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@ zoemummy, your case is a bit similar to mine. Let me share my experience with fellow Nairalanders. I stumbled on this platform b4 my scheduled visa interview last month and I must say thank you to everyone here. You ve been all very helpful with information shared, God bless us all.
When I filled and submitted my application early July, it was with the intention of attending a conference in August and all details and contacts captured that.
But, along the way I knew I would use the visa for childbirth too. Interview date was Aug 17 and conference date in LA was Aug 25th which were too close. I discovered it will be difficult to convince the VO that my true intention was the conference knowing that I was pregnant and by interview date, my bulge might be showing.

With the information I got on this forum, I decided to change my intent to have child birth and started putting my burden of proof together. Got d Doc/hospital correspondence, prepared my budget sheet (thanks to Phema's sample budget sheet), did a breakdown of my net worth, employment details etc.
With all these in hand, nice accessories, nice camisole complementing my blue heels, well made up face and nice frangranced perfume, I headed for d interview more than a month after application was submitted.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning with a bright smile
VO: where are u going in the US
Me: I was actually due to attend a conference in LA next week wen I applied online, but after confirmation of my pregnancy and due date, I realised my employer would not give me my full maternity leave if I take my annual leave to attend dis conference and vacation so, I'd rather forfeit d conference so I could have my full mat leave and spend quality time with the baby. Hence; I and hubby decided to birth baby and vacation in the US wit d application. To this feat, I have consulted a physician and hospital in Houston.
VO: Can I see d DR's correspondence
Me: Here u are
VO: How did u find out abt d Doc?
Me: Research on Healthgrade, reviews and referrals
VO: who is sponsoring this birthing?
Me: Myself and Hubby
VO: How much will this cost you?
Me: N3m thereabout, pls take a look at my budget sheet (hands over budget sheet with summarised net worth to fund d budget)
VO: Where do u work and what do u do there?
Me: XYZ and I function as .......(summarised my JD as filled in my application)
VO: How much do u earn?
Me: X naira monthly (as filled in application) plus qtrly and yearly allowances, profit bonuses etc
VO: what does your husband do, where he works and what does he earn
Me: so so so and so....
VO: Where have u previously travelled to?
Me; UK, Dubai and recently Ghana
VO: Do u have other kids?
Me: Yes
VO: Your visa is approved, pick up in 2 days time ...........( and hands me the white paper)
Me: Thank you, have a nice day

No statements of acc checked, no employers details, payslip checked etc

@Zoemummy, go with your burden of proof, enuf confidence and explain your intent truthfully, we shall testify.

Houston bound Dec Mums in the house, please holler o.

Any recent Houston POE experience; pls share o.
Thanks all, u are d best!!!

Hello Nasadiva and all other Dr Adaiah Ezekiel mamas, make una post her quotes for us here o and discounts she gives on both Vaginal and CS deliveries. Also what Lab test she allows us to bring from Naija and d cost of d ones she expects us to do for yonder, what her paediatrics charges etc.I ve tried calling her office severally and each time Laurie takes my email and promises to send a mail on the quotes et al, I don't recieve any mail o.

Also are there any mamas who has done VBAC in Houston ? I learnt most hospitals there don't do it.
Thanks for d good work, I learnt a lot on dis forum, u mamas & papas have really been your "sister's keeper" May we not labour in vein over our seeds, Amen

Thank u mumdearest i appreciate.
1) I have contacted Dr Fagbohun via his email i got on this platform, that's why i asked about the nearest accomodation thing cos i remembered someone mentioning the East side accomodation is a bit far or so. Pardon me if i missed any other details.
2) I also found out about MIHS through this platform and contacted them, but when i didnt get a response that's why i decided to ask fellow mum's here.
3) I asked about Colorado cos i have someone there which i might consider if i find something reasonable which i didnt, that prompted my asking on this platform.
I understand how annoying it could be if one ask questions already answered that's why i took my time and thought carefully before asking the few i did. That notwithstanding, lets be polite to each other in our responses; no offence meant to anyone, u never can tell i could become your next door neighbour in no-man's-land. I apologise if any of my questions angered anyone on this platform.

Hello Mums, I am new to this forum and I have been able to read through to have a grasp of what has been discussed previously. I appreciate the love and cooperation you mums share on this forum and I pray God will reward our labour of love over our children. I am considering 3 locations for my birthing Colorado, Houston and Phoenix. I want to find out a few things from our experienced mums which I haven't been able to locate from reading through the threads:
1) Affordable hospitals & good Physicians in Colorado
2) how to get a Doctor's letter of responsibility from MIHS in Phoenix ( i mailed them but havent heard any response).
3) Affordable accomodation close to Oakbend in Houston
These information will assist me in making my decision of where to birth my baby.
Thank you in advance as i hope to hear from you soonest.