nefertitiram:


I keep all relevant info at the back of my head, in case of incasity.

I found out about henrico after my missionary journey so its on standby for the next one

beejay112:

Am using the same hospital... Can you pls help on how you go about the accommodation

Fyorgyn:


Interesting article!

Wetin catch my eyes though na the many flaws in the writing and editing of the article (right from the headline)

One would think that it is only Nigerian "papers" that don't bother to edit properly... The article wasn't properly edited...not the first time daily mail is riddled with so many flaws. Gone are the days when we read papers to improve our vocabulary!

That is by the way sha... hehe

People still dey go born for UK?

Nozzle:


the back of ur head mst be saturated by now lol

nefertitiram, send me any info u have on them pls
mahonde06@yahoo.com

KaptainAfrika:
Its like they gave the job to a trainee journalist LOOOOL. I just saw the NAIRALAND part.

Fyorgyn:


Interesting article!

Wetin catch my eyes though na the many flaws in the writing and editing of the article (right from the headline)

One would think that it is only Nigerian "papers" that don't bother to edit properly... The article wasn't properly edited...not the first time daily mail is riddled with so many flaws. Gone are the days when we read papers to improve our vocabulary!

That is by the way sha... hehe

People still dey go born for UK?

TripleKMama:
TKM Snr & Jnr Update: End of Missionary journey.

Hi everyone. I've looked forward to writing Dis for long but time wont just let me. Truly, everything changes when baby shows. I arrived Abuja on d morning of Jan 12 to the glory of God. I salute baba God for victory. Nobody else to take dis glory! He deserves my praise o!
In dis journey, I was duped of N2m on my birthday in december and also had a near-fatal car crash (car is a write off!) but TKM snr & Jnr are all alive and well. no scratch!
I'll share my trip summary, delivery story and tips for anyone to learn cos I learnt a lot! I'll occasionally modify d post to add anytin I rmbr but PM directly for details if necessary.
DELIVERY
I initially planned using st peters NJ as a relative was to take my delivery (totally waived ObGyn fees for me) but on arrival, I discovered more hidden fees at st peters so I started considering my plan B seriously. Apart from Vag delivery of $8000 and CSS $12,000, oda Fees included extra day for mum $1800 and extra day for baby $1300. I couldn't do dat so I decided to opt out. Eventually did St Mary's (thanks to Funtolash for all d tips & details). Vag delivery $4000 and CS $5000.
My delivery breakdown.
Dr Fares $2000
Pediatrician (Dr Zamani) thru Dr Fares office $750 inclusive of all baby's hosp assessment.
Hosp fee for CS $5000 inclusive of hosp tests.
Anesthesia $1000 (sent to u by post after discharge)
SSN applied for at d hosp along wit Birth Cert.
Birth Cert ready & collected at town hall 4 days after discharge (I applied monday & collected Friday). $10 per copy.
SSN arrived 3wks after birth. In between, I commenced applyin for USA passport by post. Paid $160 for expedited (came in post after 9days). Was told expedited was 2-3wks but regular application 6weeks. Since it will enter Xmas period, I did expedited. Adding USPS speed post, passport foto fee of $15, everythin came up to around $220. It was well worth it cos it took d stress of carryin baby to NY off me. Not too mention logistics.
Did visa on arrival (thanks to Desoul). I was supposed to obtain d visa at Abuja airport but nobody asked me and I was too exhausted. To do ajayi for dat one. Na how TKM snr save $200 dat day o (as I already paid $200 for extra lugGage at JFK) so dat was a consolation for me.

Infant ticket with BA $267. They insisted baby's ticket is 1 way saying that's d remaining part of d trip as baby must be attached to an adult. Paid at d airport on departure.
On board bassinet was provided, air hostesses were nice n helpful.
how come the immigration officials allowed you to pass without paying the $200 visa fee,
Talking abt excess luggage, I was fortunate to meet considerate staff at d airport. I inevitably checked in 9 items. Don't know how dey charged me for only 1. No be God? Plus stroller,car seat and base.
General Tips.
1. Pls don't Go alone if possible. It always helps. If u can afford it. I enjoyed d help I Got from my sister even tho because baby came 4wks early,it meant my sis eventually came "late" but still very helpful.
2. U need post delivery care especially after CS.
3. Open many new accounts and travel wit ATM cards. Walmart,Kmart, Burlington and many other small stores (Burger King etc) accept naija Viisa or mastercard at N325 per dollar.
4. Access Bank Atm is d best -until proven otherwise.
5. Uber and Lyft are ur best friends.
6. Amazon baby registry is da bomb!
7. Use ur naija visa cards to buy stuffs,return and request cash refund. Dat way, u get dollars at Good rate in exchange for ur naira.
8. Ask for help anytime.
9. Pray. Pray. Pray. Have faith wen u pray!
10. Be confident you will succeed.

nefertitiram:


Owo ni koko!

desoul:

pls kindly go back to the airport and do the needful at the bolded.thank you.

Nozzle:


Can you mail me at mabelonigbanjo1@gmail pls


Beejay
Check ur mail sent u a pm..

TimcyWhyte:
Please don't understand the aspect of saying use Naija visa card to buy stuff then return and ask for refund? Please kindly explain better. Does it mean we can shop over there with our naija visa card? Thank you.

desoul:

TKM..Pls explain more.

nefertitiram:
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It is a disgustingly annoying article. There was no message just a racial bigot rambling on and on about NHS! Nigerians who know whats up dont go to the UK to give birth. There is no benefit whatsoever so why even risk it? I think Justwise and Seun need to set that story straight and put that journalist in his place. Rubbish!

desoul:

pls kindly go back to the airport and do the needful at the bolded.thank you.

debby516:
If i may add, items purchased dat i needed to return were purchased either with cash or i used my American bank card nd refunds on d card takes 3 to 5days.

For uber, i added my American bank card because it didnt accept my already registered gtb naira mastercard dat i had been using on uber while in lagos. Nd Houston is nt one of those u can pay cash for uber.

anonymousmum:
Triple K mama..congratulations again.

You will run into issues when getting the Nigerian passport for TKM junior because the naija passport agency will ask you 'on what documentation did he entered the country'.

Pls go back and do the needful ooo.

Miracletwinee:
@justwise

I think I still stand by nerf's opinion. There is absolutely no benefit in giving birth in the U.K. and they know that. That is why the so called thread disappeared I was in the U.K. With a twin pregnancy at 28weeks and nobody asked me any questions when I was entering because tourists seldom go there to give birth. I found that article rather too personal ,unprofessional and absolutely mischievous. Why should the writer go to the extent of mentioning somebody's name? I think that Ayelabola woman should sue them. It is nothing more than defamation of character. kilo de gan to the extent that they put her pix with her children abeg make them free that woman joor abi na jelosy wan key them?

Miracletwinee:
@justwise

I won't want to join issues with you on this matter but I know there is always two sides to a coin.yoy have not heard her own side of the story. I just said I was in the U.K. With a twin pregnancy at 28weeks of course not to give birth. It was summer and I had to attend my nieces graduation what if I had fallen into labour at that time wouldn't they have treated me? There are no private hospitals there like we have here so I wouldn't have a choice but to use the NHS.They wouldn't even send you the bill for ages. So she should stay there and continue to wait for their bill to come? It's a lapse in their system and they should find a way of correcting it instead of crying wolf where is non.

missieytea:
Please I'm very New here and I have a couple of questions concerning travelling to the US to give birth.
1. Do I need to present my own bank account statement at the interview since my husband is sponsoring the whole trip or can I be asked to present it?
2. Does the length of stay I filled in the DS 160 form need to tally with my hotel reservation confirmation.
3. I have paid all my hospital bills as at now so it's remaining funds for the other things like feeding, accommodation etc. Is it a problem if I don't have the funds for that before the interview?? But I will definitely have it before traveling.
Thank you

TripleKMama:
On d stamped Documentation
Abeg make una freshen up ur sense of humor. Free me joor

finegirlna:
Hello everyone pls this question is for a friend. Ok my friend has a visa that is expiring this July 2017, his wife got a visa based on vacation to newyork September last year and they were supposed to go on vacation December last year but 7weeks after she got the visa she found out she was pregnant. Her due date is in September. Ok now they have both decided to have the baby in the us.pls his questions are
1. They are not goin to newyork again but Houston and Houston would be their Poe pls is this goin to be a prob since
(A) the wife got the visa for vacation
(B) Poe will change from newyork to Houston
(C) will change of intent work here for dem
Thanks

beejay112:
Hello mama's in the house,I have an appointment with my doctor in Richmond Virginia next week,my problem is no flight is available to Virginia till 3 of next month,the travel agent advised I board a flight to Washington then take a local flight to Virginia from there.... I hope there won't be a problem at the POE

missieytea:
Please I'm very New here and I have a couple of questions concerning travelling to the US to give birth.
1. Do I need to present my own bank account statement at the interview since my husband is sponsoring the whole trip or can I be asked to present it?
2. Does the length of stay I filled in the DS 160 form need to tally with my hotel reservation confirmation.
3. I have paid all my hospital bills as at now so it's remaining funds for the other things like feeding, accommodation etc. Is it a problem if I don't have the funds for that before the interview?? But I will definitely have it before traveling.
Thank you