Remen:
Hey ppl, i can finally post my experience. I travelled at 32 weeks to Florida and was tempted to move my flight to 34 weeks but hubby didnt agree.,anyway i had my gift from God on the 1st of August. For those of u ppl planning to travel late, I would strongly advise not to risk it at all cus it isnt worth d risk at all. My water broke at 35weeks 1day and dats when I had my baby. I can only thank God cus i was scared of having a premature baby who would need d assistance of NICU but that was not necessary. I will ans any question u guys have for me cus my story is a long one..(my BP was also very high at 33weeks and d medical care was just perfect)...

Congrats babe!

I'm not sure what the cut off mark is but they won't accept you if you are 34 weeks and above. They regard your pregnancy as high risk especially if:

1. You don't have a sonogram report done before 20 weeks or I think sometime during your first trimester.
3. Your doctor's report from Nigeria isn't comprehensive enough for them/does not contain certain information they need to ascertain your current status.
1. Before you get here, contact your prospective doctor(s), send them your records.
2. Be clear on the information they require. There are certain tests and sonograms they expect to be done at certain stages in your pregnancy and your Nigerian hospital may do things differently. So try talk to your Nigerian doctor about what you need done to find a middle ground

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Thanks a lot Therese.i crammed this page cos I just knew I was going to come back to it.I started my ante-natal at 6wks in a hospital at Gra Ikeja.at exactly 24wks,the hospital changed location and lost my file in the process!To say I am upset is putting it mildly.
Now I have a doctor who's requested for my medical records so far(now 28wks) and I have nothing to send!!!
The Lagos doctor has said my "investigation reports could be retrieved and my history summarized" .whatever that means.
Pls could you or anyone in the house help with what exactly I should tell him my records at 29eks should include?
I'm heading to Denton Dallas and using Texas Presbyterian.
Thanks all.
Cc Olokings

thanks alot. i truly appreciate this.
and thanks to all those that knew i was truly reading, sent me PMs etc
i am grateful

Terese69:


You can use Google to make your read faster. For example you can Google "nairaland+give birth in usa+Houston poe" or "nairaland+give birth in usa+colorado+hospital" or whatever you want to search really. In my opinion, you get results faster that way and then you can ask for whatever you truly can't find [s]so you don't incur the wrath of hormonal preggos [/s] (who are otherwise very nice and helpful). Most people on here don't mind helping you but only after you have shown evidence of trying to help yourself cos really most of the questions asked have been answered previously.

Secondly, I used Dr. Fagbohun's (Oakbend, Houston) correspondence at my interview and at Dallas POE even though I was going to use a doctor and hospital in Dallas. The doctors I contacted in dallas don't commit to you or give you any sort of documented correspondence until they see you so a girl had to do what a girl had to do.

I'd say you have a right to change your mind as long as you pay all your bills and have your zero balance handy for next time.

I hope this helps.

Shawbabe:


Lmao. Don't mind me oh....me wey don born finish. My pikin go soon dey do introduction sef. I just wanted to upset una with the same damn question for Houston that has been thrashed up and down lol

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Shawbabe did you get visa on the usa passport or you used the naija passport to travel.

@passport scarcity update, I had to pay for a new passport(64pgs), bt my dilemma nw is I have an uncle is Chicago who's ready to host bt I Cudnt get a quote frm Dr Godwin Onyema, MOunt sinai( have an appointment frm him dou), bt I have all necessary documentation for Oakbend/fAgbohun, shd I apply with Houston docs or what shd I do

mrsoje:
@ Dovee is the same thing, just relax am trying to get for my lo too been on it for over 2 weeks at Ikoyi office, i was told the 32 pages booklet is not available now, am still waiting. fingers cross. 29weeks is far gone sha. just be hopeful as at some mins ago the next available appointment date is sept 22.

hadetola:
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Shawbabe did you get visa on the usa passport or you used the naija passport to travel.

Click on my name and read my posts. Everything I have addressed oh. Sorry oh I no dey respond to pms....pikin no dey gree me rest.

ejisky:
Waooo ... congrats Remen. Will start kabashing seriously.... Traveling at 35 weeks pumpem! This last American dream will be achieved by his grace .

Mehn I'm thinking my third and last will be Canada jare. I haf try for America....

aolatunde00:


Thanks a lot Therese.i crammed this page cos I just knew I was going to come back to it.I started my ante-natal at 6wks in a hospital at Gra Ikeja.at exactly 24wks,the hospital changed location and lost my file in the process!To say I am upset is putting it mildly.
Now I have a doctor who's requested for my medical records so far(now 28wks) and I have nothing to send!!!
The Lagos doctor has said my "investigation reports could be retrieved and my history summarized" .whatever that means.
Pls could you or anyone in the house help with what exactly I should tell him my records at 29eks should include?
I'm heading to Denton Dallas and using Texas Presbyterian.
Thanks all.
Cc Olokings

What's most important is an early sonogram report alongside other sonogram reports. The earliest one you did. And then he can give you a summary of your antenatal reports and then your tests results.

They want to know if you are having mutiples or a singleton, if the there was any complications, your medical history, family medical history, stuff you compalined about during your checks etc etc.

You may also want to contact your doctor in Dallas and ask what exactly he would like to see in the summary so you can come prepared.

Hello Dovee,

Please how did you go about booking the appointment with Dr Godwin Onyema of Mount Sinai...I have been trying to do same. Sent him an email using the email address you posted he did not respond.

DoVee:
@passport scarcity update, I had to pay for a new passport(64pgs), bt my dilemma nw is I have an uncle is Chicago who's ready to host bt I Cudnt get a quote frm Dr Godwin Onyema, MOunt sinai( have an appointment frm him dou), bt I have all necessary documentation for Oakbend/fAgbohun, shd I apply with Houston docs or what shd I do

Hello everyone, I've been offline for a while but I'm back now. I was registered with another I.d(mamablessed) but I can't access that anymore and I have no idea why. So I had to open this one. Firstymum I know ure about to go snooping

Still waiting for LO. Pls @popri and @firstymum pls help a sister with the ticket secret na biko. (I read through the thread from where I stopped). Pls i want to travel last week of aug or 1st week of sept if you can help out, to return December 16th. Thanks

Congratulations to everyone who had successful visa, birth and POE stories

Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant. He was busy jisting with my husband and stamped us in for 6 months. I had to tell him I was pregnant and he asked me to step back so he could take a look at me and asked dat we take care of the baby and pay our bills.

I had my baby at oakbend at 40wiks and 6 days. The experience was awesome. Was discharged 24hrs after delivery as baby and I were doing great. Feel into labour on my own and it was discovered dat the baby was in a posterior position during labour. Opted for a CS and my doctor advised that a VD was still possible. Active labour started at 10pm on a Tuesday and my LO came on Thursday at 3.28pm with a birth weight of 3.73kg. She said that the contractions were needed for the baby to turn before dialation would progress. I was at 3cm for over 24hrs. I give God the glory as baby and I came out alive and well. For those who are rhesus negative, ensure u get the rhogam shot as its part of your bill.

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby)
This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

I had an awesome host who has become good friends to my husband and I. Feel free to ask me questions as i am willing to assist in anyway I can.

favouredmum:
Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant. He was busy jisting with my husband and stamped us in for 6 months. I had to tell him I was pregnant and he asked me to step back so he could take a look at me and asked dat we take care of the baby and pay our bills.

I had my baby at oakbend at 40wiks and 6 days. The experience was awesome. Was discharged 24hrs after delivery as baby and I were doing great. Feel into labour on my own and it was discovered dat the baby was in a posterior position during labour. Opted for a CS and my doctor advised that a VD was still possible. Active labour started at 10pm on a Tuesday and my LO came on Thursday at 3.28pm with a birth weight of 3.73kg. She said that the contractions were needed for the baby to turn before dialation would progress. I was at 3cm for over 24hrs. I give God the glory as baby and I came out alive and well. For those who are rhesus negative, ensure u get the rhogam shot as its part of your bill.

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby)
This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

I had an awesome host who has become good friends to my husband and I. Feel free to ask me questions as i am willing to assist in anyway I can.

wow. that's $5808 total. not bad. congrats favoured mum.

favouredmum:
Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant.

My dear u are able to finish baby documentation in 2weeks?

happychild15:
Hello everyone, I've been offline for a while but I'm back now. I was registered with another I.d(mamablessed) but I can't access that anymore and I have no idea why. So I had to open this one. Firstymum I know ure about to go snooping

Still waiting for LO. Pls @popri and @firstymum pls help a sister with the ticket secret na biko. (I read through the thread from where I stopped). Pls i want to travel last week of aug or 1st week of sept if you can help out, to return December 16th. Thanks

Congratulations to everyone who had successful visa, birth and POE stories

Leaving from where to state in the U.S.?

favouredmum:
Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant. He was busy jisting with my husband and stamped us in for 6 months. I had to tell him I was pregnant and he asked me to step back so he could take a look at me and asked dat we take care of the baby and pay our bills.

I had my baby at oakbend at 40wiks and 6 days. The experience was awesome. Was discharged 24hrs after delivery as baby and I were doing great. Feel into labour on my own and it was discovered dat the baby was in a posterior position during labour. Opted for a CS and my doctor advised that a VD was still possible. Active labour started at 10pm on a Tuesday and my LO came on Thursday at 3.28pm with a birth weight of 3.73kg. She said that the contractions were needed for the baby to turn before dialation would progress. I was at 3cm for over 24hrs. I give God the glory as baby and I came out alive and well. For those who are rhesus negative, ensure u get the rhogam shot as its part of your bill.

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby)
This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

I had an awesome host who has become good friends to my husband and I. Feel free to ask me questions as i am willing to assist in anyway I can.

Congratulations. God bless your little one.
Pls is who is your Doctor at oakbend and how far gone where you before you booked with them? Did you go for any antenatal visit?

favouredmum:

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby) This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

Congrats and welcome back.
1) did you do scan and was the bill included in the $120 test?
2) did you go with some test results from naija hospital?
3) what's the doctors name and contact.
4) did you have to pay first appointment fee like dat of Dr F?

[quote author=favouredmum post=36976886]Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant. He was busy jisting with my husband and stamped us in for 6 months. I had to tell him I was pregnant and he asked me to step back so he could take a look at me and asked dat we take care of the baby and pay our bills.

I had my baby at oakbend at 40wiks and 6 days. The experience was awesome. Was discharged 24hrs after delivery as baby and I were doing great. Feel into labour on my own and it was discovered dat the baby was in a posterior position during labour. Opted for a CS and my doctor advised that a VD was still possible. Active labour started at 10pm on a Tuesday and my LO came on Thursday at 3.28pm with a birth weight of 3.73kg. She said that the contractions were needed for the baby to turn before dialation would progress. I was at 3cm for over 24hrs. I give God the glory as baby and I came out alive and well. For those who are rhesus negative, ensure u get the rhogam shot as its part of your bill.

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby)
This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

I had an awesome host who has become good friends to my husband and I. Feel free to ask me questions as i am willing to assist in anyway I can.
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Congratulations

ozycy:

Congrats and welcome back.
1) did you do scan and was the bill included in the $120 test?
2) did you go with some test results from naija hospital?
3) what's the doctors name and contact.
4) did you have to pay first appointment fee like dat of Dr F?

I did a scan but the fee was included in the doctors fee for $1900. I went with all the test I did in Nigeria and all was accepted. Did additional 4 tests which cost $120 for all. I didn't pay anything for first appointment. All I paid the doctor was $1900 for VD. I registered with my doctor at 34 wiks and 5 days.

Terese69:


What's most important is an early sonogram report alongside other sonogram reports. The earliest one you did. And then he can give you a summary of your antenatal reports and then your tests results.

They want to know if you are having mutiples or a singleton, if the there was any complications, your medical history, family medical history, stuff you compalined about during your checks etc etc.

You may also want to contact your doctor in Dallas and ask what exactly he would like to see in the summary so you can come prepared.

Thanks babe.Let me see how he's going to produce all this info.

quote author=Chicagomum post=36971987]Hello Dovee,

Please how did you go about booking the appointment with Dr Godwin Onyema of Mount Sinai...I have been trying to do same. Sent him an email using the email address you posted he did not respond.


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Thanks a million. God bless U

[quote author=DoVee post=36981116]U can copy lavern.watson@sinai.org, she responded to me

@favouredmum congratulations on the arrival of ur Bundle of joy.
I Rejoice with you.

mamacajah:
wow. that's $5808 total. not bad. congrats favoured mum.

how were you able to get baby documents in two weeks plus share with us.

favouredmum:

I did a scan but the fee was included in the doctors fee for $1900. I went with all the test I did in Nigeria and all was accepted. Did additional 4 tests which cost $120 for all. I didn't pay anything for first appointment. All I paid the doctor was $1900 for VD. I registered with my doctor at 34 wiks and 5 days.

Congrats favouredmum! Please Doctors name and contact details.

Thank you

Congratulations favouredmum. You are indeed favoured. God bless you and your Lo. Please share doctors name and contact.... Thanks

favouredmum:


I did a scan but the fee was included in the doctors fee for $1900. I went with all the test I did in Nigeria and all was accepted. Did additional 4 tests which cost $120 for all. I didn't pay anything for first appointment. All I paid the doctor was $1900 for VD. I registered with my doctor at 34 wiks and 5 days.

@bsharon, my wife will be using the same services at yours next month. how has the experience with them so far. Did contact MH or everything went through Dr. Amajor?. how can i have your phone number or email. thanks

Bsharon:
Live and direct from naija, in the spirit of giving back, this forum has been of help in my missionary journey

My journey started in may,re newed visa via dropbox, I had to write the embassy of my intent, well I got the general reply.

Flew Delta airline to houston via Atlanta been POE,it was a smooth pass all thanks to God for hearing my prayers. Aside from the general questions was only told to sign a form to declare my cash since it was over 10k.

The queue was long due to flights coming in at the same time, before I could connect, I missed my flight to houston. I had to be change my tickect to the next connectin flight leaving for houston.
Got to houston by 11:30am since I chose to use soul care concierge a car was waiting to pick me to my accommodation.
I used Houston methodist hospital sugarland, Dr zee Amajoh was my doctor, Relax and wait for the part 2 of my missionary journey .

Pls can u give me ur doctors info..tnx


quote author=favouredmum post=36976886]Hi everyone,
Have been a silent reader for a long while. Tot I should give back to the thread.

I arrived Houston via Atlanta first wik of June at 34wiks with my husband. POE was smooth as the officer didn't even notice I was pregnant. He was busy jisting with my husband and stamped us in for 6 months. I had to tell him I was pregnant and he asked me to step back so he could take a look at me and asked dat we take care of the baby and pay our bills.

I had my baby at oakbend at 40wiks and 6 days. The experience was awesome. Was discharged 24hrs after delivery as baby and I were doing great. Feel into labour on my own and it was discovered dat the baby was in a posterior position during labour. Opted for a CS and my doctor advised that a VD was still possible. Active labour started at 10pm on a Tuesday and my LO came on Thursday at 3.28pm with a birth weight of 3.73kg. She said that the contractions were needed for the baby to turn before dialation would progress. I was at 3cm for over 24hrs. I give God the glory as baby and I came out alive and well. For those who are rhesus negative, ensure u get the rhogam shot as its part of your bill.

My bills as follows
Doctor - $1900
Tests - $120
Hospital - $2300
Labour epidural - $900
Pediatrician - $335
Brown and associate - $155 (for mother and baby)
This is what I spent on the birthing. For the pediatrician visit, I used pediatric centre and paid $108. Also got a copy of my zero balances before leaving and travelled with my baby at 2wiks and 3days.

I had an awesome host who has become good friends to my husband and I. Feel free to ask me questions as i am willing to assist in anyway I can.
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Getting baby's documents in 2 weeks is Very possible. I got naija passport same day in NY without paying expedited... Got there at 12noon and got the passport by 3pm... And if you use the US passport agency for the US passport you can get your passport same day or within a week. I however opted for the post office expedited and wld get mine in 2 weeks as I'm in no rush.

Please have any Houston mum recently succeeded in using the form notarised in naija to obtain babys US passport in Houston? I don't want to stress my self here and after which the form wont be accepted. Houston mamas answer me abeg

eh ma, thanks for the other day. i replied your mail but no response. could you look through? thank you so much!

ewa2014:
Getting baby's documents in 2 weeks is Very possible. I got naija passport same day in NY without paying expedited... Got there at 12noon and got the passport by 3pm... And if you use the US passport agency for the US passport you can get your passport same day or within a week. I however opted for the post office expedited and wld get mine in 2 weeks as I'm in no rush.