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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by herrik066: 10:38pm On Jun 10, 2016
Dear good pple, does anyone has experience flying Arik to and fro? Please share abeg. DW and I are thinking of using Arik cause of the hike in flight fare by other airline.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by dora2007: 11:08pm On Jun 10, 2016
Hello,

Any info on accommodation in houston. I would be early July and using northside.
Any info on accommodation close by?
Thanks

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Bisoye82:

Have you tried Lynwood.someone on ground got $750/month for 1 room in a shared apartment.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Cmeo(m): 12:06am On Jun 11, 2016
herrik066:
Dear good pple, does anyone has experience flying Arik to and fro? Please share abeg. DW and I are thinking of using Arik cause of the hike in flight fare by other airline.

Arik isn't bad. Its direct flight to NY and you just spend 10 - 11 hours on air. Don't expect too much especially as it concerns in-flight entertainment and menu by expect something.

If you would need more of anything, ask them. For me, I am addicted to them to JFK because of their good price, short travel hours and u get to destination at cool time (usually early morning). There might be delay before departure, but pilot most time make it up by arrival at a time you are get to destination or a little above it. Your flight could be delayed for a day too if there is a serious mechanical fault beyond their control.

All-in-all, they ain't bad.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Juxen: 12:18am On Jun 11, 2016
Bisoye82:

Have you tried Lynwood.someone on ground got $750/month for 1 room in a shared apartment.

Hi Bisoye82

Please can you help with info or contact person for this accommodation.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ai100: 1:20am On Jun 11, 2016
Yes OOOO

Very Mean Looking Man.

sugah:


Kai! Stories like this just makes me palpitate cry

Was the Igbo man the CBP officer?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ai100: 1:26am On Jun 11, 2016
Its Money gram. i did it from Nigeria to receive in Atlanta and was charged 323.

Mumtwins08:



Hi is it money gram or western union ?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ai100: 1:34am On Jun 11, 2016
@ Sugah, is your poe Abudabi.

Please make sure you hold enough money and evidence. avoid the black guys and pray.

You will be fine

sugah:

My dear, that's why I've been on your case since na. Im trying to be prepared but im not getting any positive feedback. Abeg help me check my last email.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by kenkelewu: 2:43am On Jun 11, 2016
Just to correct some impressions here about needing an agent to do your baby's naija visa if you are in a hurry. Back then in 2013, before the loss of info and data in NL, people on this thread were not using agents. Follow the instructions as outlined, it's not difficult to do.
1. Start your application online at the NIS website: https://portal (dot)immigration(dot)gov(dot)ng/visa/freshVisa
- register your account
-enter your address, phone no
-complete the application form with the baby's details
-Print ur application- copy reference no and App ID
-Proceed to check out
-Proceed to payment
-Select money order
I attached the instructions for using money order but spambot got me yesterday. Lol
2. Buy USPS money order and send the money order no to Innovate by email; you can also call them
3. You will receive an acknowledgement and then you can use the money order no to complete your application.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by kenkelewu: 2:51am On Jun 11, 2016
DIY Expedited Naija Visa II:
Money order instructions:
According to the website:
1. Note down the "Serial Number" (as shown by red circle in the sample image ) and provide that to us with other requested information after you hit the proceed button below. We’ll send you a confirmation email stating that your order number & tracking number is associated with a money order serial number. This email doesn’t mean that your application is paid yet.
Mail the filled in Money Order via a traceable courier service (such as Fedex, UPS and DHL): Address is provided on the page at this stage

2. Once we receive your money order, we’ll confirm the receipt via another email to you stating that your payment has been received and you can proceed to submit your Visa/Passport application"


Now, Mail your application: forms, you and your hubby's Naija passport data page, letter of consent, copy of flight itinerary or ticket as the case may be, money orders (for the expedited fee and additional separate $30 money order), then prepaid self-addressed express delivery envelope
Note:
I applied for my baby's on a Tues and got it back on Fri.
Avoid the embassies where these agents work, cos your application will be under the pile.
From reviews, use Washington DC and NY
Times are hard, let's not waste money on what we can do ourselves.
Note that weekends and holidays will increase processing times, even if you expedite the processing

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nonny1234: 3:36am On Jun 11, 2016
valeriechima:
My interview experience. ....

After waiting for over 2 hours praying, speaking in tongues, worshipping God. He answered our prayers

VO: Why are you traveling to the US?
ME: To have my baby.
VO: Wow congratulations! Have you contacted a doctor and hospital?
ME: Yes I have
VO: Can I see the hospital and doctor's letter?
ME: sure! I gave him the letter, the hospital budget and email conversations.
He went through them and gave them back to me
VO: What do you for a living?
Me: I work with bla bla bla, I was primarily posted to bla bla to teach.......
VO: Wow that's great! You teach Mathematics. You should be intelligent. How much do you earn?
ME: thanks...I told him how much I earn.
VO: Where does your husband do?
ME: I told him
VO: How much does he earn?
ME: I told him.
VO: What does he do there?
I told him.
VO:Does he have an extra income?
Yes....we have tricycle running on the street.
VO: wow! How many?
20 of themV
VO: How much do they make in a week?
Gave an estimate of 50-70k
VO: Dats quite lucrative. ...How much does he make monthly?
I quickly multiplied my weekly income by 4 and gave an estimate.
VO: He mentioned that it might be one of my hubby's cabs that bashed his car....
I laughed......naaah, our tricycles are all in Onitsha not in abj.
VO: Where is that?
The Eastern part of Nigeria.
VO: ok.

After typing for so long.

VO: can you remind me of what your husband do and his position, I forgot that?
I told him.
He kept typing.

All of a sudden I heard the holy spirit spirit speaking through him....Congratulations.......
God is so so good..

Congrats dear.. Pls i need your help urgently.. I also teach n I'm trying to apply for same visa. I need you to put me through on some things.. You can contact me on stell584@yahoo.con


Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by amanda0: 4:30am On Jun 11, 2016
Hey ladies,
Moms to be in Houston please who is using Houston north west medical centre ? And dr Xydas please let me know shared accommodation close to the hospital would be appreciated. Mamas that have used this hospital and doctor what was your total fees for Vaginal delivery.
Thank you for helping a sister out.
God bless us all.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nonny1234: 4:34am On Jun 11, 2016
Good day all,
Please can anyone tell me the content of a "Budget Sheet" and Also "Burden of proof".
Thanks in Advance..
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by amanda0: 4:53am On Jun 11, 2016
wolefola:
cant find what I posted oo but lemme summarise.Missionary Journey signed sealed and delivered by God's grace.Breakdown of fees below.
doc-1850
hosp-3600(actually 3500 for scheduled cs +100 for material 4 circumcision)
pead at d hos-850(2days visit and circumcision)
Follow up pead-135(got 20% discount so paid 108)
lab 4 baby-43
pku test-25
anesthetics-750

I got a refund if 500 from d hospital cos I was discharged on d 2nd day instead of 3rd.I was also able to get a return ticket (airfrance) 4 d baby at d airport for 143 with Gods intervention,of which dey charged me a little over 372 on phone wen I called to make reservation. Thanks to God and everyone.
Hey ,
Thank God everything went well. Please is it Dr xydas you used and what pead did you use. Using doctor and hospital and need to get a pead. Whats PKU test thought test for baby is included in the miracle package.
Thanks dear for your reply
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Ajujuju2: 5:20am On Jun 11, 2016
customised87:


You dont have to renew your visa before travelling, you would be stamped in for 6 months regardless of when the visa will expire. You can however renew before travelling if you want to, but it is not illegal to travel on your present visa.

Your response makes it seem compulsory that she must be stamped in for 6months. Bt remember that even though lots of people have been stamped in for 6mnths, there are still quite a number who were stamped in for much less time. Some even gave their stories here and CBP was very aware they were pregnant.

I think she should take her chances and apply for renewal.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Juxen: 5:35am On Jun 11, 2016
Nonny1234:
Good day all,
Please can anyone tell me the content of a "Budget Sheet" and Also "Burden of proof".
Thanks in Advance..

Check part 1, pg 105. You will see a sample.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by herrik066: 6:22am On Jun 11, 2016
Many thanks @Cmeo. What was the experience travelling back with them to Nigeria with a baby? Does the Airplane have spacious space for preggy? and I hear they strict with preggy. What is the max they can take? 20 weeks?DW is traveling in her 34th week


Cmeo:


Arik isn't bad. Its direct flight to NY and you just spend 10 - 11 hours on air. Don't expect too much especially as it concerns in-flight entertainment and menu by expect something.

If you would need more of anything, ask them. For me, I am addicted to them to JFK because of their good price, short travel hours and u get to destination at cool time (usually early morning). There might be delay before departure, but pilot most time make it up by arrival at a time you are get to destination or a little above it. Your flight could be delayed for a day too if there is a serious mechanical fault beyond their control.

All-in-all, they ain't bad.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by sugah: 6:49am On Jun 11, 2016
ai100:
@ Sugah, is your poe Abudabi.

Please make sure you hold enough money and evidence. avoid the black guys and pray.

You will be fine


Yea, POE is abu dhabi. Im still doing praying and fasting ontop PTA matter. You mean physical cash bah?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Cmeo(m): 8:11am On Jun 11, 2016
What was the experience travelling back with them to Nigeria with a baby? Does the Airplane have spacious space for preggy? and I hear they strict with preggy. What is the max they can take? 20 weeks?DW is traveling in her 34th week


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The max arik carry is 28 weeks. they have a good spacious seat. We haven't fly them back home with baby but I have seen people with babies on their flight and there is no complain.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temmyo: 8:47am On Jun 11, 2016
Cmeo:
What was the experience travelling back with them to Nigeria with a baby? Does the Airplane have spacious space for preggy? and I hear they strict with preggy. What is the max they can take? 20 weeks?DW is traveling in her 34th week




The max arik carry is 28 weeks. they have a good spacious seat. We haven't fly them back home with baby but I have seen people with babies on their flight and there is no complain.
it's 30 weeks now with your fit to fly from port health.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ChicMalkia: 8:58am On Jun 11, 2016
@herrik066 I travelled with arik to and fro my first missionary journey in 2014...34 weeks is high for them...my experience was an awful one as they refused to carry me unless I had a fit to fly from the port health so I missed the flight that day as well as the ticket fare..(note: I was actually 35 weeks and there are some details I can't mention here as this is a public forum). So if she must use arik she should travel earlier

On coming back with the baby, I did call their customer care about bassinet n all but they just advised I get to the airport early...I did and was able to get an aisle seat... And then after much momma drama and talk they brought out the bassinets and I had one in front of me which I used. They didn't want to bring them out initially with the excuse that babies on board the plane were far more than the bassinets available. The crew were very friendly with me and helped me with baby when necessary and I even got to gist with the pilots...whenever I needed hot water for baby they provided...it was a comfortable journey for me bit then that was early 2014...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by KayLayChi: 10:07am On Jun 11, 2016
DeeUzor:
Any expectant mothers in the San Bernadino county of California? Please let me know, I will like to compare notes on hospitals and costs. Thanks

Hi, I had my baby in Victorville in San Bernardino last year August. You can read up my old posts if you want to compare notes.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by XX01(f): 10:53am On Jun 11, 2016
Thank God with me o. My DH and I finally got our visas yesterday morning.

I didn't really have enough time to prepare as I had so many things going on. However, God was faithful and He granted us favour.

Will soon be back with our transcript. I would just like to add that for the budget sheet, you should include the total amounts available in all accounts (listed individually) and how much will be left. I think that was when the battle was won.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by temyb: 11:25am On Jun 11, 2016
Hello all
Got to dallas Wednesday @32 weeks & had my babies Thursday. Just had time to post my story here
Saw a little sign of water lastweek Saturday morning in Nigeria,went go Havana. As usual,they wanTed me to stay behind to have my babies.the Dr said my water broke but luckily no contractions. Was put on drugs and antibiotics and my flight was rebooked for Monday morning. Was in the hospital from sat till Monday. My flight emirate was 2pm to dubai connecting 1hr to u.'s. The Dr in Havana said I shouldn't go that I wouldn't make it to the U.'S but something in me told me I have to be strong and I want to to save my babies life I need to move ASAP. Even though I was 31 weeks then,I wasn't ready to hear stories that touches the heart plus the fact that it's IVF babies. Unfortunately the hospital didn't want to release me,they didn't want to give me fit to fly and emirate had to shift my flight to Tuesday. As God would have it,I was using another hospital who scanned me all over again and it showed I was OK. The sac water wasn't broken and I wasn't dilating. The Dr certified me OK and was deem fit to fly to the u.s
Fast forward flight was very smooth,was taking plenty water and fruits. Even though our connecting flight from dubai to u.s was full,God make sure I had 3 whole seats to myself.No contractions or pains at all. Arrived dallas fort Worth Wednesday morning. My entry was uneventful,just few questions from the cbp. Was called for secondary inspection that took like 30mins cos there was a queue. All the cbp asked was my hospital correspondence and receipt to show I already paid which I showed him and he allowed me go. Thank God for wheel chair,it was very useful.
My host came to pick me at the airport&we went home. Thursday morning,no cramps and was still OK and was resting well. Thursday evening,I started feeling contractions,even though I tried seeing my Dr Wednesday but they said till Tuesday next week.
By Thursday evening the contraction was something else,I was moved to Harris methodist hospital fort wort were I had initially paid,before I knew it Dr and nurses were all over me and I was told they were bringin them out Thursday night.
Fast forward I had my babies (twin girls) to the glory of God but they are in NICU doing great. The first doesn't need oxygen while the second one just need a little to get better. So far so good they are doing well but am soooooo scared of how much they would collect for NICU for 2 babies&they said they might be there for 3-4 more weeks but in my mind am praying that they do soooo well and let us go on time. Am still in the hospital&as a FTM it's has been God's grace o. C.S it's not a joke but I must say they nurses here are very nice and warm. Been able to walk round the hospital ward and might be discharged in 2-3 days time but would be checking on the babies time to time
Already they have started talking about medic-aid for the NICU which I have totally declined,I told theme no way.The medic aid lady told me,the bill might be easier pensive that I should take medic aid for NICU while I pay my bills and Dr fees. I said lialia ooooo. We are still on it sha but God has been faithful
Any advice from mamas in the house,God bless u all

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by sugah: 12:06pm On Jun 11, 2016
Wow temyb. That's a testimony. Congratulations on the birth of your twins..I wish them speedy recovery.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tonjub(f): 12:07pm On Jun 11, 2016
Still hussling for PTA. Any one got an idea of the banks selling?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by tonjub(f): 12:10pm On Jun 11, 2016
Thank God for your life. Its indeed a miracle.
temyb:
Hello all
Got to dallas Wednesday @32 weeks & had my babies Thursday. Just had time to post my story here
Saw a little sign of water lastweek Saturday morning in Nigeria,went go Havana. As usual,they wanTed me to stay behind to have my babies.the Dr said my water broke but luckily no contractions. Was put on drugs and antibiotics and my flight was rebooked for Monday morning. Was in the hospital from sat till Monday. My flight emirate was 2pm to dubai connecting 1hr to u.'s. The Dr in Havana said I shouldn't go that I wouldn't make it to the U.'S but something in me told me I have to be strong and I want to to save my babies life I need to move ASAP. Even though I was 31 weeks then,I wasn't ready to hear stories that touches the heart plus the fact that it's IVF babies. Unfortunately the hospital didn't want to release me,they didn't want to give me fit to fly and emirate had to shift my flight to Tuesday. As God would have it,I was using another hospital who scanned me all over again and it showed I was OK. The sac water wasn't broken and I wasn't dilating. The Dr certified me OK and was deem fit to fly to the u.s
Fast forward flight was very smooth,was taking plenty water and fruits. Even though our connecting flight from dubai to u.s was full,God make sure I had 3 whole seats to myself.No contractions or pains at all. Arrived dallas fort Worth Wednesday morning. My entry was uneventful,just few questions from the cbp. Was called for secondary inspection that took like 30mins cos there was a queue. All the cbp asked was my hospital correspondence and receipt to show I already paid which I showed him and he allowed me go. Thank God for wheel chair,it was very useful.
My host came to pick me at the airport&we went home. Thursday morning,no cramps and was still OK and was resting well. Thursday evening,I started feeling contractions,even though I tried seeing my Dr Wednesday but they said till Tuesday next week.
By Thursday evening the contraction was something else,I was moved to Harris methodist hospital fort wort were I had initially paid,before I knew it Dr and nurses were all over me and I was told they were bringin them out Thursday night.
Fast forward I had my babies (twin girls) to the glory of God but they are in NICU doing great. The first doesn't need oxygen while the second one just need a little to get better. So far so good they are doing well but am soooooo scared of how much they would collect for NICU for 2 babies&they said they might be there for 3-4 more weeks but in my mind am praying that they do soooo well and let us go on time. Am still in the hospital&as a FTM it's has been God's grace o. C.S it's not a joke but I must say they nurses here are very nice and warm. Been able to walk round the hospital ward and might be discharged in 2-3 days time but would be checking on the babies time to time
Already they have started talking about medic-aid for the NICU which I have totally declined,I told theme no way.The medic aid lady told me,the bill might be easier pensive that I should take medic aid for NICU while I pay my bills and Dr fees. I said lialia ooooo. We are still on it sha but God has been faithful
Any advice from mamas in the house,God bless u all

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by mummybee: 12:23pm On Jun 11, 2016
Read my post. I'm currently in the U.S. My Visa will expire in July and I came In just last week through 'almighty Houston'. As long as your visa is still valid, you'll be stamped in for 6months. It u're not comfortable, u can go for renewal. All d best


estasplash:
Hello house! First timer here. Pls I have a visa that expires on the 11th of september and I intend traveling on the 1st of September cos my due date is in November. I want to know if I have to apply for a visa renewal before I travel (that is before the expiration date of the visa) or I should apply for renewal  when I get to the US ( that is after the expiration of the visa)‎. Will I be allowed into the states with my almost expired visa wen my due date is in November? I need answers plsssssss

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:41pm On Jun 11, 2016
Nonny1234:
Good day all,
Please can anyone tell me the content of a "Budget Sheet" and Also "Burden of proof".
Thanks in Advance..
page 105 of part 1...
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 12:50pm On Jun 11, 2016
people have been sending emails asking same questions

i used oakbend i hear d fees are different now so my Quotes wont really help
then i didnt use form A even though i helped some peeps

so to use it u have to be registered first.... u have to get someone to register u
now as a patient u have some details like account number and bla bla
everything flows from there... it becomes easy.

note when talking to alice, naija people be polite and nice and b friendly. U GUYS LIKE TO DO ITS UR RIGHT. MOST OF US DONT LIKE TO BE COMMANDED ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE TRYING TO DO U A FAVOUR.N make enquires like u r in d US already.
meaning have address zip and all that at ur finger tip. also ur statements shld be that u want ur husband to pay ur bills and bla bla


GOODLUCK O

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by wolefola: 2:24pm On Jun 11, 2016
@ amanda0,I used dr xydas.You do not have a choice but to use the hospital's pead group whilst you and ur baby are still in the hospital,dey wnt allow external pead to come and attend to the baby whilst u are still in d hospital. The hospitals pediatrician will just walk in to attend to the baby for d number of days u are dia or at least 4 2days.You will need to choose a pead after u av been discharged 4 a follow up 4 d baby.The pku is required to be done on d baby at birth den anoda one at 2weeks wch u can choose to do at the hospital lab or somwia else,d result will be sent to the pead u choose after u av been discharged. I hope I an answered your question. Pls note that u will be charged for some lab bills but d price isnt much.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ai100: 2:40pm On Jun 11, 2016
Try typing Atlanta hospitals in the search button you will see various hospital that has been discussed with prices

I am in Atlanta and i intend using DeKalb medical center closer to where i stay. Wanted to Use Northside. If you will be staying with a relative ask which hospitals are closer.


mummykoko:
Gud day all,

i av being reading and av really learnt so much on this platform. thanks to all the gurus in the house in the house.

can someone please help out with hospitals in Atlanta with guuuuud bill even if it out side Atlanta city.

Looking fw to ur responses.
tnks.

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