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AyaSho:I flew wit BA. Economy has no leg room bt u can manage if u r nt on d big side. Deir food frm lagos 2 london was one funny jollof rice bt I ate cos I was hungry. Den frm london 2 phoenix d food was notin 2 write home about. So bettr load ur handbag wit biscuits, meatpie, cakes, gala etc dats wat sustained mi & ma son. Ask 4 juice per hour ooo. I tink I drank more dan 2 pack of juice as deir food no gree mi chop. 24hrs 2 ur flight u can choose ur seat 4 free. So u can choose d aisle so dat u wn't disturb anybodi. Yes deir 34 weeks is valid. I travelled @ 35. Mk sure u hv ur fit 2 fly which must nt b more dan 48hrs. |
IyawoToBe:D one I wore in d hosp is quite warm, abit hot sha. Its meant 2 prevent clotting & swelling of d feet. It was kool 4 mi cos ma room was a bit cold cos of d central ac in d hosp |
I didn't use compression socks wen travelln bt I used it aftr birth in d hosp. I had a csection so dey told mi it was gud 2 prevent blood cloth which culd lead 2 high bp. So I tink 4 a long flight it's rili necessary. I dn't c anytin wrong wit Drafrican's advise, she made a comment if u feel u want 2 knw more den ask ur gynea. I heard about compression socks here 4 d 1st time. I askd ma gynea & he said ma bp has been normal & i've ny had issues or history ofg swollen feet. Dis may nt apply 2 evrybodi. So always ask ur doc who knws ur history. |
AyaSho:I stay @ legacy & so far d place is Ook 4 mi. Dunno ur kind of preference. It has furnished & unfurnished. I stay in d furnished apartment which has a tv, microwave, gas cooker, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets. Its a mind ur business place. D dist by bus is lk an hour cos of d way d bus stops @ every busstop 2 pick up pple. Bt we try 2 mk it early 4 our appointments @ MIHS. So u hv 2 leave on time. D bus ride 4 a day is just $4. Wit dat u can use it 2 go 2 diff locations of ur choice. Bt d $4 xpires dat day. Bt if u want 2 use cab. U budget $60. I used d cab 4certain issues lk emergency 2 d hosp, during labour or pp office. Dats all I can tell now. If I remember anytin i'll let u knw. |
pattyreal: |
Hi all, i'm in need of a flat mate @ phoenix @ a very affordable rate. If u r interested send mi a pm. D room will b available frm 1st April. |
fayemzbaba:Wen r u arriving? |
IyawoToBe:It's xpensive yes! Bt so far it's d best i've used. I used it while in d hosp & was given d manual one & i'm enjoying it. Its sooo worth d amount if u r buyn d electric |
Zozokuzo142:Phoenix was ma POE. I used BA to london, london to phoenix. Wanted 2 avoid all dose funny POE's. I was d only black on board 2 phoenix. |
Doaahassan:Send me a pm |
Ma fellow nairalanders! Wit great joy in ma heart I announce d birth of ma american princess. She came in on wed 8am @ MIHS. Sowi I didn't post dis earlier. My hands hv been tied wit both toddler & new born. I'm impressed wit d service I got. No regrets @ all. I'll recommend dem if u r wrkn within a budget & u dn't want unnecessary surprises!. Always ask dis question"is dis service part of ma package?" even if it's flu shot 2 avoid stories dat touch. Will kip u updated as time goes on. |
babs4all:U can click on phema's profile or my profile on page 1. Our interviews were in abuja |
Nita2013:. In ma own opinion i'll prefer 2 tk d risk in naija dan 2 b turned bck @ POE! She shuld follow her mind sha. If I were in her shoes i'll inform d embassy. D so called JFK & Dallas u r pointing out, wat if she's nt favoured @ dat POE. Na one day trouble dey start oooo. Dey may b nice & overlook soo many tins. Wat if she's been interviewed by a new official dat checks 2 d bone. Its bettr u go prepared. |
Arisbel:Ma friend had a Vbac yestrday @ MIHS. It went soooo well. |
Mestar:Congrats dear! I'm also using MIHS where r u staying. I'm @ Legacy suites. I just sent u a pm |
bambini:It's 15mins drive frm dere 2 d hosp. I've nt been dere yet cos ma appt it's 2mao. Bt dats wat oda mamas here said |
bambini:I'm currently in phoenix stayin @ Legacy suites. Wen I was in naija I call frm 5pm naija time. |
bambini:Google www.mihs.org. Aftr wich u can call dem on +1 (602) 344-5011. Tell dem u want 2 book an appointment. Pls bear in mind dat u'll not get any letter of responsibility frm any doctor dere oO. Check ma post or phema's |
mamanjai:No stress @ all. Just call dem & say u want 2 change ur date & dats all. |
mamanjai:Is ur son up 2 12yrs? If u r using diamond dey wn't give u if he's less dan 12. |
Idileke1:Anytin can coincide wit abuja. I stay in lagos, ma parents stay in abuja. & I was on leave. Ma leave coincided wit ma interview date. It didn't matter. Just pray & have faith dat all will b well & u'll b surprised |
macorondo:Dere r 2 sides of a coin! If ur mind tells u to lie! No wahala, it may work 4 u bt tink of d future! Secondly Ur visa can't b cancelled if u change ur mind on using d visa 4 sth else instead of ur initial plan. If u r actually telling d truth about u not goin cos of ur hubby's bizness no wahala. 2 avoid stories dat touch, send d embassy a letter telling dem of ur new intention, if possible ur new destination. Dese pple r psychologist. Dey will calculate ur EDD 2 wen u did ur last interview 2 mk sure u didn't lie @ ur 1st interview aftr which u MAY b called 4 a chat wit dem. Pls dot all ur i's & cross ur T's,den leave d rest 2 God. Dn't tk dis pple 4 granted. Mk dem no use u shine abeg. Pls read d story of dat babe dat was turned bck @ chicago. U rili nid 2 learn frm dere |
tbaby2015:Babe dey hv every right 2 search thru ur tins b4 u enter deir country. I xperienced dat @ heathrow. Den in phoenix. Dey did it 2 every1 on d queue & no one said anytin. Though b4 dey start dey will xplain 2 u. |
mamanjai:I took piriton cough syrup ooo. Gave him aftr he was hyper. Den he slept 4 4hrs b4 landing. Wen u land he'll start again. So imagine dat 4hrs of stress. Its well |
kizluv:As I said xcept u r strong enuf. Infact ma son called d intercom & said he wanted 2 speak d captain. Dey had 2 plead wit mi not 2 let him stand up. He was really cranky. I was worn out. Abi is it wen we got 2 heathrow? Ma dear If I had a help wit mi. We Wuld hv been takn turns. U just need a lot of patience. Pls go wit a stroller. Dn't check it in wit oda bags oo. U'll nid it very well @ ur stopover. |
Hello house, i've not been able 2 tell ma story cos of d long journey! Before I start lemme sound a very gud warning 2 mothers wit toddlers! Dn't travel wit ur toddler iin tow alone xcept u r VERY strong or d toddler is very calm & quiet. Back 2 d matter! I left naija via BA on thur, notin was seized in ma bag. Nt even ma precious palm oil. Dey were even commending ma packaging. I used transparent nylons den ziploc bags. Go 2 d airport wit an xtra bag. I went wit xtra Ghana must go. Each bag on BA is 23kg & each bag must not pass dat 23kg. D leg room on BA no b am. Its sooo small den d food is notin 2 write home about. Didn't enjoy it. Thank God I packaged Meatpie, chin chin, bread wit sardine. So I was only taking deir juice & water. We stopped @ heathrow london. For dose dat want 2 tk medications pls dn't put dem in ur hand luggage esp antibiotics. Dey will seize it. Perfumes above 100ml or any liquid will b seized. We waited 4 6hrs. Den headed 2 phoenix. @ Phoenix POE very smooth indeed. Cbp: hello Me: Hi Cbp: what r u here 4? Me: vacation & childbirth Cbp: wow! U r xpecting a baby? (he luks @ ma tummy), how long r u staying. Me: yea I am, 2 months Cbp: you declared u hv food items, wat do u have dere. Me: all dried food lk egusi, garri, deboned fish, ogbonno, crayfish Cbp: realy! Wats all dat Me: my native food. Cbp: hv u been 2 guinea & Liberia in d last 6months Me: no Cbp: any cash on u? Me: yes. $8k and 65naira, he searches my wallet & counted d cash. Cbp: y all dis cash on u? Me: i'm paying accomodation & hosp bills wit it. Cbp: ok dats fine. Pls b careful wit ur cash & have a great day den stamps me 6 months. Only one box was searched & I was asked 2 go & hv a safe delivery. I'm in phoenix now. Waiting 4 baby. Thank u all. Dis forum helped mi prepare. God bless u all. |
Gracydee:Trust mi it's nt as cheap as diamond bank. 4 150k u'll b charged 240naira which is 4 a whole transaction 4 d day. While per transaction in gtb u'll b charged 420 naira. So if u withdraw 2 times in a day it's 840 and so on. So e no cheap abeg. Den wit dis dollar rate, i'll advise u go wit more cash cos if u can change dollar @ bank rate 4 190 it's kk. Dan withdrawing @ 205 within a space of 2 weeks. Use ur card mainly 4 POS transactions it's very free. |
mamanjai:Yes dey dn't give doctor's responsibility on financial appointment. I'll advise u kip calln dem &insist dey send it 2 ur email. Mk dem no worry u go use ur hand print am. Cos dat mailing tin may nvr get 2 u. Call & request u want 2 speak 2 Alba cahan she's very efficient wit dat |
Airpure:My dear as I said peeps dn't come bck 2 give info again. Dey tk &dn't return bck. Its well |
Shawbabe:Tk more fruits, drink lots of water, eat less . Ur baby @ dis point has enuf weight. Bfast is very important, den lunch. I tk fruits @ nite. Makes mi feel light. Enuf fish tooo is kool. Bear in mind u can also push a 4kg baby without a tear. All u nid is cooperate wit ur care givers, push wen u r asked to not wen u feel d urge cos u'll give ur self a 3rd degree tear wit dat. I hope dis helps |
somchisom:I'll advise it's typed ooo. U knw doctors hv terrible writings 4 clarity sake wit d hosp letter head and signed by ur obgyn. I'm doin same |
zeezahbee:Yes oooo na 2 waka pass. Bt d truth is some peeps want sharp info & run. Wen dey get deir info dey wn't even come bck 2 give interview stories wether gud or bad or poe stuff. As long as dey r done dey will run away. If na so dem tvegas, phema etc dem do will it b lk dis? D one wey ur spirit say mk u answer no wahala. Cos if we kip telln peeps 2 read dey will tk offence. |

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