TheLeakyTribe:
Thank you so much everyone. Wish I could mention all your names.

We will all celebrate the births of your babies as you have celebrated mine today. Praises to God.

cutelass:
Thank u Nathz45, theleakytribe, lawyer123, omodadi2, simababe, Nnystc, biollar1, LadyG, Egonne1, ChicMalkia, Ajuju2, Harjeehbaday.

For some reason, the bp came to normal when my naija consultant checked himself 3 days b4 my travel cos I was told if he took the reading himself and it was high, he wld order an emergency c-section.

The day I was discharged from St Francis, the dr told me I was inches away from having a seizure...and that when seizure occurs...placenta abrupts and cuts off oxygen supply to the baby. Baby neva makes it and for the life of mother...it's a 50-50 thing (had to be placed on oxygen at some point before I delivered).

dyeur:
Hello everyone, my wife and I have pitched tent with medical center arlington and all is well. We have gotten a Dr for 2500 and hospital for 4500. It has however been challenging getting a pediatrician as the few we have spoken to seem expensive or dont do rounds at MCA, one with a Nigerian name even said she doesn't do circumcision,.

Does anyone know any good and affordable pediatrician in Arlington that has privileges with Medical Center Arlington?

The initial baby check after birth for hearing, sight and a few other stuff. Is it done by your pediatrician or by another specialist provided for by the hospital?

Does that come at a separate cost?

Advices would be highly appreciated.

Chijiuche:
Hello my people,

I am back and fully recovered. Thanks for all your prayers and words of encouragement. I was baffled on the outpour of love and prayers i got from this group... You guys rockkkkkk!!!

BTW -This time my EDD na Jan 2017 ( because Belly must enter this month) So who is game for that month?...leaving by December. I have chosen doctor, hospital, accommodation, Airline etc.... so tee i don go oyingbo price crayfish, and other food stuffs

It might sound like a joke, but it is real and this time......it MUST BE PERMANENT.

Have a blissful day my pals

Abefeokin:



Lmao! Hahaha but @bigfido why are u like dis?well now I tink I have the strength to type small. I gave birth to my twin girls 3days ago @JPS tru CS but I've been too tired and emotionally down to come give my story and eerm thanks to Apple19 and MiddyO for the info on JPS cos I had paid texas Harris though they refunded my money. BS coming later. Bigfido made my day and hello Lady Guinevere.

damidamsel:
Thanks for all the congratulatory messages, ire a kari o. For those still awaiting theirs or praying for such, may the good Lord visit u in a mighty way and the glory of latter will surpass the former IJN.

shamecurls:


You re good to go. Its called a Temporary ID which is issued to you legally knowing your status and that's why you re given a 7 months validity.


Note- You will need a resident to stand-in for you with supporting documents that you reside in the stated address.

Amother4life:



Your international passport is your ID in a foreign country together with your drivers license if accepted.
So, for anyone to want to acquire a local ID he or she must be looking to enjoy a benefit. Let's not try to be cute with the facts . The question remains ; Why do you need the ID when your passport is available?

Amother4life:


Did you ask why she needed to be given a temporary County ID when she is simply a visitor? Somebody may be trying to pass your wife off as a resident to qualify for certain benefits reserved only for tax paying citizens and permanent residents. Better ask questions before you inadvertently enjoy a forbidden fruit.

feddy27:


If your child has a naija passport, you can get one way ticket but if it's a visa, it must be a return ticket

bigfido:
@girloom the moment I read that you exchanged words with your MIL, a chunk of the sympathy I had left. Yoruba people say, ile oko, ile eko ni (your matrimonial home is where you learn good behaviour).. I might sound terrible to you right now, but imagine your younger brothers wife exchanging words with your mother under your roof.. Would you hug her and take her to dinner afterwards? As a woman, you have to learn patience. Not every war is won by confrontations. Some are won by silence. Yes, it hurts, but knowing when to speak at times saves nine. I am sure you know your husband and from the little I have read, his family is important to him than his wife. The moment a man threatens you with divorce, you need to start evaluating your worth to that man and most importantly, what values the man attach to his home. At that point, you should have learnt how to thread carefully. Your SIL might have attitude and as such it might be killing you.. You could have easily evaluated your position and know how to chose your battles wisely. Silence is golden especially for a woman.

I think now, you should let your family know what you are going through, if they can raise cash for you, great! Pack your bags and leave that house. If your husband calls to divorce you because you sort for your own sanity, give him a clap on the phone and let him do as he pleases. To me, all is not fair with such threats in a marriage.

donugapi:


Very true.. My wife stayed with her family for nearly 4 months... her family were so nice.. They even gave us their car to use plus gas money sometimes sef. They bought so many gifts for our baby and gave her plenty money.. before we left we opened an account for her with nearly $2k in there.

Some people naturally just have bad attitudes.

favoredgal:
I really sympathize with everyone planning a trip now

Firsttymum I think that your 2 infant bag was a fluke

vcole:
hmm firstymum that's how a friend of mine (nefertitiram knows her) returned 2 weeks ago and after i had informed her of the latest 2 boxes of 23kg each policy for infants, she even printed it out online. united no gree oh! said system no let them check in 2 infant boxes so e no let them print baggage tags. she paid for the extra even after several "back and forths" with their supervisor.

mymy2015:
Pls house I need suggestions urgently, I used Oakbend and had my son 2 weeks ago. Problem is epidural wasn't in my birthplan but caved in when I couldn't stand the pain. Problem now is after many attempts to reach the anestelogists they are now saying my bill is over 6k. A beg how do I go abt it cos I have settled all other bills and already have zero balance
Dr 2400 pls lab
Oakbend 2300
Scan 150
NICS 335
Lab 140
Altogether I never even spend the 6k the epidural people are calling.
Abeg gurus how do I sort this out.

Apple19:
#SINGING# Oti di Testimony MODUPE!!!!!.........to the Glory of God, our Little Angel made her grand Entry on Saturday 30th, though the devil still waged war but.....God proved HIMSELF FAITHFUL. HALLELUYAH! FULL GIST COMING SOON!!!

firsttymum:
I hear u all
I see u all.
Na only una sabi coded things?

TheLeakyTribe:


I hear you sis

Apple19:
Pls mamas that birthed in Dallas, will you advice I shop online or go to stores?? I shopped with Caters for baby stuff, but I think what am getting is still kinda expensive, even after using #200/1$ rate.
Also, which line is best to use here. Someone suggest Lycamobile, got to the shop and the ppl there couldn't activat the line . Also T:Mobile, but my host says its pricey and i'll need to buy Boss revolution?. Pls which one O

@Mama MiddyO, pls wen you registered with JPS, where you given ante-natal clinic outside Fortworth? Also, I was given one DHI something form to sign that it's part of the community package for pregnant mothers, said it covers the meal, baby checks while at the hospital and prolly, some feet test for baby...don't understand sha, but me I never sign am O, (as I no wan stories that touch the visa). Also they booked me for 1st of Feb, do you think I can get an earlier date?? How do I go about it?

Pls am sorry for the plentiful questions oooo...na JJC enter town

TheLeakyTribe:


Baylor Medical centre at Frisco.

As at tonight I'm back to looking for new hospital options cos they just sent me a bill that literally blew my mind. They say the changed their self pay billing towards the end of that year.

Oh well. I'm back to doing research, so help me God

TheLeakyTribe:
I renewed my visa last week via Dropbox. I had read about people being called for interviews even after applying via dropbox and I didn't want to attend a second interview. For my initial visa I applied with my husband for tourism (I was pregnant at the time of application) but later learnt that people were mailing the consulate to declare change of intent, so I did that and got a generic response. I used the visa in 2014 to give birth and again in 2015 for vacation.

For the renewal we agreed that I should apply for a medical visa instead of stressing over anything while he applied for business/tourism. Same B1/B2 just different reasons and different intended length of visit. 3 months for me , 2 weeks for him. So I was certain that I would be called for interview, anyway I wasn't, my visa was renewed after 4 days.

Question now is has anyone had any experience with this quarantining thing? Or is it just peculiar to dallas. They keep telling me that to give birth in the hospital (which I used last time oh) I have to have been in the state or the US for 30 days prior to delivery and that anyone who intends to join me in L and D must also meet that requirement. Does anyone know about this and is it strictly applied?

Which hospital?

firsttymum:
I wanna ask something.

Is anyone in my situation

jet2biz:
I must commend the good work great dad and great mom are doing here, it is indeed interesting. I have read through all the pages extensively and i am overwhelmed because i am well enlighten.

Can any one recommend any good affordable hospital in New York? We are making early preparation.......

neks31:
Houston is not cheap at all especially if u r planning CS n d doc groups u under high risk preg. My bills here alone is matching d Maryland Inova hospital I went to.. I for kuku stay there considering my local flight n d rent too.. So guys before u Come here just do ur plus n minus ,cos I'm so mad for coming here after paying what I paid yesterday