@pattyreal and easydune:Amen dear it shall b so for you all in Jesus name. God who did it for me will do it for u n all other mamas waiting sharp sharp things.

@bmay:thanks dear.as if u know I read dat book as if no tomorrow over n over again claiming n speaking it .we give God all thanks

I'm interested too. Just sent u a mail.

sayoberry:

the apartment is one room, dinning, laundry, toilet, kitchen and a balcony. and it goes for $925 per month. ill send you mail

Congratulations Phema & Akelvin. May God bless & keep ur babies. Thank God for safe delivery.

Akelvin, you've got a pm.

Congratulations to the new mums God bless you and your babies

Congratulations Phema and Akelvin,God bless and ur LO...

Congrats Phema&Akelvin on ur smooth deliveries may the rest of us have beautiful testimonies in Jesus name.

phema i just responded . check

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@phema
@akelvin
A big congratulations to you both. May the joy spread IJN amen!

Lorlahbee:
Lmao... God help us all...Amen

Lorlahbee please check your pm.

Phema:
And that was how Phema became a mum of a BBB on the 5th of Dec, 2014! My boy came at exactly 36weeks+5days!

This tori long no be small. Make I sha start from somewhere.

Got into Phoenix on the 25th of Nov and went for my financial appointment the next day. Afterwards, I went to book for Dr's appointment, but the lady in charge had closed for the day. They worked half day that day cos the next day was Thanksgiving. So, I was told to call after the Holidays to book for Dr's appointment.

I called and was given 11th of Dec to see the Dr. I tried explaining to the lady that I was far gone and would be 37weeks plus at the time and that I really needed to see the Dr ASAP. But she insisted that was the earliest I could get. That they were fully booked. I asked what to do if I fell into labour before the said date, and she said I should go straight to the Labour and Delivery department.

Some days after, I started having some labour-like symptoms. I just ignored them cos I felt baby could not come that early as all the scans I did back in Naija never gave an inkling of baby coming that early. Well, I was wrong, cos the contractions became stronger the next day. Called MIHS labour and delivery unit to ask what to do. Was transfered to a Nurse who advised to watch and time the contractions. And to come in when they become stronger and close together.

I still couldn't believe it was labour though. I just sat at home and kept watching and timing till it became almost unbearable. I went in and found I was already 4cm dilated. For my mind, I say huh! Just like that? So, na person mama I wan be today today so. It was both scary and exciting. They checked and said my fluid was low and baby was quite small. Asked for my medical records and I told them I had not even seen a Dr here. They asked if I had any scan from Naija. Fortunately, I had one which showed I was 36weeks plus 3days gone. The lady ran a quick scan and said she was getting about 34weeks. I insisted I was 36weeks plus.

That was the moment they started running all the tests that could have been run on my first appointment. Took me to the labour room and called the NICU people to be on stand by as they were expecting a "Premie".

I requested for epidural. Was given and it felt heavenly! At some point, the baby's heart beat dropped and I saw the highest number of Drs in my whole life in just a second. One was giving me oxygen, the other was breaking my water (my water had not broken at that time). Others were sha operating plenty equipments. I was so so scared and pratically shivering all through. They managed the situation and told me not to worry. That my baby was doing great.

Then I became 10cm dilated and the pushing began. Hehehehehehehe. No be small something. Couldn't push well cos I wasn't feeling my contractions cos of the epidural. I was merely wasting my energy, thinking baby will soon pop out. After awhile of wasted effort, the Nurse advised that the epidural be put off so I could feel my contractions and know when to push. That was done and it took effect after about an hour 30mins.

I will jump and pass the pushing part. The pain! Oh the pain! I cringe anytime I remember. Was wondering how God will let anyone go through such pains. Chei! I said and did things I can't even remember. The Drs and Nurses were so so nice and patient. And kept urging me on. Hmmn. . . The pain. . .

Fastforward. . . Baby eventually came and the NICU people were already on ground to evaluate him. They did, said he was doing ok but since he is preterm, they will need to do extensive evaluation. At that point, I called their Chief and told her that I didn't want my child put in NICU if there wasn't any serious issues. She assured me that the child will be brought back to me in about an hour if he passed all his tests. As God would have it, he did pass them. And he was brought back. I was so happy.

Everything went well from then onwards. Truth is, I never expected the kind of services I got. It was awesome!! Everyone seemed way too nice and professional! They kept coming every 30mins to check up on me and baby. Kept asking if I needed anything and all that. I didn't use anything I went to the Hospital with as they provided everything needed by mum and child. I was just too impressed abeg. I couldn't believe I got all that for just $2888.

Na so Phema waka become Mama born-boy! I'm just really grateful to God for everything. It could have only been Him. Baby is doing so great. Mum is still sore here and there, but she's getting better. However, nothing prepared me for these sleepless nights mehn. I dey on duty all the time. Hope it gets better with time.

And that was my experience. Got the baby's BC and already applied for his US passport at the Post Office. Once I'm done with the documentation, I'm sure rescheduling my flight and going home much earlier.

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Congrats on the baby aunty Phema he is too adorable

Hey ladies,

Any houston moms alreAdy in houston? Lets hook up. M soo bored.

Congratulations on the arrival of ur baby boy. Thank God for the safe delivery.weldone babes! God bless him.

Phema:
And that was how Phema became a mum of a BBB on the 5th of Dec, 2014! My boy came at exactly 36weeks+5days!

This tori long no be small. Make I sha start from somewhere.

Got into Phoenix on the 25th of Nov and went for my financial appointment the next day. Afterwards, I went to book for Dr's appointment, but the lady in charge had closed for the day. They worked half day that day cos the next day was Thanksgiving. So, I was told to call after the Holidays to book for Dr's appointment.

I called and was given 11th of Dec to see the Dr. I tried explaining to the lady that I was far gone and would be 37weeks plus at the time and that I really needed to see the Dr ASAP. But she insisted that was the earliest I could get. That they were fully booked. I asked what to do if I fell into labour before the said date, and she said I should go straight to the Labour and Delivery department.

Some days after, I started having some labour-like symptoms. I just ignored them cos I felt baby could not come that early as all the scans I did back in Naija never gave an inkling of baby coming that early. Well, I was wrong, cos the contractions became stronger the next day. Called MIHS labour and delivery unit to ask what to do. Was transfered to a Nurse who advised to watch and time the contractions. And to come in when they become stronger and close together.

I still couldn't believe it was labour though. I just sat at home and kept watching and timing till it became almost unbearable. I went in and found I was already 4cm dilated. For my mind, I say huh! Just like that? So, na person mama I wan be today today so. It was both scary and exciting. They checked and said my fluid was low and baby was quite small. Asked for my medical records and I told them I had not even seen a Dr here. They asked if I had any scan from Naija. Fortunately, I had one which showed I was 36weeks plus 3days gone. The lady ran a quick scan and said she was getting about 34weeks. I insisted I was 36weeks plus.

That was the moment they started running all the tests that could have been run on my first appointment. Took me to the labour room and called the NICU people to be on stand by as they were expecting a "Premie".

I requested for epidural. Was given and it felt heavenly! At some point, the baby's heart beat dropped and I saw the highest number of Drs in my whole life in just a second. One was giving me oxygen, the other was breaking my water (my water had not broken at that time). Others were sha operating plenty equipments. I was so so scared and pratically shivering all through. They managed the situation and told me not to worry. That my baby was doing great.

Then I became 10cm dilated and the pushing began. Hehehehehehehe. No be small something. Couldn't push well cos I wasn't feeling my contractions cos of the epidural. I was merely wasting my energy, thinking baby will soon pop out. After awhile of wasted effort, the Nurse advised that the epidural be put off so I could feel my contractions and know when to push. That was done and it took effect after about an hour 30mins.

I will jump and pass the pushing part. The pain! Oh the pain! I cringe anytime I remember. Was wondering how God will let anyone go through such pains. Chei! I said and did things I can't even remember. The Drs and Nurses were so so nice and patient. And kept urging me on. Hmmn. . . The pain. . .

Fastforward. . . Baby eventually came and the NICU people were already on ground to evaluate him. They did, said he was doing ok but since he is preterm, they will need to do extensive evaluation. At that point, I called their Chief and told her that I didn't want my child put in NICU if there wasn't any serious issues. She assured me that the child will be brought back to me in about an hour if he passed all his tests. As God would have it, he did pass them. And he was brought back. I was so happy.

Everything went well from then onwards. Truth is, I never expected the kind of services I got. It was awesome!! Everyone seemed way too nice and professional! They kept coming every 30mins to check up on me and baby. Kept asking if I needed anything and all that. I didn't use anything I went to the Hospital with as they provided everything needed by mum and child. I was just too impressed abeg. I couldn't believe I got all that for just $2888.

Na so Phema waka become Mama born-boy! I'm just really grateful to God for everything. It could have only been Him. Baby is doing so great. Mum is still sore here and there, but she's getting better. However, nothing prepared me for these sleepless nights mehn. I dey on duty all the time. Hope it gets better with time.

And that was my experience. Got the baby's BC and already applied for his US passport at the Post Office. Once I'm done with the documentation, I'm sure rescheduling my flight and going home much earlier.

Hi everyone, wonderful thread. I stumbled upon it 2 days ago and have been hooked. I'm already In the Us to give birth. Atlanta precisely. Any Atl mums-to-be in the house?
I only got a few price quotes before travelling and didn't mail my records to any doctor (wish I'd started following this thread earlier). Now I'm having trouble getting a doctor (I'm using Northside) because I'm already 35 weeks, been here for 2 weeks now though. Faxed my records to the one drs office that would even listen coz of my dates and I've been waiting for their response and calling incessantly for over a week now with no meaningful response.
Please can anyone suggest a good and affordable dr at northside who'd be willing to take me on though late? And approximate costs. Thanks
Or maybe I should just port to gwinnet, though it's far from where I m stAying at the moment.
Help pls anyone!

Congratulations akelvin on the safe arrival of ur baby. God bless u both!

akelvin:
Congrats phema thank God for d safe delivery n ur LO.came to post my experience also.
Had my little one at 39weeks d whole process was fast from contraction to birth less tha 2hrs, my water broke rushed to d hospital I was already 7cm before the nurses culd pull injection n what are u I was already pushing they were sending for d doctor baby was out n they were all congratulating me dat was really fast culdnt document nothing.so d doctor said I didn take d prescribed injection cos of how fast everything went need to keep my baby in special care for observation n I told him pls d baby should b kept with me(in my mind as I knw d package didn cover dat)n he said no problem.all test was done n baby was fully fine.like phema said my nurses were amazing abt 5-7nurses on me during labour all doing a different thing n one just encouraging me I can do it cos no epidural...lol,they were really wonderful even d ward kept asking over n over if I needed anything.i didnt like a particular food told my nurse n she got me something else.n like phema has said didn use anything I went with all was provided.d package was over worth it n I give God all thanks.
Applied for passport thru post office paid expedited n overnight priority mail n d passport came exactly 1wk2days so heading for visa nw n shifting my flight earlier than scheduled.@madameu:thank u so much for d help oo much appreciated n regards to d other mum I met at east oak.

Congrats Phema and Akelvin and a big welcome to your LO. God bless you all.

Aaaaaaawwwww! So much love. Thanks everyone. I'm grateful.

hebrewoman2014:
Hi everyone, wonderful thread. I stumbled upon it 2 days ago and have been hooked. I'm already In the Us to give birth. Atlanta precisely. Any Atl mums-to-be in the house?
I only got a few price quotes before travelling and didn't mail my records to any doctor (wish I'd started following this thread earlier). Now I'm having trouble getting a doctor (I'm using Northside) because I'm already 35 weeks, been here for 2 weeks now though. Faxed my records to the one drs office that would even listen coz of my dates and I've been waiting for their response and calling incessantly for over a week now with no meaningful response.
Please can anyone suggest a good and affordable dr at northside who'd be willing to take me on though late? And approximate costs. Thanks
Or maybe I should just port to gwinnet, though it's far from where I m stAying at the moment.
Help pls anyone!

Congratulations to all the new mums, phema, akelvin, mamcajah, Ogonann.....May God bless the LOs.

I had my baby in Northside hospital, their forsyth campus on the 9th and it was a wonderful experience.

@hebrewwoman, I used northpointe obgyn, dere fee is 2500 for normal delivery and 3200 for c/s. You can call dere office to speak to the obgyn cordinator 7708863555. They ve four obgyns. I used dr Nancy walsh and she is awesome.

@Datochic pls did u apply for d American passport without the SSN? How much did you pay to expidite your Nigerian passport. I need to really get d babys doc on time cos my mat leave is almost over. I am in Alpharetta, abt 45mins drive to atlanta

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Congratulations to all the new mums, phema, akelvin, mamcajah, Ogonann.....May God bless the LOs.

@Datochic pls did u apply for d American passport without the SSN? How much did you pay to expidite your Nigerian passport. I need to really get d babys doc on time cos my mat leave is almost
Yes I did. On the form ds11 it says you should use zeroes if you don't have the ssn and I did that. I only paid 145usd to the agent at the consulate on roswell road and told him I needed it urgently.

[quote author=ajoke01 post=28862467]

Congratulations to all the new mums, phema, akelvin, mamcajah, Ogonann.....May God bless the LOs.

I had my baby in Northside hospital, their forsyth campus on the 9th and it was a wonderful experience.

@hebrewwoman, I used northpointe obgyn, dere fee is 2500 for normal delivery and 3200 for c/s. You can call dere office to speak to the obgyn cordinator 7708863555. They ve four obgyns. I used dr Nancy walsh and she is awesome.

@ajoke01 congratulations on the safe delivery of your LO, God bless you both. Could you please share how much the hospital bill

[quote author=ajoke01 post=28862467]

Congratulations to all the new mums, phema, akelvin, mamcajah, Ogonann.....May God bless the LOs.

I had my baby in Northside hospital, their forsyth campus on the 9th and it was a wonderful experience.

@hebrewwoman, I used northpointe obgyn, dere fee is 2500 for normal delivery and 3200 for c/s. You can call dere office to speak to the obgyn cordinator 7708863555. They ve four obgyns. I used dr Nancy walsh and she is awesome.

@ajoke01 congratulations on the safe delivery of your LO, God bless you both. Could you please share how much the hospital bill was and how long you stayed. Thanks....

@phema,
Remember this post from last year:

Phema:
Hello everyone. I'm a fan of the family section of this great forum and i'm really hoping to get good advice on here.

I'm a lady, engaged to be married in some months time. We have been dating since our university days and finally decided to tie the knot and now i'm more worried than excited! For some reasons, i just think marriage is difficult! I look at my life now and i wonder how i will cope in marriage. I live alone, and have lived alone for quite sometime. I take care of only myself which can even be difficult sometimes, how much more a family? I've no clue about children. I've never been around them for long. I love them when they are all dressed up and looking cute, but when they start being "kids", i lose my patience. I see women juggling career, children, home. . . and i ask myself "can i do this? Do i have what it takes? Am i that strong?".

I'm neither very patient nor tolerant, as every little thing gets me worked up. I'm working on that though, but i'm not there yet. Furthermore, i LOVE my privacy a little too much! I love my "me' time and i thoroughly enjoy it. I doubt if i can do without it. I know i will have little or none of that in marriage and i feel i might just get frustrated one day. . . I had a talk with my fiance concerning my fears and he said i'm just being my usual pessimistic self. That i see the worst in everything and he feels i will do great.

Please married women in the house especially those who have been in my shoes, i will appreciate your contribution. . .is it so difficult? Did u have doubts before getting married? If yes, how did you overcome them? Is there a supernatural power, wisdom and strength that comes with being a wife and a mother? Will i do just fine? There is nothing i would love more than to be the best wife and mum anyone would ask for. . . Please how can i achieve that?

NB. . .No front page please!

Congrats.....may ur son grow to give u immeasurable joy. Amen

Congratulations Phema and Akelvin, Your testimony we all tap into it ooooo, atleast phema would need suspend groundnut chopping for a while,....May GOD bless you and your household,make your children be kings and queens in their era....Bless you both Phema and Akelvin

Hello house, any houston/richmond JULY 2015 mama to be??

@Phema

Please leave that post on quote to avoid people quoting the whole post only to say 'congratulations', it makes this thread unnecessarily longer and difficult to scroll through for people on mobile.

I put it on quote 2x and you removed it.

Congrats phema

modath:
Hello house, any houston/richmond JULY 2015 mama to be??

Finally, yes Richmond, July2015. You can pm me pls

hello my people,as we celebrate this xmas and new year,may we all celebrate it with good health and in wealth,may we no lack in anything,as the yer draws close to an end may we not meet our end,i love this thread so much love even though most hve not met ech other but we have been helping solve each others problems .

For those who have been trying to send chicken and rice to me,i prefer basmati rice,bring live chicken so i can verify its ebola free,i stopped reciving cash also i prefer wire transfer.

I pray for unspeakable joy for all this year and beyound......sooon i shall be here to tell you guys our own story of blessings.

p.s any one gone to elpaso via dallas ,our poe is dallas ,how do we get to elpaso from there if by flight whats d cost please...January knocking oooooooo...America here we come....

uchey:
Hey ladies,

Any houston moms alreAdy in houston? Lets hook up. M soo bored.

yes!!!!! PM pls

Congrats phema and the other new mums, joy, peace and love will always be yours.

shagaman:
hello my people,as we celebrate this xmas and new year,may we all celebrate it with good health and in wealth,may we no lack in anything,as the yer draws close to an end may we not meet our end,i love this thread so much love even though most hve not met ech other but we have been helping solve each others problems .

For those who have been trying to send chicken and rice to me,i prefer basmati rice,bring live chicken so i can verify its ebola free,i stopped reciving cash also i prefer wire transfer.

I pray for unspeakable joy for all this year and beyound......sooon i shall be here to tell you guys our own story of blessings.

p.s any one gone to elpaso via dallas ,our poe is dallas ,how do we get to elpaso from there if by flight whats d cost please...January knocking oooooooo...America here we come....

Happy new year in advance to you too

Don't know why but this post just elevated my mood Been under the weather