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Haba N20k! Oga o! The powder is $11+, even with mark up and shipping cost, no reason for it to cost close to $100. I hope it's a different size from the $11 one sha

nefertitiram:
Check prince ebeano in Lekki.
Also check the online stores.
That thing is too heavy to carry. I desperately wanted to carry it to.
I think I saw it on jumia or konga or kaymu... I've forgotten. but check sha. Lemme know the outcome. I will also chk n send you the link

modified:
http:///dreft-high-efficiency-laundry-detergent-110-loads-1081156 It's N20k

That stuff is too heavy jare, goodluck finding someone to help.

If you don't find in Lagos, you can also look for 'soap flakes'. It's a very mild detergent that's good for baby clothes and readily available, affordable too (like N600 per box)it's in a dark blue box. It served me well for my son and i'll be using for my daughter when we're back in Lagos.

aye88:
Hello everyone, pls I need help o. Is there anyone presntly in d us now coming to lag anytime soon. I want to buy dreft baby laundry soap. I've checked all d baby shops around me here without luck. Anyone coming to lag who can help me with the purchase? Will be most grateful

Yes please no need to post such personal/vital info.

Where is Justwise to rapture this post abeg. This one can lead to stories that touch the heart, pocket and future sef!

shawlar:
Enyinne, I think you should take that down IMMEDIATELY....
You'll be shocked @ the amount of havoc hackers can unleash with d info u just displayed
.....except if it's fake sha

As long as she arrives in the US before the visa expires, she'll be ok. She'll be stamped in for 6months and that trumps whatever's on her visa.

Mandydaisy:
Hello all,
I'v been following this thread so religiously because I know pretty soon by His grace I'll be using the info iv gathered here. Thanks to you all for sharing your knowledge and experiences, very informative n interesting read!

Please my SIL is due in February but her visa expires on the 24th of February... She used it for vacation this year and we planned doing the change of intent mail but for this visa expiry date issue. It's almost impossible to give birth first week of February and rush back with a baby less than 2 weeks old even if she uses ETC and gets speed of light zero balance. Please people what do you advice?

Thanks oooo

For those wondering about bassinets, Delta has only 2 bassinets available on most of their flights and you must be seated in 17A,B,F or G to request for one. These are economy comfort seats which you must pay extra for, so it's not automatic.

If you request for a bassinet on the phone, they'll ask you to wait till you're at the airport to ask cos it's first come first serve. That's what I had to do when I flew with my baby.

I'm guessing the travel bed can work for people seating in the front row seats cos they can put it on the floor in front of them. If there's a seat in front of you, not sure it'll work cos there isn't enough leg room.

As soon as you buy your Delta ticket, Just go online and change your seat and pay for economy comfort is you want the bassinet seats (they go really fast cos they have the most leg room). Hope this helps someone.

Dr Iwuh is a certified G! My second favorite premiere hosp doctor after Papa Oshinowo.

bbaby84:
Funny you mentioned Dr. Iwuh. I've heard nothing but great things about him.
With the CS ish... I've never been told that but the 1st was an ECS and the repeat I couldn't even eat (anxiety). I'm sure you'll be fine once you follow doctor's orders.
All the best.

Same here, I got a quote of $81 and eventually paid $150+ cos I changed dates.

Nasadiva:
Again it depends on the airline. I bought my baby's ticket in America and it cost me 67 dollars only.

I don't think you'll have to go through immigration since technically you're in transit and not leaving the airport. At least that's how it is in Europe, i've not had to transit in the US, so I might be wrong.

As for packaging yourself, if the plan is to hide your pregnancy, you're OYO, good luck with that.

Lotalways:
Pls what do you think? Any ideal?. so I know how to package myself cos am pregnant.

Not a guarantee against hacking and you don't have the option of selecting debit or credit everytime.

Nasadiva:
My advice is to always run your card as credit when shopping irrespective of the card being debit or credit card.

I think you're taking things a bit too seriously. We're all grown folk, nothing indecent about the conversation in my opinion, especially as it is all in jest. Just ignore if you're not interested.

bestnews:
I appeal that we maintain the Decency of this thread,
Is it proper for a married man& woman to be discussing his or her private intimate relationship with strangers?
Where is our Decorum.

Sorry if I am too hard, this thread has inspired me& others alot,
Maybe another thread for such discussions should be opened.

Thank you for your understanding.

The naija visa on arrival is for business visitors and you'll have to get a letter from immigration in abuja.

We did it for some business partners in my office and it was full of comma and k-leg.

And if you end up with the ETC, pls make copies o! My in-law has not been able to get her daughter's naija passport in Lagos cos she doesn't have a copy of the ETC to prove that she brought Her to naija legally (the girl is 3 now). She's planning to get it in the UK since they already have UK passports.

shawlar:
Just coming back from the Naija embassy people @ Comfort Inn.
They are not issuing visas and even the passports they are processing will take 4-6weeks before you can collect it... - like I said, not for me.
The man also said that instead of an ETC, i can apply for the visa online and there is an option of collecting it in MMA II when I arrive in Nigeria...
That is what he said oh...., I don't know if it will work and I'm not that adventurous to try it mesef...

Especially for those in cold areas, this season is very harsh on adult skin not to talk of newborns.

olokings:
Seriously ladies. ..c'mon with all these concussions n applications put into practice wen medical expertise were not existent at the time.

The medical practices have had gaping leaps in development and after spending thousands of dols for these cuties una wan still baff n massage with concussions n palm oil...really. .weh even nafdac no give clearance haba...
Mk we tk am easy ooh.

The pead nurses who says give ur baby a sponge bath/rob instead of the regular one we dey do is because of the sensitivities of these babies' skin.

Bekoo let's tune down with all these self claiming babalawo weh we wan turn here. .....even in the village they have started using baby soaps. .lol. ..
Let's be cautious with what we apply onto their skin and even into their mouth. ...pls

Have you read the reviews for this hospital? I considered it before settling for Orlando cos the price was very affordable but I only heard and read not so good things (from the area where the Hospital is to the nurses bad attitude and insistEnce on speaking only spanish) so I fashied.

If you have and are still willing to go ahead, then please ignore my comment.

Amgizzie:
Hello my people, Thank you all for the information available here. its been a blessing for me. I want to apply for my visa at the end of the month. I plan to use Haileah Hospital atleast to even get a quote. I have gotten the hospital's response via email. They gave me a couple of doctor's to contact for the doctor's fees and appointment, unfortunately its been almost impossible getting thru to them. I intend staying in florida.

Has anyone used Haileah, or does anyone have a doctor's contact, email preferably or even phone number around florida?

Any advice or information will be appreciated. Even if its another affordable hospital within the miami area, I am open to suggestions pls.


Thanks

What brand of formula is it? If you'rE in Lagos, check Daytona supermarket in lekki or prime grocers in marina. I'm usually able anything i'm looking for from Either shop. If Daytona doesn't have, you can call the owner's number (pasted on the wall in the shop) and tHey'll source whateveR you want.

Nogen:
Nefetitiram my sis, i explored that option before coming here to ask. It doesn't look like there's a shipping agent in El Paso. One must first send the items to Houston before it is airfreight to Nigeria. Also, one month is a long time. I need the food today , tomorrow.

I agree, but I guess they were also pretty confident since they were frequent US visitors.

Still unfortunatE sha, last last, the CBP could'vE stamped them in for a few wks for the holiday to rule out staying for childbirth. At least 18k is more than enough for a holiday.

olokings:
Hi hi. .
Sorry I may sound pessimistic. ..buh I kinda wanna tow the line of the previous poster. ..
$18k for a travelling party of 5 to cover vacation, childbirth n ACCOMMODATION.plus feeding .... ?
that's a big big red flag. ...it's gonna be nowhere near enough to foot the bills ergo the CBP prejudiced response/reaction. ..

Just a decent accommodation for a 3 month period is nothing short of 9k...them Trans shopping n groceries. ..huhn huhn.....it doesn't cut it. ..
I travelled with well over 22k cash excluding accommodation and still that didn't cut it for me for a party of 5.... debit alerts still ringing excess.

They just struck d CBP dead on as highly unprepared. ..

How will you see when you've been dodging the village and doing police here!
Time to handover, enough detectives on this thread

justwise:
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Ask Phema, apparently she delivered one to my village but i haven't seen jack

It's not cheap in naija either, I paid 180k back in 2011 and i'm sure it's gone up since then.

olokings:
Hehe. .....hmmm see moni. ..
I go still gbege them sha even though I go carry d cash for Pocket. ....
Meehn epis is not smiling ooh. ..
Approx. #300k+ for pain mgt. ...see moni. ..
Okie na, mk I go look my boi fine face n smile dt d moni is change compare to ease n rest of his momma. .

If your budget is tight, stay away from Orlando. There are no cheap hospitals or doctors and everything is billed separately so you'll end up paying a lot more that you planned.

I'm currently in orlando, had my baby here (Winnie palmer hospital) and i paid a lot more than the quotes you have so I know first hand that the cost is not friendly at all.

Marchmum:
Hello NLs,

New MTB here.. I have read alot and I am grateful for finding this site.

Answers to a few questions will help.

I Planned to have my baby in Orlando as I have family there, but the cheapest I got is 3500 doctors, 4700 hospital totaling 8,200k (WinterPark Memorial). I am working with a tight budget so I want to make sure I am getting the best and cheapest deal.

I have the option to go to any other city in Florida or San Antonio, Philadelphia and New Jersey (any experience in the mentioned cities or states? Figures will help)

Please please please. I promise to give back with my experience and tips to help other people.

Many thanks.

Not surE there's any point 'fighting' this, that if there's really anything to fight. If you've been banned, just wait it out and go back after 5yrs. My neighbor was banned for 10yrs in 2002 for using medicaid and she eventually got a visa again last year.

As someone else suggested, maybe you should consider Canada.

tteam:
Thanks all for all the contributions.
@uchetobi. I was told outrightly of the ban

If you settle for Orlando, let me know, might be able to assist with accomodation, but depending on when you're coming sha.

elitebook:
Thanks Shelly. Florida it is for me. I will keep scouting for more affordable Hospitals so we can pay for decent accommodation and have our peace of mind. I just can't deal with the drama of staying with folks for 2months+. Nothing worse than being pregnant and miserable on top of it.
@Tobermom, I feel your pain. Been in ur shoes before.. The unexpected, unexplained mood swings and unsmiling faces. Smh. Pele! Good thing ure moving out. Do it with grace and gratitude and visit them once in a while if u feel inclined to.
All the best!

I had my baby in Orlando and it's so expensive compared to what you can get in other places. To make it worse, there's no package everything is billed separately (I still got a bill last week and my baby was born in March lol!).

If you have a lot of money or it's your absolute last resort, then consider Orlando.

elitebook:
Hi Favouredgal, hope you're doing good? Have you heard from the embassy yet? My visa expires in December before I travel and I'm wondering whether to attend an interview or apply for Medical treatment visa via drop box. I was hoping to avoid travelling to LAG or ABV but with this your experience, it appears to be the best option now. Any advice please?

I wanted to use Baptist Hospital in Miami but the rates they quoted is not for small children. Still checking other options in Miami or Orlando. I will share once I get a good deal. Accommodation is very expensive in FL during winter and i'm a winter mama, again.

Not sure if you're based in Lagos. I got it from Park n shop in VI for 2k, but this was back in 2011.

toparie:
Hi Shelly, please where did you get the step down from?

I guess the advantage of an account is not being limited by the CBN daily limits on POS and ATM and also not risking the card not working (happened to me at the mall with my Zenith card, I had to return all the items i'd carefully collected). And of course shopping online with ease

Not advocating for BOA, but I'm more at ease having that account and my naija cards as a back up.

olokings:
Okie so this BOA thingy got me thinking.
1. How do u fund the account?.
Do u lodge in cash which I surmise you got from ur PTA (wch is ur case is $4k)... If u did, then haven't that defeated the point that u wanna do self (cash) payment.
2. Reviewing the bank charges and monthly charges, correct me if I'm wrong (because I got no clue on weda dis boa guys have got ATM surcharges) but comparing the resultant charges on the BOA card and the fact that you have grossly moved ur cash in hand into credit balance with the bank doesn't that have its own negating effect as it is.
3. If u are eventually going to fund it from ur own account by intl swift transfer I bliv u are gonna yet be paying the same bank charges wch u were running away from in the first.?!

The thought process goes on more than I care to type perhaps I need to be properly schooled in that regards.

At the end of the day, after careful consideration (to the best of my kpako sabi-ish) the best gamble is to buy PTA hard cash and use cards for important POS n online transactions wch u can't get away from.

My take though waiting to learn more...

I have, same on for both kids sef (4yrs apart). You'll need to buy a step down (I think that's what it's called) to use it though.

DFJ12
post=38369229:
Pls,who has used medela electric pump in naija before?

Just go to any BOA branch and tell theem you want to open an account.

The most popular basic Acct is the core checking Acct that requires a $1500 minimum balance or you'll be charged $8 or 12 per month (can't remember).

Apparently they have one with a 4.95 monthly fee but you'll probably have to request for it.

Just make sure you have a local address they can send your debit card. They'll give you a temporary one immediately to use before your own card arrives. Go with your passport and another ID.

firsttymum:
I never paid any interest in the bank of America posts.... Now looks like imma have to dig them out.


But I'm a newbie.. Can I b spoonfed


Olokings
Financefitness
Donchukky
Shawano
Ozycy
Popri

Inshort everyone... I need spoonfeeding on this one.


If I hear pim about u won't b spoonfed what happened in 1960 will repeat itself

I agree, the child shouldn't suffer for his parents' misdeeds (even King Solomon, the wisest man ever was born to a scandalous mother-Bathsheba and father-King David). Easier said than done sha to be honest.

As for her getting a visa, they'll definitely frown at the lump sum in her account. The poster's best bet is to write an accompanying letter stating he will be sponsoring her and then include his bank statements and other relevant docs.

Visa application is always a gamble anyways, the worst that can happen is a refusal.

bigfido:
like i said, whether he likes it or not, the child is his. if he has the power to make future investment for the child, i think he should. it is sad that it is coming from another woman that is not his wife really! but do you blame the child? whether they birth the child here or not, they have done what is not proper. should the innocent child then suffer for it? i don't think so really.

It's possible that she bought a promo ticket or a different class that wasn't available on the new date she wanted.

Most agents (especially the big ones) get steep discounts and value tickets from the airlines (because of the volumes they sell) so you'll find that they usually have the lowest rates, but your travel has to be straightforward (no date change, etc) to enjoy the value.

So I won't say don't buy from agents, just make sure you're very sure before you pay.

ozycy:
Welcome back and thank GOD for safe trip. 370 gini? Unfortunately I bought from them just yesterday as they had the cheapest ticket. Even the ticket no near 370k. Thank GOD you didn't Hv to pay the money. How much did you buy your baby's ticket and how? Did you get a bassinet on board?

If you go to he passport office in Ikoyi, you can get your international license in a few hours, that's what I did.

olokings:
Hi hi.
If you wish to drive over there. .I'd say firsst of make sure u got the ORIGINAL (BIOMETRICS CAPTURED) NAIJA DRIVER'S LICENSE.
then get a VIO officer to process int'l drivers license for u (it takes about 7 working days - just ur passport photo n details).

Have the two, however u ll notice that they mostly refer to ur national drivers license so it's better u have them both because the int'l license doesn't really have much of ur info printed on it.

I have a t-mobile SIM and whenever i'm leaving the US, I change the plan to pay as you go and then load the minimum amount of $3 on it and if i'm out of the US for longer than 90days, I just recharge for $3 every 90days on their website to keep the line. I've had the SIM for ages and this system works for me.

r=ozycy post=37378377]Off point question pls.
What do you do with your US sim card when you get back to naija? I was seriously saving my own thinking I can still use it again if I go back to US but learnt it would have expired by then and I need a brand new one . So na to buy another sim card and plan that's usually like $80 or more. Is there any way around it?[/quote]

Not true, meaning you can't say not to buy from the US at all. Like someone else mentioned, it also depends on who you speak to when you call, not all the reps are as experienced.

Sorry if I came across as calling you a liar. I don't know you like that you accuse you of such.

ewa2014:
Hello Shelly23, what do u mean by Not true... I'm telling u the quote they gave me at the airport just last weekend. Where u there with me... Abeg people should know how to comment appropriately. Plus if you read through the thread you will see where others got charged ridiculously when they bought from the US. Biko don't call anyone a liar for putting up their experiences so others can learn...

Not true, I got a quote from Delta in May for $85 for my daughter which I was to pay at the airport.

I had to change my travel date and ended up paying $191 about a month later. I found out the $85 initially quoted was for one way because the person I spoke to assumed my daughter had a naija passport. I eventually bought the return ticket because I found out they won't sell one way to naija with a naija visa in a US passport (same way you can't buy one way to the US with your B1/B2 visa). When I got home, I applied for a refund for the unused leg of the trip and I got $85 almost 2 months later.

ewa2014:
Dear house, lemme reiterate what some other mamas already adviced as I almost fell victim...

Do NOT purchase ur infant ticket from the US. It is expensive. Delta/Air France almost sold me my infants ticket for about $400 when I accompanied DH to the airport earlier this week.

DH has gone to their Nigerian office and bought the same ticket for about $150 ([s]cos it's premium according to them, else it wld be cheaper I guess).[/s]

Atlanta POE is a breeze o! At least compared to the likes of Chicago, Houston and co

firsttymum:
U r not the only person saying this... I've never used them tho.... But will consider them for vacation not birthing... I no fit for Poe issues