What number did you call pls?
I got an email this morning an need to verify

Dedayo:
This is unbelievable. Absolutely unacceptable. She has the temerity to laugh at you because this probably has been going on for so long, no one has complained for fear of being victimised, and she's probably always gotten away with it. Funny I spoke with someone as well today and I found the conversation...weird. He kept asking to be patient as the visa may be issued before my scheduled travel date. At some point I had to tell him he was not listening to me. I do not have the luxury of being patient. I am scheduled to travel for work and at this point just want to collect my passport. He finally said to call back again tomorrow. I'm not sure what will be different tomorrow.

I guess we got ourselves to this level. Suffering and smiling.

They’ve finally replied my email now( after 10 days SMDH), they said visa was approved and “may” be ready for pick up tomorrow.
I am so relieved. Best of luck in getting yours also.

Dedayo:
This is unbelievable. Absolutely unacceptable. She has the temerity to laugh at you because this probably has been going on for so long, no one has complained for fear of being victimised, and she's probably always gotten away with it. Funny I spoke with someone as well today and I found the conversation...weird. He kept asking to be patient as the visa may be issued before my scheduled travel date. At some point I had to tell him he was not listening to me. I do not have the luxury of being patient. I am scheduled to travel for work and at this point just want to collect my passport. He finally said to call back again tomorrow. I'm not sure what will be different tomorrow.

I guess we got ourselves to this level. Suffering and smiling.

What can we do? This is so unfair. I called the embassy today again and the lady even had the nerves to laugh and also told me that they’ll reply my mail eventually.
The people responsible for replying emails also do not answer calls.
This is so crazy, I am just looking for an email address of someone I can escalate to.

Dedayo:
I'm in the same boat. I have called, emailed and tracked my passport - all futile. I have requested for guidance on the withdrawal process, still no update. I am happy to make changes to my holiday plans. I just need my passport to travel for work. This lack of clarity and uncertainty cannot be right.

I don’t even care for the visa anymore at this point in time.
I just need to get the passport out. I’m just frustrated.

djfrancis:


We are kind of in the same boat. Mine is immigrant visa tho and I was approved but same status and they keep saying check email and ceac site. The best thing is to just calm down.

Hello All,
Pls has anyone successfully called for and retrieved his/her passport from the US embassy?
Submitted via Dropbox since October 31st for my daughter and all the update I see when I check is application received.
We need to travel to another country urgently and I have sent mails repeatedly to LagosNIV but got no response for over a week now, I’m at my wits end. Any leads will be appreciated.

Yes it's needed when traveling to Europe , It isn't required for US travel.

uzyfine:
Good morning my wonderful people, pls does anyone know or heard anything about travel insurance. Do I need one for traveling to us for child birth? I called travelstart and they said it's for people traveling to Europe. Pls anyone with information concerning this should pls enlighten me, thank u.

Lailai, I doubt the authenticity. Don't we just wish...

ashedzi:
How True

Thanks for your advice, I've decided against them anyway as their baggage allowance is just 1 pic of 23kg and none for infants(it's a Hell No from me). These European airline are usually quite pricey comparatively though.

rigel1:


I strongly suggest that you be careful with an Middle Eastern / Arab Nation airline. This may just be a temporary thing, but with Oga Trump you just never know - if possible, fly the European airlines!

Hello house,

Please has anyone used Egypt air recently? What's their baggage allowance for adults , children and infants as I am getting conflicting info on their website and wakanow.. Abeg o

No, just the 23 kg checked in bag and 1 diaper bag. The car seat base will be checked in with car seat and stroller for free, they will be wrapped in nylon so it won't get lost in transit.

ifyadajesus:
. Thanks does it mean baby is entitled tob,3 bags as well, one 23/kg one carry one and a diaper bag

Hellodear,
It's 23kg check in baggage, carry on diaper bag. Beware they are very strict with carryon baggage allowance of 7kg for adults (they showed me pepper. Be prepared to carry your baby in your hands in Dubai for the long trek to the gates as they won't give you your baby stroller in Dubai and babies are too young for that airport stroller (I wish someone told me this as I would have bought baby carrier, imagine struggling with diaper bag, hand luggage and baby in my hands).

ifyadajesus:
Hello house glad to be part of this thread 5. Pls has anyone used emirates back to Nigeria.. Pls what's the baggage space for baby

I got PTA from Access bank as prepaid dollar card and had zero issues, theirs had daily limit of 1k and charge of$3 per use which means you withdraw 4 different days, so I bought money order from post office,Kroger etc of $995 and paid into my Bank of America account or collected cash from the BoA atm $500 and$480 on the same day.
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YoungMetrosG:

Please if your PTA has ever been loaded unto prepaid dollar cards, kindly let me know if you were able to use it seamlessly or if you had any issues.

Now to put my feet up and wait for my travel date. Will share transcripts then. Thanks for all the info on here, everyone. God bless us and this journey we're on or about to go on. Praying for more good news all around. Amen.

I'm yet to birth at Methodist. Yea I took my tests results to Dr D, he still charged me $270 regardless of the fact that I did most of the test(the 270 is a flat fee), you also pay separately for the scan which is 150(not covered by his cap fee).
Heard he has another package where CS is 8k and Vag 6500 for delivery at Methodist

debby516:
Pls, can any recent mum who birthed at Methodist Sugarland share a breakdown of her hospital fees, pls. I am getting conflicting quotes and figures. Also, for those who used Dr. Dama, did u take along ur tests results or all tests and ultrasound done by the Dr. was covered by his cap fee. Thank you.

I'm interested in this response because he informed me I'd be paying that for surgical assistant being a Csection delivery. I'm mega pissed about it and he claims it's Methodist that insists on it but if the delivery is at Oakbend one doesn't pay the 300.

ifyadajesus:
. Hello did you use Dr dama ziwortrin and method hospital if yes did pay additional 300 dollars for the assistant

I'm really happy he came through for you. I'd email you dear

Zpearlz1:
@MzYemie:

I cant say thank you enough. May God bless and meet you at your point of needs. The guy got 8th sept for me, thats about 3 weeks to my edd.
I also want to say thank you to all of you that has reached out to me. I pray this time, my visa will be approved.

Ps: the appointment letter with the doctor is 29th aug and my intended date of travel i filled on the form is 27th aug. i have submitted the form already. Does it matter? Is it possible to fill another form and change the intended travel date or i should leave it like that?

Didn't get any PM

cheldas:



@MzYemie, pls I need the person's contact asap. Pls pm as I'm sending you PM right now.
Thanks

I've sent u a PM. I'd email u the guys details(dunno why the post was removed as I didn't put any details), I didn't want wahala which is why I didn't respond earlier, I hope he'd be able to help as he has done for my family in the past. Sorry dear

Zpearlz1:


Thanks lobus & ladyG..I have searched but cant find it on the thread. Please if anyone has the contact, please send to me. I am just here confused, crying and wondering why things are turning out this way.

It's 380 to a dollar. You can confirm current rates on their website anytime

herrik066:
Dear People, Abeg, how much is Stanbic online dollar rate? Anyone done online transaction recently?

Thank God it ended well, I could feel the hostility from reading the post. Can't believe it's this same POE I passed last week, I for don dey para if na me... Lol

Mistygal4:
Hello House,

Sorry for any typo.

That's terrible, what POE was this pls?

firsttymum:
They were guys in that place too... One man was just crying en.... Loudly.

And there was a Dr who examined all d pregnant women. She said she didn't believe it was happening to her. It was like a dream. Her hubby didn't even let anyone know she was back dey booked a flight to the UK asap.

Hi dear,
I haven't had my baby yet, was going to PM you to ask about your experience since you used my dr. I don't know much about BCs and PP yet.

ezigbozi:


Hello dear,how are you and your little one? In terms of paper work for the baby, Pls how long did it take for both the Baby's birth certificate and American passport.looking forward to your reply. Thank you

Wow ,that's sad.. They charged almost 2k just to watch you for 2 hrs?That's actually a legit fear of mine, I'm using Methodist and Dr Z, God help me. Congratulations on your bundle of joy
[quote author=blueberryy post=48377109]Hello everyone, I had my baby a month ago at

Thanks for replying, I eventually didn't leave from Abuja again, had issues with Arik just as we discussed
[quote author=ezigbozi post=48291754][/quote]

Yay !!! Congrats dear.

[quote author=asikiye post=48262262]Currently reporting from IAH. Just landed. POE was a breeze although the man wanted to form asking plenty questions. Below is my transcript:
Once he sights me with my very big top the questions begin:
Me: Hi(while smiling)
CBP: hi, where are you from?
Me: Nigeria( his demeanor changed)
CBP: why are you in the United States
Me: still smiling, I say to have my baby
CBP: why are all Nigerians coming here to have thier baby:
Me: I don't know about others but I am here for the better healthcare.
CBP: everyone says better healthcare.
Me: I had complications with my first baby in Nigeria, so the 2nd one I had him here. I enjoyed the experience so am back for my 3rd.
CBP: everyone says they have complications in Nigeria. Don't people have babies there anymore? So you want your babies to be Americans. That means you plan to move here in the future.
Me: I don't know what the future holds but what I know is that it's their decision if they plan to move here. While saying all these, my smile is broad o. And I'm looking calm.
CBP: you said you had your last baby here:
Me: Before he could finish, I have my folder of receipts on his table.
CBP: how much cash do you have on you?
Me: $5,000. I brought it out and placed on his table plus my Dr correspondence showing my total and how much I

That's nice. cOngratulations ... Lucky u sef, SMH for Emirates I even had to beg for a bottle of water which they even refused to give me saying they can only give me 2 small cups of water. Terrible

simababe:
Hmmmmm. Av bn waiting to use this words
"In the spirit of giving back" I got to travelled wit qatar airways yesterday fast forward to doha, thank God for wheel chair, mehn that thing is a life saver. when it was time to board my connecting flight, I was directed to go and meet a USA rep at the airport
Rep: wot r u going to do in the US
Me: for delivery
Rep: did you notify the embassy
Me: yes, I sent a mail (thank God I did on monday)
Rep: can I see ( gave him a printed copy of the sent n received mails, attached to it was the doc correspondences)
Rep: how much do you av on u
Me: 4800 cash, 4700 in BOA acct n other cash in my 9ja account
Rep: are you goin to stay wit ur mum
Me: Nop, my step bro.
Rep; but you told d embassy, u'd stay with you step bro n mum
Me: No, my mum hasn't been in the US b4, so I only told them i'll b staying wit my step bro
Rep; where do you work
Me: I'm a stay home mum
Rep: where does your dh work
Me: Bla Bla bla
Rep: ok that's all.
Me: tnks bye.

Na so I go enter Newyork flight
Ate five times in the plane, the air hostesses were just pampering me,
Got to jfk poe, an african wheeled me again
Poe: how long are u staying
Me: 10weeks
Poe: are you staying with your family
Me: Yea. (he stamped me in till Feb 2017)

I'm chilling at home wit a plate of jasmine rice n obe ata dindin.
Av got a party to attend this wkend. Chaoooo

1 million likes for this. I tire o, he should know know when he can't handle more patients based on EDDs, CS schedules etc. Not fair to the patient at all, childbirth is an emotional experience, it'd like to see my Dr that I paid for present when I'm having my baby

firsttymum:
Yer Yer we get people are lazy...
But my own ish with Dr F is why he can't say he's fully booked.
Most Dr's have a "diary" where dey enter scheduled CS, induction etc. Some have secretaries that help with this.. Incase of emergency he politely tells the patient he has an emergency and wld explain to the patient why he has to send a replacement and try to b with d patient as soon as possible. I mean it's not like these women give birth and leave the hospital the next minute.

Let's leave laziness, empathy, medical ethics and whatnot... I'm talking about courtesy. This is life... LIFE.. There's no spare. Where's the care for patient that's preached?
If he's overwhelmed let him say it.
If he's not careful he'll be taught a lesson that'll cost him his license...

That's crazy and quite unprofessional. If my HMO dr sef does this in Naija I'd be so livid not to talk of one that I'm paying my hard earned dollars. Thank God I listened to my instincts and didn't settle for him. I hope Dr D doesn't pull this akin yeye stunt.

[quote author=greatie post=48209207]
He passed me on to another doctor for me to be induced. I went in last week thursday I dint dilate from thursday to saturday. I had to opt for Csection by 3pm satday cos my hospital stay was almost over. Dr F never called or find out how I was doing only for me to see him at the reception on monday morning, asked him why he dint check up on me he said "I just heard about u last night" . Last night kwa? Your own patient??
I really don't know why he has good reviews here. Honestly that guy is an error!
Those of u that are yet to use him beware.

Wasn't that guy able to help??

bissysummy:


@feddy27, pls can i pm you. I have issue getti g closee date for my interview, because the date i have now is when i will be due. Pls can you be of help ?or anyone.

Lol,you are funny

nefertitiram:



Sorry ma'am no vex but

lol!!! U are funny

nefertitiram:



Sorry ma'am no vex but