AdomMum:
Good morning people! Why isn't anyone exploring the option of flying with Turkish airline? Is their service bad (especially for preggies) or they are also expensive like emirates et al?!

I flew turkish air 2weeks ago and it wasnt bad at all.. Just that their food is crap but entertainment was on point. They spoiled my luggages

Please who has done form A to pay either oakbend or method and how did u go about it?

Please help me out.

Hello mamas, please i need help. Called oakbend and Methodist and i was told no wire transfers. Am really banking on this form A thingy.

Please who has done the wire transfers for these hospital and how did you go about it.

Thank you.

mismarshal:
I had my baby at Oakbend on Friday and it was amazing! Dr Dama and his team were on their A* game. The nurses afterwards were fantastic. They showed so much empathy and care and I was discharged yesterday.

Dr F still took a delivery on Friday at Oakbend and has one today that I am aware of.

This is my first baby so I don't have any previous experience to compare it with but I don't regret any part of my baby's birth story/plan.

Ok thank you.

KLC2016:
Good day Fam,

Please do they allow one carry stock fish in plane?

If yes....Please those that have carried stock fish, grounded egusi, ogbono and pap....how did u package them?

Thanks a lot and God bless

I dint carry pap but i did the rest. I gounded the egusi and ogbono i just put in a black leather same it the stock fish.

favoredgal:

I had a baby in oakbend in Jan 2016. It was crap compared to 2014 when I had my first

Good that senior dr's like dr Fagbohoun are taking a stand

Ok... Thanks dear.

ezigbozi:


Thank God for safe journey. I think Houston Methodist may be better in terms of ranking (professionalism, friendliness,cleanliness etc), from my research its ranked higher and has better reviews than Chi st. Luke. I have also asked friends that live in Houston and they say Houston Methodist is better. Experienced ppl can suggest though.

I have been exchanging mails with Dr. F, but sequel to your transcript i have a question. I mentioned that i was going to New jersey for child birth during my Visa interview and the VO asked why NJ, i replied because i had my first baby there in 2014 and liked the service, she asked for my zero receipts I showed her and shortly after I got the white paper and a brief advise to ensure that I carry the Zero balance receipts for my first child with me on my trip. However, I recently changed my mind to come to Houston given that its cheaper(As the economy isn't exactly friendly at the moment) now, linking this back to your transcript, was[b] the Cb lady making reference to what you mentioned during your Visa interview regarding Dr. F and you telling the truth? Does it matter that i no longer want to go to NJ? [/b]Pls help a sister! Thanks

No i dont think she said that based on my visa interview because she just resumed her shift while i was interviewed.

I strongly believe that Dr F got a warning and maybe she's been on his case cos she was direct with d name and hospital.
I dont think its a crime to change your destination. Besides you are favoured no need to be afraid.

favoredgal:

Just catching up been a while

Does this mean dr F has left oakbend

My dear, he said that he really doesnt like taking his patients to oakbend cos they've not upgraded their services yet they increased the price. He prefer Methodist and St Luke.

Mamas who are already using oakbend please help clarify this cos i got my quote in December.

Ps: havent gone to the these hospitals to make enquiries though.

My E-fam,
Greetings from Houston. Flew Turkish cant say they are bad. Arrived IAH at 7pm.
Cb:why are u on a wheel chair?
Me: i puked when d plane was landing (lol, dint realised how awkward d answer is)
Cb: are you pregnant?
Me:yes i am
Cb: y are all you Nigerians coming to have babies here?
Me: for better healthcare
Cb: please dont tell me "the better healthcare" crap
Me: ok and smiling
Cb:your fingers please, is it your first time in the US?
Me: yes
Cb: ok someone will come get you for secondary inspections
Got to the room stayed for about 20mins and was called
Cb: so do you know and are u prepared on how much it will cost you?
Me: yes i am prepared
Cb: please dont accept medicare no matter the pressure if u do we will know and that will cause problems for you. How much do u have and have you made any payments?
Me: $6k and no prepayment done.
Another cb lady was like its doctor F and good for him that he changed. Turns to me and asked if it Dr f i just nodded. She is telling the Truth.
Cb:who stays in this addy
Me: grandma.
Cb: where do u work?
Me Bleep
Cb: welcome to the US
Me: thank you.

Nothing was siezed.
Called Dr F office and i was asked to come for my 1st appointment. Apparently, he really isnt with oakbend. Now am confused on which to choose btwn Methodist and st lukes in terms of service and mode of payment cos i intend paying with form A. Any advise will be appreciated pls.

Thank you all for your support.

jbikes:
My wonderful ppl !!!To God Be the glory... DH and I got our B2 visa today ( Lagos 7am appointment) after 4 mnths of B1/B2 rejection. I have decided to share my testimony because I used other ppls info here to keep my faith going .However, I prayed like never before and visited the motherless home with my seed for this purpose. My B1/B2 story goes...... Got married Nov 2015 and we applied in January and interview in February 2016 B1/B2 for honeymoon and to celebrate my upcoming birthday which was 2mnths and some weeks after wedding and God being God I took in immediately after wedding but that was confirmed some days to the visa interview(although what I had in mind was to use it for child birth and vacation if I had gotten it because i went for my honey moon after wedding but needed to tell an attracting story to....... ) so on the process of the interview the VO asked if I was pregnant(immediately I remembered advise from my friends and this site that is good to say the truth ) and I said yes, that I got to know some days after applying and he asked if am giving birth in US and I said for now no plans because we just got to know but I will wish to and the decision will be after the honeymoon vacation and the VO asked again u wish to give birth....and I said yes. So he rejected us then told us to apply for B2 and make available doctors correspondence and also our financial .i was still trying to convince him that I have not made any plans so we can get the visa but he insisted and gave us the blue paper. So we left and I was sad. I talked to justwise and he gave me his advice .Then in march we started sorting for doctors correspondence and i got info here true a good friend i PM that sent DR Fs email ( God bless you thou cant remember ur name again) that i used to get correspondence for doctors F fees and hospital ( Chi St Luke’s Health hospital) and also report from Nigeria hospital and financial. Then we reapplied in May 18TH and Our transcript today:

WE: Good morning with a smile
VO: (A lady)Good morning ..passport Please..... we gave her.
VO where are you going ?
Me :Houston Texas
VO :For what
Me: child birth
VO: Any documents.
Me. Immediately pass the doctors correspondence from Dr F and also letter from my hospital in Nigeria and budget sheet ( well prepared with colors ). and she started typing . really can’t remember if she went through the documents
VO: Why Houston
Me ; because I got a better offer from the hospital and doctor through two ppl I know used same doctor.
VO: where do u work
Me; blaaa blaaa blaaa ..
VO; To DH were do u work .
DH bla blaaa blaaa
VO : What's your budget for this trip ?
WE; Immediately told her the budget sheet was with her ,
VO: She went through and said good. and then typed then asked us to go pick our passport and was advising on the need to pay bills at that point my mind done reach Texas so I no even here wetin she talk again. lol

I thank God for his favor … it was indeed a miracle , No bank statement was checked ( but pls go with yours o!) or any other apart from budget sheet .From my observation, I believe they had already made their decision and then Gods Favor, also the colorful budget sheet !.....what would i have done if not for the budget sheet idea I got here .Thanks alot to all that took out time to answer my questions, and all that has kept posting info to get us updated and more thanks to greatie ( u r a sister)/ justwise you guys rock. Please be honest when applying. i attached the budget sheet for ppl that needs it too.

Regards,

Am so happy this stage ended in praise. You r welcome dear.
E-huggs

Momo13:


Thanks! I am in lagos, I will also try unity.. form A or PTA, which one are they giving?

PTA.

Momo13:

I was at stanbic oh! They said no show as I don't have an account with them. I will try standard chartered tomorrow..
Hubby will try diamond bank for form A tomorrow although word is there's prerogative for school fees.
Thanks dear

Have u tried unity bank? If u are in Abuja u can try jaiz bank too.

goodluck!!!

njidekachi:
I pm u but got no respond. Pls can u response. Thanks.

I did say "Hello" and u replied with "Hi"

[quote author=Ajujuju2 post=46400315]

Yes greatie. I did mention that the form is valid for three months from the date of seal however it is also important to mention the following

A) d form requires the babies date of birth and unless you are having a scheduled csection (in which case even baby may still come before scheduled date) you cannot assertively tell date of birth.

B) if you decide to leave the date of birth blank as has been mentioned on the thread, then the notary shouldnt legally sign it because he cannot attest what he does not know... And please lets remember its ilegal and not encourage it.
A notorised form is simply an attestation (leagl oath) that the details contained are true. Falsifying such records are criminal and can be prosecuted.

C) some states do not accept consent forms notorised outside the US consulate.

Please note my intention is not to scare anybody but in d spirit of truthfulness and redeeming Niigerias image, i would advise against pre-filing.



My advice:
Please ask your hubby to visit the American Consulate in the country where he would be at the time of the childs birth. As long as he is legally present there, he will be attended to. His international passport and visa or entry permit would be used as Identification.
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Am happy that u took out time to put me through. Thank you. Will wait until LO arrives.

mamamj:
Hello mama's
Pls I need help,am due in July and DH is not going to be around for passport
He is traveling out of Nigeria nextweek and won't be back for like 3months,now my question is:
1.can he get the notarisation for the passport without the baby been born yet?
2.or can he go to any US embassy where he is traveling to,to get it signed
Pls help a sister...thanks

From what i read here u can get d consent form and notarize it before LO arrives. Its valid for 3months.

Mamas in the house correct me if am wrong oo.

njidekachi:
Pls any mama going to houston this week or next?

Next week.

anonymousmum:
NEWSFLASH: Stanbic now selling at N274.20 / USD.

I am now very scared for this country, this economy, everything.

Everyone is living life as normal, but I can't help but be really worried for this country.

#sigh

What
It was 258. 7 on Thursday o....
May God help us.

ezigbozi:


Hello Greatie, please did you get the entire 4K allocation? Thanks

Yes i did.

sugah:
To be fair, I have been able to get both Tanko and Stella's numbers from this thread. Maybe I was lucky enough to grab the info... before it was deleted.

Biko i dont have the numbers.... Used search botton nothing. Thats the only thing that is missing in my dairy


Can i pm u for the numbers?

chloe7:
Greatie please when did you apply for the pta from stanbic?Please i'll like to know how long it took btw application time and when you got, also was it at the branch you applied?

I think it was this week from my calculations. Submitted documents last week had to update my records cos the account was inactive not until friday (28th may) last week when it was rectified.

So he submitted on tuesday and i was called for the pickup on Wednesday evening.

Suleja branch.

Harjeehbaday:


Thanks greatie, when is your travel date? i applied last week as well in PH and am travelling ending of the month...

U need to get ur account officer to call and find out from Rebecca of BDC (dint get her surname) in the Lagos headquarters. U will also need to go there in person for the pickup.

sugah:


Na wa so its true?
Is your travel date close? My account manager says I can get but closer to my travel date.

Its true oo. Leaving after nxt week!
Passport was stamped and i dunno if it will affect any other collection.

PTA update:
Got stanbic at 258. 7/$. Those guys aint here to count lagos bridges

Anyways, applied last week and collected.

Ajujuju2:
My lil one came today and we are bonding fine.
All i can say is Thank you Jesus.

Congratulation!
God bless your LO.

lookers191:
please gurus in the house and experienced mums and dads,in preparing the budget sheet,is it the official rate that is adviceable to use or the parallel market rate?I don't want to be seen as drawing an unrealistic projection please as wifet would be going for her interview soon.Thank you

Official rate!

EvaMD:
Hello house..please I need advice..been following the thread just want a straight opinion on wat to really do.
I applied for a us visa in November to go on vacation with my hubby who is a UK citizen(I applied alone with his passport details and other doc)I didn get the visa..fast forward now and am 7mths preggers my mum Inlaw wants me to re apply and says she'll foot the bill with the intent of giving birth so now we are looking at hospitals in Texas..
1.isnt the time frame too short as am 29wks already
2.i applied alone the last tym and intend to do so dis time as am d only one here
3.my passport has a denied France visa n it's basically new

Wats your advice my people

Kindly post your transcript so that Nef, LadyG and others can advice you proproly.

Ihebb:


Many thanks for your time.

I know people ain't well informed about giving birth in the US. However, coming here you must be willing to read and ask relevant questions.
Actually, this topic has been treated more than anything else. You should travel for the purpose which the visa was given, get your doctor and hospital, pay part of ur bills if need be and come back. When you're 35weeks plus u can go have ur baby. That way it safe.

Its not a crime to give birth in d US not stating ur pregnancy is termed misrepresentation and peoples visa has been revoked. i knew this when i came here. So read and take note on other information concerning your birthing.

@Newbee, when u sign up read and take note! No more shortcuts cos nobody is here to spoonfeed you. Typing this things is not funny.

Happy democracy day

Ajujuju2:


A notorised document without a date is an incomplete document. Plus it is illegal for the notary to do so as he is required to seal and sign to authenticate d document.

I'm not in support of pre- notorising however if you must go ahead, have it properly signed, dated and sealed.

A notorised document is valid if used within 3mnths (90 days) frm the date of notary. Even d US consent form clearly states the 90 day timelime.

Oh i dint know this. Thank you. Will get it dated and sealed.

bims87:


You should have notorised it before you left Nigeria and then travel with it cos there is no where he will notorise in US.
The way out is for him to notorise it when he gets back to Nig and then send it by courier to you.

That's what i intend to do. Notorise without putting a date before leaving Nigeria.

Praise the Lord
Baby blazz777 i celebrate you.... U victoriously made it. U will continue to grow in God's presence.

Mummy blazz777, congratulations to you. I bless God for giving u the strength dearie.

nefertitiram:


We don't know. We just feel like spending money

Bia Nef, leave me alone this morning.. Lmao.

For swollen leg i think calcuim works wonders. Complained to my doc and he gave me. No more swollen legs.

U can ask ur doc if its ok before using.