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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nobody: 7:38am On Sep 15, 2015
Congrats shrekandfiona. God bless your LO.

I also think you should ask for some sort of comepensation or refund. No one deserves to be treated that way. If he is overwhelmed by patients, he should stop taking.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by MumTee: 7:56am On Sep 15, 2015
@ zoemummy, your case is a bit similar to mine. Let me share my experience with fellow Nairalanders. I stumbled on this platform b4 my scheduled visa interview last month and I must say thank you to everyone here. You ve been all very helpful with information shared, God bless us all.
When I filled and submitted my application early July, it was with the intention of attending a conference in August and all details and contacts captured that.
But, along the way I knew I would use the visa for childbirth too. Interview date was Aug 17 and conference date in LA was Aug 25th which were too close. I discovered it will be difficult to convince the VO that my true intention was the conference knowing that I was pregnant and by interview date, my bulge might be showing.

With the information I got on this forum, I decided to change my intent to have child birth and started putting my burden of proof together. Got d Doc/hospital correspondence, prepared my budget sheet (thanks to Phema's sample budget sheet), did a breakdown of my net worth, employment details etc.
With all these in hand, nice accessories, nice camisole complementing my blue heels, well made up face and nice frangranced perfume, I headed for d interview more than a month after application was submitted.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning with a bright smile
VO: where are u going in the US
Me: I was actually due to attend a conference in LA next week wen I applied online, but after confirmation of my pregnancy and due date, I realised my employer would not give me my full maternity leave if I take my annual leave to attend dis conference and vacation so, I'd rather forfeit d conference so I could have my full mat leave and spend quality time with the baby. Hence; I and hubby decided to birth baby and vacation in the US wit d application. To this feat, I have consulted a physician and hospital in Houston.
VO: Can I see d DR's correspondence
Me: Here u are
VO: How did u find out abt d Doc?
Me: Research on Healthgrade, reviews and referrals
VO: who is sponsoring this birthing?
Me: Myself and Hubby
VO: How much will this cost you?
Me: N3m thereabout, pls take a look at my budget sheet (hands over budget sheet with summarised net worth to fund d budget)
VO: Where do u work and what do u do there?
Me: XYZ and I function as .......(summarised my JD as filled in my application)
VO: How much do u earn?
Me: X naira monthly (as filled in application) plus qtrly and yearly allowances, profit bonuses etc
VO: what does your husband do, where he works and what does he earn
Me: so so so and so....
VO: Where have u previously travelled to?
Me; UK, Dubai and recently Ghana
VO: Do u have other kids?
Me: Yes
VO: Your visa is approved, pick up in 2 days time ...........( and hands me the white paper)
Me: Thank you, have a nice day

No statements of acc checked, no employers details, payslip checked etc

@Zoemummy, go with your burden of proof, enuf confidence and explain your intent truthfully, we shall testify.

Houston bound Dec Mums in the house, please holler o.

Any recent Houston POE experience; pls share o.
Thanks all, u are d best!!!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by modath(f): 8:01am On Sep 15, 2015
mulberry:
I am so lucky I followed dis thread for my first baby. Prep kicks off for second journey. Is there a problem if one uses a birthing center as per poe or visa application.


Yes there is, it doesn't add up as phema surmised for the better healthcare story!!!

Make sure you get a letter from an established dr/hospital for burden of proof purposes, when you get in , port ...

I did the same, where I had my baby don't adnit patient in absentia let alone provide documentary evidence, so used another for burden of proof... Good luck in your waka.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by neto112: 8:02am On Sep 15, 2015
Hello everyone, been reading all the posts and i see this forum has been very helpful to a lot of people, please can anyone let me know Doctors and possible hospitals to use in Troy, Michigan
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nobody: 8:13am On Sep 15, 2015
MumTee:
@ zoemummy, your case is a bit similar to mine. Let me share my experience with fellow Nairalanders. I stumbled on this platform b4 my scheduled visa interview last month and I must say thank you to everyone here. You ve been all very helpful with information shared, God bless us all.
When I filled and submitted my application early July, it was with the intention of attending a conference in August and all details and contacts captured that.
But, along the way I knew I would use the visa for childbirth too. Interview date was Aug 17 and conference date in LA was Aug 25th which were too close. I discovered it will be difficult to convince the VO that my true intention was the conference knowing that I was pregnant and by interview date, my bulge might be showing.

With the information I got on this forum, I decided to change my intent to have child birth and started putting my burden of proof together. Got d Doc/hospital correspondence, prepared my budget sheet (thanks to Phema's sample budget sheet), did a breakdown of my net worth, employment details etc.
With all these in hand, nice accessories, nice camisole complementing my blue heels, well made up face and nice frangranced perfume, I headed for d interview more than a month after application was submitted.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning with a bright smile
VO: where are u going in the US
Me: I was actually due to attend a conference in LA next week wen I applied online, but after confirmation of my pregnancy and due date, I realised my employer would not give me my full maternity leave if I take my annual leave to attend dis conference and vacation so, I'd rather forfeit d conference so I could have my full mat leave and spend quality time with the baby. Hence; I and hubby decided to birth baby and vacation in the US wit d application. To this feat, I have consulted a physician and hospital in Houston.
VO: Can I see d DR's correspondence
Me: Here u are
VO: How did u find out abt d Doc?
Me: Research on Healthgrade, reviews and referrals
VO: who is sponsoring this birthing?
Me: Myself and Hubby
VO: How much will this cost you?
Me: N3m thereabout, pls take a look at my budget sheet (hands over budget sheet with summarised net worth to fund d budget)
VO: Where do u work and what do u do there?
Me: XYZ and I function as .......(summarised my JD as filled in my application)
VO: How much do u earn?
Me: X naira monthly (as filled in application) plus qtrly and yearly allowances, profit bonuses etc
VO: what does your husband do, where he works and what does he earn
Me: so so so and so....
VO: Where have u previously travelled to?
Me; UK, Dubai and recently Ghana
VO: Do u have other kids?
Me: Yes
VO: Your visa is approved, pick up in 2 days time ...........( and hands me the white paper)
Me: Thank you, have a nice day

No statements of acc checked, no employers details, payslip checked etc

@Zoemummy, go with your burden of proof, enuf confidence and explain your intent truthfully, we shall testify.

Houston bound Dec Mums in the house, please holler o.

Any recent Houston POE experience; pls share o.
Thanks all, u are d best!!!

Quite and interesting read. So happy for you. Please can I have a sample of the budget sheet you used?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by favoredgal: 8:26am On Sep 15, 2015
Dr f wasn't around for my delivery. Intact he took deliveries only on Tuesday which is why he likes to schedule induction on Tuesday but he has doctors on call every day of the week


I loved the dr that took my delivery even better than him she was everything. I tried to get her contact so I could work with her directly but she said she was under his practice.

I'm sure one of his doctors dropped the ball big time

Pls ask for and insist on a partial refund

This happened to my friend at whmc... What's the name of that old dr that has retired now. He was always showing up after the patients have put to bed but he gave her a partial refund


Also how many mins or hours after you got to the hospital did you give birth @ Shekandfiona that may also help put things in perspective
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by zoemummy: 9:45am On Sep 15, 2015
@Mumtee, thanks so much for sharing your experience. Finding this thread and all the helpful moms & dads is an answered prayer!

Great, so no need to send them an email ahead. BGG, I should deliver in Houston very early in December-WHMC. Dr. Elvis Torres or Matti Korhonen. Hope we can meet up. Which hospital are you using?

Would you mind sharing the budget template or guide on how to find it on this thread?

May God grant me, and the rest of us in the visa processing stage, FAVOUR!

Thanks a million!


MumTee:
@ zoemummy, your case is a bit similar to mine. Let me share my experience with fellow Nairalanders. I stumbled on this platform b4 my scheduled visa interview last month and I must say thank you to everyone here. You ve been all very helpful with information shared, God bless us all.
When I filled and submitted my application early July, it was with the intention of attending a conference in August and all details and contacts captured that.
But, along the way I knew I would use the visa for childbirth too. Interview date was Aug 17 and conference date in LA was Aug 25th which were too close. I discovered it will be difficult to convince the VO that my true intention was the conference knowing that I was pregnant and by interview date, my bulge might be showing.

With the information I got on this forum, I decided to change my intent to have child birth and started putting my burden of proof together. Got d Doc/hospital correspondence, prepared my budget sheet (thanks to Phema's sample budget sheet), did a breakdown of my net worth, employment details etc.
With all these in hand, nice accessories, nice camisole complementing my blue heels, well made up face and nice frangranced perfume, I headed for d interview more than a month after application was submitted.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning with a bright smile
VO: where are u going in the US
Me: I was actually due to attend a conference in LA next week wen I applied online, but after confirmation of my pregnancy and due date, I realised my employer would not give me my full maternity leave if I take my annual leave to attend dis conference and vacation so, I'd rather forfeit d conference so I could have my full mat leave and spend quality time with the baby. Hence; I and hubby decided to birth baby and vacation in the US wit d application. To this feat, I have consulted a physician and hospital in Houston.
VO: Can I see d DR's correspondence
Me: Here u are
VO: How did u find out abt d Doc?
Me: Research on Healthgrade, reviews and referrals
VO: who is sponsoring this birthing?
Me: Myself and Hubby
VO: How much will this cost you?
Me: N3m thereabout, pls take a look at my budget sheet (hands over budget sheet with summarised net worth to fund d budget)
VO: Where do u work and what do u do there?
Me: XYZ and I function as .......(summarised my JD as filled in my application)
VO: How much do u earn?
Me: X naira monthly (as filled in application) plus qtrly and yearly allowances, profit bonuses etc
VO: what does your husband do, where he works and what does he earn
Me: so so so and so....
VO: Where have u previously travelled to?
Me; UK, Dubai and recently Ghana
VO: Do u have other kids?
Me: Yes
VO: Your visa is approved, pick up in 2 days time ...........( and hands me the white paper)
Me: Thank you, have a nice day

No statements of acc checked, no employers details, payslip checked etc

@Zoemummy, go with your burden of proof, enuf confidence and explain your intent truthfully, we shall testify.

Houston bound Dec Mums in the house, please holler o.

Any recent Houston POE experience; pls share o.
Thanks all, u are d best!!!
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by zoemummy: 10:16am On Sep 15, 2015
Thanks FinanceFitness smiley

The training is actually very true. I have all the documents from the school & my employer. It was based on applications earlier in the year and selections after mid year. Pregnancy happened in between but I didn't realise it would be so close to EDD and I didn't want to forfeit the opportunity because of the pregnancy.

It's my 2nd baby, 1st was born in-country.

As shared by mumtee, I'll just go with all the docs, and trust God they'll understand. I'll also explore the possibility of modifying the form like you have advised.

From all the feedback, I guess sending the email is not necessary. Right?

FinanceFitness:
They may find it suspicious that you are going on a training when you should be winding down and going on maternity leave. So they may doubt that your training story.

If you are certain the training story is correct, then go with the other documents, explain yourself and pray they understand.

If no, you can still modify your form to have the correct details - it's somewhere on this thread



Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:34am On Sep 15, 2015
nefertitiram:
Modath, Nogen shocked

Come and see ooo! Dr. F didnt show up ke?


Am I shocked or surprised? Hell no! Kudos to people who patronize him.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:35am On Sep 15, 2015
jayjay4lyf:
Can I search for something only on this thread? Without it bringing up search results from other travel threads? embarassed cry

Send me a pm
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dere5: 10:37am On Sep 15, 2015
zoemummy:
Thanks FinanceFitness smiley

The training is actually very true. I have all the documents from the school & my employer. It was based on applications earlier in the year and selections after mid year. Pregnancy happened in between but I didn't realise it would be so close to EDD and I didn't want to forfeit the opportunity because of the pregnancy.

It's my 2nd baby, 1st was born in-country.

As shared by mumtee, I'll just go with all the docs, and trust God they'll understand. I'll also explore the possibility of modifying the form like you have advised.

From all the feedback, I guess sending the email is not necessary. Right?


I think you are good to go,i dont think you need to send them a mail since the visa has not been issued. Just be truthfull and explain to the vo that plans had been made for the training before you got pregnant and you have decided to have the baby there after the training and pls go prepared with all the neccessary burden of proof.
Best of luck with your interview.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 10:40am On Sep 15, 2015
FinanceFitness:
@all - don't think it is compulsory that your doctor delivers you o - I know dr F is particularly very busy - they can send in another doctor if unavoidably absent. I know this happened to a friend in another hospital.

We've also seen some labours progress so quick that the nurses end up taking delivery...

Dr F is no way Dr Ak o.....

That guy is very inconsiderate and unprofessional. He did the same to a triplet mum. I wish she will come here and tell her stories. Thank God she warned me and i sharply booked the next available flight to El Paso.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 11:06am On Sep 15, 2015
is it our sweetheart Dr F u people yaf finished like this? There's God oooooo
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by mulberry: 11:09am On Sep 15, 2015
Thanks @phema n @modath I actually had my first baby not because of money but cos I wanted a water birthing experience which hospitals don't do. I will b going on vacation in d us did DEC while my baby will be due mid next year. So I was just wondering if my using d birthing centre may come up as a problem
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by iolite88(f): 11:18am On Sep 15, 2015
The Nigerian blood in Dr F wouldn't let him turn down patients even when he is over booked. I don't think there is anyone that has sent him a mail and he did not respond. Thus thread has made him very popular hence the high demand. People should just be aware of what they may be getting at the end and be prepared.

Nogen:

That guy is very inconsiderate and unprofessional. He did the same to a triplet mum. I wish she will come here and tell her stories. Thank God she warned me and i sharply book the next available flight to El Paso.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 11:39am On Sep 15, 2015
iolite88:
The Nigerian blood in Dr F wouldn't let him turn down patients even when he is over booked. I don't think there is anyone that has sent him a mail and he did not respond. Thus thread has made him very popular hence the high demand. People should just be aware of what they may be getting at the end and be prepared.


You can say that again! Ojukokoro, aka GREED.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nobody: 11:44am On Sep 15, 2015
mulberry:
Thanks @phema n @modath I actually had my first baby not because of money but cos I wanted a water birthing experience which hospitals don't do. I will b going on vacation in d us did DEC while my baby will be due mid next year. So I was just wondering if my using d birthing centre may come up as a problem

Oh, i thought you wanted to apply for visa and intend telling the VO you will be using a birthing center.

I doubt that will be a problem. All they should be concerned about will be whether you paid your fees or not. So travel with proof of payment. However, if the birthing center thingy comes up, just give your water birthing reason.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by DofGod: 12:13pm On Sep 15, 2015
Pls oo talking about Dr F does he give appointment b4 u arrive cos he didn't give me any or his normal automated reply. And will dat b okay for interview.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Yankdreamer: 12:29pm On Sep 15, 2015
Congrats MumTee..Could you or @Phema please send your sample budget sheet to duane162k@yahoo.com.
thanks.



[quote author=MumTee post=38022289]@ zoemummy, your case is a bit similar to mine. Let me share my experience with fellow Nairalanders. I stumbled on this platform b4 my scheduled visa interview last month and I must say thank you to everyone here. You ve been all very helpful with information shared, God bless us all.
When I filled and submitted my application early July, it was with the intention of attending a conference in August and all details and contacts captured that.
But, along the way I knew I would use the visa for childbirth too. Interview date was Aug 17 and conference date in LA was Aug 25th which were too close. I discovered it will be difficult to convince the VO that my true intention was the conference knowing that I was pregnant and by interview date, my bulge might be showing.

With the information I got on this forum, I decided to change my intent to have child birth and started putting my burden of proof together. Got d Doc/hospital correspondence, prepared my budget sheet (thanks to Phema's sample budget sheet), did a breakdown of my net worth, employment details etc.
With all these in hand, nice accessories, nice camisole complementing my blue heels, well made up face and nice frangranced perfume, I headed for d interview more than a month after application was submitted.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Meeracle: 12:33pm On Sep 15, 2015
Wow dr F again..he has too much pple to attend to..he should learn to say noooo...any one with multiple shouldn't go near there..the oakbend is not equipped for multiple if they come early...after my experience with him a white nurse brought a lawyer that her friend used when she lost her baby because of all this greed ...I didn't want to do trouble was just grateful to God for my miracle kids after 6 years wait...he is a nice person but the greed in him is bringing him down.I wish he can just put a num to the pple he can handle ...ANY ONE WITH TRIPLETS don't near there oh..

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ozycy: 12:36pm On Sep 15, 2015
favoredgal:
Dr f wasn't around for my delivery. Intact he took deliveries only on Tuesday which is why he likes to
Do you mean Dr Rizk of WHMC, has he retired?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by ozycy: 12:41pm On Sep 15, 2015
firsttymum:
is it our sweetheart Dr F u people yaf finished like this? There's God oooooo
Sweet heart ke, I just have never liked his services, nothing wow about him. My friend I referred to him said he just acts as if he's doing us a favour.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by FinanceFitness: 12:58pm On Sep 15, 2015
Congrats on your triplet, heard your story in Houston, it is well.

Meeracle:
Wow dr F again..he has too much pple to attend to..he should learn to say noooo...any one with multiple shouldn't go near there..the oakbend is not equipped for multiple if they come early...after my experience with him a white nurse brought a lawyer that her friend used when she lost her baby because of all this greed ...I didn't want to do trouble was just grateful to God for my miracle kids after 6 years wait...he is a nice person but the greed in him is bringing him down.I wish he can just put a num to the pple he can handle ...ANY ONE WITH TRIPLETS don't near there oh..
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Meeracle: 1:05pm On Sep 15, 2015
Thanks @financefitness
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Nogen: 1:13pm On Sep 15, 2015
Meeracle:
Thanks @financefitness

Congrats on the birth of your triplets. I have also said it here before. Anyone with a multiple pregnancy or complicated pregnancy shouldn't go near dr. F or Oakbend. They are not a level 3 hospital o! And our dear F doesn't give a hoot after collecting your money .
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dere5: 1:13pm On Sep 15, 2015
Meeracle:
Wow dr F again..he has too much pple to attend to..he should learn to say noooo...any one with multiple shouldn't go near there..the oakbend is not equipped for multiple if they come early...after my experience with him a white nurse brought a lawyer that her friend used when she lost her baby because of all this greed ...I didn't want to do trouble was just grateful to God for my miracle kids after 6 years wait...he is a nice person but the greed in him is bringing him down.I wish he can just put a num to the pple he can handle ...ANY ONE WITH TRIPLETS don't near there oh..

So you are the mystery mama that had triplets with him and her eyes saw nwen! I thank God for you that you came out of it with testimony o. How are your triplets doing? Love to them
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 1:17pm On Sep 15, 2015
ozycy:

Sweet heart ke, I just have never liked his services, nothing wow about him. My friend I referred to him said he just acts as if he's doing us a favour.
thank God for the alternative o.... BTW have u seen her yet?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 1:22pm On Sep 15, 2015
See eye opening na... My eye is just shining wide... Hmmmm.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by olokings(m): 1:30pm On Sep 15, 2015
wink

firsttymum:
See eye opening na... My eye is just shining wide... Hmmmm.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by firsttymum(f): 1:35pm On Sep 15, 2015
olokings:
wink

lol...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by jayjay4lyf: 1:45pm On Sep 15, 2015
[quote author=tosinajib post=38022765]

Quite and interesting read. So happy for you. Please can I have a sample of the budget sheet you used? [/quote

]
Phemas sample budget sheet is on Part one pages 105-106

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by favoredgal: 1:53pm On Sep 15, 2015
Meeracle:
Thanks @financefitness

pls share your story. what happened?

congrats on your triplets

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