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TripleKMama:
Former JJC haf port o! Congrats dear!

Lol.. Chai those days. Mamas here made me strong. I really appreciate and thank you all, really glad I was prepared especially after some1 some said sec inspection was certain

Gday NL mamas. So I arrived MD today from Abuja with BA, fit to fly was asked at check in, I gave them. Flight was good entertainment from LHR to BWI was awesome. ABJ to LHR was ok...requested for wheelchair but didn't use it. Here's my version of BWI poe

Cbp hello can I have ur passport, scans my prints, what's d purpose of this visit?
Vacation and child birth.

Cbp how much do u have on you
I have ... in cash, ...in cheque

Cbp Ok mam come with me
Hands my passport to another office and we walk to a room. People sitted and waiting.

As I jst sat down I brought out my envelop of burden of proof put it aside. I knew that was secondary inspection. After abt 10 mins I was called up by a male officer.
Hello why are you here?
Vacation and child birth...

Cbp ok do you have any kids
No this is my 1st

Cbp Alright, so how much do you have for this?
I have ... in cash, ...in cheque. (Total Less Dan 10k)
Brings out the money n counts it, takes a look at the cheque.

Cbp How long do you intend to stay on this trip?
8weeks n 2days.

At this point the female officer comes over to us.
Have you been here before?
ME: Yes Last Year I Was IN New York FOR 2weeks for....

When did you get married
Me : ....this yr
I brought out marriage certificate n miniature album hands it over to d male Cbp he goes through it.
He says you seem prepared

Female cbp: ur visa is for 2years was it issued for this purpose
Me : no, I actually wrote to the embassy and gt this reply.

Hands her the notification of travel plan letter wi th reply. She nods and u were replied 4 hrs later.
Me: I sent 1 initially to Abuja I didn't get a response, then I sent to Lagos and got this

Cbp ok


How mu ch do you have for th is trip
I repeated my self this time adding my adding my ATM card.
Female cbp: i M sorry, but deliveries cost abt 10 - 12 thousand usd. Dts for normal delivery not C section. Listen to me, make sure you pay your bills and keep all receipts cos next time you ll have to show them before you are allowed in.

How did you get to know abt the hosp
Me: a friend recommended it, I researched on it and scheduled an appointment.
I handed over the doctors correspondence and hosp correspondence to her. She takes a look at d date and says 10th sept.

She turns to the male Cbp do u have the hosp name and no?
D guy answers yes

Female how abt living expenses: where will u be staying?
I gave d adress, Name and phone number of my host. (Adds he's outside waiting)
Is he a relative ? Yes my mums brother

Male officer make sure u bring your receipts along on your next trip or interview whichever comes 1st.
Goodluck with having your baby. Stamps me in for 6mnths and opens d door for me to leave with his electronic key.

Over to baggage claim, then agric nothing was taken. I didn't bring much though. Now resting .. thank God for a successful trip. 1st Appointments next week

dere5:
You will fill the visa application form online,like everybody,the dropbox part comes up when you are about to book appointment ,they ask you a couple of questions,which will then qualify you for drop box

Is that what DHL means by form. Which means we should print that pag?

[quote author=LadyGuinivere post=49992528]LadyG I hail, how do i get the drop box form. Need to renew my mums visa

How do I renew my mums visa with drop box? She was asked to fill a form. We don de find d form since...not seen. Pls put us thru

Udiboy:
Amen o, let it fall more. I feel for people that have to buy this at the ridiculous price.
But the hard truth is that dollar will get to 500 naira before or after Xmas. Mark this comment.
It will fall a bit to 460 450 ish next month or so and then it will take a deep into the ocean . 500 to 1$. Don't ask me how I know all these

Is dt ur prayer

Gdevening mamas, does BA use port healths fit to fly. Also when do i need to submit it. A day befr d trip or on d travel day?

Now unto accomodation in skipwith richmond va. Anybody cares to share?

Ulio:
how long does it take to get a reply, sent it on Friday last week to consularabuja@state.gov. Should I send anoda 1??

. ....Gt d reply tnx

[quote author=MissHunnyBerry post=49759476]Oh yes. The ones I've been looking into have all the security measures in place and clear ammounts you'll be paying if the need arises that you or your baby should be transfered as well as the hospital you'll be transfered to, ambulance fee(Def not up to 3000usd wayyyyy cheaper) an ob/gyn affiliate, physicians fee and all that are clearly stated.
So basically, you are well prepared and thats why it's clearly stated that they don't accept high risk pregnancies. It's all about your medical records and you being honest with yourself. And asking all the right questions. Ultimately they still provide quality one on one experience from all I've read and been told. First time mums or not. And let's face it, how many women pray for complicated birth raise your hand up.lol. you wen get bele, you know your bodies signals.
I understand your view on birthing centers, I thougt of it at a point as a friends friend used 1 in Chicago (no idea name). But then .labour is unpredictable and aM sure nobody wants to be in dt position. We r better safe than sry ... lol at raise your hands. U can share ur research info ppl may decide to try (but nt primips like myself. ..my thoughts

How abt bwi poe haven't read much abt it. What's d problem there. Cos ticket I Wan pay for na there oo

Ulio:
I haven't received a reply for the change of intent sent oo. What else M I supposed to do? Lady G what didn't do??

how long does it take to get a reply, sent it on Friday last week to consularabuja@state.gov. Should I send anoda 1??

I haven't received a reply for the change of intent sent oo. What else M I supposed to do? Lady G what didn't do??

[quote author=enidot post=49476545][/quote]3700 for what hosp?

mumnadine:
unless if u use dollar like i did it will be same amount was able to send form A to my sis as sch up keep got dollar at bank rate so everytin for our tickets 2 adult to kids was one million two hundred and sometin which i tink is a good deal for BA i den used her card to pay

What If I Jst use A Dollar card straight up

XX01:
Totally different rate. It was charged at my bank's rate. I used GTbank then.

Which is higher, so it's advice d to use another country's card?

Colouredgirl:
To GOD be the glory...my LO arrived midnite on sunday sept 18,at about 1:14am.God made it easy,normal delivery,John H stroger hosp cook county,Chicago .my Joy knws no bound,God the master deliverer..na u biko!

.

Wow thnk God fr safe delivery, congrats coloured girl, may we experience such favours IJN amen

[quote author=enidot post=49476545][/quote]same issue here

Ulio:
sent oo, pm me need to get info on payment at henrico

. Tolulope oo. I keep refreshing this page hoping to c a reply, hope all is well.

ADOMMUM biko come to my rescue

tolulope9009:
Ulio, not seeing any pm

sent oo, pm me need to get info on payment at henrico

AdomMum:
Congratulations to your wifey!!! I'm wishing her an easy path for the rest of the journey

AdomMum how's ur lo n u? Check ur pm abi u didn't receive any

Ulio:
. Congrats tolulope. Richmond it is

Tolulope Check ur pm

tolulope9009:
Good day, Nairaland family..!
Been looking forward to sharing my experience here like most..

. Congrats tolulope. Richmond it is. PM d you

[quote author=LadyGuinivere , speaking of names.

My passport bears my maiden name. Also scheduling an appointment with the same name. Will it affect processing of passport or visa for my baby when d time comes?

Dalu very many!

Dwebb55:
@Ulio. Also. how far with your PTA waka? Any leads?

my dear na diamond in enu I de follow. De say subject to availability but I need ticket 1st.

missexiest:
I want to apply for my daughters nigerian passport,pls how many days does it take to be ready or wil I get it the same day of my appointment at the nigerian house in washington dc?

Missy check ur pm

Dwebb55:
What time frame?

4th oct to Nov 30th

Dwebb55:
From what I can gather, your best bet now is Royal Air Maroc who still have good deals or Virgin but the mega drop ended on Monday. Also depends on where you're going to!

Lagos to iad, jst checked virgin promo ended June or was I on d wrong page? Royal air maroc all th way to yawunde, it's well let me check

[quote author=Dwebb55 post=48984200][/quote]Any other airline promos? I jst missed this 1

Beebee12:
I hope you have gotten the information now. I'm going to have my baby there. I have been to the hospital and also met the doctor. Let me know if I can be of help.

Yes oo u can be of help. PM me I can't send anymore pms