama shared her experience here about hearing disability that was discovered in her newborn, fear catch me o.. I no even think twice when i sign the paper...lol

Firsttymum, so u carry ur pikin run witout doin it? I wee report you

my husband didn't agree with me... He wanted to pay. I had to do the test in my own way for him... He laughed en.. My sons response was epic.
In medical school when we r testing the cranial nerves... I schooled in d north it's d local way we do it. so when it's CN VIII Which is hearing and balance.. The hearing component na biscuit nylon o. From behind d patient squeeze several times alternating ears and bla bla.. Lemme not bore u.

Mbok me I practically did same for my son this time around I used my voice and his response is still unforgettable

debby516:
Thank you all. I have a quote of $55 for the hearing test at Houston Methodist, looking for how to save dollar. Even estimate for Pediatrician is like 450, both in-hosp and post-discharge visits with Dr. B. Pls anyone with an idea of cheaper pediatrician around Houston Methodist? I understand Dr. Amaro is far. @1sttym mum, i ve read part 3 up to 16th Nov, i vent seen ur post o. thanks thanks

Ok send me a pm...

feddy27:
1. did you pay for hearing test in the hospital or its free? Hearing test is compulsory and it is not free

2. Also How many routine visit do we have to make to the Pediatrician after discharge and any idea of the cost and clinic? I did 2. first visit was $108, 2nd visit was $80 or so

3. Yes, take your naija results along. They will accept some like genotype, blood group and repeat every other one he's not ok with. additional tests whe will do for you are Gestational diabetes test, Strep B test

For where?it's not o
I didn't do...
Where's kaakaa Chai.... We did our hearing test ourselves kikikikikikikikiki

debby516:
Hello my people again, pls for those who have used Houston Methodist, did you pay for hearing test in the hospital or its free? Also How many routine visit do we have to make to the Pediatrician after discharge and any idea of the cost and clinic? Also, for those who used Dr. D, pls did you take along any test results from naija, cos i understand the doc's fees cover all lab tests and ultra scan. Thanks thanks, just preparing for this my missionary journey.

I didn't pay for hearing test. It's not compulsory... Even tho I didn't use ur Hosp.
I did it my self... Do it naija style.... Just shout chei and see if the baby won't wake up or shake ( or even b frightened). I did one ear at a time
Two routine visit first visit because of registration it was 65 dollars or so subsequent was 55 or 50. Check November 10th or 11th post I posted details on this
Dr's fee doesn't cover scan. My friend used him.. She was ranting how she had to pay for scan.

Yanga dey sleep.... She's not bothered about bachelors

Ijeomaobi1 congratulations darling... My love to ur LO

ccemordi:
LadyG, Nef, firsttymum, KayLaychi and some others .. I just want to appreciate your time and effort you use in answering all our questions on here.. I was looking for a vital information a week ago and decided to read from part 1.. I was shocked to see their messages since 2014...2015, now 2016 and they still very active responding to our questions... Some of us will come here and ask questions then demand for a swift response by force, please remember NL is not paying nor buying Data for anyone here to respond to your questions.. Always be polite with your request and someone might decided to answer....I know how many days sleepless night i had because i was reading from part 1..Anyway i got the information i needed but i want to appreciate this ladies.. GOD BLESS YOU BIG FOR MAKING OUT TIME TO KEEP THIS FORUM AND TOPIC Alive. AMEN!

Awwww thanks alot