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Which patients? Is this a hospital? When d doctors were on d chopping board aw many of them rose to their defense? Well it's unethical n certainly illegal to prescribe over d phone!

Lomaxx n co, stop demeaning d profession. U better wake up and smell the coffee, it's a new era! Stop d free consultations, av u ever wondered y d patients are very happy to call u up even at midnight to get a free consultation, but will gladly PAY for their lab tests and PAY for drugs? Pls stop cheapening d profession, dats y they have the audacity to talk BS about u! This doesn't make them like u, they hate everything u stand for! My people say na condition dey mek crayfish bend! Let the people get what they ask for! Kapish!

^^^^ i'm sure u get my point

Hi guys, i'm having difficulty with this my flights ooo! MIHS mamas aw did u guys get to phoenix abeg? I no like all this cut and join trip wahala! I feel like just going straight to Houston and staying there at once how much was d connecting flight from JFK to phoenix abeg? I don't want to be pound wise n penny foolish o!

Wow! So these greedy, selfish, money-loving, arrogant, good-for-nothing doctors who went on strike a few weeks back n got sacked r here giving out FREE medical advice to their adoring fans who stood by dem thru it all! Wow kudos! *smh!

Thanks Neferititiram et Lizcom. Will do

Hi guys. Pls how do we get flights from Nigeria to Phoenix? I Can't find anything direct. I'm thinking of stopping in New York, then connecting to Phoenix. Pls help.

Justwise keep up d good work. It's a bit complicated I know. We need d info n sometimes d contacts as well but I also get aw dat can be easily abused sadly! I really don't know aw we r going to strike this balance. For instance someone might come in asking for a hosp n doctor in let's say Boston, n anoda has d info n contact, aw do we share this information without breaking any rule? Besides d bulk of this thread is made up of info on hosp contacts, doctors, accomodation, airline etc! How do we balance this so as not to lose d essence of d thread?

As for d agents, pls don't spoil this good thing for others na. Respect urself abeg.

I totally agree with increased risk of embolism in pregnancy ooo! Dat can kill u instantly! Abeg mek we avoid longggggggg journey abeg.

Dserious! Pls be serious! Which kind 37wks travel be dat nah! I hope u know dat 37wk is a full term pregnancy n labour can start anytime! Abeg ooo! Re-adjust! Besides I dunno which doctor will certify u fit to fly at term oooo!

As for d appointment I got d one for financial. She said she'll give me Dr's appointment after d financial. Anyway we can only pray for d best sha, I wud av loved a letter of commitment from a doctor really. I might av to present Dr Fagbohun's own anyway. Let's see aw d spirit leads.

Dat Nefertim's accomodation I tot it was unfurnished? I'll look at it again.

Wow dat was fast! MIHS just sent d appointment confirmation! Dat was superfast! And to think d stories of their delays almost made me not use dem! 2888k! Truly unbeatable! Let's go there!

I think they've changed d Melinda to an Alba. She seems more proficient. Good for dem.

Tokyobulls thank u for d acc link. I'm on it.

Babymama: congrats jare! We r on d same boat and e be like say u carry favour berekete! We can definitely hook up. Let me tap ur own join my own! Lol

As for MIHS I just called dem now as I didn't get any reply to d mail. It went thru one hand. I av an appointment now, d lady said she'll send an email confirmation. Let me wait n see.

Still working on d accomodation though. D airfare my agent sent seems to be quite high. I think i'll wait till september n see if it will fall. MIHS mamas pls which is d most direct route to phoenix? I'm travelling at 35wks plus I need an airline dat will fly me then pls.

Laura4u, I didn't include name n passport number. A colleague had issues at houston POE in June when they asked if she had informed d embassy. She said she did dropbox n even had 15k on her. Her saving grace was dat she began to have visible contractions before their eyes n they were even about to call EMS for her before she did her abracadabra for d contractions to stop! Lol! So I guess it's important to inform dem incase they ask.

Lotalways:

Lagos or Abuja. Lagos - LagosNIV@state.gov, Abuja - consularabuja@state.gov.


Subject: Change in travel plans

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to notify the embassy of a change in my travel plans. I have a B1/B2 visa which was obtained for a family vacation. I am pregnant and we have decided to have our baby in the USA. I have contacted a hospital in the USA for this purpose and we have adequate finances to cover all expenses.

I understand my visa covers for this purpose but would like to request you kindly update my records to reflect this change in travel plans. Also please advise if there is any other thing i would need to do.

Thank you.

Dats d sample I got from d thread dear.

I think I like d Abuja response better, besides my visa came from there. Now dat d embassy has bn settled I still need help with accomodation abeg.

So I got this from Abuja:

Thank you for your inquiry. Before you travel to the United States to have a child you should make the appropriate preparations, including an appointment with a healthcare provider, detailed information about where you will receive your medical services, and an estimate of the financial costs. Immigration officials may ask for this information upon your arrival.  Healthcare in the United States is expensive, including costs associated with child birth, and can escalate quickly if there are complications. You are expected to pay all costs associated with the medical services received.  Retain an itemized statement of account from your healthcare provider that outlines all of the charges from your care and receipt of your payment. 
 
We hope this information is helpful to you. Congratulations to you and your family.
 
Best Regards,
 
Consular Section

So I got dis from lagos us embassy:

Thank you for your email.

There is legal requirement to inform us that you are seeking to give birth in the United States or that your purpose of travel has changed. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler’s eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment.

We recommend that you review the regulations on non-immigrant aliens entering the United States for purposes of childbirth at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/882/~/visit-the-u.s.-while-pregnant-and-the-risks-involved and plan accordingly.  Please you should not stay in the U.S. longer than you are permitted by Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. The Department of Homeland Security at the port of entry will determine your eligibility to enter the United States on any travel.

If you choose to give birth in the U.S., we advise you to bring evidence of payment, both when you enter the U.S. on this visit, and at your future U.S. visa interviews.
 
Sincerely,
 

Correspondence Unit (MAM)
US CONSULATE GENERAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA
 
 
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
 

What does this imply abeg? Yet to hear from Abuja though.

Wow! Congrats Portharcourtboy! Lots of testimonies! Baba God Noni ooo

Congrats Blesyn83! Awesome God be praised!

I think i'm finally making progress. I av sent an email to both embassies n I av contacted MIHS via d contact us mail directory on their site. Hopefully i'll get a response. My travel agent is on d tickets. Dat leaves accomodation ish. I remember reading it's either crossland or extended stay America for MIHS. I tot I saved d pages dat had d reviews about both acc. Pls can someone help me out here. How do I contact dem n d amount for both. Distance from MIHS n proximity to shopping malls etc. Abeg, now dat I have small time let me mek good use of it. My life can get very crazy n busy atimes. Merci.

Hi guys. So I just got back from Boston without any wahala. Planning to travel early october for delivery(due mid november) Since I came back I av bn so busy. I'm yet to concretize any travelling plans as it were. Still looking at MIHS and now houston(only becos I don't want plenty connecting flights) sent an email to Dr Fagbohun, seems like a nice enof dude. D response was prompt. Dr's fee is 2400. U get 20% discount wen u pay full by second visit. Oakbend hosp is 2150. Epidural is 850. Circumcision 500, 1st visit 150, scan 150, labs may run upto 750 depends. Paed is like 250 (these r for normal delivery. This is my 4th baby) My colleague dat used him last year says only good things. Fees was like 5k. I am yet to inform d embassy, mek accomodation plans or book tickets o. MIHS still seems cheaper though. I shud start calling dat their number next week, hopefully they will respond timely. So d MIHS mamas, aw una dey? I dey look una side well! Will let u guys know aw far. Still hoping to hook up second week of october ooo. Don't mind sharing a room for company as well or atleast adjacent rooms. Will help to keep sanity. Meks shopping trips fun as well. Mek una carry me for mind. I'm a nice girl! Lol!

Ok Phoenix mamas. I see we av quite a number of moms for oct-nov. I'll be leaving early October.

Hello everyone, I av just read thru d thread n I must say a big thank u to all d contributors. It's really informative. So i'm about 20wks+ with EDD sometime in November. I av a B1/B2 visa already. I'm planning a trip to d US next week for a week just to enable me stamp my passport and possible register with a hospital, mek payments and then come back to return around october for d delivery. I av narrowed my choices to d obvious 1. El paso 2. MIHS 3. Dr Fagbohun. Unfortunately I couldn't read much about Dr Fagbohun, maybe d info was lost in missing pages. Pls can someone enlighten me about Dr Fagbohun? Aw does he work? Thx.

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@HG: Thanks dear. Well done too!

5/5/12
2000skips,100squats,100lunges,100abs,100biceps

Hi y'all,
4/5/12
2500skips,200squats,100lunges,100abs,100biceps curls

Read somewhere skipping dinner slows ur metab and puts ur body in starvation mode at night. So I've decided to take fruits/veggies for dinner even if I'm mot hungry! This now takes my calories upto 1200. Let's see aw dis works out. I still av a long long wayyyyy to go!
Gudnyt folks.

hi all,
3/5/12
1500skips,50squats,300cycle,100abs,100biceps curls
Gudnyt

Burntcoal: Gud eve pals aw's bin our day? Logs4 2day may/02/2012:no joggin cos of d aches, bt I tuk a loooong walk 4rm 3:30pm tn 5pm(i nearly collapse on my way home considerin d aches in my thighs&legs) @9pm I did 10crunches&50 skips. Now food taken: morn= rice&fish, aftanun=beans&bread, evenin= eba&ewedu soup. Am i on track? I'll let u know aw tomorow goes. Good nite.

Wow! Weldone babes! Now dats determination if u ask me! Ur workout is great. Now about d diet, I personally feel it plays a bigger role in losing wt than exercises, I mean u can only burn so much calories with any workout. E.g you av to skip like 1500 at high intensity to burn abt 300cals! However, u need ur workouts for d toning n firming while losing weight and for ur general wellbeing, fitness n endurance level. So d diet u can control better. Try not to av more than one carb meal in a day (some say 1 carb meal/week sef!) U had rice,bread n eba today, these r not fat burning foods. U can av a protein meal, a carb meal and fruits/veg meal. Hope this helps.

@Agaba123: thank u so much, I needed dat kick in d butt! I don't want to do it a second time o! Can't begin to imagine all d effort! D exercise endorphins helped, thx

@Babs: thx dearie, I just had to do it! Dat Nike stuff works joor! Excuses plenty! And yes, d party is in a few weeks, I av to work harder! Watch out hot momma coming thru lol!

@HG: thx darl, I just av to keep on keeping on o! Jumping rope is a fun and effective workout. U use a lot of muscle groups too. I too can't wait for dis ur weigh in o. Weldone!

@Ronke: thank u dear, I think I needed d weekend getaway. Weldone with d skips! U can build on it! I need to step up mine too.

2/5/12
1200skips, 150squats, 100abs,50girly pressups

I feel so glad that I joined this forum, I wouldn't av done it on my own, u guys don't know how u've kept me going. U've bn a rock, a pillar of support, u've picked me up wen I was down. For dis I remain eternally grateful! Love u guyz!

Hi everyone, its been a while. Trust y'all r doing great. I dey o. I was outta town over d weekend n could not workout (or chose not to!) and I ate poorly too(just happy I did not gain weight sha!) I'm back now, having trouble picking up where I left off my household dynamics just changed and I have been depressed sort of. Hope I can get it together by 2moro. If u av any ideas on aw to stay motivated pls help a sister out. Gudnyt xoxo

@ Hour-glass I no fit laff! I guess dem haters av a role to play too! They keep u motivated somehow! Weldone! Rock on!

Hello everyone,
HIIT 1000skips,100squats,120abs,50pressups
Gudnyt

Thank you Babs2011 and Ronkebp. The thing is that I skip dinner. So my breakfast and lunch usually don't add up to very much. I also try not to snack at all, just stick to my meals, mainly beans without oil. I try not to do carb more than once a day. The boy is 10mth, so we r not doing exclusive breastfeeding. I just breastfeed for him to help me lose wt (at least 200cal from him lol!). I want to look good for his first birthday party in may!

Log for 18/04/12: 1500skips,200squats,100abs.

Btw, d thread is so busy! Welcome to all the new members and followers!