bims87:

@Damsel020 and @ Jaysmom,can u pls expatiate on the bad experience with Delta airline? M planning to book my flight with them. Would u advise me not to? Thanks

have used delta so many times and they are ok. horrible experiences can happen sometimes that doesn't make them bad. when booking check time for connecting flights, if they are so close you will sure be running into the aircraft with ur baby and ofcourse ur box cant make it so soon as well.

at least 2hrs wait time when connecting.

Yesterday I was in palm Shadow in Large studio. Everything i there old-old, so I decided to contibue stay in Crossland. More oer, in Plam Shadows they don't give you bed clothes and utilnes for kitchen.

Lol @ old. We were told already that they don't give bed covers and kitchen utensils.. My question is how close is it to the hospital?

Varvara: Yesterday I was in palm Shadow in Large studio. Everything i there old-old, so I decided to contibue stay in Crossland. More oer, in Plam Shadows they don't gyou bed clothes and utilnes for kitchen.

Bad experience means different things to different people, but my experience wasn't pleasant i must say. The day i was to travel, the flight was cancelled due to mechanical fault and we had to be lodged in an hotel till the next day, and they did not communicate with us in the hotel till later that evening and on getting to the airport they had no plan for us, they were attending to those whose flight was for that day and left us unattended to for almost an hour, we finally left the airport around past 12 for a flight of 10:30pm. To me it was a hell of a journey. but i must say that's not enough to say u cant fly them, i may just prefer to try another airline next time, the choice is yours.

bims87:

@Damsel020 and @ Jaysmom,can u pls expatiate on the bad experience with Delta airline? M planning to book my flight with them. Would u advise me not to? Thanks

dinawe:

have used delta so many times and they are ok. horrible experiences can happen sometimes that doesn't make them bad. when booking check time for connecting flights, if they are so close you will sure be running into the aircraft with ur baby and ofcourse ur box cant make it so soon as well.

at least 2hrs wait time when connecting.

@Dinawe, I've also used Delta several times alone and I've also not had any reason to complain until I had to travel with a baby. About checking time for connecting flights, my initial connecting time was about 4 hours only to discover on getting to the airport that I had been moved to the 7... flight leaving me with just 20 minutes connecting time. By the way I wasn't informed either by phone or mail. My saving grace was that I had baby's ticket to run around for otherwise I would have sat at the airport for hours doing nothing. Please don't make excuses for them except you work there. Their customer service is nothing to write home about. While I'm not disputing the fact that horrible experiences do happen, you wouldn't want any especially with an infant and by the way I was economy comfort.
I flew BA with my 1st child and I was upgraded without paying a dime and given a bassinet without asking.

@Bims87, you don't really have a lot of choices especially when you want to fly directly to Nigeria from US and you also want to avoid Houston POE. Just brace yourself for anything but be sure to confirm your flight a day before departure to be sure your flight time hasn't changed. And also be ready to carry your baby in your arms.

yippee,finally am able to create my own account. have being a silent reader (rite b4 d tsunami)and I must confess,this site has really being helpful. my kudos to everyone dt has being keeping d forum going. God bless us all n may we reap d fruits of d womb. And our essence of birthing in USA ll b met by d grace of God. Good to b part of d wonderful family.cheers all

Tvegas:

Kindly, get a pen and a paper and start reading from page 1 to 135, i can assure you that most of your questions have been answered. When you boldly declare that you've read till the last page, many people will volunteer additional advice.

@Nefertiti
Congrats the devil had a more wicked plan but God thwarted it. It's well with your babies.

@Tvegas thanks for your prompt response. I have read thru almost every page here and i have barely found information of obs/gyn or hospitals in Chicago for child birth services. Please if there is anyone in this thread who has this information kindly assist with it.
Thanks in advance

@ Nerf, I thank God for u cos HE knows best and HIS ways are perfect. I dont want to imagine wat wuld have happened if u were on-air already; or wat ur NICU bills wuld have been if 27weeks had happened in the U.S.

@Vavara, thanks for the info on palm shadow; so crossland it is for me

I was able to re-book my MIHS appointment on +1 602-344-5407, spoke to one Alba Caban and she sent d email

Im off tomorrow, praying for safe journey and POE

Tvegas:

Mama,you can track these things yourself without using agents.

1. Check www.priceline.com on a daily basis. The site will quote prices from all the airlines flying your route. For example phoenix flights on BA dropped by $10 within the past 2 weeks,i have been checking daily.

2. You can subscribe to www.cheaponair.com alerts. They will alert you via email when prices drop on your selected route.

Few research have shown that the best time to book international flights is between 54 to 60 days before the flight. That's when airlines revalue their seats,after studying previous years volume and averages. But this rule is not cast in stone, for example holiday periods are often an exception.

you can't book an American bound flight from those website you mentioned. Except if the departure isn't Nigeria.

jaysmom:

@Dinawe, I've also used Delta several times alone and I've also not had any reason to complain until I had to travel with a baby. Please don't make excuses for them except you work there. Their customer service is nothing to write home about.

My people, why not making a case for Delta, i believe every airline do have their rough day. I will fly delta over United anyday. United will charge you for freebies like intra city luggage, alcohol etc that other airlines take for granted. Even as a guy, I experienced a hostile environment at the houston POE this year hence I vowed never to use that route again. My conclusion is whichever airline we fly we should always commit our trip to God and I also noticed that when it comes to airlines one man's food is another's poison. However, when an airline have a well documented bad reputation don't ignore it.

zynnnie: Hi all,
Earlier this year, I was on nairaland to tell people about a cheap place in Montgomery Alabama and I was shut down and branded a fraud. Outside nairaland, people contacted me and had an awesome stay with low bill hence I left here in peace.

I share cfc sentiment, how does the bragging help the people on this thread? Even if you were wrongly banned I think you should just play your role and leave the rest to posterity to reward you.

afosahid:
@Tvegas thanks for your prompt response. I have read thru almost every page here and i have barely found information of obs/gyn or hospitals in Chicago for child birth services. Please if there is anyone in this thread who has this information kindly assist with it.
Thanks in advance

Mr afosahid has fulfilled the rite of passage by reading from page to page, so am begging those withholding Chicago information to divulge.

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Call it whatever you wish to call it. It wasn't a brag when i was insulted and called fraud on nairaland.

You all can negotiate better.

TeamclicksAir: you can't book an American bound flight from those website you mentioned. Except if the departure isn't Nigeria.

Read the lines again , I said "track" not "book", those verbs have different meaning in the English language. Besides, There are 1.1million ways of booking tickets. Cheers.

angel55: Hello Elpaso bound mums. Pls how do I book a flight from nigeria straight to Elpaso
Or do I get to Dallas first before getting a ticket.
Someone please help as I will be leaving sept 30th flights are expensive now and it's increasing in price every second
Too bad when one has to get a visa late no enough time to plan.
Please help
depends on if you have a preffered airline. you can try United Airline. one of the cheapest now and the flight time is good for you. just one layover of 3hrs. wouldnt know your budget. give them a shot. Qatar is cheaper but i wont recommend if you are due to deliver soonest.[color=][/color]@teamclickAir @damsell &lizcom25 thanks 4 d response.

Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

nefertitiram: Dear All,
I wish I could post a POE story, but I developed severe complications on the day I was to leave for US. I am sure my friend @dinawe who we were supposed to travel together must have been confounded by my disappearance at the airport.
I started bleeding a few hours to my flight, and was rushed to a hosp. I had lost so much blood so they had to carry out an emergency surgery to save my life.
My babies were born at 27 weeks and are currently in an incubator. I am in recovery as well.
In all things I can only give thanks to God, things could have been much worse if I had gotten on that flight.
@dinawe, please reach out to me when you arrive phoenix. This is why I didn't show up for our flight, but I and the babies are safe and sound.

. @nefertitiram so sorry about this but REALLY GOD KNOWS BEST as nothing happens without a reason it is Well

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

hmmmm pls be STRONG MY DEAR

Lol Tvegas is vexing tonight o

Wow! Nefertitiram, just seeing your story. I so sorry dear. Just take heart and be strong. Thank God for your life. When I have planned and done everything I have to do and things still go south, I like to relish in the fact that God has a reason for everything. He said his thoughts for us are of good and not of evil... So in everything give thanks. Just keep thanking him for what he has in stock for you and your family. You will be shocked when his plans are revealed until you. They are bigger than you can imagine. Be strong my love

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. .

This is really painful Ma'am, our words will be insufficient to console you. But you will be in our hearts and prayers.

IyawoToBe: Lol Tvegas us vexing tonight o

Don't mind me o, just don't want any travel agent to think am competing for buz. Besides it's a faceless forum, hence sometimes we should be allowed our 1 minute of xyz.....

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

So sorry about your loss...Soon u will b joyful mother of children.Ijn.pls stay strong.

@nefertitiram; so sorry about ur loss is really a painful one, but God will console u n ur family. it's well pls take heart.

[quote author=nefertitiram]Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

Nerf, I'm so sorry for this. We pray for u that the lord strenghten ,keep and hold you. It Is all for your good ultimately. Gods plans are always for good. Ure a child of God, he has sworn to bless u. Just keep ur eyes on him. You will laugh and dance.

@ Zynnie,
What exactly is your point? I'm sure u know that a lot of useful info was wiped off NL and a number of persons with good intentions were banned,by d admin. U shouldn't take it personal abeg. A lot of us have learnt a lot n more may need ur help on life changing issues. For d sake of the greater good no vex too much!

so sorry dear,may d lord replace ur loss soonest. The Lord is ur strength n ll b with ur family in dis trying time.Amen

So sorry Nerf it is well
@dserious i told my obgyn dr at Holycross that i wanted one day stay cos i was a self pay patient and she agreed. she spoke to the paediatricians on my behalf and they agreed to discharge me the next day but after all tests run on baby came out okay. Infact i left the hospital around 11pm. Had my baby 9th sept and got discharged 10th sept.

Obgyn dr's fee - 2500 was 3000 got a discount
mother's delivery fee 3650 deposited 4000
Baby 850
Paediatricians bills vary, lowest is between $75 - $100 depending on baby's need

Am yet to pick up the bill, just called the hospital, will scrutinize well when i see it. I chose Maryland cos my uncle here and his wife are so accommodating and have a big house. I also don't have to pay for food (very important).

twizzie: Lol @ old. We were told already that they don't give bed covers and kitchen utensils.. My question is how close is it to the hospital?

It you use public bus, it will be 2 buses. But public transport here is horrible, you have to wait around 30-40 min ((

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

Sorry about what happened. God will help you through this difficult time. I'm sure He has greater plans for you.

zynnnie: Hi all,

Earlier this year, I was on nairaland to tell people about a cheap place in Montgomery Alabama and I was shut down and branded a fraud. Outside nairaland, people contacted me and had an awesome stay with low bill hence I left here in peace.

On seeing the doctor today, I was told about calls they got from Nigeria booking appointment and all that.
Firstly, I made the $1200 deal for MY people and if you wanna call the hosiptal be my guest and negotiate a new prize and leave my name out of it.

Cheers

@zynnnie: Be nice enough to share the info with us. Im sure other people's contribution as helped you in a way or two as well.

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

Woòooowww!!!!!! So sorry dearie. May God strengthen you.

nefertitiram: Hi All,
I lost my babies, poor handling in ICU here in Nigeria, even at 7 months. Another reason why everybody needs to have their baby in the US! I pray no one experiences this kind of loss in Jesus Name,
I have managed to move on. Time to go back to the drawing board, sad loss after trying for a number of years.
I cannot question God.

I am short of words sweetie, I can't say I know how you feel but I pray that GOD himself will see you through this trying period. Its so painful but in everything he has said we should give thanks, so that whats we will do here too, it applies in both good and bad situations. It is well sweetie, it can only get better. I leave imn his hands, and ask for his resting peace to come upon your home and family, who are hurting right now.