MrsDan:
Hi Tvegas, mimibe, ayasho, shawbabe, seemorejoy.....missed u guys. How are the babies doing?

baby is doing good, almost 9mths and preparing for anoda missionary journey

ifax:

Lmao

Guess you are studying Mexico map already. Trust my people.

MrsDan:
Hi Tvegas, mimibe, ayasho, shawbabe, seemorejoy.....missed u guys. How are the babies doing?

Thanks for checking baby is doing fine.

I had my baby in orlando and used Winnie Palmer Hospital.
Fantastic experience but the price is not for the faint hearted. I had no choice though cos that's where I have family.
They have a self pay package that covers just the mother. They'll charge you separately for the baby, epidural, pediatrician, lab, etc.
Finding a doctor might also be difficult if you're going after 28wks. They're not keen on taking new patients who are far gone in pregnancy.

judilicious:
Hello all. Am new here though I have been reading the comments here for a while. I would like to know if anyone here has ever given birth in Orlando, Florida. If there's anyone, what hospital did you use ? Thanks.

Shawbabe:
Hello everyone,

How is everyone doing? Stopped by to say ha fa

To add to what has been said, focus more on shipping diapers, wipes and clothes 3 months and above. I use my car seat and stroller oh here in abuja. Especially when I go gocery shopping at a supermarket. Or in my neighbourhood.

As for baby sleeping on our bed, I refused that one from the very start. Becoz na like that e dey start dem no go gree sleep alone later. U no go even fit romance ya spouse, mba oh. Moved my baby to crib sharply. If they cry, let them. They'll learb to sleep alone and comfort themselves back to sleep. Lol I know it's harrrd.
The crib I checked in in Atlanta and tagged FRAGILE, those useless airline people destroyed it when I saw it in Abuja. So we had to buy another one in Naija and claimed compensation from the airline. Yeye people.

For baby food, I found Gerber gentle start powder formula wasn't breaking down well with my baby. So check what works for baby b4 shipping stuff back. Or u'll be stuck with what u won't use.

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Hello dear pls how long did it take you to get your burthcertificate pastor and visa at atlanta

MrsDan:
Good evening everyone. Am back again to give a little update.
Ok, Obgy sent an email askinge to get in touch asap, called n asked why they wanted me to contact them, "MrsDan, we are pleased you got in touch, we have tried to contact you since Febuary but we could not. We reviewed your account and will want to make a refund of $1253:00. Dr B.. said he lost sleep over your case. Can you advise how we can wire the money over?"
I paid the Obgy $2525 with understanding they will do all tests, scan n check my blood due to gestational diabeties but they only scanned once n didnt seem to have any appointment with me. Before he delivered the baby I told him how unhappy I was cos I felt I was overcharged n they didnt keep to their part of the agreement which he just shrug his shoulder. Left it their n went home.

I just want to encourage mothers here if you are not happy, no harm in politely mentioning.
My baby is 6months now.
I wish everyone well.
God bless you all.

Wow MrsDan this is beautiful music to my ears. I'm so happy for you. This is nothing short of a miracle. God nor dey sleep o. Congratulations to you.

Also you can check on Etihad website

http://www.etihad.com/en-qa/before-you-fly/us-preclearance/service-requirements/

popoya:
For those who are in Middle East.
There is a CBP counter in Abu Dhabi..I guess only Ethihad flies from there.
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Air-India-seeks-US-pre-clearance-travel-facility-at-Delhi-Mumbai-airports/articleshow/47636842.cms)...Go through the entire article.

If you clear CBP from here, then you will enter USA proper without the Customs worries.

nefertitiram:


Help me beg him oooo! He needs therapy to overcome that trauma!

funny thing is this black woman granted my aunt after three refusals

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hadetola:
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Hello dear pls how long did it take you to get your burthcertificate pastor and visa at atlanta

The BC is ready at the Vital records office on Skyland Drive already. But u need to get confirmation of birth in paper from the hospital b4 u go to the vital records for BC. 1st copy is $25 and $5 for each extra copy.

As for Pastor? We used Pastor Adeboye

I kid lol. I guess u mean passport? Once uget the BC call the passport agency number (google it) and book an appointment. U don't necessarily have to come at the exact time u select on the automated machine as long u are there early. Then depending on ur travel plans, u show ur flight itinerary to the lady then she can select an expedited service for u for $165. They ask u to come collect in 2 days. So if u apply on Monday, it's ready on Wednesday for pickup.

I didn't get naija visa, we got a naija passport as well. Now the story for that one is for another day becoz the payment process is tasking but all things being equal, it should take 2 days for naija passport as well.

Hahahahaha

quote author=Tvegas post=34711156]
See correct suggestion,for those of you running from Houston and Chicago . Mexico ekenedili bus don land o. Hold your change o. Waiting for Mexico POE testimonies soon. [/quote]

Hello house, advice is needed o.

So I used compression socks enroute New York and since I got here and for the first time all thru my pregnancy, my feet and legs are swollen..

And my appointment is not until next week.

How do I manage this situation.

Thanks in advance

ewa2014:
Hello house, advice is needed o.

So I used compression socks enroute New York and since I got here and for the first time all thru my pregnancy, my feet and legs are swollen..

And my appointment is not until next week.

How do I manage this situation.

Thanks in advance

Raise your feet up on a pillow while you sleep. They will return to normal size.

ewa2014:
Hello house, advice is needed o.

So I used compression socks enroute New York and since I got here and for the first time all thru my pregnancy, my feet and legs are swollen..

And my appointment is not until next week.

How do I manage this situation.

Thanks in advance

Put on wet socks,
Sit in front of the fan with your legs elevated to your collarbone level.

Or

Put socks in freezer till frozen before you wear them, also elevate your feet.

Drink lots of water and try not to sit too much in one place with your feet down.

See your doctor ASAP, even before your appointment if your face and hands are swollen too and you feel strange like out of breath, blurred vision, chest pain too.

I just discovered this wet socks trick last night while searching on google. I don't have swollen feet this preg but last preg compression socks worked for me.

ewa2014:
Hello house, advice is needed o.

So I used compression socks enroute New York and since I got here and for the first time all thru my pregnancy, my feet and legs are swollen..

And my appointment is not until next week.

How do I manage this situation.

Thanks in advance

Besides the cold and wet socks already advised, please get your blood pressure checked asap either at any pharmacy or urgent care that's if you are unable to do that at home.

Nita2013:
Hahahahaha
Hold your change o. Waiting for Mexico POE testimonies soon.

Mexico is 5 minutes from El Paso

Hello peeps, Kindly direct me to the page where how and Wat 2 ship down to nigeria was mentioned either by @Tvegas or @shawbabe. I could only find @shawbabe s points abt when leaving / getting on board the plane.....Please assist

Shawbabe:


The BC is ready at the Vital records office on Skyland Drive already. But u need to get confirmation of birth in paper from the hospital b4 u go to the vital records for BC. 1st copy is $25 and $5 for each extra copy.

As for Pastor? We used Pastor Adeboye

I kid lol. I guess u mean passport? Once uget the BC call the passport agency number (google it) and book an appointment. U don't necessarily have to come at the exact time u select on the automated machine as long u are there early. Then depending on ur travel plans, u show ur flight itinerary to the lady then she can select an expedited service for u for $165. They ask u to come collect in 2 days. So if u apply on Monday, it's ready on Wednesday for pickup.

I didn't get naija visa, we got a naija passport as well. Now the story for that one is for another day becoz the payment process is tasking but all things being equal, it should take 2 days for naija passport as well.

Thanks shawbabe. So sorry for the mistakes. I was in my sleeping mode while typing. Can you help me with good accommodation and doctor at Atlanta

iolite88:
Apperently you are correct, I have a friend who is currently in the same situation she has been waiting for her son's BC and she was told they don't expedite and it will take 30 - 5days. Tennesse Mum's take note when you are planning oh

How far with your friend. How long did it take her to get the certificate at Tennessee

akindolz:
Hello peeps, Kindly direct me to the page where how and Wat 2 ship down to nigeria was mentioned either by @Tvegas or @shawbabe. I could only find @shawbabe s points abt when leaving / getting on board the plane.....Please assist

Important things to ship

1. Baby foods. Similac, gerber and enfamil are very expensive in Nija. You can ship what your baby will eat for the first 6 months or 1 year if possible.

2. Baby clothes and wears can also be bought. Buy more of age 3 months and above. 0 to 3 months become useless quickly. He also got lots of that as gift.

In summary,you can source good products locally,its not all items that is worth shipping. Congrats for all the successful visas and POE stories. One love.

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Pls photocopy it because u won't get it back.is only USA passport dat u send d original because it would be returned.

[quote author=woaini post=34682897 going thru money order will take a longer process,u have to pay expedited for d money order to innovate and wait for their reply before applying for d visa.d 180usd is just for d visa fee which doesn't include d overnight envelope.it is 40usd total for dat.

Just a word of wisdom here:

For all ofbu getting Nigerian visas for ur babies, take out time to do the maths.

Visa fee is $180 + $30 processing fee
Passport is $77 + $30 processing fee

It is cheaper and wiser to get the naija passport and also save urself the hassle of gettingnand paying for it when u decide to get it in Nigeria.

[quote author=Shawbabe post=34734451]U obviously forgot that Nigerian embassies r located at three states only which r Atlanta,Washington and New York.so do u advise we fly to those locations for d passport too?

Shawbabe:
Just a word of wisdom here:

For all ofbu getting Nigerian visas for ur babies, take out time to do the maths.

Visa fee is $180 + $30 processing fee
Passport is $77 + $30 processing fee

It is cheaper and wiser to get the naija passport and also save urself the hassle of gettingnand paying for it when u decide to get it in Nigeria.

shawbabe are u saying it's cheaper and better to just get the Nigerian passport. But if you want to come with the baby next time you will have to go and apply for USA visa in Nigeria. Also the benefit that baby can travel to some countries without visa will be forfeited

[quote author=OMary83 post=34734022][/quote]

The agent returned mine with the passport. Guess what works for A may not necessarily work for B

Add cost and stress of flying to just 3 states - And voila - it isn't cheaper nor wiser after all for some people.

Shawbabe:
Just a word of wisdom here:

For all ofbu getting Nigerian visas for ur babies, take out time to do the maths.

Visa fee is $180 + $30 processing fee
Passport is $77 + $30 processing fee

It is cheaper and wiser to get the naija passport and also save urself the hassle of gettingnand paying for it when u decide to get it in Nigeria.

hadetola:

shawbabe are u saying it's cheaper and better to just get the Nigerian passport. But if you want to come with the baby next time you will have to go and apply for USA visa in Nigeria. Also the benefit that baby can travel to some countries without visa will be forfeited

Getting a Nigerian passport doesn't in anyway stop you from getting a US passport. You are to get both there or if you are in a state far from those with the Nigeria passport office,u could use a visa instead.

hadetola:

shawbabe are u saying it's cheaper and better to just get the Nigerian passport. But if you want to come with the baby next time you will have to go and apply for USA visa in Nigeria. Also the benefit that baby can travel to some countries without visa will be forfeited

Nah u can get both passports since u are heading to atl. I saw ur pm notification. I haven't read it but I'm guessing u are asking for Dr and accommodation? I stayed with family in Atl and Dr is Dr. Rosenberg. His schedule is tight though so call in advance. Are u using Northside?

@ the other 2/3.....if u wanna fly there, good luck and safe journey. My post is directed to Atl mamas. I know nothing else about other states.

akindolz:
Hello peeps, Kindly direct me to the page where how and Wat 2 ship down to nigeria was mentioned either by @Tvegas or @shawbabe. I could only find @shawbabe s points abt when leaving / getting on board the plane.....Please assist

These are the things I shipped and found useful, u don't have to get everything oh but for me I rarely buy or shop in naija coz of time and unnecessary exuberant prices they sell them for. so I shipped:

Onesies: from 3 months and above

Warm zipper Pajamas onesies (this is very useful as my baby is always in our room which is very cold coz of my husband and his -0 degree a/c settings lol.

Wipes: I shipped tubs and refill packs. U run through quickly so ship a lot.

Huggies diapers: one pack size 1, one box size 2, one box size 3 and 2 boxes size 4. Many I got from my baby shower in atl so I just unboxed them and shipped.

Baby Formula and Cereal: Similac and Gerber. The liquid bottles of similac and Gerber cereal

Baby clothes up to 2 years old. I'm not buy aba-made in naija....mba lol

Baby bouncer: paid $30 in walmart.....and it's N50,000 in Next store Abuja. Can u imagine?

Baby Bassinet: for afternoon naps. Paid 35 bucks in walmart.

Baby Microwave sterilising unit
Baby bottles
Johnsons and Aveeno baby products
Bottle brushes, rack and dryer
Baby soft blankies
Diaper creams
Baby crib romper
Bedsheets
Baby flat storage boxes
Baby plates, bowls, spoons, extra nipples
Diaper bag
Plastic waterproof bibs (for when they start eating solids)
Baby shoes from 6 months up
Baby hangers
Baby food warmer
Baby Travel system
Baby car mirror (for ur rear facing car seat, check Marshalls for this. It's like $6)

If I rmbr anything else I'll write it down.

Shawbabe:


These are the things I shipped and found useful, u don't have to get everything oh but for me I rarely buy or shop in naija coz of time and unnecessary exuberant prices they sell them for. so I shipped:

Onesies: from 3 months and above

Warm zipper Pajamas onesies (this is very useful as my baby is always in our room which is very cold coz of my husband and his -0 degree a/c settings lol.

Wipes: I shipped tubs and refill packs. U run through quickly so ship a lot.

Huggies diapers: one pack size 1, one box size 2, one box size 3 and 2 boxes size 4. Many I got from my baby shower in atl so I just unboxed them and shipped.

Baby Formula and Cereal: Similac and Gerber. The liquid bottles of similac and Gerber cereal

Baby clothes up to 2 years old. I'm not buy aba-made in naija....mba lol

Baby bouncer: paid $30 in walmart.....and it's N50,000 in Next store Abuja. Can u imagine?

Baby Bassinet: for afternoon naps. Paid 35 bucks in walmart.

Baby Microwave sterilising unit
Baby bottles
Johnsons and Aveeno baby products
Bottle brushes, rack and dryer
Baby soft blankies
Diaper creams
Baby crib romper
Bedsheets
Baby flat storage boxes
Baby plates, bowls, spoons, extra nipples
Diaper bag
Plastic waterproof bibs (for when they start eating solids)
Baby shoes from 6 months up
Baby hangers
Baby food warmer
Baby Travel system
Baby car mirror (for ur rear facing car seat, check Marshalls for this. It's like $6)

If I rmbr anything else I'll write it down.

Thanks for this list! It's coming very handy