@ firstymum, thank u
@ triplekmama, no I dint use epidural. Even tho I paid for it but I got my refund. Epidural is 1500 if u don't pay before labour but if u prebook it's 500. However if u don't use it u get your refund.

Hello everyone, in the spirit of giving back pls find below my journey so far..I'm sorry this is coming late but I hope it's helpful.
This is my second missionary journey to give birth so as usual I contacted the same hospital and doctor. Gwinnett Medical Center and doctor oduro.(atlanta)
First let me begin with my POE xperience. There were no hassles at all. Spent about 5mins on the queue before I was called. Interview was as follows:
Cbp officer: hi, passport pls
Me: hands over passport
Cbp: what are u here for?
Me: to have my baby
Cbp: I can see you had your first here. Are u using the same hospital and doctor.
Me: yes and I paid a deposit...
Cbp: (interupts) it's ok. You mentioned u have food items what kind?
Me: yes. Egusi, ogbono, garri etc.
Cbp: how much cash do u have on u?
Me: 12k
Cbp: (hands over passport) and asks if atlanta is my last destination or if I intend to leave town.
Me: no this is my only destination.
Cbp: ok have a nice day.

Went and got my bags I wasn't referred to agriculture and secndary inspection however on my way out I was sent to secondary inspection by a random officer. On getting there I saw about 5 Nigerians all seated and waiting. In my mind I was like oh God this pple will waste my time. Only for my name to be called barely a minute after getting there. They asked what I came for, how much I have and asked to see the money. Then I was given a form to fill, asked howfar I was and that was it. Was handed my passport and I left.
Went to doctor oduro's office the next day which was a Monday and was told I'm 36weeks and not 35 like I thought. All the same I was happy as I wanted the baby out as soon as possible.
Three weeks later I put to bed a baby boy. I was induced though. Everything went well and as planned and I was discharged the next day.

Got my baby's birth cert 6days later(had to go pick it up at vital records office)
Hospital bill total was 3400 for mum and baby (this is after the 30percent discount I was given for paying a deposit of 6k dollars. I was given a cheque for 2600 a refund for the balance.
Doctor oduro's fee was 2150. (he accepted all my tests and doctors report from naija so I dint have to pay any additional fees for tests
Circumcision was 250
First paediatric visit was 140 dollars.
Naija passport was gotten same day. Paid 95dollars I think. Not sure. It was hubby that went to pay but I heard 95 or there abt.
Then yanki passport was gotten a week after the application we expedited it and paid 169 a the post offce in down town atl.
Social security also came a week later via mail.

So just waiting for my post parfum visit wt Dr. Oduro and one more visit to the paediatrician wt baby and I'm done and heading to naija.

Sorry for the long epistle.
Wish all the mama's in the house a smooth and hassle free xperience on this journey.

Hi people. Any atlanta bound moms travelling very soon? Travelling this Saturday via delta as I'm due in June. Any moms coming should pls holla so we can hook up.
Also any one pass thru atlanta POE recently? How was it?

Hi people! Just a quick one please. This is for expectant mothers in the house who have travelled to Atlanta recently?
How was the POE experience? What were the questions? Any new thing to expect or watch out for?
Thanks.
I'm travelling in 2 weeks to have my second baby and I want to know what to watch out for..

Hi guys,
Just a quick one please.
Im pregnant with my second baby and I am due in june. I have a B1/B2 which I applied for in October last year for vacation purposes. However I have not utilized the visa yet as I want to just use it for birth purposes as there will be no need to travel for holiday since I am due in june anyway.
So my question is do I need to send a mail to the embassy informing them of my change of plans or I should just ignore.
NB: I have all my documentation and have paid the hospital bill. I also had my first baby in the U.S.
Kindly advise please.
Thank you.

Hello every1!

Thanks for your wonderful prayers and messages. God bless u all.

Gor those interested in Gwinnett, finally Got my bill. Mothers bill- 8420
And baby's bill 1850. With discount of 40percent everything came to about 6160. But bcz I had already paid deposit of 2k I balanced d hospital with 4120.


Congratulations! God be with you and the baby.
Kindly let us know what the total bill came too.
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Hello guys!

Jst a quick question pls. Can I expedite the u.s passport at the post office or it has to be at a regional passport office?

Hello house,
Good news from my end. Had a baby boy Dec, 1st @ Gwinnet Medical Centre. Was a wonderful experience with Dr. Oduro and all the nurses. Patient care here is AMAZING!!! We thank God. Mum and baby are doing well. Just thought to let the house know.
Cheers

Shawbabe:


How much is where u stay?

51 dollars a day

AyaSho:

Get in touch with MrsDan. She is right there in georgia and using the hospital.
She can be of help.

@ shawbabe, try metro extended stay. Its in lawrenceville.
I'm at crestwood suites (snellville) which is about 20mins from the hospital.

baslone:


You don go far sef....

I am still struggling to complete their pre-registration Form online.

It seems the form is actually built for US residents only.

1- SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER- Would have skipped it but it is a compulsory field to be filled.
2- HOME PHONE- Space allocated in the field for this does not fit for international number.
3- DATE OF BIRTH- it keeps indicating this message- . "INVALID DATE OF BIRTH". I called the contact number on the website yesterday and I was told to change my browser from Safari to another but I still get same alert on Firefox and Chrome.

The thing tiya me.

With all this issues, I don't seem to figure out anyway to proceed. I don send email to them- if nothing sensible, off to Chicago be that!!

@baslone, for SSN just type in 111111111. Then d home phone numb if you have someone living in the states, you can use theirs. Otherwise call them and tell them you're finding it difficult. And that if someone (a hospital staff) can help you. They will ask you to send your passport details and the address you will be staying in the U.S and they will do it for you. But make sure you follow up.
Hope this helps.

meine:


Weldone zayt, we want more of such heartwarming news. Pls explain few points. How much did you take to the POE? Do you mean you spent 30 mins on the queue or 30 mins being interviewed? was your luggage checked?. Tank u

Hi meine, sorry I meant everything took about 5 mins. The interview with the VO at the POE.

Hello people, been following this forum for a very long time however this is my first time commenting.
Just want to share my experience.
Got my b1 b2 visa last year before I got pregnant, visited this year while 5 months pregnant and already showing however the VO didn't ask any questions regarding having the baby here.
However when I got back, I sent a mail to the embassy and got the standard reply.
Before travelling, I printed all my correspondence with the hospital (gwinnet), doctor oduro, receipt of part payment, medical insurance and the embassy correspondence.
However on getting to the u.s, d VO did not ask to see any of my documents. Just asked the reason for the visit, how long I'm staying, how much i'm carrying and what I do in nigeria. And if I've travelled to the u,s on the current visa. Everything was about 30mins.
I've seen doctor oduro and he's really nice and professional at the same time. It felt like he'd been my doctor from the beginning.

Anyways guys just decided to share my experience with u all. Contrary to what others feel about atlanta POE I had a wonderful experience.
Wish all d intending parents a wonderful experience like mine.
If anyone has any questions let me know.

Cheers