| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by cutelass: 3:13am On May 07, 2016 |
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got home...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...we went to the dr office. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming...no need to run home) 58 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by nathz45: 3:20am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got to my aunty's house...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...they drove us to the dr office. My relations went in to greet him (they had known him for a long time) I had no idea, while I filled out the forms. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) wow...congrat & well done 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 3:22am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) Praise God oh and many congratulations to you on the arrival of your LO. No be small testimony oh. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Lawyer123: 4:06am On May 07, 2016 |
You had a miracle.God is amazing.
[quote author=cutelass post=45384936]Guess I've rested enough. Here's my 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Omodadi2: 4:31am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got to my aunty's house...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...they drove us to the dr office. My relations went in to greet him (they had known him for a long time) I had no idea, while I filled out the forms. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) Thanking Gid on your behalf, congratulations! 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by bukenzoo(f): 4:51am On May 07, 2016 |
[quote author=Ye2ndearisto post=45383252]
Oakbend and Methodist in Houston texas is about the cheapest.[/quote
Thanks for the response.
Please anyone that can help with d cost of delivry in Oakbend and Methodist |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by LadyGuinivere: 5:43am On May 07, 2016 |
sennystudio:
Hello mama's in the house, thanks for your selfless contributions you are all doing a great job. I've been following thing thread for a while and I decided to register tonight.
My questions goes thus:
My husband lives and work in South Africa and I just got my temporary residential visa with my kids, now am expecting, do I need to apply for B1/B2 visa in SA or I need to come back to Nig?
Should I apply with my hubby or he should apply later after we ve gotten ours?
What is our chances if we applied in SA?
Thanks for the good work once again #chances? Nobody can tell u that. You are to apply where u have ties. Apparently, that is SA where your husband has a job and both of you have a permit. I think both of you should apply without the kids 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by LadyGuinivere: 5:46am On May 07, 2016 |
[quote author=bukenzoo post=45385312][/quote]
Use the search button. Oakbend and methodist birth stories are literally almost on every page.
Or use google. U will get enough samples |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by simababe(f): 6:17am On May 07, 2016 |
@cutelas, thank God for such testimony a and favour, God bless ur lo. 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 6:37am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much.
---------******-------
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) An awesome God we serve! He suspended that baby in there and made sure no one delayed you at POE just to make sure that His purpose was realised. Also He slashed your bills and ensured you didn't incur further bills through NICU. Sister, God did you good oh! All praise to Him! He's just a miracle worker! And what are you rushing back for? Stay And recuperate jor. .. Afterall that was the initial plan, wasn't it? Abi you get shop for Onitsha market wey you wan rush go open?  Are you not on Mat leave?   At Dr Mb---u, hmmmm. I may need to port from the other Dr Mb. These prices are tempting at half of his! Many congratulations Mama. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by biollar1: 7:04am On May 07, 2016 |
Pele...congrats dear, God bless ur LO immensely cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got to my aunty's house...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...they drove us to the dr office. My relations went in to greet him (they had known him for a long time) I had no idea, while I filled out the forms. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by LadyGuinivere: 7:04am On May 07, 2016 |
Hmmmm @cutelass na only God o! Na these kain stories dey lead to eyaa stories in Naiija but God not only saw u thru, He also saved u from eyaa bills Mbok nwachinemere sit down and watch scandal and the good wife Congrats sis! 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Egonne1(f): 7:10am On May 07, 2016 |
Congrats dear. May you continually testify. cutelass:
a 4
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ChicMalkia: 7:42am On May 07, 2016 |
Okay let me wade in here briefly...@cheldas is NOUN not the acronym for National Open University of Nigeria the one on Victoria Island? If yes, then its a popular uni and not an online uni na...i remember Obj attended it after he left the presidential office... ijeomaobi1:
@Cheldas
Noun is online. Abeg no fall my hand.
Congratulations to all the mamas and successful Poe/visas 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by biollar1: 7:44am On May 07, 2016 |
2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 7:46am On May 07, 2016 |
 Even plus including Empire and Game of thrones and OITNB... Dear Lady G, I don't know you from H'adam, not to talk of H'eve. But since its Saturday morning, and I have free time (no office work pursuing someborry, and a few minutes till the kids wake up and pile into my peaceful room... and wake up my sleeping foetus!)... I say make I hail you oh! The way you dey take time respond to almost all posts here na wah o! Even the questions that a patient person will see and go "Negodu!...mtchewww"  , you will take time and respond, even if only to tell the enquirer to look well, or think it through! I was even asking myself the other day when I saw your response on one question ... abi she get speech-to-text on her phone? Nor be the same finger-typing all of us dey use? Anyway, I have come to conclude that its just you, wanting to guide, wanting to share, wanting to change the Naija mindset of thinking that nothing can sail through unless you sprinkle in a little lie or dishonesty, and passionate about it too (Even though our people nor dey like read sha, even where expo full ground!). And so I salute you and the others who take time to respond to questions, and guide, encourage and set the records straight... So may God grant your brains and fingers extra anointing, and your patience extra elasticity in Jesus Name. Keep doing what y'all do. These threads (1-4) are God-sent and DO help, and yours (and others) sage advise contributes wella... (Even me wey don go 2 times for this journey, I still dey learn something!) And now, let me put in my own questions... Nor laugh me o... - What are my chances of being approved for a visa if I book a Saturday or Sunday interview? - Why are Houston and Chicago troublesome POEs? What are my chances of scaling through them if I carry biology textbook along...? - How should I greet CBP at POE? Should I say Gd morning, or Hi or Otutu Oma? - If I want twin boys should my head face window or door when meeting my hubby? - Should I wear dress or trouser when travelling to US for the first time? -...... Make I stop here. I can already hear the kids coming in 5-4-3-2-1..... LadyGuinivere:
Hmmmm @cutelass na only God o! Na these kain stories dey lead to eyaa stories in Naiija but God not only saw u thru, He also saved u from eyaa bills
Mbok nwachinemere sit down and watch scandal and the good wife
Congrats sis! 20 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ChicMalkia: 7:53am On May 07, 2016 |
Congratulations dear!! Kai your delivery story is same with my first delivery except that LO didn't wait that long to come out and I was in my 37th week...bless God for the insistence of your aunt that you should see the doctor o...that did save u and I bless God even more for your doctor...what am angel... Biko enjoy ursef and rest way...no need to be running back home after all u went through... cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got to my aunty's house...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...they drove us to the dr office. My relations went in to greet him (they had known him for a long time) I had no idea, while I filled out the forms. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 7:56am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Wow. What a story. Congrats on ur miracle baby. At 34 wks, God was truly on ur matter bcz d baby is abt 6wks premature, yet no issues and in d end, His praise is on ur lips. Plus fees miracle and all. All these kids be waiting to ensure they enter America. Lol 8 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 7:57am On May 07, 2016 |
[quote author=bukenzoo post=45385312][/quote]
Read through d thread for breakdowb or Check google and contact dem. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 8:02am On May 07, 2016 |
my sister, Dem nor dey tell person oh! I'm already seeing like 2-2.5k savings btw hospital and doc eeeh... On top this PTA Vs black market wahala. I don port remain... Monday morning make I begin make calls... Any savings now na jackpot! BTW, travelling in 2 weeks too.. we fit block for MMA... I will jus' keep my eye open for woman with long stomach biollar1:
Yes oooo
Pls port if u r close. They are all good doctors and koko na safety and beta healthcare and if dis particular one fit give u that...Biko port and save some thousand of dollars.
Dr E and Dr F no go slash Lailai! 
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ChicMalkia: 8:07am On May 07, 2016 |
@cheldas I am not a visa guru, however I know grace speaks so this is my advise but the onus is on you to make the final decision:
The countries you have travelled to aren't bad at all cos I know people who only went to Ghana and got the American visa. Secondly if NOUN is an acronym for National Open University of Nigeria, then its a good tie to Nigeria. So with that you can apply with wifey most especially as she is expecting twins and its obvious she can only attach one baby to her ticket. However if choosing to apply with her, first find out if your previous application has resulted in a ban and if not then apply with her and be very truthful.
However of your previous application has resulted in a ban, then let her apply alone as @ladyguinevere advised. If she isn't too far gone, then y'all can first take a vacation to somewhere like the UK or even Kenya sef just to give her travel experience cos I know some VOs are particular about that. All the same its Grace so just be as honest as you can and may God's grace speak for you whatever route you decide to take. 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 8:09am On May 07, 2016 |
ROTFL, Before nko? Naija pickins be shining eye even in the womb... Ajujuju2:
Wow. What a story. Congrats on ur miracle baby.
At 34 wks, God was truly on ur matter bcz d baby is abt 6wks premature, yet no issues and in d end, His praise is on ur lips. Plus fees miracle and all.
All these kids be waiting to ensure they enter America. Lol 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 8:17am On May 07, 2016 |
Nnystc:
- What are my chances of being approved for a visa if I book a Saturday or Sunday interview?
- Why are Houston and Chicago troublesome POEs? What are my chances of scaling through them if I carry biology textbook along...?
- How should I greet CBP at POE? Should I say Gd morning, or Hi or Otutu Oma?
- If I want twin boys should my head face window or door when meeting my hubby?
- Should I wear dress or trouser when travelling to US for the first time?
Lwkmd... D people on ds thread ehn. All of us kolo. - Sunday intrview is best. Jst choose bar beach centre - Troublesome? If u cn survive fuel scarcity, CBP na small mara. Jst cut hand gv dem... - Biolgy textbook isnt really t, try Ababio (chemistry) - Just holla... Baginus kan fun awon goons mi - Plix 4 twins raise ya leg to the moon n ya head to d south to form like "F" shape. - Actually i bliv "bum shorts" and "boob tube" works better. So ur brain for done freeze inside plane b4 u land Abg mak una gree me sleep. Lmao! 15 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by happytbaby: 8:17am On May 07, 2016 |
I think it should suffice lookers191:
Good afternoon people.I have bn following the thread for a while and I think the info here is priceless.To start with,I think my reading threads here is even a testimony because I posted in another thread,enquring about how to go about a tourist visa with wifey,and just about then,a preggy that we've bn long waiting for happened.so immediately,there was change of plans to go the medical visit for childbirth way.
I've bn making a lot of contacts to different hospitals and Dr's with no response until this afternoon when I got a response from Dr Z of oakbend. it is a 5-paged pdf file with different payment details and delivery options.Now I want to know if this is what I to prepare a budget sheet or I still need them to do me a personalised e-mail.
thank you all and stay blessed.
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Harjeehbaday(m): 8:23am On May 07, 2016 |
Querylady24:
Hi @harjeehbaday...also due in August and using Amajoh . Excited to see someone using the same doc and due the same time. When do you intend traveling. Excited to see this....am leaving June ending...due 1st week August.. Any other August Mama using Dr Amajoh |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by nefertitiram: 8:30am On May 07, 2016 |
Nnystc:
ROTFL,
Before nko?
Naija pickins be shining eye even in the womb...
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Harjeehbaday(m): 8:32am On May 07, 2016 |
cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in the morning the swelling returns. 3 days before my travel, I used the home bp monitor to check my bp and it was ranging btw 140/80 and 145/85. I immediately drove to hospital. Nurse on duty checked with the manual bp monitor and another young dr checked and it was still high. They had to call my consultant. He ordered they check my urine for protein and nothing came up...he eventually came himself, checked the bp and said it was normal.
3 days later I travelled with Lufthansa on a united ticket at 34 weeks + some days. Requested for wheelchair and they said since I brought fit to fly I can't use wheel chair. I was shocked cos several pple here have used wheelchair. They agreed to book for my mum cos of her arthritis yet we didn't see any wheelchair neither at Frankfurt nor LAX. We flew to Frankfurt and had a 4 hrs layover b4 we flew to LAX. All the while, my mum was so worried about the swelling.
POE was a breeze.
Cbp: what are you here for?
Me: childbirth
Cbp: ok. How long are u here for?
Me: 2 months
Cbp: sorry, what did u say u are here for again?
Me: childbirth, delivery, to have my baby (lol...that's d type of confidence saying the truth at the embassy gives u)
Took our finger prints and stamps us in for 6 months.
We went to agriculture...the officer was busy shouting to the guy scanning the bags...Nigeria, Nigeria, lol...our bags were scanned but we weren't asked to open it.
When we got to my aunty's house...the legs had tripled in size and she insisted I see the dr immediately ( my appt wasn't till another 4 days). We called his office and luckily he was still around...said they close at 5pm. It was already 4pm...so without eating or anything...they drove us to the dr office. My relations went in to greet him (they had known him for a long time) I had no idea, while I filled out the forms. When I saw the dr, my bp had shot up to 159/100. He told me point blank to head straight to the hospital as I had developed pre-eclampsia and baby had to be induced immediately. He said the financial dept would have closed for the day and they don't open weekends...so we had only the next day to pay and sign the contract...cos if I deliver without signing it...I would be left with a bill of over $40k. Got to the hospital and was admitted. Was placed on magnesium IV to prevent seizure...while they ran tests...the same ones I would have done with the doctor's office.
Next day my mum sorted the bills...while they brought the papers for me to fill...despite the induction starting Thursday night...i didn't deliver till almost mid day Saturday...cervix no gree dilate till...was almost heading to OR for c-section b4 LO came forth...I hadn't eaten in almost 48 hrs...day said no food, no water...was just allowed to chew ice...where the strength to push came from...I don't know.
The main testimony is that LO didn't need to go to NICU...was almost peeing in my pant when the thought of it came to my mind...cos of bills...she was just in the nursery...they did hearing test...checked for jaundice...was later discharged. LO is 3 weeks old currently.
Used st Francis medical center and dr. Mb---u. Hospital bill $2700 for vag. Delivery (includes paediatrician, epidural (the thing wore off towards the actual delivery). Stayed an extra day which cost $900 (covers both me and baby). Hospital gives free stroller. I've gotten zero balance.
Dr fees had always been 1500 and 2500 for vag and csection respectively. When I got here...saw it was now 1000 and 1300...was told the dr considered the current economic situation in Nigeria and decided to slash his self-pay fees. Hmmm...Angels still dey dis earth Shaa.
Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home) This is indeed a great testimony and we shall all have great testimonies too Congratulations and regards to the LO, Hospital even gave free stroller... No b small thing ooo. This is just God's favour 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by happytbaby: 8:32am On May 07, 2016 |
Nnystc and Ajuju will chop cane this morning. In fact weekend has been cancelled, go back to work.
Make i go chop before one foetus go eat my belly 5 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 8:39am On May 07, 2016 |
you see am nah! All the "giving back" pipul don appear to answer the questions. Na im make I talk say this thread nor go ever die... We go reach part 100 and beyond! Even our abroad "Shudrens" go dey direct their Naija born friends here for info on how to "born" in Yankee "check Part 4, page 80. My momma gat details of ma bir' in there mehnnn" Ajujuju2:
Lwkmd... D people on ds thread ehn. All of us kolo.
- Sunday intrview is best. Jst choose bar beach centre
- Troublesome? If u cn survive fuel scarcity, CBP na small mara. Jst cut hand gv dem...
- Biolgy textbook isnt really t, try Ababio (chemistry)
- Just holla... Baginus kan fun awon goons mi
- Plix 4 twins raise ya leg to the moon n ya head to d south to form like "F" shape.
- Actually i bliv "bum shorts" and "boob tube" works better. So ur brain for done freeze inside plane b4 u land
Abg mak una gree me sleep. Lmao!
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nnystc: 8:45am On May 07, 2016 |
If na you nko?
Me I go talk by force oh!
Dem must ansah kweshon...
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ashedzi: 8:49am On May 07, 2016 |
Congratulations & welcome 2 da world LO. The Lord is ur strength. Besides at how many weeks did u travel pls? Hearing ur water broke d next day. Zumabeezle:
Got into Houston on a Sunday and all was well. On Monday night my water broke. Baby was delivered via cs on Tuesday night. She wasn't breathing or making a sound. Fear ripped thru me. 12 minutes of silence! Then i heard that beautiful cry.! Glory to God.
Coz she came early, she was put in nicu level 2. Eventually got discharged from d hospital. Now the bills are coming in. Hmmm, my pple, i don't even know where to start from. Nicu bill is over the roof! Hospt bill for baby too. May God help me.
Special thanks to those who gave me advice d other time. @adebuble, @suntai for the prayers, @shrekandfiona, @nefertitiram, @adiahabasi, @modath, @cindermum, @happytbaby, @theleakytribe, @ladyguinivere. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by LadyGuinivere: 8:58am On May 07, 2016 |
Nnystc:
Even plus including Empire and Game of thrones and OITNB...
Dear Lady G,
I don't know you from H'adam, not to talk of H'eve. But since its Saturday morning, and I have free time (no office work pursuing someborry, and a few minutes till the kids wake up and pile into my peaceful room... and wake up my sleeping foetus!)...
I say make I hail you oh! The way you dey take time respond to almost all posts here na wah o! Even the questions that a patient person will see and go "Negodu!...mtchewww" , you will take time and respond, even if only to tell the enquirer to look well, or think it through!
I was even asking myself the other day when I saw your response on one question ... abi she get speech-to-text on her phone? Nor be the same finger-typing all of us dey use?
Anyway, I have come to conclude that its just you, wanting to guide, wanting to share, wanting to change the Naija mindset of thinking that nothing can sail through unless you sprinkle in a little lie or dishonesty, and passionate about it too (Even though our people nor dey like read sha, even where expo full ground!).
And so I salute you and the others who take time to respond to questions, and guide, encourage and set the records straight... So may God grant your brains and fingers extra anointing, and your patience extra elasticity in Jesus Name. Keep doing what y'all do.
These threads (1-4) are God-sent and DO help, and yours (and others) sage advise contributes wella... (Even me wey don go 2 times for this journey, I still dey learn something!)
And now, let me put in my own questions... Nor laugh me o...
- What are my chances of being approved for a visa if I book a Saturday or Sunday interview?
- Why are Houston and Chicago troublesome POEs? What are my chances of scaling through them if I carry biology textbook along...?
- How should I greet CBP at POE? Should I say Gd morning, or Hi or Otutu Oma?
- If I want twin boys should my head face window or door when meeting my hubby?
- Should I wear dress or trouser when travelling to US for the first time?
-......
Make I stop here. I can already hear the kids coming in 5-4-3-2-1.....
Hahahahaha! No kee me o! The fact that u watch emire de terr me say u be correct someborri #inpepesticovoice mbok thank ya thank ya! It is good when at least one peson understands the mission even thou e be like mission impossible. God bless us all o! I only know the answer for twins. Do the kpekus by 12 in the afternoon /high noon. Off all the ac and fan. Close the windoow. Na the heat go make the somethingto split! Mo na lie? 9 Likes |
