MamaTobenna:
Hello mamas been 18 months since my LA journey. No more baby journeys for me though. For intending LA mamas , should have some good news for you soon concerning affordable accomodation. Will check in from time to time. God will provide for you all in this dollar wahala. It is well

Mamatobenna! Good to hear from you again! We await the good news

Hello all I have been a silent reader,thanks to everyone that has contributed to this great forum,i learnt a lot here. In the spiriit of giving back:flew qatar @ 35weeks with my DH on wenesday,was sent to port health for fit to fly,told the nurses I was 34wks but they refused to give me,said they don't give 34wks that it's 30wks they give that is govt policy after much they told DH he should write an undertaking in case of any eventuality which he did before they finally gave us but wrote 33wks. Got PTA from stanbic @350 and travelex @356. It was God all d way. Got to doha n was sent to meet a US rep:he asked wat we were going to d US for ,told him for childbirth/vacation,asked if we metioned dat during our interview we said no,but we later notified d embassy for change of plans,he asked to see it wich we showed him,he asked for doctors correspondence we gave him(am using Dr Dama/methodist Sugarland )he asked y going to d US to have d baby n y not in naija,we said for better health care cos mother /child mortality rate is high that's why we choose d US,he said they are going to review oakbend medical group cos most people tend to use them,after which he gave us our passport,waited for 2hrs before we left for New York,d flight was a long one we were 2pregie on d flight the other woman develop some complication and doctor/nurse we needed to attend to her,dnt knw wat happen wen we got to New York. We used the self automated machine,our slip was marked x,it was a long queue before it got to our turn,a female CBP officer attended to us,asked how long we are saying DH told here he would be staying for 10days while I would stay for 8wks,she asked y I would be staying that long,told her we are here for vacation and childbirth,she asked me to scan my finger n snap me,hubby did d same n our passport was stamped,checked the stamp and it was just B2 that was on the stamp,went back to meet her but she told us that it covers for the six month,that there is no problem.we were sent to agric cos I carried fish and some spices,our bags was rescaned nothing was seize,collected our luggage and went to chat up our flight with jetblue to houston.it was God all d way chilling at d hotel but would be using precious cedar,my appointment is next week. God bless and favour to all those coming behind

davsquared:
Congrats on d supernatural delivery u had and the testimonies so far. It is d Lord's doing and i claim it also.

The refund you r getting, is it because of the unused epidural?

Thanks so much davsquared. Amen!
I did not pay for epidural in the first place. Epidural was not included in the hospital bill. The way it works is that you pay the anaesthetics department after you have made use of epidural

cutie333:

Thanks so much davsquared. Amen!
I did not pay for epidural in the first place. Epidural was not included in the hospital bill. The way it works is that you pay the anaesthetics department after you have made use of epidural

Chei! U mean am? So what are they refunding u for? Abeg no vex for the cross questions. I am using North side too and i dont mind copying whatever u did that can bring about such refunds. In dis "uko dollar", dat amount is a whole lot!

MamaTobenna:
Hello mamas been 18 months since my LA journey. No more baby journeys for me though. For intending LA mamas , should have some good news for you soon concerning affordable accomodation. Will check in from time to time. God will provide for you all in this dollar wahala. It is well

I await the good news... Thanks for checking on us.

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Yes you get accommodation there is a particular class you have to buy to qualify for it. Am flying with Qatar and both my journeys am having lodging sorted. I have a 8 and a half hour layover while going and if it's anything like my December trip they would lodge you at the Hamad international hotel right inside the airport. My boarding gate was just 5mins from d hotel. So of course am expecting same again. So it's definately true it's called the STPC option.

firsttymum:
Neks31
I just remembered u, how are you?


Cute333 OMG congratulations.... That's amazing congratulations.

Ifyadajesus congratulations

I'm good dear!!! # Eku recession o

Simababe,

EPO and stuff didn't induce Labour at all. I had to request to be induced and within 2-3 hours I was fully dilated. The work of those stuff is to help dilation (sth to do with cervix). Sorry love my doctor got tired of my disturbance

Abeg those that PM or DM, kindly chat here first so I no it's not robot or ....

isaleko:


Yes you get accommodation there is a particular class you have to buy to qualify for it. Am flying with Qatar and both my journeys am having lodging sorted. I have a 8 and a half hour layover while going and if it's anything like my December trip they would lodge you at the Hamad international hotel right inside the airport. My boarding gate was just 5mins from d hotel. So of course am expecting same again. So it's definately true it's called the STPC option.

This is interesting... Is STPC available on Economy class "N" tickets? That's my ticket class

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Yes there's Shop rite in America. I know NJ has quite a few shoprite stores. I don't know what state funtolash is in though.

Abuleoshi:


This is interesting... Is STPC available on Economy class "N" tickets? That's my ticket class

Yes I think it's starts with class N but then you can Google it up though. Then your agent should have booked your hotel and meal vouchers as you bought your tickets. I got mine with my ticket. So call Qatar or your agents. Oh also toqualify toqualify waiting times have to b 8hours and more.

Experience mamas/papas,

Biko I have spent hours battling with my baby stroller. The black thing below the car seat used to attach it inside a car, how do I fix it to d stroller? Am traveling soon and this na big headache

I understand am to fix d car seat into d strollera and put d baby. Then hand this over to d air hostesses at d airplane entry

Cutie333 WOW WOW WOW!!! I want your labor ooo. In fact Im putting it as a prayer point. My last experience was 3 days plus of PAIN so having like 3 hours is wonderful. Congratulations on the birth of your LO
And the refund.... All I can say is God opened your file on that day.

ijeomaobi1:
Simababe,

EPO and stuff didn't induce Labour at all. I had to request to be induced and within 2-3 hours I was fully dilated. The work of those stuff is to help dilation (sth to do with cervix). Sorry love my doctor got tired of my disturbance

Abeg those that PM or DM, kindly chat here first so I no it's not robot or ....

I'm not using it to induce labour, I read it helps ripen the cevix, just wanted to know ow long. Docs won't induce until 41wks n she said it wil be better if cevix is a bit opened. Tnks dear. Av got less than 2weeks to go. Make I chill. Tnks

IJ,
You don't fix that black base to the stroller oh. You use that only in the car.

At check in, they collect the big black base from you at ticketing counter and tag it and send it along with your boxes. You dont need it till you get to Naija.
Then you click only the car seat into the stroller and push that through the airport for convenience. You drop stroller and car seat at plane door.
Anyway, on a normal day, i just shove the base into the strollers bottom basket if I'm going out with baby (for use in Uber, etc)
Hope this helps.

ijeomaobi1:
Experience mamas/papas,

Biko I have spent hours battling with my baby stroller. The black thing below the car seat used to attach it inside a car, how do I fix it to d stroller? Am traveling soon and this na big headache

I understand am to fix d car seat into d strollera and put d baby. Then hand this over to d air hostesses at d airplane entry

Nnystc,

You be correct babe. Dat helps absolutely. Thanks but if I check it in, will I pay for it as I already completed my 5 bags slot. Bikoa answer as I Don broke badly and can't afford any expenses

ijeomaobi1:
Experience mamas/papas,

Biko I have spent hours battling with my baby stroller. The black thing below the car seat used to attach it inside a car, how do I fix it to d stroller? Am traveling soon and this na big headache

The base of d car seat is to stay permanently in d car. U dnt attach dat to ur stroller. But don't stress, ur stroller will b carried for free even if it's still in d carton as long as ure travelling wiv a child. Talking from experience.
Three diff airlines. It will b chkd in at the counter.
U can even give them the carseat at check in and use d stroller to d aircraft door. It's very allowed. So dnt stress abt attaching and all.

long post alert

I got into Houston this week. My initial plan was to enter in September, I had already bought ticket sef but we discovered that my child had a tumor... See eh, when something strong happens, you just have to drop everything in God's able hands and start working in harmony with your faith. So I changed my tickets, DH got emergency tickets, we gathered ourselves to Houston. We flew Emirates.

I asked for wheelchair assistance and trust me, that made A HUGE difference especially since my son decided to remain hyperactive and fear did not let me sedate him because of the tumor. Flight was ok but I was tired, my feet was swollen, even with compression socks o. Anyway thats how we landed in Houston. Me, DH and my son (He's a citizen) were rolled to the POE

CBP: Good afternoon Can I have your passports and landing card
DH: Good afternoon (hands them over)
CBP: What are you here for?
DH: My son has a mass on his neck and needs to see a doctor
I quickly remind him about me
DH: And my wife is hereto deliver our baby.
CBP: Ok,put your fingers here...
we do
CBP: looks at our landing card. Do you have snails?
DH: yes we do
CBP: Ok you didnt tick here (shows DH where to tick, he does)
CBP: You'll have to pass through agriculture on your way out, youre free to go.

I was still waiting for secondary inspection when they wheeled me to baggage collection, I kuku released the lady and helped DH carryour bags to agriculture. They passed our bags thru the x-ray machine and told us to go, nothing was searched or seized.
Now were seeing different specialists for my son and Im waiting for my scheduled appointment.

ijeomaobi1:
Nnystc,

You be correct babe. Dat helps absolutely. Thanks but if I check it in, will I pay for it as I already completed my 5 bags slot. Bikoa answer as I Don broke badly and can't afford any expenses

It's free.

Nnystc
Anyway, on a normal day[b:
, i just shove the base into the strollers bottom basket if I'm going out with baby (for use in Uber, etc)[/b]
Hope this helps.

U can use ur car seat without the base. Chk ur manual on hw to fix without base or chk YouTube. To save you d stress of carrying d base about. (Mine is quite heavy)
Or wen u get back to naija ad ve to use diff cars

It is well with your Son IJN. Amen. Wish u n all expectant Mamas easy n safe delivery by God's grace.

I got into Houston this week. My initial plan was to enter in September, I had already bought ticket sef but we discovered that my child had a tumor... See eh,

Lajoie33 It is well with your son in Jesus name and he will be perfectly healed by the grace of God

Simababe don't worry the wait is almost over, when the end reach e dey tire person you sef know, you'll birth like an Hebrew Woman with stress by God's grace.

Ijeomaobi1 IJ mama return to naija o we dey wait you, kisses to your LO, God bless you & be with you both.

Abuleoshi:

This is interesting... Is STPC available on Economy class "N" tickets? That's my ticket class

For Qatar Airways non-promotional Economy tickets (marked ‘N’ or above) up to First Class tickets are eligible for free STPC service.

Lajoie33 it will end in praise. It is well... Wish u a safe delivery. God is on the throne

mumzt:


The base of d car seat is to stay permanently in d car. U dnt attach dat to ur stroller. But don't stress, ur stroller will b carried for free even if it's still in d carton as long as ure travelling wiv a child. Talking from experience.
Three diff airlines. It will b chkd in at the counter.
U can even give them the carseat at check in and use d stroller to d aircraft door. It's very allowed. So dnt stress abt attaching and all.

I guess the question is what if you are not travelling with a baby but you are coming back with one. For example, in my case, I have a Graco click n connect that I bought when I had my baby last year. I also intend to use it for my next baby so I want to travel with it.
I will be travelling alone, hubby might come later with the 2 kids if he is chanced.

Will the airline allow a preggie check in her travel set for free (knowing well say the baby dey belle). Anyone with this experience and please I'm flying Lufthansa.

Hello all, for those using Dr M in LA does he give doctor's correspondence.

If he does, how do I go about it. Should I send him a mail. I already have his clinic's email and phone number.

Also does he charge a fee for the correspondence. Please anyone that has used him, I will appreciate your answers.

Thanks.

Good day great Mamas and Papas in the house. Please I need to know if there is a travelex office at the international wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja. If there is, has anyone used it and what was their experience, how much was the dollar on the day etc. The struggle is real...

Will the airline allow a preggie check in her travel set for free (knowing well say the baby dey belle).

No they wont even check in car seat for free once there isn't an actual baby. Flew Emirates and had to pay extra luggage to carry it. Would have left it behind if I didn't have other stuffs to make up the baggage allowance. But Lufthansa may be different

KayLayChi:
Hello all, for those using Dr M in LA does he give doctor's correspondence.

If he does, how do I go about it. Should I send him a mail. I already have his clinic's email and phone number.

Also does he charge a fee for the correspondence. Please anyone that has used him, I will appreciate your answers.

Thanks.

Ask the blanca for the correspondence when you call/email them. It's free.

I have been on hibernation mode for a while .myself and DW flew Delta on the 1st of September.

I requested for wheelchair at the last minute at 9ja airport and glad I did because it helped a lot...when the attendant told me it's free ..I grab am sharply, In flight entertainment was OK but was disappointed when I asked for WiFi password & was told it's not free..that I have to PAY....Choi

Fast forward to Atlanta. DW was wheeled to the automated selfservice machine and we got the printout marked x.. then headed to the cbp.

POE Transcript below :

Cbp: good morning and can I have your passport please
ME: good.morning and gave her passports with the print out from the automated machine
Cbp: why are you here today
Me : my wife is here to have our baby
Cbp: oh nice.
Cbp to DW: finger print and took pictures
DW : tried to stand but cbp said its fine you can seat
Cbp: told me to do the finger print and took pictures.
Me : I did
Cbp: so where would you be staying
Me: told her the hotel name and address
Cbp: how much do you have with you
Me: about $12k cash and I have my cards here incase we need more .
Cbp: how long are you staying
Me: I responded 4 weeks for me and DW will stay longer ( BTW 8 to 11 weeks )
Cbp: so who will take care of her while you away
Me: I already made plans for that
Cbp: ok smIles..stamped our passport , place it inside green transparent bag and gave us back.
I checked the passports for stamp and notice there is no duration. It only says admitted to Atlanta and the date we got in.

No secondary inspection, no document was checked..off to agric and nothing was seized. Then we went straight to catch out connecting flight to Houston.

I thank God almighty for everything..the total time spent with the cbp was about 3mins . Also want to say a big thank you to NL family. You guys rock...

phemmy26:


For Qatar Airways non-promotional Economy tickets (marked ‘N’ or above) up to First Class tickets are eligible for free STPC service.

Good to know the trip will be more exciting than I imagined.

Hi Kaylaychi. The correspondence for dr M is free. Since you already have the email addy, just mail and send her( the office) your details, name, your Edd and when you would want to begin your care with them. She would send you the financial details, medical records required and an appointment letter subsequently.

@Lajoie, praying lots of divine healing on your son. He is well and whole in Jesus' name.