chibertha:


My son's was done at $255 by my doctor but the hospital charges $150 ( ie west Houston medical center I saw this when I got home)

Thanks so much for your response, I actually need a quote from a hospital in Atlanta.

chibertha:


I did. Go to cheaptickets.com or trip advisor
As for payment they always accept cards with USA billing addresses.
That might be your challenge

Wakanow allows you to pay in naira but might be more expensive. If you have a dollar card use google flights there are lots of cheap flight tickets there.

temmytee1:

What's your rate please?

What's her rate please thanks

Fyorgyn:
I am not sure if this has been discussed in detail but I thought to share this info for those who are considering opening an account with Bank of America.

1. There are 3 checking accounts

A. Core Checking account: minimum balance $1500 OR monthly deposit of at least $250 OR a monthly maintenance fee of $12

B. Interest Checking account: minimum balance $10,000 OR maintenance fee of $25

C. Safe Balance Banking: fixed monthly charge of $4.95 no minimum balance restrictions... only downside is that there is no cheque book for this account AND you can't overdraw (i.e take more than what you have in the account)

After considering all three accounts, especially in this era where dollar is hard to come by, I came to the conclusion that the most convenient for this waka is the safe balance banking as it doesn't require "tying" down money. I went to the bank and opened one.

Oh and you can open a savings account for your baby with no charges whatsoever!

Nice summary, the safe balance acct is definitely the best bet.
I also remember that the regular savings account has a limit to the no. of withdrawals you can make monthly. (6 per month or so). After you have reached the limit, you get charged per withdrawal. You also have to maintain a min balance of $300 or get charged $5/month as maintenance fee

finegirlna:
good day mamas please has anyone gotten a visa after visa was cancelled without prejudice.please reply. thanks

Yeah, I have but it was a longtime ago... My first visa had restrictions on it which I couldn't fulfill. I explained the reasons why when I applied next and it was cancelled without prejudice before I was issued another one

ok

firsttymum:

But visa fee is in naira when u get to gtb... Even gtb online banking sef... Once u click on pay for visa and enter details u will see d naira equivalent

Thanks, it's d uk visa payment I was asking about. It now says you make payments online. Will go to gtbank. Thanks a mil!

My people pls help me. My travel agent found a ticket for me from lag -jfk - Hou for 509k on Thursday I paid her to book the flight I didn't receive the ticket only for her to call me today that turkish airline said they wouldn't be able to add my baby's ticket to my ticket cos my ticket is cheap ( see me see story 509k cheap ) now she is suggesting I use Marco Air See me see something. I said no way that she should book what I paid her for. Is it for real I can't add my baby's ticket or she wants to play a fast one. I beg Sabi people make una put mouth for my matter quick my blood dey hot.

Chanbaby:
My people pls help me. My travel agent found a ticket for me from lag -jfk - Hou for 509k on Thursday I paid her to book the flight I didn't receive the ticket only for her to call me today that turkish airline said they wouldn't be able to add my baby's ticket to my ticket cos my ticket is cheap ( see me see story 509k cheap ) now she is suggesting I use Marco Air See me see something. I said no way that she should book what I paid her for. Is it for real I can't add my baby's ticket or she wants to play a fast one. I beg Sabi people make una put mouth for my matter quick my blood dey hot.

In as much as you got the ticket through an agent
I suggest you call the airline to find out for yourself the real gist.

I will advise you either get your ticket as it is and call the airline after you have delivered and are ready to add your baby's ticket to yours OR you get your money back and book online yourself from either the airline's website or Wakanow/Travelfix/Travelstart.com

No matter the type of ticket you buy, cheap or not, you can always add an infant's ticket to it...

Chanbaby:
My people pls help me. My travel agent found a ticket for me from lag -jfk - Hou for 509k on Thursday I paid her to book the flight I didn't receive the ticket only for her to call me today that turkish airline said they wouldn't be able to add my baby's ticket to my ticket cos my ticket is cheap ( see me see story 509k cheap ) now she is suggesting I use Marco Air See me see something. I said no way that she should book what I paid her for. Is it for real I can't add my baby's ticket or she wants to play a fast one. I beg Sabi people make una put mouth for my matter quick my blood dey hot.

chloe7:
Mumzt visa fees is paid for GTB for the u.s embassy, as for limit on cards can we even use the card abroad and online for now? I'm not so sure oh

You can use it online and POS but only $100 per month.

Hello mamas and papas! How is everyone doing?
It is time for me to give back. I already shared my Poe experience a couple of months ago. I used hospital of providence in El Paso through doctores. Fees are pretty much the same as quoted on their website. It was a wonderful experience for me. Delivery room was too fine, felt like I was in a luxurious hotel room
I was in El Paso for about 14 weeks. I stayed at Extended stay America. Cost- $2600

Hospital bill- $2700 for vaginal delivery
Obgyn- $ 2500
Ultrasound can- $200
Hearing test- $267
Pathology for baby- $190
Pathology for me- $90
Circumcision- $185
Transportation- I used uber, very convenient and cheap compared to regular cabs. Since Naira denominated cards are now restricted for use abroad, you can link your dollar card.
Pediatrician- $250, then subsequent visit $70
My mum joined me a month after I arrived El Paso, thank God for her life. My mother in law also came to El Paso hehehehe... Lucky me.
Birth certificate was ready after 4 working days, consent form was notarized at US embassy in Abuja. Hubby mailed it through DHL, received it after 2 working days.
U.S. Passport- $165 for expedited fee, it took 1 working day.
I had the passport 3 weeks before I was due to travel home, I didn't want any stories with Naija visa or passport
Naija visa- $385, took 3 working days.
Infant ticket- $380, I also paid for bassinet seat for $35 per route i.e hou- fra, then fra-Naija
Lufthansa gave me a lot of headache concerning this infant ticket, after paying for the ticket I thought everything was ok only for me to go to the airport to make enquiries requiring excess luggage and I was told my baby didn't have a ticket. I immediately called their customer service and they said it was rectified and that the ticket was issue and sent to my mail box. When we got to Houston on our way home, I tried to get a boarding pass for myself, my mum and my baby. Only for me to receive the shock of my life that my baby doesn't have a ticket. I almost shouted the airport down. Unfortunately my phone got bad and I couldn't show the infant ticket I had to the man at the check in counter. I asked him to call Lufthansa that there was no way I could pay for a bassinet seat without having an infant ticket. He told me he doesn't call airline customer services for passengers can you imagine? This is a staff for Lufthansa o. I was so pained. Told me that we will not fly that my baby doesn't have a ticket. Somehow I remembered the confirmation number for my baby's ticket because it was similar to mine. He still said he couldn't find it on his system. That I should look for a pay phone and call Lufthansa. At this point I was really pissed. He then had the nerve to ask why I was shouting at him when he was trying to help. Help how? When he blatantly refused to call to find out what was going on. I walked out and my mum was already panicking. Our phones were not working. I eventually found a pay phone and then the announcement was made that boarding was about to start. I was able to speak to a customer care agent and I poured out my frustration on the poor woman. This thing pained me because I was told in confidence that my bs bay's ticket had been issued and now I was almost stuck in Houston. The lady said my baby has a ticket, I screamed at her that why is the man at the counter telling me rubbish that my baby cannot fly. I demanded for the ticket number and to my dismay it was completely different. The lady apologized profusely and said I should go back to the counter that she will hold on.
I marched back to the check in counter and gave him the ticket number. His supervisor was already saying I should pay for another ticket there[b], then later they will refund the money for the first ticket[/b] please read the last statement I made. How can they refund the money for the first ticket when they claimed I didn't have a ticket for my baby to start with. I just ignored the man. The first man that attended to me now said that the machine isn't accepting the ticket. I bluntly told him that it was his problem not mine. He should rectify it and give me the boarding passes. He then had to call Lufthansa. I said " I thought you said you don't call Lufthansa office for passengers"? This same airline refused to send me the correct ticket and you as a staff working for the airline you cannot assist. Let me stop here abeg, I am already getting angry recalling this nasty ordeal.
Bottom line is we got our boarding passes and we got home safely. My little king behaved. Flight was cool. The air hostesses adored him. I forgot to add that excess luggage was $200 per box. I wish everyone well. God bless you all.

Hi house, I'm due in a couple of days, delivering at Northside Atlanta. My husband isn't here with me, how do I apply for my babys birth certificate? I have the notarized form with me, do I take it to the hospital when I go into labour?

Pls epp...

ringofGod:
Hi house, I'm due in a couple of days, delivering at Northside Atlanta. My husband isn't here with me, how do I apply for my babys birth certificate? I have the notarized form with me, do I take it to the hospital when I go into labour?

Pls epp...

Hi,
You dont need the notarized form for obtaining the BC so you can leave it at home. You will only need it at the Post Office or county office when you are applying for LO's passport.
Cheers

Hi house I got my US visa last year and travelled with hubby on vacation in November last year. Spent 2 weeks in the US. My Visa expires in July 2017 and my baby is due in June 2017. This is my first. I have relatives in New Jersey where I could stay. I am yet to discuss with them cos I and hubby just started talking about the possibility of giving birth in the US. I need your advice about the Visa expiration and should I still write the embassy about my intent to deliver in the US?

Hahaha! #Another Lufthansa chronicles! Still remember my experience in October 2015 when I was sweating onboard despite the fact that it was autumn!
Thank God you were all fine at the end of the day. Emirates did me strong things too on my way from Dubai but my mum was doing 'eye service' for their Customer Serv supervisors!
When I start doing 'eye service' for you, just know you dnt mean much to me again! Dnt want to say you mean nothing. Eye wey don see finish and ear wey don hear finish! #Sips cranberry juice! I promised myself a long long time ago never to 'sweat small stuff' and just start 'throwing shades' in true Britico fashion! Life is too short, try to enjoy each day whilst you are still here on earth no matter how tough! It is not only the mad man roaming the streets naked that has mental health problems as a matter of fact (no b me talk am)! #Were alasho naa wa like my mum and grandma of blessed memory would say!

gurlnext2u:
Hello mamas and papas! How is everyone doing?
It is time for me to give back. I already shared my Poe experience a couple of months ago. I used hospital of providence in El Paso through doctores. Fees are pretty much the same as quoted on their website. It was a wonderful experience for me. Delivery room was too fine, felt like I was in a luxurious hotel room
I was in El Paso for about 14 weeks. I stayed at Extended stay America. Cost- $2600
I have used this hotel for my previous visits to the U.S. So it was perfect for me. Room was nice, staff were friendly.
Hospital bill- $2700 for vaginal delivery
Obgyn- $ 2500
Ultrasound can- $200
Hearing test- $267
Pathology for baby- $190
Pathology for me- $90
Circumcision- $185
Transportation- I used uber, very convenient and cheap compared to regular cabs. Since Naira denominated cards are now restricted for use abroad, you can link your dollar card.
Pediatrician- $250, then subsequent visit $70
My mum joined me a month after I arrived El Paso, thank God for her life. My mother in law also came to El Paso hehehehe... Lucky me.
Birth certificate was ready after 4 working days, consent form was notarized at US embassy in Abuja. Hubby mailed it through DHL, received it after 2 working days.
U.S. Passport- $165 for expedited fee, it took 1 working day.
I had the passport 3 weeks before I was due to travel home, I didn't want any stories with Naija visa or passport
Naija visa- $385, took 3 working days. I tried to call Tanko several times but he didn't pick, neither did he reply any of my messages. So I contacted Eddy in ATL.
Infant ticket- $380, I also paid for bassinet seat for $35 per route i.e hou- fra, then fra-Naija
Lufthansa gave me a lot of headache concerning this infant ticket, after paying for the ticket I thought everything was ok only for me to go to the airport to make enquiries requiring excess luggage and I was told my baby didn't have a ticket. I immediately called their customer service and they said it was rectified and that the ticket was issue and sent to my mail box. When we got to Houston on our way home, I tried to get a boarding pass for myself, my mum and my baby. Only for me to receive the shock of my life that my baby doesn't have a ticket. I almost shouted the airport down. Unfortunately my phone got bad and I couldn't show the infant ticket I had to the man at the check in counter. I asked him to call Lufthansa that there was no way I could pay for a bassinet seat without having an infant ticket. He told me he doesn't call airline customer services for passengers can you imagine? This is a staff for Lufthansa o. I was so pained. Told me that we will not fly that my baby doesn't have a ticket. Somehow I remembered the confirmation number for my baby's ticket because it was similar to mine. He still said he couldn't find it on his system. That I should look for a pay phone and call Lufthansa. At this point I was really pissed. He then had the nerve to ask why I was shouting at him when he was trying to help. Help how? When he blatantly refused to call to find out what was going on. I walked out and my mum was already panicking. Our phones were not working. I eventually found a pay phone and then the announcement was made that boarding was about to start. I was able to speak to a customer care agent and I poured out my frustration on the poor woman. This thing pained me because I was told in confidence that my bs bay's ticket had been issued and now I was almost stuck in Houston. The lady said my baby has a ticket, I screamed at her that why is the man at the counter telling me rubbish that my baby cannot fly. I demanded for the ticket number and to my dismay it was completely different. The lady apologized profusely and said I should go back to the counter that she will hold on.
I marched back to the check in counter and gave him the ticket number. His supervisor was already saying I should pay for another ticket there[b], then later they will refund the money for the first ticket[/b] please read the last statement I made. How can they refund the money for the first ticket when they claimed I didn't have a ticket for my baby to start with. I just ignored the man. The first man that attended to me now said that the machine isn't accepting the ticket. I bluntly told him that it was his problem not mine. He should rectify it and give me the boarding passes. He then had to call Lufthansa. I said " I thought you said you don't call Lufthansa office for passengers"? This same airline refused to send me the correct ticket and you as a staff working for the airline you cannot assist. Let me stop here abeg, I am already getting angry recalling this nasty ordeal.
Bottom line is we got our boarding passes and we got home safely. My little king behaved. Flight was cool. The air hostesses adored him. I forgot to add that excess luggage was $200 per box. I wish everyone well. God bless you all.

gurlnext2u:

My mum joined me a month after I arrived El Paso, thank God for her life. My mother in law also came to El Paso hehehehe... Lucky me.

I envy you no be small o! Only you,mother and mother inlaw on the same missionary journey and if i torch light your matter,i will discover that it wasn't like you had triplets o. Abeg carry go my sister,na you biko.

jaypisces:
Hi house I got my US visa last year and travelled with hubby on vacation in November last year. Spent 2 weeks in the US. My Visa expires in July 2017 and my baby is due in June 2017. This is my first. I have relatives in New Jersey where I could stay. I am yet to discuss with them cos I and hubby just started talking about the possibility of giving birth in the US. I need your advice about the Visa expiration and should I still write the embassy about my intent to deliver in the US?

You can still send the letter to the embassy if you like,but i don't think it's absolutely necessary in your case,since you have used the visa for the original purpose it was issued.
Regarding the visa expiration ,the important thing here is that you enter the us before your visa expires.When you are entering at POE it's the duration that the cbp officer stamps you in that matters not the date your visa will expire

dere5:


You can still send the letter to the embassy if you like,but i don't think it's absolutely necessary in your case,since you have used the visa for the original purpose it was issued.
Regarding the visa expiration ,the important thing here is that you enter the us before your visa expires.When you are entering at POE it's the duration that the cbp officer stamps you in that matters not the date your visa will expire

Thanks for your reply. My problem is I'm due June 10th. I'm not sure I will have enough time to get my baby's papers and my baby would not be old enough to travel before my visa expiration. Is there a way to renew the Visa before it's expiration?

Chanbaby:
My people pls help me. My travel agent found a ticket for me from lag -jfk - Hou for 509k on Thursday I paid her to book the flight I didn't receive the ticket only for her to call me today that turkish airline said they wouldn't be able to add my baby's ticket to my ticket cos my ticket is cheap ( see me see story 509k cheap ) now she is suggesting I use Marco Air See me see something. I said no way that she should book what I paid her for. Is it for real I can't add my baby's ticket or she wants to play a fast one. I beg Sabi people make una put mouth for my matter quick my blood dey hot.

can ur agent refund u. Nd u call turkish nd reroute ur ticket urself?

Turkish can't tell u that except the ticket she's paying for has a condition.
And then airmaroc is cheaper than turkish o...

Mbok
Call turkish and ask them to route ur ticket the way u want. Let them give u a quote... U go.to the bank and pay. Let ur agent refund u.

Kikikikikikikikiki see d way I'm repeating my self....lol

jaypisces:


Thanks for your reply. My problem is I'm due June 10th. I'm not sure I will have enough time to get my baby's papers and my baby would not be old enough to travel before my visa expiration. Is there a way to renew the Visa before it's expiration?

See the most important thing is that d visa should be valid for travel.
The cbp officials will stamp u in at their discretion.
Even if ur visa expires while u r there.... It's not so important. What's important is the validity of ur stamp.

jaypisces:
Hi house I got my US visa last year and travelled with hubby on vacation in November last year. Spent 2 weeks in the US. My Visa expires in July 2017 and my baby is due in June 2017. This is my first. I have relatives in New Jersey where I could stay. I am yet to discuss with them cos I and hubby just started talking about the possibility of giving birth in the US. I need your advice about the Visa expiration and should I still write the embassy about my intent to deliver in the US?

notification of intent is what you are writing.

dere5:


You can still send the letter to the embassy if you like,but i don't think it's absolutely necessary in your case,since you have used the visa for the original purpose it was issued.
Regarding the visa expiration ,the important thing here is that you enter the us before your visa expires.When you are entering at POE it's the duration that the cbp officer stamps you in that matters not the date your visa will expire

Hmmm
U c this cbp officials... They r d most unpredictable specie....
If u like use d visa many times.. They will still ask if have informed the embassy. Reason mamas came up with notification of intent....

firsttymum:

Hmmm
U c this cbp officials... They r d most unpredictable specie....
If u like use d visa many times.. They will still ask if have informed the embassy. Reason mamas came up with notification of intent....

Please what is the implication of overstaying in the US after your Visa expiration and how does it affect subsequent visa renewal and visits

oppaxy:
Wow..... Part 5 already
Silent follower
March/April '17 mum.... Houston bound
Thanks everyone for your comments/experiences..... you have all been very helpful

me and wife used oàkbend medical hospital in Houston for our first baby in 2014. second baby is coming in March/April 2017. we be live we can find a cheaper deal this time. please which hospital are you planning to use in Houston? where do you plan to stay? can we rub minds since our EDD's are almost same? in 2014, we spent 2350 for hospital bills (vaginal delivery and no epidural) and physician fee was about 2500

jaypisces:


Please what is the implication of overstaying in the US after your Visa expiration and how does it affect subsequent visa renewal and visits

Madam, you keep asking same question after your issue has been trashed. Please read the response of @dere5 and firstyymum very well. To my little knowledge, no issue.

sehawale:


me and wife used oàkbend medical hospital in Houston for our first baby in 2014. second baby is coming in March/April 2017. we be live we can find a cheaper deal this time. please which hospital are you planning to use in Houston? where do you plan to stay? can we rub minds since our EDD's are almost same? in 2014, we spent 2350 for hospital bills (vaginal delivery and no epidural) and physician fee was about 2500

You can check out Houston northwest medical centre (HNWMC). I am living with someone so don't know about accommodation.

jaypisces:


Please what is the implication of overstaying in the US after your Visa expiration and how does it affect subsequent visa renewal and visits

Here you go..

@manlikegb God bless you

zitaspears:

Hello pls I really need your kind advice.
Please which of this hospital do u advise if use , I am really confused please

hi. I used Dr F in December 2014. he recommended oakbend hospital in Fortbend county Houston then and we used it. great experience! total fee for both physician and hospital virginal delivery with no epidural was about $5k. we stayed with family.

wife is due in March /April 2017 again and we plan to re-use doctor F. This time we don't want to stay with family. do you know anywhere to stay? can we talk about this? I searched intownsuites.com and cheapest deal is about 250$ a week. do u know of a cheaper deal?

Hello house please I need ur best advice I got a 2 years us visa with my family in July and now am pregnat I wish to give birth there should I still go and inform them that I will be giving birth in us or I should just go?
If am in my last trimester will they allow me ?
Please what procedure should I take