₦airaland Forum

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.

I haven't gotten the info. PM me, I cnt send anymore pms. Sure u will be of help thanks.

neks31:
Aww nerf pls epp me pls.. I need tix to JFK ending oct/first week of November .. Me alone or my toddler n I. Tnxxxxz

Gdmrng Nerf, can u help me check for a cheap ticket? Prices I cm across are outrageous. Biko...

firsttymum:
falls from the bed

lol@falls from bed. Pls nne houston is d most mentioned state in this thread, keep reading

firsttymum:
lol... Ulio how far

Gud to know u r cool

Ulio:
Dnt jump n pass biko, sry I put it d wrongway

Firsttymmum how far.

Niksie:
Congrats Cutie333

thank God and congrats. I pray make mine go smooth like that too

missexiest:
Hi guys,had my sunshine over a month ago at henrico drs hospital,richmond virginia although I stay in maryland n most hospitals in maryland were too expensive so I searched online n found a dr n hospital with a reasonable price after calling more than 30 numbers.My host had to drive 2:30 hrs to richmond each time I have appointment with my obgyn, i n my baby were well taking care of n vd is 2150 while cs is 2790 or there about.I had my baby thru cs n I got a bill of 25000 n I was asked to apply for medicaid but I refused I was later sent a bill of 3550$ for me,my baby n epidural which is very reasonable for self pay.Cant thank God enough for his mercies n favours concerning this trip,my baby n i.Hes been so good to me.Tank u baba God.I can see some people tried to dm me but I dont know how to go about it,Pls let me knw if I can paste my ob/gyns name n number here.

Missexiest, 2. 30 mins isn't bad. . Glad I m reading . Can I get details of the hosp and drs de tail via pm? . That is if u dnt want to post it

firsttymum:
Huh seriously?
I thought I was being helpful with my post. I took my time and even explained using myself as an example. Anyway whatever... Henceforth when I see ur post I'll jump and pass.

Dnt jump n pass biko, sry I put it d wrongway

firsttymum:
Amen Amen Amen

Amen. Make una break down this burden of proof for POEs. Is it the same with phema BOP M confused, feddy27 n firsttymum make una no chop me...I de read oo. HNM!!!

Posh404:
Good afternoon mummies in the house. Please can anyone recommend any doctor in Maryland that can give correspondence o.....I tire for the ones I've bin calling. Thanks

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Mrng all, I really appreciate these posts.

Posh,
I v gone through most of yours n I see i hv a history like urs n you hv ample knowledge abt maryland n their hosp waka. 1st how soon do I need to send my letter of intent n start the correspondence as I plan to travel by 1st week Oct against edd of 1st week november. Thnks.

Hnm Nl mamas

LadyGuinivere:
I'm going to be veryyyy honest with you. This your style will not get you very far. If you want a successful visa interview , you MUST read.
2 days is enough to make a choice and contact hospitals. If you pick a hospital, google their details and call/email them.
When you see a post that interests you, click on the person's name and run thru Their posts.
For your question on burden of proof , use google and search 'Nairaland, Phema burden of proof'. You will see her posts and her BOF.
For the other question, No it isn't advisable to use birthing centres for visa purposes. History has shown it isn't favorable. Again, you make hospital choices based on factors that affect u eg costs, transport, accomodation, reviews , proximity to family, etc. Na only u sabi the one when important pass to you.

But the most valuable advice I can give you is READ. RESEARCH. U can get your besto to help you on some things while you search others

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Alright, M beginning to understand the system. I hav a visa already, also relatives in both texas and MD. I refered to d centres for correspondence jst as hosps. Of course cost is a major factor in this era. Thnks alot

Mzmobolanle:
Hello house,
I am glad to announce to you lovely people that I gained a lot from this forum. A friend referred me this forum to me Tho and I took my time to go through all the pages here.
Anyways in the spirit of giving back lol...
I had my interview on the 2nd of August in lagos, 6:30 am, I was 33weeks. I was the first person on the queue and I was the first person to be interviewed.
My interview went like this....
Me: Good morning (with a smile).
VO: Good morning, passport please. (passed my passport)
VO: Why are you going to the U.S.? Me: Childbirth.
VO: oh! Where?
Me: Houston,Texas.
VO: Pass me all your documents.
(Then I passed my doctor's correspondence, receipt from Dr Dama stating the amount I have paid, hospitals documents and receipts, accommodation receipt from Sojurbanliving, budget sheet, statement of account, maternity leave letter, husband's sponsorship letter, and marriage certificate).
She went through everything.
VO: How did you find out about this doctor? Me: A colleague of mine referred him to me that he's really good and he also delivered his wife's and everything seemed perfect.
So I went online, I got his number, called him. I was sent an email informed about the fees and what I needed to do and know. Vo: ok, how much will this trip cost you Me: About 16,000 dollars equivalent to 'so so so' in naira(I said the amount then because dollar was 360 then). VO: What do you do?
Me: I work for 'Bla Bla bla investments' as the 'bla bla bla' , I earn 'bla bla bla' but my husband is the main sponsor of the trip.
Vo: oh, I see. What does your husband do? Me: He's the ceo of 'bla bla bla' with the capacity of 'bla bla bla' staffs, it's located at 'bla bla bla' VO: (typing and going through the documents) Okay, make sure you pay up your balance. me: Yes ma'am
Vo: Pick up your visa in 3 days time (then she gave me the white paper and my documents.
I was happy ehn like really I got the white paper. Yaay! I flew airfrance/klm 3weeks and 2days after @36weeks ; Lagos-Amsterdam-Houston, my poe was houston. I had enough background knowledge on how it's gonna be from what I read here. When we got to IAH, I entered the restroom to clean my face and look a bit fresh U kno as a fine geh.
Cbp: (tries calling my name) or didn't I pronounce it right? Me : I'll give you 4/10 on the pronunciation. (We both chuckled) Cbp: Okay, so why are you in houston? Me: Childbirth. Cbp: Where exactly are you going to? Me: Sugar land Cbp: Where will you be staying? And how long will you be staying for? Me: I already sorted my accommodation with s
Spring of Joy Urban Living and I have made payment. I have a letter stating that and the address of where I will be staying. I will be staying for two months.
Cbp: Oh let's see, have you contacted any doctor? Me: oh yes! Dr Dama Ziwortin and I have also sorted the bills. Cbp: Okay, do you have receipts? Me: Yes. [left][/left]
(passed him all the receipts including the hospital's, with the budget sheet stating how much I have paid and the balance to be paid) Cbp: So, how do you intend to pay the rest? Me: Well, I am prepared for that. I have 5k cash with me and I have a debit card worth 12k dollars incase of emergency. Cbp: Where is your husband? Is he coming later? Me: He's in Nigeria. Well, I am not sure for now if he will be coming or not. That will depend on his work schedules and all. Cbp: Is this your first ? Me: Yes (blushing).
Cbp: How will you cope alone? Me: Trust me, I will *winks*. Cbp: (smiles) Make sure you don't take Medicaid , Me: Naaah, I won't.
Cbp: I am telling you this just incase you insist you were not told about it. So, I am telling you now. Besides, it will affect your next visit. Do make sure you keep all your receipts.
(then he stamped me in)
Cbp: Enjoy your stay maam .
Me: Thanks (with a broad smile) No secondary inspection, he didn't even count my money, no agric, I brought in all my food stuff. *big smile* And yes, 'no fit to fly' was asked all through the trip. Thanks to you guys (most especially the professors in the house) for all the information and for your sharing spirit, YOU GuYS ROCk!!! , God bless you all abundantly...*mwah* sorry for the long story *biko*

Congrats

KayLayChi:
Congratulations Oluphilip.

Please I'm interested in the answer cos I will be using Lufthansa in November. Did anyone get a cheaper quote at the airport cos this $365 plenty in this recession.

Congrats dear on d arrival of your baby. What's lo n which state are you in. M looking at texas s n md

Mzmobolanle:
Hello house,
I am glad to announce to you lovely people that I gained a lot from this forum. A friend referred me this forum to me Tho and I took my time to go through all the pages here.
Anyways in the spirit of giving back lol...
I had my interview on the 2nd of August in lagos, 6:30 am, I was 33weeks. I was the first person on the queue and I was the first person to be interviewed.
My interview went like this....
Me: Good morning (with a smile).
VO: Good morning, passport please. (passed my passport)
VO: Why are you going to the U.S.? Me: Childbirth.
VO: oh! Where?
Me: Houston,Texas.
VO: Pass me all your documents.
(Then I passed my doctor's correspondence, receipt from Dr Dama stating the amount I have paid, hospitals documents and receipts, accommodation receipt from Sojurbanliving, budget sheet, statement of account, maternity leave letter, husband's sponsorship letter, and marriage certificate).
She went through everything.
VO: How did you find out about this doctor? Me: A colleague of mine referred him to me that he's really good and he also delivered his wife's and everything seemed perfect.
So I went online, I got his number, called him. I was sent an email informed about the fees and what I needed to do and know. Vo: ok, how much will this trip cost you Me: About 16,000 dollars equivalent to 'so so so' in naira(I said the amount then because dollar was 360 then). VO: What do you do?
Me: I work for 'Bla Bla bla investments' as the 'bla bla bla' , I earn 'bla bla bla' but my husband is the main sponsor of the trip.
Vo: oh, I see. What does your husband do? Me: He's the ceo of 'bla bla bla' with the capacity of 'bla bla bla' staffs, it's located at 'bla bla bla' VO: (typing and going through the documents) Okay, make sure you pay up your balance. me: Yes ma'am
Vo: Pick up your visa in 3 days time (then she gave me the white paper and my documents.
I was happy ehn like really I got the white paper. Yaay! I flew airfrance/klm 3weeks and 2days after @36weeks ; Lagos-Amsterdam-Houston, my poe was houston. I had enough background knowledge on how it's gonna be from what I read here. When we got to IAH, I entered the restroom to clean my face and look a bit fresh U kno as a fine geh.
Cbp: (tries calling my name) or didn't I pronounce it right? Me : I'll give you 4/10 on the pronunciation. (We both chuckled) Cbp: Okay, so why are you in houston? Me: Childbirth. Cbp: Where exactly are you going to? Me: Sugar land Cbp: Where will you be staying? And how long will you be staying for? Me: I already sorted my accommodation with s
Spring of Joy Urban Living and I have made payment. I have a letter stating that and the address of where I will be staying. I will be staying for two months.
Cbp: Oh let's see, have you contacted any doctor? Me: oh yes! Dr Dama Ziwortin and I have also sorted the bills. Cbp: Okay, do you have receipts? Me: Yes. [left][/left]
(passed him all the receipts including the hospital's, with the budget sheet stating how much I have paid and the balance to be paid) Cbp: So, how do you intend to pay the rest? Me: Well, I am prepared for that. I have 5k cash with me and I have a debit card worth 12k dollars incase of emergency. Cbp: Where is your husband? Is he coming later? Me: He's in Nigeria. Well, I am not sure for now if he will be coming or not. That will depend on his work schedules and all. Cbp: Is this your first ? Me: Yes (blushing).
Cbp: How will you cope alone? Me: Trust me, I will *winks*. Cbp: (smiles) Make sure you don't take Medicaid , Me: Naaah, I won't.
Cbp: I am telling you this just incase you insist you were not told about it. So, I am telling you now. Besides, it will affect your next visit. Do make sure you keep all your receipts.
(then he stamped me in)
Cbp: Enjoy your stay maam .
Me: Thanks (with a broad smile) No secondary inspection, he didn't even count my money, no agric, I brought in all my food stuff. *big smile* And yes, 'no fit to fly' was asked all through the trip. Thanks to you guys (most especially the professors in the house) for all the information and for your sharing spirit, YOU GuYS ROCk!!! , God bless you all abundantly...*mwah* sorry for the long story *biko*

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Mzbolanle, congrats on your poe. Pls which dr are u using n how do I make contact. For cost M 30weeks already. Help a sis abeg

bubelahot:
I used methodist o.just choice. The price Difference btw d 2 hospital bill was $35

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How do i make hosp choice

feddy27:
Transportation is lot beta dan houston. Buses, trams available

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Feddy, I dnt even know where to start. How do i contact MD mums n texas mama's need to get ideas on current cost n how to go abt it

Posh404:
Congratulation Biola1 . Please I will need all necessary info concerning the bills at oakbend and Dr E

Hello everyone . Don't know where to start as I had to exit this thread cos I had miscarriage early this year and all I read and planned for delivery actually evaporated from my head. Glory be to God for his faithfulness for performing another miracle in my life. Want to say a big thank u to firsttymum, LadyG, Justwise &Co....for their patience in running this thread. I had my visa long before I got pregnant the last time and I wrote a letter of intent to the embassy , I didn't get a reply. Didn't follow up cos I lost the pregnancy. Will write another one soon and I hope they reply. I'm back on this thread and I pray God will see me through this time.

Biola1 biko I need info from you o......your testimony is sweet mbok

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Biollar1 ,
Can I m looking for contacts in md and texas, though from what I v read alot of ppl use texas., but I hv accomodation n relatives in md how do I contact md mums in here

Iv gone through. How do i know locations of these hosps n how to choose and contact d drs involved. also can 1 use birthing centres? What is burden of proof

Great thanks. It refused to open oo, hv been trying to open it

I v come to understand I need to write a letter of intent abi change of intent what next from there how do I get a doc and hosp, am 30 wks already

Hello ladyguinivere M new here. Still trying to understand how these threads work. Can u put me through. I sent you a msg u hvnt repliedd