boluwagin:
Hello Nairalanders! FTM due in march'17 and i'm really happy to be part of nairaland, I have learnt a lot since I found out about this trend in July. I share experiences gotten here with friends that are also interested in giving birth in the US.

Now my worries: i'm torn in between giving birth in Houston and Dallas but I have more info(I got here)on Houston than dallas. I just found out about JPS hospital in dallas but the issue is the hospital cost? if they still take foreign patients (I read somewhere here that JPS doesn't accept foreign patients)? a doctor' name or contact? I have contacted the numbers I got online from my research but it's not been fruitful. Please help a sister!!! I need useful comments. Thanks!

Points to Consider:

1. Pick a location where you have family so you can get post delivery care and cut out accommodation cost.

2. Search properly for Hospitals in Dallas, there are a couple of them. Visit their website and i am sure you would find a 'find a physician' link or a contact you can call. Negotiate since you would be a selfpay patient.

3. Assuming you have gotten your Visa, you can use a Doctor's correspondence from Houston for POE if you cannot get one from a Hospital in Dallas.

4. Also give preference to Hospitals that accept prepayment via Form A etc. You may be able to save some $ there.

lobus:

Points to Consider:
1. Pick a location where you have family so you can get post delivery care and cut out accommodation cost.
2. Search properly for Hospitals in Dallas, there are a couple of them. Visit their website and i am sure you would find a 'find a physician' link or a contact you can call. Negotiate since you would be a selfpay patient.
3. Assuming you have gotten your Visa, you can use a Doctor's correspondence from Houston for POE if you cannot get one from a Hospital in Dallas.
4. Also give preference to Hospitals that accept prepayment via Form A etc. You may be able to save some $ there.

Thank you so much @lobus for the quick response.

1) I have families in both dallas and Houston but i'm gonna be more comfortable in dallas especially with post delivery care.

2) I already did and got JPS but whenever I call they keep transferring my calls.

boluwagin:


Thank you so much @lobus for the quick response.

1) I have families in both dallas and Houston but i'm gonna be more comfortable in dallas especially with post delivery care.

2) I already did and got JPS but whenever I call they keep transferring my calls.

I'm also considering very affordable hospital, the likes of oakbend...

boluwagin:


Thank you so much @lobus for the quick response.

1) I have families in both dallas and Houston but i'm gonna be more comfortable in dallas especially with post delivery care.

2) I already did and got JPS but whenever I call they keep transferring my calls.

I just searched and found 8-9 OB/GYN associated with the JPS Hospital. Check each of them for their contact details using below link and call them each

http://practitioners.jpshealthnet.org/?SortBy=Weighted&SortDirection=Asc&Specialties=7

You would have to put in more work on the search and keep calling.

lobus:


I just searched and found 8-9 OB/GYN associated with the JPS Hospital. Check each of them for their contact details using below link and call them each

http://practitioners.jpshealthnet.org/?SortBy=Weighted&SortDirection=Asc&Specialties=7

You would have to put in more work on the search and keep calling.

I got same phone numbers I have been calling and my calls been transferred...

boluwagin:



I got same phone numbers I have been calling and my calls been transferred...

Is it that when they transfer the calls,no body picks up at the other end or what?
I remember having a similar scenario when I called some hospitals/Dr's office ,in some instances I had to wait for like 10-15mins after transferbefore someone picked up,so I will advise you keep trying and be patient,if you situation is similar to what I just described.

HillyMa:

Hi Maggie0133 u can send me a dm so i can send u the UNT number to reach Dr Shanna Combs office tho you would need to send your medical reports for her to review first before deciding whether to take u on at 36 weeks.

Don't know if i can post the number openly for others interested.

Please I will also need the UNT number... kindly share your cost and hospital experience asap. Thanks

Hi mama's please for those who took utazi leaves along with them to the U.S, I have some fresh ones I intend to travel with, how do I preserve it please because I got em fresh.

@damidamsel
Aunty pls answer my PM na. Abeg. Need to clarify some tinz. Tanks

Thanks temmyo...

chloe7:
Hi mama's please for those who took utazi leaves along with them to the U.S, I have some fresh ones I intend to travel with, how do I preserve it please because I got em fresh.

I saw my mom do this severally. Don't shred it, just spread the leaves on a tray, leave it to air dry(no sun). Keep it in a place that has shade, don't spread it under the sun. The sun dries it up excessively and causes it to darken. Dont wash it before airdrying. After a few days it will become crisp. You wash only when you want to use it. It doesn't loose the bitter taste. I just discarded some leftovers from omugwo of 5 years ago

ebonychic18:
I saw my mom do this severally. Don't shred it, just spread the leaves on a tray, leave it to air dry(no sun). Keep it in a place that has shade, don't spread it under the sun. The sun dries it up excessively and causes it to darken. Dont wash it before airdrying. After a few days it will become crisp. You wash only when you want to use it. It doesn't loose the bitter taste. I just discarded some leftovers from omugwo of 5 years ago

Thanks a lot dear, but they shredded it in oyingbo market for me o can I still spread it that way? Because i've actually opened the nylon and spread it somewhere in my kitchen.

My people longest time.
Little angel arrived on the 6th sept.
Had cs with Dr f at methodist
Doc 2900
Hospital 3780
Lab 174
Not seen pead yet.

Started out to head home. Please my experienced mamas, anyone know how to get baby ticket. D price dey gave me am nt smiling oh. 470 dey said it's based on one way dat dey can't book return if my ticket is remaining houston lag only. Please anyone knows how to go about this.

Congrats to those who had successful interview. And arrival of our babies. It's God oh.

Please make una help oh. Am ready to port back.

chloe7:
Thanks a lot dear, but they shredded it in oyingbo market for me o can I still spread it that way? Because i've actually opened the nylon and spread it somewhere in my kitchen.

oh I think so. But hope you didn't wash it?

Hello I am a November mum. I am presently in houston texas using hnwmc.Anyone here that can recommend an apartment close to the hospital? Where I am presently is 1hr trip. Many thanks

FCMB has also reduced monthly limit to $100.

debby516:
My people, so i woke to see emails from GTB and Stanbic on non-usage of the Naira Mastercard abroad and reduction in the amount on POS and online. There is a caveat from Stanbic sha, that since i had pre-informed them of my travel itinerary, i'll still be able to use my card to withdraw and the new policy will take effect after i return from my trip (I'll still call their customer care to confirm).

So i quickly rushed to Access Bank to pick up my Visa card and also entered FCMB to apply for a naira mastercard. N.B. FCMB no longer issue mastercard except you have evidence of your trip i.e. Travel ticket. I got it activated immediately. So pls, for those travelling soon, pls have Plan B, C and even D.

God help us all.

@ Slimwendy n all the in house.
My POE at JFK was the best of its kind. I recommend JFK for everyone, but do your calculation very well to fly on Sunday and arrive in d evening (8pm upward preferably). That day n time Is a worn-out & let go time for them.

CBP: Welcome
CBP: Give me your passport
CBP: Who owns dis passport A,....B...C....& D.
Hubby: it is for this, that, that & this
CBP: How many weeks are you staying
Hubby: 12wks
CBP: (She stamped us in for 6-months , even though our Visas will expire nxt month)
CBP: Take your passports, u are welcome to New York.

Luggage Inspector.
Man: what do u have here?
Me: Clothes on bag A & B, and foodstuff on C
Man: Do u have garri, grinded eguisi, ogbono, pepper...any vegetables?
Me: Yes, except d vegetables is dried.
Man: You can go.

That's is it oooh, Oyibo man Don know wetin we dey carry, he told me every thing in my bag, I only said yes.
We are fine oooh, is just that apartment here is expensive..Just pitying hubby. Monthly rent for entire place is $3600.

Anyone with cheaper dollars plz halla me...we need it, tired of changing via black market.. Pls helep us

I am still pushing...talk to you all later..

slimwendy85:
Ezemistic, hi... Some of us are waiting patiently for your poe story. Hope the trip was uneventful, and you are well rested now.

Hello NLers,

Well done to everyone that has kept this tread going. Been on airbnb searching for accomodation but scared of selecting a poor location. Is anyone currently in Chicago that can guide us thru. Abeg help a sister in need. Will be off to Chicago in 4 weeks.

Hello NLers,

Well done to everyone that has kept this tread going. Been on airbnb searching for accomodation but scared of selecting a poor location. Is anyone currently in Chicago that can guide us thru. Abeg help a sister in need. Will be off to Chicago in 4 weeks.

boluwagin:
Hello Nairalanders! FTM due in march'17 and i'm really happy to be part of nairaland, I have learnt a lot since I found out about this trend in July. I share experiences gotten here with friends that are also interested in giving birth in the US.

Now my worries: i'm torn in between giving birth in Houston and Dallas but I have more info(I got here)on Houston than dallas. I just found out about JPS hospital in dallas but the issue is the hospital cost? if they still take foreign patients (I read somewhere here that JPS doesn't accept foreign patients)? a doctor' name or contact? I have contacted the numbers I got online from my research but it's not been fruitful. Please help a sister!!! I need useful comments. Thanks!

A friend used an hospital in Dallas recently Baylor Scott and she got a total bill of 3000 dollars for hospital, 1,187 for doctor (will try and get the doctors name) den 71 dollars for followup check up and she already got her zero balance account. Shikena. Dough epidura and some others are not part of the package.

misscanada123:



Abeg I don't mind info on cheap ticket o. I'm unable to PM you.

@misscanada,is the info on cheap ticket still available? Please anyone with such info should help a sister oooo

Hello great mamas and papas. This question is for those with vast POE experience. Abeg dem go seize this wifey load for yankee airport? See pic attached. Also intend to carry pepper soup spices. Cheers y'all...

tablesturn:
Hello great mamas and papas. This question is for those with vast POE experience. Abeg dem go seize this wifey load for yankee airport? See pic attached. Also intend to carry pepper soup spices. Cheers y'all...

Una wan go open supermarket for there? Lol
On a serious note, anything with chicken will be sized,so that your indomine chicken noodles no go work o.

ebonychic18:
oh I think so. But hope you didn't wash it?

no I didn't wash it, it's still in the same bag they put it for me in the market, I just loosened the bag opened it well and put it somewhere so it can air

coolcathy:




@misscanada,is the info on cheap ticket still available? Please anyone with such info should help a sister oooo

I didn't get any info just went ahead and bought Ethiopia

boluwagin:


Thank you so much @lobus for the quick response.

1) I have families in both dallas and Houston but i'm gonna be more comfortable in dallas especially with post delivery care.

2) I already did and got JPS but whenever I call they keep transferring my calls.

JPS doesn't take international patients. You have to be a Tarrant county resident. There's Baylor Scott & White in Carrollton.

misscanada123:


I didn't get any info just went ahead and bought Ethiopia

Thanks for your quick response

dere5:


Una wan go open supermarket for there? Lol
On a serious note, anything with chicken will be sized,so that your indomine chicken noodles no go work o.

.

My exact thought!. How many months are u going for? Pls I think 4packs of milk and a cartoon of oriental noodles or other type of noodles without chicken written on it should be enough . Remember you have other foods stuff to carry plus u will also eat out. Don't carry what u dont or won't need.u will need the space to carry baby things back

@ ezemistic, have u explored money gram or Western union. Get people in Nigeria to send it to you, it should be cheaper than black market.

Sending money thru Moneygram/Western union is almost as difficult as sending money to heaven now frm my personal experience in d last 3 wks. Also d greedy,long throat,hungry & poor Fund transfer officer 'egunje' increases d cost.

slimwendy85:
@ ezemistic, have u explored money gram or Western union. Get people in Nigeria to send it to you, it should be cheaper than black market.

chloe7:
no I didn't wash it, it's still in the same bag they put it for me in the market, I just loosened the bag opened it well and put it somewhere so it can air

okay that's good.

ebonychic18:
okay that's good.

Thanks a lot, I really appreciate