₦airaland Forum

TripleKMama:
Pls is dis d same wit Abuja? I tot someone said u need to book appointment? Or is dat d old procedure? Pls epp me clarify. Tanks.

For Lagos, you stroll in. I don't know about Abuja.

bissiejoe:
Thanks for the reply...can you please quote the form number here so that it will be easier for me to download it from the website?
Thanks

DS-3053

bissiejoe:
Sorry please, what is this consent form for, I presume is for DW whose husband is not with her as at time of birth. Please clarify.
Thanks

Yes. It only applies when DH is not present in the US as at the time of passport application.

mamacajah:
Hello everyone, please I need some clarity on the steps to take when getting the consent form signed in the Lagos US embassy. Thanks.

Print the Form online, fill it but don't sign. Go with your Int'l passport as a means of identification. Just stroll into the embassy Mon-Fri before 12 noon. The process takes about 15-30mins (waiting time inclusive)

boluwagin:
Thank you so much @lobus for the quick response.

1) I have families in both dallas and Houston but i'm gonna be more comfortable in dallas especially with post delivery care.

2) I already did and got JPS but whenever I call they keep transferring my calls.

I just searched and found 8-9 OB/GYN associated with the JPS Hospital. Check each of them for their contact details using below link and call them each

http://practitioners.jpshealthnet.org/?SortBy=Weighted&SortDirection=Asc&Specialties=7

You would have to put in more work on the search and keep calling.

boluwagin:
Hello Nairalanders! FTM due in march'17 and i'm really happy to be part of nairaland, I have learnt a lot since I found out about this trend in July. I share experiences gotten here with friends that are also interested in giving birth in the US.

Now my worries: i'm torn in between giving birth in Houston and Dallas but I have more info(I got here)on Houston than dallas. I just found out about JPS hospital in dallas but the issue is the hospital cost? if they still take foreign patients (I read somewhere here that JPS doesn't accept foreign patients)? a doctor' name or contact? I have contacted the numbers I got online from my research but it's not been fruitful. Please help a sister!!! I need useful comments. Thanks!

Points to Consider:

1. Pick a location where you have family so you can get post delivery care and cut out accommodation cost.

2. Search properly for Hospitals in Dallas, there are a couple of them. Visit their website and i am sure you would find a 'find a physician' link or a contact you can call. Negotiate since you would be a selfpay patient.

3. Assuming you have gotten your Visa, you can use a Doctor's correspondence from Houston for POE if you cannot get one from a Hospital in Dallas.

4. Also give preference to Hospitals that accept prepayment via Form A etc. You may be able to save some $ there.

[quote author=justwise post=50187374]Your point exactly?

geojay:
ohh okk, thanks so much dere5 for the info. I was feeling like a bushman already.

Replied your mail

oye84:
Good Morning People,I am currently trying to get an accommodation in houston for my wife and daughter for one month (from this weekend). Is there anyone who is currently there and got an apartment to share. Kindly pm me @ crestedroc@yahoo.com. Thank You

What is your budget?

eribooboo:
thank you everyone dat has taken time to answer pple's questions and contributed, honorable lady G, president Justwise, Triplekmama, d awesome travel agent/the lady with d most informative jotter (I can compete with u shaaa) Firsttymum ,nefertitiram,lobus,nnystc and every other mama n papa that take time to help people out.God bless u all immensely .

may all our efforts to provide better future for our kids not be in vain..

POE testimony coming soon..........

Congratulations and best wishes.

geojay:
please, me too, am travelling to houston this october ending, and i need accomodation too, wont mind to share because a family friend too is coming same october and needs accomodationnas well

If i remember correctly, i think you've sent me a PM before. You can PM me.

oluwatoyin03:
hello everyone, I will be travelling to Houston, Texas in November with my baby. please i need a very secure contact for accommodation either by rent or referral before my departure. thanks.

PM me

desoul:
must the consent letter be notoralized at the us embassy or any other notary public..

US embassy only.

lobus:
Hello guys. Please is there anyone going to Houston tomorrow or next? I want the person to help me take notarized consent letter. I would really appreciate any help.

Please ooo, anyone going to Houston tomorrow or next?

Hello guys. Please is there anyone going to Houston tomorrow or next? I want the person to help me take notarized consent letter. I would really appreciate any help.

Our bundle of joy has just arrived, Dr. F took the delivery at Houston Methodist. Mother and child are doing great. Would post details of the bill once received.

[quote author=Austine2020 post=49472778]In the spirit of giving back as we preach in this forum. My wife went for her interview last week after being rejected through Dropbox interview.The interview went like this..


Thanks Lady G and everyone for your contributions when the first dropbox application was rejected.
My question is,does this mean that she is officially cleared to use her visa for both vacation and child birth as well? am asking this because she didnt go to the visa interview for child birth.

Sorry for the Long post.

She can use it for birthing provided she was not pregnant at the point of the interview.

bolijiks:
Hello Nairaland mamas & papas,

. Please does anyone know any doctor/hospital that can provide correspondence without asking for an initial deposit?

I have read alot about chicago, so i would most likely use another liberal state as my POE .

Thanks in advance good mamas.

You can get correspondence from Doctors affiliated with Oakbend, Houston Methodist and other Hospitals in Houston without any deposit for your POE and port to Chicago upon arrival.

timmiezone:
Hello All,

Please can someone send me Tanko's number. I've searched the thread without success. Please help send to businessideas8897@yahoo.com

Thanks.

I doubt you have searched cos i just did and saw his number. Type 'Tanko' on the search bar and check page 2 or 3, you would find the number.

[quote author=mumdearest post=49386506]Dear NL family. Please permit me to share the testimony of my sis that arrived in elpaso texas in the early hours of today.
She flew BA to Dallas and connected AA to elpaso.

Congrats! Don't mind the yeye people. As if they alone can fill their landmass in 200 years. Are we not feeding their Doctors.

Those looking for a relatively cheap apartment in Houston can PM me. DW is presently there and there comfy one or two rooms available within the neighborhood. I need her to be around people in similar condition.

Earlybird81:
I am yet to get a response..
Somebody please help attend to my concerns above.It's giving me anxieties already...Please help a sister in dire need of information.

Your worry is limited to the Baby's US passport which requires a consent letter if both parents are not in the US at the time of birth. If the baby does not arrive before DH leaves, he can process the consent letter in Nigeria at the embassy and send same to you. This can only be done after the baby is born.

A piece of advise, most banks have now stopped ATM cash withdrawal abroad. The implication is that you may be stranded if you hope to withdraw USD cash from your Naira account.

Make adequate plans to have your funds in USD and not Naira,

Fear hasn't allowed me to even go see My own Dr. I say pata pata labor will start and I will born inside his ward. But I'm not leaving his side...[/quote]Pray and trust the God you serve. I will take out time to pray for you today.

geojay:
I asked a simple question here and i see some people laughing, oh so serious. Am i expected to go through part 1 to part 4 where part 1 alone is 400 pages. I saw houston was mentioned most and Dr fagbohun was mentioned as well which i have used him before, so that is why am asking if anyone know of any other doctor. And i asked of accomodation info, but i realised some people just choose to roll off their bed. I read from part one till part 4 till this particular post for days, that was why i thought this will be a good forum to ask. But since some people choose to make mockery of themselves, then goodluck to them.

Person wey dey find something, na im hand dey long pass. Except you dont need the information anymore.

Visit the website of any of the hospital in Houston you like. They have a 'find a physician' option from where you can see several OB/GYN associated with that hospital.

Try not to make enemies for yourself by starting on a wrong footing. Remember, no one is obliged to provide you answers on demand.

Shalom

Took out time today to watch Trump's speech on Immigration. Quite comforting to know he did not mention stopping citizenship to babies born by non-immigrant in the US.

One thing is clear though, they would be reviewing their immigration laws soon.

cutie333:
Good day everyone.
At 37 week 3 days on the 20th of Aug, My daughter decided she was ready. I woke up at 4am and was feeling pains like menstral cramps. Gisted with my sis till 8am. She advised we just go to d hospital, just in case it was the real thing, I was like -so if na false labour nko, northside go just slam person $1k for nothing. Lol.
To cut the long story short. We set out at 9am on the dot, 30 mins into the ride, the pain hit me like mad. I first removed my shoe and started shouting Jesus. The pain was not here o and the contractions were 5mins apart.Hospital was 20mins away.
Immediately I got to d hospital, I began to push. Before I entered labour room, baby's head was out.got to the hospital 9.52 and had my baby 10.02.It was a miraculous birth.no time for epidural.Haaaa!!!!! God is faithful. Baby is healthy. Thanks to God.

Congratulations! Na half hospital fee you suppose pay be that....lol

KayLayChi:
CBN has lifted the ban of First Bank.

This will soon be made public so that's good news for those using FBN's cards and those looking for PTA

It appears the suspension has been lifted on eight of the suspended banks.

RILV:
Pls can anyone assist on how to get an accommodation in Houston. I will be using dr z. I need a place to rent for 2months

Google airbnb and follow the direction

bigfido:
i am not sure diamond bank is part of the ban

First Bank of Nigeria, Diamond Bank, Sterling Bank, Skye Bank Plc, Fidelity Bank, Keystone Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Heritage Bank

bigfido:
Very frustrating country

This is because of the CBN ban. They would find it difficult settling on their Naira cards used outside the country because of forex restriction/ban. Other banks not on the list wont have this problem.