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TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 6:01pm On Mar 24, 2015
AyaSho:
Pls how many preggies have flown bA.
Pls what's the experience like and is there 34weeks reliabe?

Thank you
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 9:11am On Mar 23, 2015
IyawoToBe:
pls if you don't mind me asking, what's the difference between this compression socks and pop socks? I saw it at Healthplus the other day and they said the price is 6.5k shocked The thing looks so ordinary and I couldn't understand how it works cos it looked so much like the pop socks I wore those days in primary school cheesy
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 12:46am On Mar 23, 2015
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 10:04pm On Mar 22, 2015
AyaSho:
Pls for those in MIHS or have used the hospital, please what is the distance between legacy suite and the hospital.
Secondly, Is the suite furnished.
Kindly throw more light to this
Thanks a lot
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 1:47pm On Mar 21, 2015
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 1:06am On Mar 21, 2015
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 1:54pm On Mar 20, 2015
fayemzbaba:
Any MIHS Arizona bound mum in April interested in sharing a 2-bedroom?
Wen r u arriving?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 12:15am On Mar 18, 2015
IyawoToBe:
What brand do you recommend abeg! I don't trust all those oyinbo women singing praises of medela electric breast pump. huh An African woman's breast is different and that medela is quite expensive undecided
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 6:45pm On Mar 16, 2015
Zozokuzo142:
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Pls which POE did you use to Phoenix??
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 9:49am On Mar 16, 2015
Doaahassan:
Hi & congratulation on your new princess, wishing you the best with your family.

please I need to contact the hospital finance, if you please ask them for an e-mail and send it to me.

thanks a lot & congratulation.
Send me a pm
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 8:51am On Mar 16, 2015
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 5:52pm On Mar 08, 2015
babs4all:
Please House, I need information regarding Visa Interview in Abuja with my wife and child. She's going to birth in the U.S. we got correspondence from Dr Fagbohun. Anyone with Abuja Visa experience should please share with me.
U can click on phema's profile or my profile on page 1. Our interviews were in abuja
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 6:08pm On Mar 04, 2015
Nita2013:
Justwise I feel it's a 50/50 thing. She MIGHT inform d embassy (which will be like 2months or so after getting d visa) and get her visa revoked just like Chigoziri.

Secondly, there is high probability that she ll scale tru stress free POE like JFK, Dallas etc

Someone rightly said that it's an obvious case of visa fraud cos she was so pregnant during d interview and her intention was for birthing but she said vacation.

Pls I 'd love to read ur opinion and advice as well.
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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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 6:16pm On Feb 28, 2015
Arisbel:
Good day everyone, congrats to all new Mamas. Please is there any June Mum planing to travel in May to MIHS Phoenix? Would have loved to use Elpaso but they don't offer VBAC so am porting to MIHS.
Ma friend had a Vbac yestrday @ MIHS. It went soooo well.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 10:45pm On Feb 22, 2015
Mestar:
... So the Lord blessed us with a baby girl a few weeks back. Apologies for sharing my experience a lil late. It hasn't been easy managing two infants. Everything from the prenatal visits to the deliveryat Mihs went well.
Wishing all preggers mamas and papas goodnews at the end.....SHALOM!
Congrats dear! I'm also using MIHS where r u staying. I'm @ Legacy suites. I just sent u a pm
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 7:41pm On Feb 17, 2015
bambini:
YOU ARE A DARLING PLS PM DER CONTACT TO ME AND WAS D DISTANCE BETWEEN DER TO D HOSP?
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 1:32pm On Feb 17, 2015
bambini:
My dear pls can i v der contact? where do u plan on staying or if u are bak where did u stay? wats d best naija time to call dem?[color=#770077][/color]
I'm currently in phoenix stayin @ Legacy suites. Wen I was in naija I call frm 5pm naija time.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 1:29pm On Feb 17, 2015
bambini:
Hello house i must say i v learnt alot, i stayed awake last night just to read dis interesting trend. I couldnt help but join dis mrn, big congrates to d latest mamas hope to be lik u soon.
Pls i need a direct email n contact for mihs cos i want to settle wit dem i like Phemas espirience , i also want a hotel or apartment walkable distance to d hosp. Am a july mama so i need to boost my plans cos am yet to apply for visa.
God bless smiley
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 6:50am On Feb 17, 2015
mamanjai:
Oh oh! Alright, he is 2. Thank you much. I read in one of your post that you had to change your appointment date with the financials at MIHS. Was a simple process of jst calling them and changing the date. Was there too much explanations?
No stress @ all. Just call dem & say u want 2 change ur date & dats all.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 4:18pm On Feb 16, 2015
mamanjai:
Thank you so much for this info, was actually trying to find out. Please am wondering,can I buy PTA on my son's ticket too?
Is ur son up 2 12yrs? If u r using diamond dey wn't give u if he's less dan 12.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 12:55pm On Feb 16, 2015
Idileke1:
@ dere5, wont they ask me why do i come come to abuja since i reside in lagos
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 12:37pm On Feb 16, 2015
macorondo:
@lalavita Thank you for the advise truly appreciate this ma'am. Yea that's the reason I am travelling early as my preggie will not noticeable at that stage. Would Informing the embassy be ideal as we have not travelled to the USA before, this would be our first time, won't our visa be cancelled? But if I go in unnoticed would that be a problem?
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 12:19pm On Feb 16, 2015
tbaby2015:
hello everyone,
i seriously dont get this. Does a POE officer have the right to check through one's things? I've been to other countries by Grace and a POE officer only requests for anything he needs from you. On no occasion has my phone or bag been checked for information. Anyone with key information, please let's know. Maye it's the confidence you show them that matters on this issue or what? @Justwise, any idea?
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 8:54pm On Feb 15, 2015
mamanjai:
...I think I would add cough syrup to the stroller. #justkidding. Seriously thinking of how I wld cope with my boy. Hyper times 3. God wld see us tru. Thnks for the advice
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 5:16pm On Feb 15, 2015
kizluv:
Thank God for succesful entry, oyaaa pattyreal, wer is the remaining part of the story? You didn't say why we shouldn't travel with toddlers. I am going with my very active 2 year old, my husband realized that i won't be able to deal with him in heathrow, and the boy would probably be fat asleep (finished grin) when we get to US. He decided to buy a ticket late and very expensive, kai!!. May God bless our hustle. AMEN
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 1:09pm On Feb 15, 2015
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 5:41am On Feb 05, 2015
Gracydee:
Oh okay..... not heard of that before. Though I know using GTBANK card outside the country is relatively cheaper than other .
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.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 5:31am On Feb 05, 2015
mamanjai:
Even if you want to tell a person to go back and read up. There is a polite way of doing so.we Suldnt be aggressive abt it.

Meanwhile, I called MIHS to book an appointment. The lady took down my details and said it would be mailed to me here in Nigeria. She sed no email correspondence. Am an April/may mum. Please is this the new procedure. Is there a better way to go abt booking an appointment wth them.

I would appreciate your kind response. Thank you much
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 8:39pm On Feb 04, 2015
Airpure:
My Darl thanks 4 ur point I use to be like u campaigning for giving newbies a chance but the fact remains that reading as much as u can is for ur own good as her post showed.

Believe me ve been checking this thread out daily n for d past 2 weeks the only informative info I ve gotten is from the good lady that posted her POE story. If u read back u will understand that in a week we use to ve more info here than we ve had in d last 1 month.

Or is it cos Phema n Co ve gone to ve their babies n even headed back.
My dear as I said peeps dn't come bck 2 give info again. Dey tk &dn't return bck. Its well
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 8:17pm On Feb 04, 2015
Shawbabe:
Quick question to 2nd (and more times) mothers....pls how does one stop the chances of having a big baby? As in what can I do to reduce the chances of that happening? Because that will mean CS and I don pay for vaginal undecided.
Of course my priority is the best delivery for my child, but can I do anything to greatly reduce that chance?
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 7:23pm On Feb 04, 2015
somchisom:
Hello pple, abeg dont be offended o. I jst need to confirm if the fit to fly letter can be handwritten on d hspital's letterhead. Thank u
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
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 5:39pm On Feb 04, 2015
zeezahbee:
Even on the student thread, we keep answering the same question everyday. if i can not answer the question, i just leave it. Another person will answer it. some people got to this thread through Google search and they are only anxious to get a response and leave. not everyone stay back. my own is if you cant answer, you let the question slide.
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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