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 Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by QueenWest: 9:23am On Nov 23, 2016 |
Got into Houston on yesterday via Qatar Airways with my almost one year old baby. Had her last Nov here in Houston. Entry was hitch free. No secondary inspection, No agric check despite all the every every i carried and declared. I bless God for favour and thank all you constructive contributors on this forum for the helpful information. USING QATAR Getting a reasonably priced ticket was a real struggle. last year I got a good deal on British airways, but this year, the airlines were not smiling at all. couldn't get a ticket earlier as I had some deadlines I needed to sort out at work and to be honest, i had been looking out for a good deal for like 5Months, no show  . Anyway, I was undecided between Turkish airlines and Qatar since the price for both me and baby was about 485,000, but I eventually paid for Qatar on Friday 18 Nov as infants are entitled to 23k which is not the case for Turkish. And I personally think Qatar has a better standard. I had to download and complete the mediff form since i was over 33wks. On my departure date, i was directed to get clearance from Port Health, which I did without stress after the 1500 payment. My only issue with using Qatar was that no accommodation was provided in Doha for the about 8hrs layover. considering the fact that i was traveling alone with an infant, it was really stressful as i had to chill in one of the quiet rooms at the airport till my departure time. I didn't budget for hotel in doha, so was prepared for the stress.I was also able to get a ticket for about 430k on Qatar for my mum who will join me in Dec. TRAVELEX I couldn't get PTA as their procedure had changed. I sent my brother as early as 5am to the airport to write my name and collect a number for me, but they had stopped that and now require that you must have checked in and gotten your boarding pass before you can join the queue for PTA. HOUSTON POE The officer that attended to me asked what I was in the US for, I told him vacation and delivery. He requested to know where i stayed last year when i was in Houston and if i accepted any aid from the govt, I told him and confirmed that I didn't accept any form of aid. i offered to show him my payment receipts but he said i shouldn't bother. he asked how much cash I had, and i told him $9650. he noted this on the customs form, stamped me in and sent me to customs. The custom guys were more interested in counting my money than checking my bags. So they confirmed the money and said i should go. That was how my indomie and other stuffs i took a chance on scaled tru. HOSPITAL Now unto the hospital choice, I intended using oakbend this time, though I used Methodist Sugarland last year, but this Ben Taub, seems like a more reasonable option. Please anyone with more information on Ben Taub, kindly reveal  . my email is reziadewale@yahoo.com. Help a sister. 18 Likes |
| Celebrities › Re: "Because We Love You Funke Akindele, Don't Be A JJC" by QueenWest: 7:22pm On Jun 08, 2016 |
brainpower:This is not a matter of mind your business. That. Man is not good for Funke. Period. But the problem with this kind of relationships is that when they've started sleeping with each other already their eyes are blind to all the red flags. Madam Actress don't make this mistake. In due time you will meet the right man. In the interim focus on your career and seek Christ. He is the one you truly need. Everything in life is vanity upon vanity. Your money and fame will not give you eternal life. 1 Like |
| Celebrities › Re: "Because We Love You Funke Akindele, Don't Be A JJC" by QueenWest: 7:21pm On Jun 08, 2016 |
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| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 7:25am On Jan 10, 2016 |
[quote author=twingirls post=41814060]I had a still birth on 7th Jan. Its such a very sad experiece. I was really in shock reading this. So sorry. God will restore your loss in an amazing way. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 6:23pm On Dec 14, 2015 |
Any idea where I can change euroes to dollars in Houston, please. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 5:49pm On Dec 12, 2015 |
Yes I'm supplementing with similac. My baby accepts it well. Got some from Sams club that I shipped to Nig with the rest of my purchases. zoemummy: 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 11:07pm On Dec 07, 2015 |
omogedudu99: |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 5:05pm On Nov 10, 2015 |
shelly23:OK. Thanks |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 4:49pm On Nov 10, 2015 |
firsttymum:Congratulations! We bless God for a successful delivery. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 1:42am On Nov 10, 2015 |
favoredgal:Thanks favoredgal and bbiz for the response. Will weigh my options. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 10:28pm On Nov 09, 2015 |
Please I'm undecided about getting a baby crib from Houston and shipping to Nigeria. Kindly share your thoughts. Those that bought from the US, was it worth it and what shops can one get a good deal from if I decide to get one here. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 6:21pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
twingirls:I think it's better you pay at gtbank than at the BA office, cos payment at the BA office attracts an extra charge. Their only office I know is at the airport. But I guess they have another one inside lagos. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 3:51pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
omogedudu99:Yes o. When I was taken for the secondary inspection, I was like oh my gosh! I would have opted for another POE. But thank God it all went well. I was quite confident to come in tru Houston cos I had prepared all my documentation and was ready to answer any question. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 2:22pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
Lialian:Thanks for all the suggestions on eating my indomie. Yes I was asked how much cash I had but it wasn't counted. I told them 8000 dollars and 1000 euroes. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 1:40pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
Pardon all my typos. Epistle is too long quote author=QueenWest post=39044449]Got into Houston yesterday via British Airways (I choose them cos I intend to stop over in London on my return trip). I got to the airport in Nigeria early and didn't have any issues checking it. Was only requested for my fitness to fly which and I gave them a copy. Requested for wheelchair chair service, but didn't use it in Nigeria. Started using in from London. When I arrived Houston, there were some old people who couldn't really walk on the flight but didn't request for wheelchair chair. As the wheelchairs brought to the door of the aircraft were less one of the attendants operating the wheelchairs said you could just keep walking until another one comes., I said no as I couldn't walk and she asked 'you're having the baby now'? I replied her and said what kind of silly question is that. Anyway I eventually got into the wheelchair and was taken straight to the front of the long que. Cpb- what's the purpose of your trip Me- vacation and medical attention Cpb - are you sick? Me- no, I'm pregnant. I was sent for secondary inspection afterwards and after about 30mins, one of the officers called me and asked if I had a contacted a Dr. I said yes and handed over my email correspondence. After studying it for about 5mins she hands it back to me, stamps me in for 6 months and tells me to keep all my receipts. I proceeded to get my luggage(I had already discharged the wheelchair attendant at this time as it was becoming awkward remaining on it) As I declared some food items, I was sent to Agriculture. all my indomie spices were seized as I had removed them from the pack. One of the lady officers insisted it was chicken indomie that's why I removed them from the packs. I asked her what I was going to do with indomie without spices and she said I shouldn't have taken them from the packs. I insisted that, thats how I always traveled with my indomie but doe where..... My rice was also seized. Every other thing like my palm oil, dry fish, dried Bush meat, all shades of Maggi, crayfish, starch, cabin biscuit, milo, milk, ogbono, egusi, spices, canned banga etc went tru. I have settled in with soulcare (good choice). Got to town via super shuttle. Paid 56 dollars. Was taken for groceries as soon as I got in. That's my POE story. Any idea on how I can't eat my indomie?[/quote] |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 1:37pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
Got into Houston yesterday via British Airways (I choose them cos I intend to stop over in London on my return trip). I got to the airport in Nigeria early and didn't have any issues checking it. Was only requested for my fitness to fly which and I gave them a copy. Requested for wheelchair chair service, but didn't use it in Nigeria. Started using in from London. When I arrived Houston, there were some old people who couldn't really walk on the flight but didn't request for wheelchair chair. As the wheelchairs brought to the door of the aircraft were less one of the attendants operating the wheelchairs said you could just keep walking until another one comes., I said no as I couldn't walk and she asked 'you're having the baby now'? I replied her and said what kind of silly question is that. Anyway I eventually got into the wheelchair and was taken straight to the front of the long que. Cpb- what's the purpose of your trip Me- vacation and medical attention Cpb - are you sick? Me- no, I'm pregnant. I was sent for secondary inspection afterwards and after about 30mins, one of the officers called me and asked if I had a contacted a Dr. I said yes and handed over my email correspondence. After studying it for about 5mins she hands it back to me, stamps me in for 6 months and tells me to keep all my receipts. I proceeded to get my luggage(I had already discharged the wheelchair attendant at this time as it was becoming awkward remaining on it) As I declared some food items, I was sent to Agriculture. all my indomie spices were seized as I had removed them from the pack. One of the lady officers insisted it was chicken indomie that's why I removed them from the packs. I asked her what I was going to do with indomie without spices and she said I shouldn't have taken them from the packs. I insisted that, thats how I always traveled with my indomie but doe where..... My rice was also seized. Every other thing like my palm oil, dry fish, dried Bush meat, all shades of Maggi, crayfish, starch, cabin biscuit, milo, milk, ogbono, egusi, spices, canned banga etc went tru. I have settled in with soulcare (good choice). Got to town via super shuttle. Paid 56 dollars. Was taken for groceries as soon as I got in. That's my POE story. Any idea on how I can't eat my indomie? 10 Likes |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by QueenWest: 7:21pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
Gagat:I eventually got pta at sterling bank today at 199naira to a dollar. It was quite an easy process. Settled for British Airways. Fare wasn't such a good deal though. But I got to move now b4 I will overplan and end up giving birth in Nigeria. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 9:28am On Oct 09, 2015 |
Yes. I should leave next week by God's grace. I plan using Oakbend. kiboe: |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 8:19am On Oct 05, 2015 |
dyout:The exch rate for travelex at the airport is 197 if you include the 3.5% commission it comes to 203.8. This has been the rate for over 2months. Caution though, if you bank all out on travelex, you might get to the airport on your departure date only to find out they don't have dollars. They also prefer you come with your physical cash. What I did in gathering up some of my dollars for my trip, abt 12k now is to use up my family and friends PTA allowances who are traveling and do not have need for it I intend getting my own PTA allowance, that's 4k from sterling or access bank this week. These two banks are still selling. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 8:27pm On Sep 30, 2015 |
gaggle:Congratulations on the birth of your baby. God be praised 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 8:51am On Sep 18, 2015 |
In the spirit of giving back, I just want to share my experience on my visa renewal. I have been a frequent visitor to the US. last Visa expired this September and I am scheduled to travel in Oct. When I was in the process of renewing, I was undecided about giving a Dr as my contact person and the long duration I intended staying (12 weeks.) previous visits were in the region of 10 days and not for childbirth. After reading somewhere that giving birth in the US was not a crime and that honesty was the best policy, I decided to be honest about my intentions (Plan B was to port to Canada, as I have a valid visa) and proceeded to submit my application last week via dropbox (Mum and I). Thankfully we were issued the visas without any call for interview. About Finalizing my plans to travel to Houston in mid October. looking out for any awoof airfare promo 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 11:02am On Aug 20, 2015 |
happychild15:I'm a Nov mum headed for Houston. Using Oakbend. Yet to sought out accommodation. Kindly give further details (if u have) on how to get reasonable accommodation for 12weeks. Thanks. Email id is reziadewale@yahoo.com |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 8:59am On Aug 17, 2015 |
@Favouredmum, Congrats on the successful birth of your baby. I had planned to head to Newyork in Oct for Nov birth, but now considering using Oakbend in Houston. I am still in the process of sorting out accommodation and Dr. I would appreciate further information on these areas, particularly the contact of your Dr. How can i contact you to get further details. my email is reziadewale@yahoo.com Thanks favouredmum: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 9:08pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
Thanks @Jayjay4lyf for the info. Will check them out. 1 Like |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by QueenWest: 12:40pm On Aug 04, 2015 |
I just joined this forum after much research on the internet about giving birth in the US. Information I have gotten so far has been very helpful. Thanks to all the constructive contributors so far. I plan to travel early Oct to New york to have my baby late Nov. Any information on reasonable hospitals or 'packages' in New york will be much appreciated. Ive settled for NY as I've got free accommodation there. |
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