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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 2:39am On Mar 13, 2015
dittobaby:

Let me make an attempt to respond since I stayed there in January. Note that my responses are based on my own experience alone o

Please these questions are for those staying at or have stayed at the In town Suites at Rolling Creek Drive, Houston:

Are there many Nigerians there? I did not meet any. Perhaps because I was not looking out for as I already had my mum with me

Are the rooms(two bed) spacious enough? Is there always hot water running?[/b][b]Spacious in what sense? The rooms are not really as big as the pictures look and yes there was always hot water running while I was there
Is there an iron/ironing board? T[b][/b]There was none
What other amenities aside kitchen utensils should one bring along or prepare to buy?[/b] [b]Bucket (if you need), Cups, Plates, Cutlery, additional toiletries as you only get one toilet roll throughout your stay smiley
what is the cost of extra cleaning service? I cannot remember. You can call them and find out. Cleaning is weekly only.
Is the $50 tax paid every week. If yes, is it refunded at the end of the week or is the total tax refunded at the end of your stay? It was only collected on the 1st week and was refunded at the end of my stay.
Is there a discount for paying monthly? Yes. There is a tax refund for stay up to 30days and over. Again, call them to verify
How is the WI FI service? Is is fast and efficient? WiFi is alright. Not exceptionally fast but was good enough. You can only connect up to 3 devices at a time
How is life around the place? Are there malls, parks, fast food joints, train/bus station etc nearby? There is a food store within walking distance, just across from the Suite. There are a few fast food joints (Denny's and MacDonalds were within walking distance for me. It depends on your stamina level) There is a metro bus stop close by but I never got a bus card throughout my stay (the process was a bit complicated for me)
There is a daycare(Happy Kids) close by. How close is it? Can a very heavily pregnant woman walk there and back to the suites every morning and evening? The daycare is beside the food store - also across the road from the Suite. I'm sure you will be able to walk there and back. It'll be good exercise
What are the shortcomings one should know and prepare for? Ehm....Come with as much food as you can manage to bring. The African stores are not close by at all; there is a laundry room where you pay about 5dollars per wash and dry; I can't remember anything else right now.

What hospital are you using?

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 11:35am On Mar 09, 2015
dittobaby:


Congrats! Please how much is in town suites. Is payment per week?

Its 249 but your 1st payment will be about 3something including a refundable 50 and taxes. Every week after your 1st payment it will be about 289 or so because of tax. Your 50 will be refunded to you at checkout. Also you'll need to get your kitchen utensils by yourself.

Payment is weekly.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 11:33am On Mar 09, 2015
dittobaby:


Please how much is doctor's fee for cs. Which particular laab tests did you find it necessary to do there?

I paid 2700 to the Dr. An initial 2500 and then 200 is payment for an additional Dr to be present during the procedure.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:49am On Mar 09, 2015
slanliz007:


grin I no vex at all, I also don't really know my way around here that well. Well, you can contact me through my email slanliz@yahoo.com

Thanks.

Sent you an emai
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:32am On Mar 09, 2015
Popri:
@ Oresmum, pls post the info for Chicago hospital, can't seem to find any affordable one, and I'm an Oct mum as well...
I considering Missouri but have family in Chicago
Thanks


Hiya, I have no info on Chicago.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:30am On Mar 09, 2015
mabels:
[/quote][quote author=mabels post=31447187]

I was 35weeks at my 1st appointment.

Yes. That's the Intown Suites where I stayed. Its 249 but your 1st payment will be about 3something including a refundable 50 and taxes. Every week after your 1st payment it will be about 289 or so because of tax. Your 50 will be refunded to you at checkout. Also you'll need to get your kitchen utensils by yourself.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:25am On Mar 09, 2015
slanliz007:
Congratulations @Oresmum on the birth of your little one and thanks for the info. please I sent you a pm. I have some questions I need to ask regarding the doctor Glenn, hospital as well as accommodation. I will be awaiting your reply smiley

I no see mail o. Please resend. I'm still getting a hang of this thing. No vex.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:23am On Mar 09, 2015
mabels:
[/quote][quote author=mabels post=31447187]
1. Yes. The circumcision was well done.
2. I brought all from Nigeria but repeated some when I came. All covered within the Dr's fees
3. Answered already.
4. Like I said, it depends on your condition.

Generally, don't be shy to ask questions or confirm what is being done and ask about payments before consenting to anything.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 10:16am On Mar 09, 2015
tbaby2015:


Thanks a lot for the info. How much did u pay for d Peadiattrician and which of the Intown suites? Thanks

Intown Suites on Rolling Creek Drive.

Peaditrician cost depends on what they do. I paid 1,500. It would have been less if I was well informed and if I had negotiated well.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Oresmum: 6:01am On Mar 09, 2015
TeesMom:
Hello House,

some research i found.

Northwest Medical Center Houston Texas:
VD 2days 2000
CS 3days 3500
Epi VD 650
Epi CS 750
Forgot to ask what the drs fee for giving epi is.

Dr glenn morgan
Fee 2000 inclusive of all tests
his receptionist said 200 for some drs fee (i don forget - my child was making plenty noise and i was tired of saying ehn)
for each thime u r induced 200.

Has anyone used this hospital? would really like a feedback.

Any Sept/ Oct mums in the house?

Research continues........ also got some info for a hospital in chicago will post soon.

I hope im not crossing the line Mr Justwise.

I used this hospital and Dr Glenn too. It was a nice experience and the Dr is superb. He also accepted my lab work from Naija. There's additional charge for false labour - 200 or so. The hospital also charged 100 for circumcision. I had a baby boy through CS. The only additional cost might arise if you use the hospital's paediatrician - cost depends on services rendered on the child. I stayed at Intown Suites till I delivered due to the distance. It's about 7mins drive and Dr Glenn's office is right next to the hospital.
I'm done and heading home in a few days.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have smiley

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Oresmum: 3:52pm On Jan 14, 2015
Hello Everyone,

I have been a silent follower of this thread for a very long time, enjoying the jokes and taking in all the information. But technically, I'm new here so please welcome me o grin

I am currently in Houston. I came in last week through United direct flight and the POE was very smooth - I made it in with all my plenty naija food stuff.

I will keep you updated as I go along while I wait for the arrival of my baby.

Once again....thanks to all the active contributors for keeping me company throughout this journey.

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