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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:56am On Dec 21, 2015

anizi:
Both my parents have 5 yrs b1/b2 visa

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:53am On Dec 21, 2015

nefertitiram:
I doubt that o.

its true. If you get 2 years a couple of times u get 5 or 10 years. They never had 5 years in Nigeria only 10 years that was always very difficult to issue. But last year, there was a bi-national agreement btw Nigeria and US. so if you are lucky, you may get 5 years after a few 2 years attempt....

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 2:17am On Dec 20, 2015

Noted.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:47pm On Dec 19, 2015

firsttymum:
my dear how person go do na... Board of directors without pay abi?

lol...dont worry, am sure you feel warm and happier knowing you helped someone resolve a genuine issue. Thats the pay.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:43pm On Dec 19, 2015

favoredgal:
i don't understand, i'm not upset, just stating what my experience has been

Meanwhile have you started processing your form A.

No bank is selling PtA at the moment

ok@ not being upset....The form A is not here o....Seems the better option now is western union to DW. first bank's rate on friday was 198.5 with little charges not more than 215 to send $1000. when I go there physically to transfer, I will get the full jist. Thanks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 6:07pm On Dec 18, 2015

favoredgal:
when you even answer a lot of them dont even have the courtesy to respond with a simple THANK YOU. as if you are on assistant on their payroll.

Help Calm Madam down....If you too start your own...Who knows what will happen. Calm down Favoredgal

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 6:06pm On Dec 18, 2015

firsttymum:
Some of The questions I get via pms can b asked here... So we can all learn... Plus other people can give answers too.. It's also so exhausting for me to type something here and u come and ask me same thing via pm. It's not even fair.

Or u ask something that d answer is on d previous page... Or was recently discussed

Pls Let's not abuse the use of pms.

And honestly Google is ur friend.. And it's free... Haba na wa o

How can u b asking me something u can search on Google?
Yer I'm subbing some peeps cos I don tire.

It's not forming abi fronting... I am willing to help by all means but Haba it's even faster to search for stuffs on Google than send a msg.

Boss Boss...easy with your people...You dont know you are a member of the Board of Directors? Anyways, I really feel your vex.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:40am On Dec 18, 2015

Black market still open at zone 4 at this hour o....hurry before u buy one dollar at 400 naira. Me don get alert.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 6:27pm On Dec 17, 2015

Bisoye82:
Bia Jack stop that rough play o .By January when the holiday pple don resume work it will be drop in Jesus name because I decided not to worry about it make man pikin no go get high BP.

@Customised87 I have voted

@Popri Holy shmucks am super impressed with your cool candour.they were basically winches Merry Xmas to you too.

Bia u too......anyways, I just learnt today that first bank is doing 198 today for western union transfer abroad. Don't know the details or requirements yet or the max amount u can transfer a day until I transfer...

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 4:08pm On Dec 17, 2015

LadyGuinivere:
Na only u go waka go o! Make them write am for news say na cold kee Naija woman

Alaska or Antarctica? which recorded...(-89.2°C on July 21, 1983)

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 3:38pm On Dec 17, 2015

House, what bank sends western union abroad please?
Thanks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 3:27pm On Dec 17, 2015

Make una see dollar at black market today at N276.....by January, it might get to N350.....I really pity couples here and US waka.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 2:32pm On Dec 16, 2015

For your Information House.......If PTA is an issue now, one of the best alternative is to use FORM A. Most banks(I use GT) use it to pay directly to the hospital and /or doctor at 199 or 200 per dollar. If you know the doctor very well, you can even over pay him or her and tell the person it was an error and request for your refund when you get there.

That's what am going to use for DW this time around . Though for her, she's using the same doctor and hospital she used the last time so it's an advantage using this method.

If you are a first timer, then this method "MAY" be a little difficult since sometimes you don't know which doctor or hospital you are using. Like (Afrobrown) planned to go to El Paso and ended up in Dallas.....It may take up to 3 weeks to process

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 11:33am On Dec 15, 2015

afrobrown2000:
Noticed these Americans dont like stress...was able get my SSN number today(abstract copy)....i just googled an SSA office near me ...went in took a number on the queue...got to my turn..took necessary documents with me LO's passports,BC,my ID..etc...the chap look thru the system and found out it was ready since a day before thanksgiving...and you know what...?its wasnt despated...he just printed out abstract copies for the twins on their Letter head...with LO's SSN attached...after long typing on the system he said i should expect SSN card by mail before Friday...and when i get it i should shred the letters he gave..thats the same way i got my BC didnt need to drive all the way to dallas office to get my BC..got it near a county office near me..
Immediately i got the SSN letter i headed to bank of America to open accounts for the twins...heard about a saving account under the minors act ...that requires only SSN then me as the custodian and twins as beneficiaries it requires $25 to open but if balance is less than $300 it attracts charges of $5 per month....na him i kuku open an with $300 each...
Waiting for departure date since i couldnt afford($3250) to change me ticket to earlier date...already planned my Xmas grove for this side....

Guy no groove in Dallas. Just buy ur xmas clothes., ur drinks and Hope your DW sabi use oven grill Turkey! See una on the 31st

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 4:59pm On Dec 13, 2015

tosenj:
Please my sister in law flew United airline to Houston last night. She's also pregnant and the plane has landed over 4 hours ago and I'm yet to hear from her. Any help?

She's been held by immigration.My sis inlaw had same issue in October, she spent almost 10 hours. So yours might not get up to that. Once She has everysignle thingy they will request for, then no issue. so just relax

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 12:48pm On Dec 13, 2015

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

I used wheel chair so it was pretty easy on landing. My poe was a breeze all the docs i carried was nt even checked.i was just told to makesure i paid my bills. I had to go straight to the hospital. I used grady. I was treated for dyhradation even though i had gallons of water on board,stress and preterm labour. I spent d day at d hospital where d contraction was stopped n dy subjected me to numerous tests. I kept wondering if was for free. Baby has behaved.we are both fine.

I await my bill for this treatment. God ia able.

Wish you all those coming in safe n uneventful flights and everyone healthy and fullterm babies.

Congrats o. Your story is real miracle and you were bold not to have alerted the flight attendants before you hear they are diverting flight or announcing on the PA system calling for a doctor.

I wish you a safe delivery and pleasant stay in my Country.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 12:27pm On Dec 13, 2015

Posh404:
Hello house....I already got my visa before I got pregnant and planning to send a letter of intent to the embassy. My questions are, how early do I need to send the mail.
Do I need to have a correspondence doctor before traveling. Will it be required at the POE. Sorry if my question sound funny o. I'm a jjc in all of this. Thanks

Congrats. Everyone was once a jjc too so don't apologize.

The earlier you send the letter the better especially if you have bought your ticket.
Yes, Docs correspondence is very important. And they may request for it or not at your POE.

Be specific and direct here, ask the house about child birth in a particular state and which doctors and accommodation they used. The cost and everything else to help you plan better.

Then ask them about airlines.

Goodluck on your first Missionare journey and welcome.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 12:20pm On Dec 13, 2015*

iadepelemo:
I seems not to get it, please how am I going to know the cost and procedure?

ozycy:
You are in the right place.
You can start from part 1 of the thread or use the search button above.
Good to know you are eager to read
By reading the thread from part 1 and coming back to ask questions if you have any.

The first step I think is do u have a US Visa.?
2nd, do have have about 10k dollars to spend?

If question 1 and 2 are answered, the 3rd will be do you have any particular state you want to go to or family that has space to accommodate you and your baby?

When you done with these, come back and tell us the state you want to go and ask your questions. If you dont have a particular state, then u can ask mothers here to assist you.That might be easier than reading from thread number one. But when you fulfill all these conditions, you still have to read from thread one o, it will help you to compare costs, give you solution to all problems related to child birth in the US from buying your ticket to doctor's appointment to shopping and accommodation if you not staying with family. Goodluck cause you have a lot of work.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:38pm On Dec 10, 2015

donugapi:
My colleague and his wife bought $8k from Stanbic IBTC head office in VI yesterday.

He didn't have to open an account there...

UC, i looked for this dollar like xmas gift 2 days ago in Stanbic lagos but none had to sell. and now i dont need it...mcheew

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:37pm On Dec 10, 2015

[quote author=IjayMama post=40871233]Hello people...abeg who knows of any banks in Lagos still selling PTA? Know of only 2 banks..Union & Eco....Tried Union bank & was told $$ is only sold to their staffs & spouses for now (who knew it would pay someday to be married to a Union bank staff ) and i dont have an acct with Ecobank, offered to open one but was told I'll need to run it for 6 months to be eligible...any other ideas pls?[/quote

Use travelex at international airport.There's usually a queue so go before your travel date. you need your visa, ticket and BVN. their rate today is 203.39....I had to go on google now, got a number and called them. thats the info the person gave me. hope this helps.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 1:02pm On Dec 10, 2015

nefertitiram:
Lemme laugh like una

Kikikikikikikikik! @ "lekki wives"

But really, av started laughing like that in real life o!

This kikikikikikikikiki lol, is it a code for a group of mothers? That was how Firsttymum did kikikikikikikikiki and I dint say anything.....there's God o

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 12:59pm On Dec 10, 2015

nefertitiram:
Abi free trade zone! Ibeju lekki wives sef de! Nothing do dem

Lol..Ibeju lekki wives.....that's the one showing on dstv channel 198 shey?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 12:00pm On Dec 10, 2015

FFFB:
thanks so much , he's gotten in touch God bless you

welcome. yea. he told me this morning. Good Luck and let us know when the twins arrives.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:58am On Dec 10, 2015

neks31:
Pls allow " lekki wives" to flourish Kikikikik! U no see nerf n her BFF tensioning us.. Lol

Which of the Phase in Lekki? Phase 1, 2 abi 22?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:56am On Dec 10, 2015

firsttymum:
those papers they bring to sign is plenty Abeg.
But I ensured I read it all.
She must have signed without really reading.
The thing is once she has signed, she has signed o. Nothing she can do except negotiate.

How u dey?

yea. Now I know better. Thanks for asking. Besides U na Boss. I have turned into bachelor for 4 months now starting today. cooking. cleaning, washing..kai. before, I will send DW, now..... Well Nairaland, work and recreation will keep me. How ur peeps?

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 5:52am On Dec 10, 2015

bbiz:
Hello Jacksparow,
Sorry for what happened to your in law but in regards to your case of mislead it will not hold up in court because they were trying to save her and the baby's life. I am sure they explained to her what she was signing but the pain wouldn't let her ember. In the case of hearing test I am sure they had to do it to make sure the baby was okay. That child could have developed unknown issues or better still died if they hadn't taken the step that was taken. Before I had my girl last year I refuse epidural and others offered to me. At the time i signed for epidural thank God i signed blood transfusion too. After I had my baby i almost coded because of low blood. At that time none of my family member was around to sign any paper for me, they had just step out. My savor was that which I signed before going in. I got two pints of blood to save my life, I know for sure if i didn't sign and my life was in danger the doctors would have given me the blood to save my life.You can try getting a lawyer , I think we should just thank God for the lives that was saved.

Thank you very much BBIZ....like I said in replies to earlier posts...guess it was the vex that made me think of suing...But after what everyone here said including you. Their lives is the most important not the money. And it's a eye opener for intending missionaries here. I thank God for you and your baby's lives. Thanks a bunch again.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 4:49am On Dec 10, 2015

nefertitiram:
It's not only hearing test that she signed for

She also signed that if d bleeding was beyond be careful, they will remove the uterus

She also signed for blood transfusion

I bet she also signed for NICU care for the baby

There will be a million and one things she signed for without knowing if she didn't read that document.

Even if she sues, did dey put a gun to her head? She sign or she no sign? For them to even come and say congrats, it means dey were scared something would have gone wrong because of the baby's condition in utero.

As long as mummy and baby are fine. There is no issue. Na party remain

Am sure intending missionaries here now have advanced information if they find themselves in such a position.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 4:42am On Dec 10, 2015

nefertitiram:
It's not only hearing test that she signed for

She also signed that if d bleeding was beyond be careful, they will remove the uterus

She also signed for blood transfusion

I bet she also signed for NICU care for the baby

There will be a million and one things she signed for without knowing if she didn't read that document.

Even if she sues, did dey put a gun to her head? She sign or she no sign? For them to even come and say congrats, it means dey were scared something would have gone wrong because of the baby's condition in utero.

As long as mummy and baby are fine. There is no issue. Na party remain

Lol...shey@ na party remain. Well, u Sha know how to end a story. I really appreciate. The more we ask, the more people with actual first hand experience profers solution.Thanks a bunch. And going forward. My one and only DW begins the 1st leg of her 2nd M journey to Florida today

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:41pm On Dec 09, 2015

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

Mother and baby are ok

She has no case

yea.. Everyone thinks so. Now i bellieve theirs no case. Thanks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:40pm On Dec 09, 2015

feddy27:
@jacksparow,

There is a clause when you register with the hospital that in case of emergency, they should do everything to save your life and that of the baby! She signed off that during registration, I'm sure she did not read before signing.

Besides, those tests were done to save her life and the baby and not for luxury! Let's not do penny wise, pound foolish here.

True talk. guess the head wasnt thinking of all these until I shared the story and u guys made over sense with ur thots. Thanks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 9:38pm On Dec 09, 2015

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

Mother and baby are ok

She has no case

I have really seen the bigger picture...Thnks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jacksparow(m): 8:54pm On Dec 09, 2015

jacksparow:
The 2nd is more like it. U were given some docs to sign when you were in duress, Then after the cs you start running some tests without verbal consent...So my own now is, is that wise on the part of the hospital and/or were they just trying to play a smart one to get more money off their patient. Except you saying hearing test is mandatory in Texas?

[
quote author=shawlar post=40851893]

How much is the hearing test, and how much do you think the lawyer will charge to take on this case....?

The truth of the matter is she signed the docs and I'm sure the nurse explained what she was signing b4 she gave her the docs to sign. Her best bet should be diplomacy, explain to the hospital management that she was beclouded by the pain and didn't intend to sign for hearing test and negotiate a discount[/quote]ok. guess everyone is right from what i have read. Diplomacy I guess. Thank you all for your prompt and on point response

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