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Hi Lafi,

Im a nigerian in gh also.

I might not be able to help with filling your forms but i could send u sample burden of proof for your interview.
Have you decided what hospital you want to use?your budget should fit the hospital you intend to use.
You can send me a mail,lamzy87@yahoo.com


quote author=Lafi post=36191804]Hello everyone...

So I have been a silent reader for a while now..
Thank you all for this thread. Its beyond helpful.
I wish I could add my 50cents but i beg i no get any experience for this matta
I need HELP
I am planning on applying for my visa(Thnx to you guys I know know the type to apply for)

1)ds160 has an address section please what address can i put there? A hotel address?
2)From the thread I think I should I apply alone.. pls correct me if i can apply with my husband?
3)I wish there was a Ghanaian site like this but there isnt so I am hoping my naija people will help me. I am in Ghana with a naija passport. please if anyone has any knowledge on how this works in ghana, please let me know
4)Please can someone send me a sample birth plan
5)Please can someone send me what a sample budget to take to the interviewer... I have searched for the excel on here but failed.
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Lafi:
Hello everyone...

So I have been a silent reader for a while now..
Thank you all for this thread. Its beyond helpful.
I wish I could add my 50cents but i beg i no get any experience for this matta
I need HELP
I am planning on applying for my visa(Thnx to you guys I know know the type to apply for)

1)ds160 has an address section please what address can i put there? A hotel address?
2)From the thread I think I should I apply alone.. pls correct me if i can apply with my husband?
3)I wish there was a Ghanaian site like this but there isnt so I am hoping my naija people will help me. I am in Ghana with a naija passport. please if anyone has any knowledge on how this works in ghana, please let me know
4)Please can someone send me a sample birth plan
5)Please can someone send me what a sample budget to take to the interviewer... I have searched for the excel on here but failed.

U can also search for Phema's name, she posted a budget sheet and also a list of things U shld go with. (Burden of proof)

For the address, most people booked Intown suites..

A birth plan? Do u mean hospital and doctors quotes? If yes then u shld email d Dr of ur choice (I'm assuming you've made up ur mind about that)

back2dmatter:
Yippee.... I got PTA at N199.50 yesterday

Which bank pls

Hello Mr Ralph Lauren,

Thanks for the update on the taxes, I was only faintly aware about it. Information is power.

General comment - I would like to sound a note of caution to those that post specific details of their flights on here - date, airline, connecting flights, etc

It's a fairly new trend that I just noticed, and inasmuch as this is a public and anonymous forum, just be careful about this. I don't have a specific case or reason why, I just think its too personal..you don't know who is who.

I think someone had noted this earlier, just thought to bring it up again.

One love. *goes back to lurk mode*

Hi everyone, urgent please.
can anyone help me with the contact of a pediatrician that can help me here in the US. I am still preggy and waiting to give birth in Sept but my 3 year old is been ill for 5 days now.
I have been giving him paracetamol for a while now thinking it was change of environment thingy. But the whole thing got worse, need to get malaria drug for him according to his doctor from Nigeria. But I have discovered I can't get a malaria drug without prescription. Can anyone help me.

anonymousmum:
Hello Mr Ralph Lauren,

Thanks for the update on the taxes, I was only faintly aware about it. Information is power.

General comment - I would like to sound a note of caution to those that post specific details of their flights on here - date, airline, connecting flights, etc

It's a fairly new trend that I just noticed, and inasmuch as this is a public and anonymous forum, just be careful about this. I don't have a specific case or reason why, I just think its too personal..you don't know who is who.

I think someone had noted this earlier, just thought to bring it up again.

One love. *goes back to lurk mode*

I soooo agree with you on that ..... people get so consumed and forget its a public forum where most people use aliases, you don't know who be who!

Even all the lets hook up, lets hook up.... people should be careful! We live in a crazy world!

Omotweezy:



Hi dear, am still sticking to Dr Fares though I haven't gotten proper reviews , would take my chances , attend my first appointment and make a final decision. Leaving first week of August but stopping over in dubai for some days .
What's your plan ?

He has very good reviews Oo from all I have read but it's too far from me,I am leaving next week.

Tiababy:
Hi everyone, urgent please.
can anyone help me with the contact of a pediatrician that can help me here in the US. I am still preggy and waiting to give birth in Sept but my 3 year old is been ill for 5 days now.
I have been giving him paracetamol for a while now thinking it was change of environment thingy. But the whole thing got worse, need to get malaria drug for him according to his doctor from Nigeria. But I have discovered I can't get a malaria drug without prescription. Can anyone help me.

Hi Tiababy, what city are you in? maybe someone around there or coming there can help you out!

Note to mothers travelling with toddlers and bigger kids always remember to take drugs for your kids especially those that are not readily available in the US and by that I mean 'over the counter'. You would need prescription for Antimalaria, Antibiotics, even ordinary cough and cold drugs sef they sometimes don't sell.

Even on vacation I carry drugs with me! We never pray that our kids get sick but its good to hold just in case!

Tiababy:
Hi everyone, urgent please.
can anyone help me with the contact of a pediatrician that can help me here in the US. I am still preggy and waiting to give birth in Sept but my 3 year old is been ill for 5 days now.
I have been giving him paracetamol for a while now thinking it was change of environment thingy. But the whole thing got worse, need to get malaria drug for him according to his doctor from Nigeria. But I have discovered I can't get a malaria drug without prescription. Can anyone help me.

Why didn't you use Anti Malaria before you travelled? (I usually take back up sef)Besides, how many weeks have you been in the US for? Malaria isn't something to readily treat as they may quarantine your child... He/she may just have the flu just keep temp down by using Tylenol and pat him/her down with a damp cloth. What state in the US?

Mum2bee:


Hi Tiababy, what city are you in? maybe someone around there or coming there can help you out!

Note to mothers travelling with toddlers and bigger kids always remember to take drugs for your kids especially those that are not readily available in the US and by that I mean 'over the counter'. You would need prescription for Antimalaria, Antibiotics, even ordinary cough and cold drugs sef they sometimes don't sell.

Even on vacation I carry drugs with me! We never pray that our kids get sick but its good to hold just in case!

I am in Ohio. It's so unfortunate I have all other drugs with me except malaria.

anonymousmum:
Hello Mr Ralph Lauren,
General comment - I would like to sound a note of caution to those that post specific details of their flights on here - date, airline, connecting flights, etc
It's a fairly new trend that I just noticed, and inasmuch as this is a public and anonymous forum, just be careful about this. I don't have a specific case or reason why, I just think its too personal..you don't know who is who.
I think someone had noted this earlier, just thought to bring it up again.

One love. *goes back to lurk mode*

U are absolutely correct. People make certain comments which might be interpreted or viewed in a funny light. Then they now post details that could serve as a tracker. Let's not make it harder at POE than it is...

Iyeye:
please I will like to share an accommodation with u I will be in Houston by 15th OFAugust I will be 34 weeks old then contact me on nikegbemi@gmail.com

Sorry,I changed my route.I am no longer going to Houston.

bbaby84:


Why didn't you use Anti Malaria before you travelled? (I usually take back up sef)Besides, how many weeks have you been in the US for? Malaria isn't something to readily treat as they may quarantine your child... He/she may just have the flu just keep temp down by using Tylenol and pat him/her down with a damp cloth. What state in the US?

Infact, I have been crying all night. Feel so guilty. He had just recovered for diarrhoea that went on for 2 weeks before I left Nigeria. I don't even know how I overlooked the anti-malaria drug or even missed out taking malaria drug for him. But then, I have done all the wash rag thingy to no avail. The symptoms have gone worse.

Tiababy:
Hi everyone, urgent please.
can anyone help me with the contact of a pediatrician that can help me here in the US. I am still preggy and waiting to give birth in Sept but my 3 year old is been ill for 5 days now.
I have been giving him paracetamol for a while now thinking it was change of environment thingy. But the whole thing got worse, need to get malaria drug for him according to his doctor from Nigeria. But I have discovered I can't get a malaria drug without prescription. Can anyone help me.

I don't know if drugs can be sent via post. Let your hubby send you malaria drugs from naija use expedited. If you take your toddler to the pedi and he's positive for malaria they might quarantine him( don't know sha).
It's well with you.

Hi Houston peeps, pls where can I get indomie onion??

Thanks

Tiababy:


Infact, I have been crying all night. Feel so guilty. He had just recovered for diarrhoea that went on for 2 weeks before I left Nigeria. I don't even know how I overlooked the anti-malaria drug or even missed out taking malaria drug for him. But then, I have done all the wash rag thingy to no avail. The symptoms have gone worse.

Eeyah... I really feel for you as my 3 year old too battled the flu and it wasn't funny as it was during the whole ebola period but his ped in NJ said to keep him hydrated and keep temp down. His body was just fighting the virus. The painful part is that I left all my malaria drugs ( both curative and preventive)in my sister's house but she's in Nigeria at the moment. Please anyone travelling today, tomorrow please help out. It's not easy to take care of a sick child when pregnant. God would lay his healing Hands on your child ijn. It is well with you both.

Please go and buy Tylenol for your son is good for fever every 8hrs.you don't need doctors prescription. You can get in Walmart,CVS.
It is well.

Tiababy:


Infact, I have been crying all night. Feel so guilty. He had just recovered for diarrhoea that went on for 2 weeks before I left Nigeria. I don't even know how I overlooked the anti-malaria drug or even missed out taking malaria drug for him. But then, I have done all the wash rag thingy to no avail. The symptoms have gone worse.

Tiababy:


Infact, I have been crying all night. Feel so guilty. He had just recovered for diarrhoea that went on for 2 weeks before I left Nigeria. I don't even know how I overlooked the anti-malaria drug or even missed out taking malaria drug for him. But then, I have done all the wash rag thingy to no avail. The symptoms have gone worse.

ask yur hubby to dhl the meds... manage d situation in 3 days u shd get it if expedited. Hang on in there... wish u could take him to the hosp

Do you have a doctor in Ohio? speak/plead with him or her to write the prescription for you. Waiting for another 2-3 days for malaria drugs to come to Ohio may be fatal since it started 5 days ago. Else take him to a hospital... from what you described the little boy is really down. Please act fast Malaria kills if it is not treated on time.

Tiababy:


Infact, I have been crying all night. Feel so guilty. He had just recovered for diarrhoea that went on for 2 weeks before I left Nigeria. I don't even know how I overlooked the anti-malaria drug or even missed out taking malaria drug for him. But then, I have done all the wash rag thingy to no avail. The symptoms have gone worse.

Malaria in children esp under 5 children is not something to joke with, if they will quarantine your child, pls so be it...so long as he will be okay, act soon so it doesn't get complicated..is he stooling and vomiting? If yes, get him some ORS and make sure u get the temp down with tepid sponging and pcm/tynelol before reaching the hospital, he has to see the paediatrician as many things could cause fever in children, the tonsils will be checked and more.... Don't panic, just do the right thing soon...Waiting for antimalarials from Nigeria will mean starting treatment Monday of Tuesday if he has malaria which is a big NO..

Take it easy...

Tiababy:


I am in Ohio. It's so unfortunate I have all other drugs with me except malaria.

@ Tiababy; I can mail you anti malaria from Houston to be delivered by weekend if you are still in need. pm the delivery location.

Has anyone used gtbank naira card recently? Please, what was the pos rate. Thanks

hotmummy2015:


congratss .. yayy am next oh. Atlanta here I come * speaking in tongues mode* of which where is @newmum15 sef?

I'm here o...I've started mummy duties

Popri:
Malaria in children esp under 5 children is not something to joke with, if they will quarantine your child, pls so be it...so long as he will be okay, act soon so it doesn't get complicated..is he stooling and vomiting? If yes, get him some ORS and make sure u get the temp down with tepid sponging and pcm/tynelol before reaching the hospital, he has to see the paediatrician as many things could cause fever in children, the tonsils will be checked and more.... Don't panic, just do the right thing soon...Waiting for antimalarials from Nigeria will mean starting treatment Monday of Tuesday if he has malaria which is a big NO..

Take it easy...

If it comes to that yes but please realize that the bill you will be given will require oxygen mask before viewing.

Amother4life:


@ Tiababy; I can mail you anti malaria from Houston to be delivered by weekend if you are still in need. pm the delivery location.

God bless you..if you can do overnight priority mail it would be great. Her boy needs meds ASAP.

Amother4life:


@ Tiababy; I can mail you anti malaria from Houston to be delivered by weekend if you are still in need. pm the delivery location.

Has anyone used gtbank naira card recently? Please, what was the pos rate. Thanks

God bless u guys so much. Thanks everyone. @Amother4life, pls send me a "hi" mail on indomitable7004@yahoo.co.nz so that I can send u the address details.I have been trying to send u a pm to no avail. God bless u o.

So sorry about your son Tiababy, may God heal him.

As advised earlier, please take travel insurance when traveling with young kids and even the elderly.

Even if you have to go to the hospital, the insurance will cover you.

It cost me 28k for 2 and covers up to 30000 euros for the duration. It is easier to manage costs and situations that way. I used mansard insurance.

Tiababy:


God bless u guys so much. Thanks everyone. @Amother4life, pls send me a "hi" mail on indomitable7004@yahoo.co.nz so that I can send u the address details.I have been trying to send u a pm to no avail. God bless u o.

Done.

Amother4life:


@ Tiababy; I can mail you anti malaria from Houston to be delivered by weekend if you are still in need. pm the delivery location.

Has anyone used gtbank naira card recently? Please, what was the pos rate. Thanks

God will bless you oh!

FinanceFitness:
So sorry about your son Tiababy, may God heal him.

As advised earlier, please take travel insurance when traveling with young kids and even the elderly.

Even if you have to go to the hospital, the insurance will cover you.

It cost me 28k for 2 and covers up to 30000 euros for the duration. It is easier to manage costs and situations that way. I used mansard insurance.

Wow, the situation I am is really an eye opener. Would surely do this once I get back home. It's terrible to be in this situation. And I am still grateful it would help so many people prepare for travel with their children. Many thanks for all these contributions.

the women on this thread are more than amazing...

@amother4life God bless you.... God will send you helpers when you need help ... Amen

Amother4life:



Has anyone used gtbank naira card recently? Please, what was the pos rate. Thanks

GTB rate as at last Sunday was 225.03 Naira per $1 USD

ChyG:


GTB rate as at last Sunday was 225.03 Naira per $1 USD

Thank you.