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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 8:40am On Sep 11, 2015*

@bigfido

Very rude and expensive joke I must say. Let's try to be empathic and not scornful in the name of cracking jokes. Na waooooo!

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:25pm On Sep 09, 2015

shanaka29:
Hi family,

can anyone please help me find a cheap hospital in/close to houston Tx for a c-section (for about 7000$ - 8000 $) ?

@Nogen can we PM ?

tanks !!!

Sure

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 4:34pm On Sep 05, 2015

BABSFREY:
@Nogen,

Congratulations on your triple joy. An accomplishment very well deserved.
I note from your submissions that you stayed at his grace lodge in El Paso. How was their service, distance to the major hospitals and what freebies can one hope to get from them. Also, what doctor and hospital did you use?
Thank you.

Inbox me pls.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:37pm On Sep 01, 2015

mama32015:
Good evening.
Can 2 adults be allowed to travel with 3 babies from the US? Does a woman having triplets need to travel with 2 other people?
@Nogen, please how many helpers did you have?
Thanks for your anticipated kind responses.

Please, make sure you have 3 adults,; an adult to a baby. It was just my mum and I with 3 babies and no airline will carry you. It's either you buy a seat (adult fare) for the 3rd baby or you get an adult that will have the 3rd baby on his or her ticket. God sent me 2 angels the day we were leaving and my 3rd baby was added to one of them. But while we were in El Paso, it was just my mum and I that took care of the babies till we returned. The babies behaved so well and they still do ; they just eat and sleep. So they made our job very easy.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 8:49am On Sep 01, 2015

P0rtHarc0urtB0y:
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@ Nogen congrats...I envy ur DH. Lols...pls could u share d details of the doctor u used in El-Paso? Pls u can also send to tonye_briggs0007@yahoo.com in case it'd be tagged as an advert hereon. Thanks and God bless ur LO's

Amen. Thank you sir. Congratulations on your successful 2nd missionary journey on the way. Happy 1st birthday to your son. I will send you the details.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:06am On Aug 31, 2015

Beryl15:
Let me rant...
My host handed me an already opened envelop. Turns out it's my baby's SSN card.
I'm really pissed right now.

You should do more than ranting please. Whatever you can do to protect your baby's future , please do it. What nonsense! Why must he or she open it? It's boldly indicated on the envelope - Social security number or something like that . Why open it in the first place huh

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 11:40pm On Aug 29, 2015

Popri:
Congrats once again Nogen...Your story is amazing!
Keep reaching for the stars

Thanks my sister. Amennnn!

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:27pm On Aug 29, 2015

nefertitiram:
My dear, very long journey o! Since march last year. Trying to get all the rest I can. Infact, it is my baby babysitting me sef.

Lol

Congrats my darling.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 9:24am On Aug 29, 2015

Olaideodes, it's well with you. So sorry about the bill and it's a lesson to everyone of us too. I have a free accommodation, free meal and free transportation and more helping hands at Maryland but I turned them down for El Paso because there's no medical all inclusive maternity package over there . This means the bill can skyrocket when there's any medical emergency. My inlaws were not happy with our decision but in the end they saw reasons with me.

When issues come up, you will be on your own. Always stick to decisions that will pay you in the end. May God provide for you speedily. Amen

One more thing! Never be ashamed to ask for a discount even when it is a fixed fee. You may be lucky to get some discounts because you are paying cash.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:40pm On Aug 28, 2015

olokings:
you are really strong.

congract once again.

Thanks bro. God made it possible!

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:38pm On Aug 28, 2015

ebonychic18:
@Nogen Wow I cannot thank God enough for you. God is Great! And your birth picture really went viral. I saw it on some of my contacts list. To God be all the Glory. God the greatest provider and supplier will replenish your pockets because 3 at once in NICU??!! It is well. Wish you all the best and welcome to motherhood.

Thanks ebonychic18. Amennn to the prayers. Our God is faithful.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:06pm On Aug 28, 2015

ebonychic18:
@Nogen Wow I cannot thank God enough for you. God is Great! And your birth picture really went viral. I saw it on some of my contacts list. To God be all the Glory. God the greatest provider and supplier will replenish your pockets because 3 at once in NICU??!! It is well. Wish you all the best and welcome to motherhood.

Thanks my sister. Na God win at last dear. Amen to all the prayers and good wishes.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:05pm On Aug 28, 2015

Austine2020:
Congrats & thank God that everything went well, welcome back. Pls I just want to ask what other option u used apart from obtaining Nig visa and Nig passport for your babies to travel home?.Atleast it can be of help for someone on this forum.

Thank you all. I applied for an Emergency Travelling Card for each child at the Embassy. At the arrival in Lagos or Abuja or PH, the immigration will collect the original copy from you. You need all documents for visa processing except the baby's US passport. It costs 270 dollars each and I got them in 2 days. When you get it , make a copy and keep. You will need it when you are processing your baby's Nigerian passport here in Nigeria. The immigration will ask you how you brought the baby into the country since he or she doesn't have a visa. You submit the photocopy to them there.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 2:05am On Aug 28, 2015*

I went , I saw and I conquered to the Glory of God. Finally made it back home with my bundles of joy after a 3 month sojourn in the States.

Travelled at 27 weeks and made it to El Paso from Dallas in one piece. Met some wonderful mums and dads there, and most of them have become friends for life.

At 34 weeks 4 days, I went for my routine check with the doctor and she insisted the babies must be taken out because I was about to have odema. My legs were so huge and dripping water. Asides that, I was doing great and the babies had more than enough amiotic fluid and doing awesome in the womb. The doctor was concerned I might have blood clothing and seizures if the babies were not taken out immediately. I was worried that the babies might end up in the NICU considering how expensive it can be. But , what mattered most was the lives of my babies. Thank God, they had no issues with the lungs as they were all fully developed. They still went to the NICU for them to gain some weight and properly checked. I got discharged 2 days after a CS delivery hale and hearty while my babies were kept back at the hospital.

They didn't stay long though but I was wondering how much dollar bill as I was going to get for the time spent at the NICU. I patiently waited for the bill to come and it didn't shock me one bit. I laughed so hard when I got the NICU bills. By this time , I have paid all other bills for delivery at the hospital and my doctor's fees.

I told them point blank I was not interested in any form of insurance but they have to make the bill reasonable for me to pay . The negotiations began and we discussed and haggle back and forth until w decisions were reached. The 1st one was to take a payment plan after paying a certain amount of money to the hospital or pay some amount out rightly and have the whole thing squashed. I chose the 2nd option. Didn't want to owe a dime.

We reached a reasonable agreement and payements were made. I collected all my zero balance receipts from the hospital, the doctor and the children's pediatrician all signed and sealed with an accompanying letter to say I am not owing the hospital. I collected all necessary travel documents for the babies. I didn't go for.a visa or Nigerian passports for the babies. I opted for another option which is uncommonly explored and for it in 2 days for a fee less than the visa fee.

We are in Nigeria now hale and hearty. Started with immunizations already and circumssion to follow next week. Wishing the rest of you on THIS journey an amazing experience.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:06pm On Aug 25, 2015

Zedaii:
Wow, congrats Nogen! I saw a picture of you and our triplets on a friend of mine's dp. God is wonderful.

God bless you and your family.

Really? Wao. Heard the picture went viral . Na Baba God o.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 9:19pm On Aug 22, 2015

uchetobi:
This is scary. Was actually told to drop off my own receipt too when leaving @ last year @ IAH but I didn't. O well, worst case they will invite me for interview instead of Dropbox

Have a safe trip back

Really? Let me quickly make copies of all my zero balance receipts from pediatrician to the hospital abeg. Will also drop at the point of exit.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 9:10pm On Aug 22, 2015

modath:
Dont mind the overzealous Donald Trump wannabes, they think ma only me waka come, they don't know i gat God, they will only gather but not for my sake!

@ozycy,
Thx my sis? How are you doing?

@Nogen,
Nne three, how are you & the child army? Safe journey....

Nne, which kind trouble they carry come your way be that at Chicago point of exit kwa!!! Pls send me your Naija number. Thank God for journey mercies.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 2:33pm On Aug 22, 2015

Thanks to everyone and God bless you and yours too. Amen

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 2:32pm On Aug 22, 2015

isysleek:
Congrats Nogen! So happy for you. Hope you enjoyed your stay in his grace lodge?

Thank you so much. I over enjoyed my stay. Got there since May and met some Preggies in the lodge. They were all wonderful people. The owners of the lodge are amazing people too and as humans we are not all perfect and even at that, I got beautiful services from the couple which made my stay less stressful and cost effective. I felt like I was home.
God bless them and their businesses. Won't forget them in a hurry.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:03pm On Aug 21, 2015

mamacajah:
Wow! Our GOD is awesome. I thank GOD for you, your life, your faith, your patience and your miracle babies.. all roads have closed now..chikena. kei..abeg tell them sey their senior sister dey wait them for najia oh (read my story to understand more.. lol.. he did it for me as well..so I know how you feel).

Thanks Mamacajah. I knew your story and I silently prayed God blessed me too when he did yours. How's our big sister doing? God bless her too.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:01pm On Aug 21, 2015

bisilola:
A very big congratulations to you Nogen,I remembered you were the first person who replied me when I joined this thread.The miracle working God will keep them and bless them eternally in Jesus name,your joy will be everlasting too by God's grace.

Thanks Sweetie. Amennnn!

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:00pm On Aug 21, 2015

Phema:
Aaawww, lovely! God gave you triple for your trouble.

Mixed genders? Hope you have enough helping hands? Even at that, I'm sure you will be overwhelmed. Congrats again.

Yea. Mixed genders. Helping hands will be bountiful when we get to Naija. Overwhelmed is an understatement. Thanks a lot.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:36pm On Aug 21, 2015

dere5:
Iya ibeta! Triple congratulations to you. God bless you and the triplets.

Thanks and Amen

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:34pm On Aug 21, 2015

ejisky:
10 years!!! God really compensated you... this is a very big testimony.. Really happy u..congrats once again.

Thank you Sir. I return all glory to God

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:32pm On Aug 21, 2015

olokings:
First of, triple congrats to you on your successful journey.
Secondly, another triple for being three times a lady! Wow. ..triplets. .hmmm.
Thirdly, u re not a first time mum ooh. ..u re a three time mum. ...u shattered the scale meehn. ..
Wish u strength and multiple levels of joy as you nurse your cuties into greatness. ...
Triple fireworks in your honour!

Awwww! Thank you so much Sir

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 7:31pm On Aug 21, 2015

dere5:
Iya ibeta! Triple congratulations to you. God bless you and the triplets.

Amen! !! Thanks

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 6:48pm On Aug 21, 2015

ozycy:
Triplets wow. Congrats dear. And you still have strength to go to Houston. Greet aunty Ij for me . Will join you pple soon.

Thanks dear. Yea. I gave her my word that we must pass through her home before going back to Naija. Since all our documents are ready and we still have some time to spend with her, why not? I will send your greetings .

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 6:45pm On Aug 21, 2015

ejisky:
Waoooo triplets!!!! Congratulations.. I envy you. The journey whey we dey waka 3 times ... lol... May God continue to bless your family. Amen

[Qquote author=Nogen post=37174245]Oh Boy! Finally out of El Paso with my trio. Gave birth to a set of triplets about 5 weeks ago. The doctor and her team were amazing. Had an awesome experience at El Paso, met some wonderful mums and dads at HisGracelodge and the services were great and cost effective. Helped me saved a whole lot of money.

Now, I have ported to Soulcare Concierge in Houston. I missed the party wella but aunty I.j mustmake it up to me.
Having an awesome time here. All you Houston mamas, come out o. I greet una.

Thanks o. Don't envy me o. This journey started almost 10 years ago. I don't wish my enemy to go through this kind of struggle before having children. I Tha k God who has compensated me for the years I waited by giving me 3 at a go.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 6:43pm On Aug 21, 2015

Phema:
Wow! Just wow! God is wonderful. Congrats dear.

Are you a first time mum? You don use one stone kill three birds.

Thanks Phema. Na so God do am. Been following this thread while I was still struggling to conceive . Yes, I'm a first time mum.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 4:51am On Aug 21, 2015

Oh Boy! Finally out of El Paso with my trio. Gave birth to a set of triplets about 5 weeks ago. The doctor and her team were amazing.

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Health › Re: Anyone Trying IVF/IUI/ICSI (Fertility Treatments)? by Nogen: 8:44pm On Aug 15, 2015

Itissettled3:
Congratulations Nogen. I have been looking forward to your testimony. God is forever faithful, he is the Alpha and Omega. The one who decrees a thing and it comes to pass. Merciful God has done us well, one prayer answered, Thank you Lord.

Please sis can u tell us what you did differently in the cycle you conceived, clinic and all that. May God bless you and the precious 3. Congrats.

Thanks a lot.

I will answer all questions later. Please bear with me. As soon as I'm a bit free, I will answer your questions. Thanks a lot and a big Amen to the prayers.

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