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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by FFFB: 9:21am On Jan 14, 2016
ucystan:


Firsttymum and sleekmum pls u guys shld pm me ur phone numbers or send it to my email at pls I am really in need of phc based friends now, just moved into town and I am bored to my brains. Imagine me giving out my email that has my full name here but that's to show u how board I am.

Am a PHC mum , Holla
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 9:27am On Jan 14, 2016
neks31:
TeamArik u can actually get ur one way tix back @ a reasonable amount esp if u plan to change ur date! Got mine n kiddo at a good or rather reasonable amt.

S/n so y'all r hiding ur identities or there are plenty "ghost faux" readers here loll!! People have everyone's gist n don't reveal their moniker names here lmao.. So what ever reason you guys r hiding ur selves abeg make I follow Biko.. Bye bye to dz moniker till I get home.. Good luck to all of us o still waddling n d guys on vigilante!!!
me sef I'm changing my moniker...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 9:29am On Jan 14, 2016
Sleekmum:


Dis firsttymum haff come again....you wee not kee somborri with lafta....@ ur first kweshion to her,na corner eye I take imagine u eating human beings cheesy grin...kindly prepare for my friendship with raging hormones wen it's time oh....cause you gonna use ya experience on me. I don't think I will be so bad........... talking about hormones DH's aquintance woke up with a very hot slap from his DW few days back grin cheesy cheesy cheesy her reason with tears was dat he has made her look fat and shapeless since d pregnancy while he still looks goood..I haven't stopped laughing since I got d gistcheesy cheesy.... My candid question is izit dat bahhhdddddd!!!? shocked shocked cheesy cheesy cheesy after all nobody shine tourchlight for her wen she was praising God in action cheesy....hope I've not talk badt tin oh!

I'm sorry in advance to those offended...

#ok bye#
I can relate... I've been there ooo... Hmmmm I've been so there.
Inshort I will tell him not to wear shades that he's looking too hot when I'm looking too preggy... Or he's dressing too hot.... Kikikikikikikikiki now I'm laughing at my self
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 9:43am On Jan 14, 2016
firsttymum:
Facebook is even far... More like instagram.... Stalking mode activated...

remember four fingers...
kontinu stalking!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by debrixxy: 10:20am On Jan 14, 2016
ifunanya84:
August is still far oh Though am in the sam boat. Have you processed your papers?. Is it El paso?


I already have a Visa although I need to renew it. Not Elpaso but Houston
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by teewhy07: 10:24am On Jan 14, 2016
@firsttymum-I'm planning to re-apply again with hubby and LO by next week when i have sorted Dr's correspondence. Already talking to another Dr in WHMC.Just need to send my medical report before i can get appointment etc.
Hubby will be coming after the birth,.I hope it works out well this time sha.
Will update the house as it unfolds.
Thanks to everyone for the responses.
NB-Mamadele19/teewhy07 is same person-not so good with remembering pwds and had to create a new profile on my system at home.


firsttymum:

Awwwww sorry dear

How did u sound?
Fear, anxious or confident
Did u maintain eye contact

What was on d budget sheet

If I were d one
Have u contacted Dr's and hospitals?
Yes and u hand it over... Instead of waiting for her to ask

Why Houston
I researched it, it's within my budget and the reviews are fine with me.

How much is it going to cost u
Xxxxxxxx here's my budget sheet and cost breakdown from my Dr.

As in just b ready to pass every document... Show how prepared you are. I wldnt wait for her to ask
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Top9jajamz: 10:26am On Jan 14, 2016
I sent you a pm concerning the quoted
ada88:
please is there any mom to be due in May 2016 and needs a flat mate in Houston.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Beryl15: 10:30am On Jan 14, 2016
Stylishmum:
y

Someone advised i get to the airport very early on my date of departure(Jan 29th) and sort for someone travelling to Lagos and ask to attach my baby's ticket with the person.

Any ideas? Please help people. I am running out of time.
Was in your shoes last year, hubby had to come over and trust me that's your best bet..I know you're trying to cut cost but you might end spending even more. If you're going to look for someone to help attach your baby's ticket to theirs, I suggest you ask around now.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ozycy: 10:37am On Jan 14, 2016
What happens to celebrities and Dangote dem? Una no wan dey popular? grin grin grin

firsttymum
Ucstan
Nefertitiram
Sleekmum
Everybody
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by PacoChi(f): 10:43am On Jan 14, 2016
Hello all, I'm new here and have gained alot reading through the thread but still need your opinions. I'm an expecting mom and will like to travel to the US for vacation and child birth, I have a Virgin passport. My husband will sponsor the trip and will pay all bills. I have an uncle who I intend staying with, he is a US citizen and wants to send me an invitation acknowledging I will be staying with him in Houston . Please what visa category should I apply with and is it OK to say I have an invitation?? I would really appreciate your help so as to know the right thing to do. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by fomskhalifa: 10:44am On Jan 14, 2016
Please now people of God who knows where I can stay, I'm using Oakbend and I don't want that spring of joy urban living place, it's not going down well with my budget. Please I'm traveling in February. I'm a first timer in every thing from borning to travelling. Please help.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by raptor2: 10:46am On Jan 14, 2016
Hello Dear family ... I have been a silent reader on thread and I must confess you all are doing a great Job. Shout out to Nerf and Nogen for replying my PM.
MY interview was today and its was not successfully honestly before It got to my turn this particular woman was just rejecting everybody.
VO : Good Morning
Me : Good Morning with smile for where n.a. so her face strong.
VO : where in USA are you going
Me: Richmond Texas
VO : what are you going to do in USA
Me: child birth
VO where do you work
Me: I work with XYZ
VO : How did you know about the hospital
Me : I did online research and was referred by my doctor because I had two pre term birth and lost the babies
VO : Have travelled Out of the country
Me: Yes we travelled as a family to Dubai
Vo: Sorry You visa has been denied blah blah. Come give one form
Honestly I was well harmed no document was asked. I just tire
Please house where did I go wrong. When can I 're apply as I want to go early before the end of my second trimister.
And also I went with my Lo Hope that was not the challenge.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cutelass: 10:47am On Jan 14, 2016
Interview was successful. Visa granted. Below is transcript:

Vo: where in the US are u going to?
Hubby: California
Vo: purpose of visit?
Hubby: childbirth for my wife, vacation for me and to witness the birth of my child
Vo: Why do u want to have ur child in the US?
Hubby: It's our first, I want her to have the best medical care and because the US ranks tops in maternal care
Vo: What do u do?
Hubby: I am the ... of.....company
Vo: what does ur company do?
Hubby: we do........
Vo: how much do you earn per month?
Hubby: I don't earn monthly, I own a 10% stake in the company but averagely, I make....... per month
Vo: what is the cost of the trip to u and are u in contact with a doctor?
Hubby: costs.....(I hand over budget sheet stapled together with doctor and hospital correspondence) Vo scrutinises doc
Vo: where do u work madam?
Me: .........
Vo: how long have u worked der?
Me: .....yrs+
Vo: how much do u earn per month?
Me: we have salaries and we have allowances. It's a cumulative average of...... per month
Vo: do u both have families in d US?
We: no
Vo: have u travelled outside nigeria b4?
We: yes, we went to Kenya and UAE for our honeymoon, also been to the UK. (Vo types and types)
Vo: ur visa has been approved. U can pick up next week. Madam, keep all your documents. As u will have a child who is a US citizen, u may need to go back for blah blah...
We: thank u

I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, I learnt A LOT. Infact, I turned Vo on top of hubby's head cos he doesn't read the thread, which turned out to be good cos the first time I asked him why he wanted his wife to have a baby in the US, he said because he can afford it. I screamed!!! Lol
This is my 4th attempt! Yes u read it right, 4th! 3 times denied as a single having visited d UK several times. This is hubby's 1st attempt. Thanks to the person who suggested giving a reason for ur initial denial and trying to state how situation has changed in ur d's 160 form as against just saying u weren't qualified at the time.
The vo who interviewed us was the one everyone prayed they wldnt go to...we were d 1st pple he issued visa today. There were generally several denials.

Finally, I want to thank God for this! I simply told myself that it has been said that it is only a mad person that will do the same thing over and over again and expect to get a different result and so I did same thing I did after trying to conceive and several failed medications, I went to the altar and dropped a heavy sacrifice...alas God changed situation.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by brokewaist(f): 11:00am On Jan 14, 2016
May 2016 mums going to el paso, please holla, specially specially if you are in PH or Abuja
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by mokeju(f): 11:01am On Jan 14, 2016
Whao.
Congrats ooo..
Am so happy for you.
I tap into this favour .

Have been denied 3ce too.
Pls what was the reason you put for the previous denials??
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by mokeju(f): 11:08am On Jan 14, 2016
HeLo Mummies,

Please has anyone used medical visa before? What and what is required of you in terms of preparation? And what kind of questions should one expect?

Have been denied 3ce. 1st time I went alone, 2nd time I went with hubby and 3rd time we went as a family. But one thing I think they keep asking if we have plans to access medical over there, or planning to give birth. Buh either ways maybe cuz am not showing I answered "No".

So am thinking i should just go for medical visa since am showing now and due in May2016
.
Please advice ooo.

Also is it advisable I apply with my son or just me.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by HD16: 11:08am On Jan 14, 2016
brokewaist:
May 2016 mums going to el paso, please holla, specially specially if you are in PH or Abuja

Awww! I'm a Lagos based Elpaso bound May 2016 mama leaving March ending though.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cutelass: 11:14am On Jan 14, 2016
mokeju:
Whao.
Congrats ooo..
Am so happy for you.
I tap into this favour .

Have been denied 3ce too.
Pls what was the reason you put for the previous denials??

I wrote that the embassy issues corporate visa to pple in a particular dept in my office for an annual conference in d US and that some of them earn less than I do but none has failed to return. I also stated I am married now and my husband oversees a successful business. I also stated that I have acquired properties on my own.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by fomskhalifa: 11:18am On Jan 14, 2016
lollarojo:
hello i live ard mayfair garden after ajah im due im march to travel 1st ir 2nd week feb planing houston too (oakbend) bt accomodation is yet to b sorted as im yet to make a decision btw soulcare n hotel

Please have you been able to sort out accommodation cos I'm a march mom too using Oakbend but that Spring Of Joy urban living is too expensive for me. Do you know of any?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 11:51am On Jan 14, 2016
ozycy:
What happens to celebrities and Dangote dem? Una no wan dey popular? grin grin grin

firsttymum
Ucstan
Nefertitiram
Sleekmum
Everybody

People that know me, know me.

I'm already popular. I'm thinking of how to be unpopular sef grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 11:54am On Jan 14, 2016
cutelass:
Interview was successful. Visa granted. Below is transcript:

Vo: where in the US are u going to?
Hubby: California
Vo: purpose of visit?
Hubby: childbirth for my wife, vacation for me and to witness the birth of my child
Vo: Why do u want to have ur child in the US?
Hubby: It's our first, I want her to have the best medical care and because the US ranks tops in maternal care
Vo: What do u do?
Hubby: I am the ... of.....company
Vo: what does ur company do?
Hubby: we do........
Vo: how much do you earn per month?
Hubby: I don't earn monthly, I own a 10% stake in the company but averagely, I make....... per month
Vo: what is the cost of the trip to u and are u in contact with a doctor?
Hubby: costs.....(I hand over budget sheet stapled together with doctor and hospital correspondence) Vo scrutinises doc
Vo: where do u work madam?
Me: .........
Vo: how long have u worked der?
Me: .....yrs+
Vo: how much do u earn per month?
Me: we have salaries and we have allowances. It's a cumulative average of...... per month
Vo: do u both have families in d US?
We: no
Vo: have u travelled outside nigeria b4?
We: yes, we went to Kenya and UAE for our honeymoon, also been to the UK. (Vo types and types)
Vo: ur visa has been approved. U can pick up next week. Madam, keep all your documents. As u will have a child who is a US citizen, u may need to go back for blah blah...
We: thank u

I wish to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread, I learnt A LOT. Infact, I turned Vo on top of hubby's head cos he doesn't read the thread, which turned out to be good cos the first time I asked him why he wanted his wife to have a baby in the US, he said because he can afford it. I screamed!!! Lol
This is my 4th attempt! Yes u read it right, 4th! 3 times denied as a single having visited d UK several times. This is hubby's 1st attempt. Thanks to the person who suggested giving a reason for ur initial denial and trying to state how situation has changed in ur d's 160 form as against just saying u weren't qualified at the time.
The vo who interviewed us was the one everyone prayed they wldnt go to...we were d 1st pple he issued visa today. There were generally several denials.

Finally, I want to thank God for this! I simply told myself that it has been said that it is only a mad person that will do the same thing over and over again and expect to get a different result and so I did same thing I did after trying to conceive and several failed medications, I went to the altar and dropped a heavy sacrifice...alas God changed situation.

Aunty,

Please what is the blah blah here, please tell us

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 12:39pm On Jan 14, 2016
nefertitiram:


Aunty,

Please what is the blah blah here, please tell us
Means say she don zone out immediately she hear say she don get the visa. The rest na phonetics oyibo de speak grin

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cutelass: 12:58pm On Jan 14, 2016
LadyGuinivere:

Means say she don zone out immediately she hear say she don get the visa. The rest na phonetics oyibo de speak grin

Lady G, u are very correct. As I don see white paper, my mind no dey der again. Nef, it was something like the popular, keep ur receipts forever, it will always be asked for in future (dis are my words shaa). Can't remember vo's actual words
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 1:33pm On Jan 14, 2016
LadyGuinivere:

Means say she don zone out immediately she hear say she don get the visa. The rest na phonetics oyibo de speak grin

Bt dat info is critical na.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 2:05pm On Jan 14, 2016
Hello mommas, I need y'all's help.

So there's this young couple that have lost 2 babies here in Naija due to one issue or the other during childbirth. I and my hubby want to assist by sending the Wife only to US for birthing. My questions are :
Please our budget for hospital cost is $3000 to $3500 ( ok we might stretch it to 4K), can anyone recommend a hospital looking at our budget.

She does not have anyone in US, how much should we budget for accommodation and feeding?

She's already 4 months gone. Too late to start?

Any other general advisory would be well appreciated.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by PacoChi(f): 2:17pm On Jan 14, 2016
Please help, @ All, @nefertitiram, @firsttymum, @phema.....please kind advice, thanks.
PacoChi:
Hello all, I'm new here and have gained alot reading through the thread but still need your opinions. I'm an expecting mom and will like to travel to the US for vacation and child birth, I have a Virgin passport. My husband will sponsor the trip and will pay all bills. I have an uncle who I intend staying with, he is a US citizen and wants to send me an invitation acknowledging I will be staying with him in Houston . Please what visa category should I apply with and is it OK to say I have an invitation?? I would really appreciate your help so as to know the right thing to do. Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nogen: 2:26pm On Jan 14, 2016
Sleekmum, please and please, do not attempt going to the airport without finalizing on your babies' seats with the airline. Getting someone at the airport is a uphill task. It is an almost impossible venture. I was in your shoes last August and it wasn't funny at all.

At Apple16, I believe you are already at your hospital. Your life and that of your baby are very important. Please help preserve them. There will always be America but a life lost is gone FOREVER!!!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nobody: 2:54pm On Jan 14, 2016
[quote author=Nogen post=41968671]Sleekmum, please and please, do not attempt going to the airport without finalizing on your babies' seats with the airline. Getting someone at the airport is a uphill task. It is an almost impossible venture. I was in your shoes last August and it wasn't funny at all. ...[\quote]

*me dancing skelewu+ azonto for this post* see Nogen viewing my future missionary journey already grin cheesy grin...I bless God for your vision....I'm not the one with d issue you just commented on but who ever it is kindly take note...

#Ok bye# grin grin cool
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Chizee02: 2:56pm On Jan 14, 2016
I guess today is a bad day for many people. Went for mine today in Abuja and wasn't successful , a lot of ppl were denied. I am very much grateful to God for bringing me this far cos I know that denial ain't rejection and my baby is already blessed whether birthed in US or here , I say thank you to everyone here for the wealth of Knowledge I have earned. No knowledge is a waste, tomorrow is another day.

Here is my transcript;

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma'am with a warm smile
Vo: where in the US are u going to
Me: Elpaso Texas
Vo: For what?
Me: To have my baby
Vo: why in the US
Me: cos I want to access the best standard of care in the world for myself and baby
Vo:What do u do?
Me: I am a .........In ........
Vo: How much is involved?
Me: Said and gave her my budget sheet and employment letter as she said the two simultaneously but she said 'no no no am fine'
Kept on maintaining eye contact as she was typing
Vo: How much do u earn?
Me: ........ but my hubby will be sponsoring
Vo:What does ur hubby do?
Me: I said......
Vo: How much does he earn?
Me: Told her he doesn't earn a specific amount as he is a business man but he earns an average of ......monthly. Tried showing her his biz document for where she didn't answer me. Kept on typing
Vo: How much does he have in his account?
Me: Told her over..... again not interested in the statement
Vo: Quickly asked how much I have in mine
Me: Told her, pushing forward our bank statements for confirmation but she didn't collect
Vo: Does ur hubby have US visa
Me: No ma'am
Vo: Am sorry ma'am I can't ........... puts the green paper in my pp and handed over to me and said Goodluck. She wasn't cheerful at all

I left there thinking aloud like what could have been wrong even with all my docs. She didn't even want to see any of burden of proof. I felt bad shape but that's life, in all I give God all the praise.
I wish everyone the best of luck in life's endeavour

Thanks Thanks Thanks!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by hopefulme: 2:59pm On Jan 14, 2016
nefertitiram:


Bt dat info is critical na.

Yes o, very critical for peps planning to go back for visit after childbirth or another missionary journey.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nogen: 3:00pm On Jan 14, 2016
[quote author=Sleekmum post=41969352][/quote]

Lol. Amen o
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nobody: 3:07pm On Jan 14, 2016
firsttymum:
I can relate... I've been there ooo... Hmmmm I've been so there.
Inshort I will tell him not to wear shades that he's looking too hot when I'm looking too preggy... Or he's dressing too hot.... Kikikikikikikikiki now I'm laughing at my self

Lmao....I can imagine...dat means I will do Jacky Chan moves and blame it on d hormones too nau.... grin cheesy grin

#Okbye# tongue

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