omogedudu99:


Happy new year.

Please get the plug adapter if you can. But make sure you always use it with a step down adapter for our naija voltage.

The suction of the pump is better with the adapter than with the batteries (the cost of which adds up pretty well over time).

Let the batteries serve as back up whenever you can't use the adapter e.g when u are out of the house.

Hmmmmm
As it is will get the adapter and the rechargeable batteries...
Thanks a lot dear

iya01:
Mums n dads in the house, please what's this change of inten thing, my visa was given based on vacation along with my family but for some reasons we couldn't go again as planned, now we decide to go when am due so I can have my baby there and we all spend our vacation there. I remember I was asked if going for medicals and my answer was No. Pls urgent response will be appreciated as am real close

There are 2 scenarios here.
One-were u pregnant at the time of the interview? If yes, it gets complicated and u have to do as FTM said. Read back. Click on her posts, and search. she gave real detailed advice there.I can't remember the person that asked the question. Somebody may. Or just read from like 50 pages back.
Two- if u weren't pregnant then u write the change of intent email

firsttymum; kindly assist with the response given i've searched all through but didn't get it, am quite new here and still trying to get myself arroud here. Biko kindly assist asap.

I actually went with my family earlier b4 I got pregnant and others got their visas except me, had issues with my appointment date but when I went back bele don enter but wasn't even thinking of birthing in d US cos of d cost not till recently. Biko assist ooo

@chicagobound;congrats dear we give God d glory.

Chicagobound

Congratulations.... I'm glad u enjoyed ur experience.... Mwuah to ur LO...
We give God the glory

iya01:
@able15, thanks for ur response. Pls did u go thru LAX too? What's ur experience like at POE? My visa is B1B2, never entered US before.

No hassle at all, check my post

chicagobound:
Happy new year family, so it's official; I'm a Houston momma!
My LLO(emphasis on the Lovely) lol, arrived on the 28th via c/section and I couldn't be happier.
I used oakbend medical center and as firsttymum and ozycy will say "our Dr E". Wonderful experience I must say, from one who's done this cut 3 times, I know when c/s can't get any berra. Got discharged 48hrs and had a great medical attention. Someone started an insane gist bout my doc and cs here in Houston; hear this: God forgive U!!!
Hospital 3500
Dr. 2300
Epidural 940 guy no get change so dashed me 10$
Still waiting for Nics cos of the holiday. I'll update later.

Congrats dear

iya01:
firsttymum; kindly assist with the response given i've searched all through but didn't get it, am quite new here and still trying to get myself arroud here. Biko kindly assist asap.

I actually went with my family earlier b4 I got pregnant and others got their visas except me, had issues with my appointment date but when I went back bele don enter but wasn't even thinking of birthing in d US cos of d cost not till recently. Biko assist ooo

So u were pregnant when u got the visa. Nne the info is here free. Use today and go back like 50 pages. Somebody was exacly in the same shoes except in her case she was asked and she lied.
Or u click of first time mum's post and read thru and search for d one applicable. Here the motto is do it yourself

Hmmmmm The adapter is actually working. I plugged it to something else... I didn't just wanna believe it's bad. It worked. So so happy
Apparently it's the step down that's not working. I bought the stuff in Ikeja mall.... Was excited it's not d adapter. Will return it tomorrow

Ozycy where did you buy your own...
I'm in Lagos but I'm leaving this week....

So pls suggestions in Lagos where I can buy a functioning step-down.

Tested and trusted mbok.....

LadyGuinivere:

So u were pregnant when u got the visa. Nne the info is here free. Use today and go back like 50 pages. Somebody was exacly in the same shoes except in her case she was asked and she lied.
Or u click of first time mum's post and read thru and search for d one applicable. Here the motto is do it yourself

She was also asked and she said no... So na d Same boat carry them.

iya01:
firsttymum; kindly assist with the response given i've searched all through but didn't get it, am quite new here and still trying to get myself arroud here. Biko kindly assist asap.
I actually went with my family earlier b4 I got pregnant and others got their visas except me, had issues with my appointment date but when I went back bele don enter but wasn't even thinking of birthing in d US cos of d cost not till recently. Biko assist ooo

You've searched? Really? Madam d madam u know u didn't search...
Cos that topic took a couple of pages... Not just me people dissected the question and suggestions.
Click on my name and create time to read.
There's no feeding here, it's do it urself...

Madam
I will not search my post for you.

firsttymum:

Ozycy where did you buy your own...
I'm in Lagos but I'm leaving this week....

Am not in Lagos dear.
Our sabi lagos mamas go ansa

ozycy:

Am not in Lagos dear.
Our sabi lagos mamas go ansa

What does it look like... See mine.. Is it d same?

chicagobound:
Happy new year family, so it's official; I'm a Houston momma!

Good to know you had a wonderful experience with our Dr E
Quick quick recovery to you.
Oya do fast and come back home.
I can't wait to have you back.
Kisses to our LO.

firsttymum:


What does it look like... See mine.. Is it d same?

My sweetie, am sorry but I haven't bot mine yet. Am not using it for breast pump so no rush for me. Will buy later when am ready to use it. guess you bot a bad one.

ozycy:

My sweetie, am sorry but I haven't bot mine yet. Am not using it for breast pump so no rush for me. Will buy later when am ready to use it. guess you bot a bad one.

they r in trouble tomorrow.... No b small shout I go shout tomorrow

Hope you haven't ordered the adapter yet? @ firsttymum

firsttymum:
they r in trouble tomorrow.... No b small shout I go shout tomorrow

Hope it's not those agbero boys, they go talk say na you spoil am. I no fit shout o

Pls if am traveling at 28weeks, when do I put as return on my flight ticket.

ozycy:

Hope it's not those agbero boys, they go talk say na you spoil am. I no fit shout o

kikikikikikikikiki my dear... I enter Ikeja mall buy am o.. One posh store like this....
If na agbero e don enter voice mail.
Na because na posh shop I fit go shout... So dem go pet me dey apologize kikikikikikikikiki...
Seriously dey will hear it from me tomorrow...I'm leaving all my chill at home.

firsttymum:
kikikikikikikikiki my dea

ACL:
Pls if am traveling at 28weeks, when do I put as return on my flight ticket.

we shld help u Calculate....?

No wahala I'm in a good mood.. Let me do it

Let's assume u give birth at 40weeks.. That's extra 12 weeks
And say documentation plus rest... Extra 4weeks..Depends on u cos some mamas do it for 2 weeks. But 4 weeks Incase ur baby decides to chill more..

Anyway 12+4 weeks =16weeks
16+28 =44 weeks.

So MADAM ur return is approximately at 44 weeks/4weeks post partum

Nb
Expecting us to calculate ur date is totally absolutely wrong. Ur husband can help u..
U think say we no get work abi?

ozycy:
Hope you haven't ordered the adapter yet? @ firsttymum

I have o... Wetin I go do.. It'll just b a spare one

Hei hun you can get one at either the cash and carry in ikeja (I believe it's on Allen) or park n shop in vi

firsttymum:


What does it look like... See mine.. Is it d same?

I think the question was wrongly worded. A better way might have been, "How long does it take on the average to get all documentation after delivery". And then she can do her calculation.

Remind me to never get on your bad side, Firsty

firsttymum:


Nb
Expecting us to calculate ur date is totally absolutely wrong. Ur husband can help u..
U think say we no get work abi?

firsttymum:


What does it look like... See mine.. Is it d same?

Mega plaza has. There are different amps, so you need to consider the size of what you need it for

Thanks LI and first

@Vcole
Yes, Nigeria is my arrival port, from Houston. Got it, and many many thanks!

firsttymum:


What does it look like... See mine.. Is it d same?

Yeah, that is the standard step-down transformer. Since you bought it in a posh place,they'll probably just replace it for you although its most likely just the fuse that blew (a simple N30 replacement).... Abeg how much did u buy it @ the "posh" place

toparie:
Hei hun you can get one at either the cash and carry in ikeja (I believe it's on Allen) or park n shop in vi

will check Park n shop.

Cash n carry doesn't

Wow all of u that stayed with host for more than a month are the real MVPs TBH!!! Happy sunday everyone ..

@firsttymum, sorry didn't get back to u, I finally got it when someone said 50pages back. Choi but madam u de harsh ooooo, de relax for ur students naa. If we know we won't say we no know.

neks31:
Wow all of u that stayed with host for more than a month are the real MVPs TBH!!! Happy sunday everyone ..

It's not easy for both parties especially people like us that took toddlers.
I can't count how many potential hosts; some family, some friends that point blank told me to leave my son in Nigeria as they won't be able to take care of him when I'm in the hospital.

Sometimes, you'll 'mu oju kuro' (overlook somethings).
Just hang in there especially because when you're in the hospital they will have to help you take care of your kid. You don't want to be worrying about her when you're pushing or supposed to be resting.

Pele, it's almost over.
Happy New year!