Drugkills:


Thank you for your very well detailed explanation. I will like to confirm if the $300 should be paid before going for visa interview or this can be done after the visa has been approved.

Hello

So Dr Z’s bill depends on what service he is rendering to you
Vaginal delivery - $2600
CS - $2800
You would’ve paid $300 to them before your arrival which would be deducted from his total cost

Hospital bill, also depends on either vaginal or CS
West Houston - (vaginal delivery $3600 and CS $5000)
Epidural or spinal for CS - $2000
If you are having a CS and spinal fails, it could be converted to general anaesthesia which cost more

Paediatrician - depending on who is on call the day of your delivery
Dr C billed us $550 for baby check and circumscision.
He saw baby twice before we were discharge.
We also visited his practice (Sunrise Paediatrics) twice before we left the US.
Each visit cost us $100 each.
We also had new born blood spot test (one as an inpatient in the hospital on Day 2 of life and the second one between 2nd and 4th week of life). This is to check inborn error of metabolism and some other disorder that could be managed if detected early like cystic fibrosis and Heamoglobinopathies)
We were not billed for the first one as it was part of the initial hospital bill.
For the second one we paid $50 when we went to the hospital to get the blood test done.

Hearing test cost $326

Eye test is included in the baby check that the paediatrician would do on your little one.
An ophthalmoscope will be use to check the red flex.

I hope this answers your question

All the best.♥️

Bossman:
Just saw this and it reminded me of this forum. It’s good to be truthful about our intentions and have enough money to cover the cost of birth. This lady was turned back at Detroit Airport.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRE9xSWeT48?si=hZq-Upb81gHmDBTI

Greatnewsalways:
Please my good people, come to my aid. I tried booking an appointment for DH to notarised the DS 3053 but it’s asking for barcode. “Enter the 10-digit barcode number from the last page of your printed electronic visa application form into the Barcode Number field, and then click "Submit".
How do I navigate this? Can someone please put me through? Thank you

Debbieeeeeee:

Hmmm this seems unusual but maybe it’s a new development, have you filled and submitted your baby’s DS-11?

Are you on this website https://ng.usembassy.gov/services/notarials/

https://evisaforms.state.gov/acs/default.asp?postcode=LGS&appcode=1

Greatnewsalways:




Thank you ma’am, apparently I was on the wrong web page but I have been able to secure the appointment now. Just to confirm ma’am, he is going with his international passport, printed copy of the DS 3053 and money…?

oyimaliski:
Good day all

Please . For those who have done drop box recently . How long did it take from the day u dropped off passport to the passport pickup day?

Please guide

Debbieeeeeee:

For Lagos it’s July drop off that’s available right now

oyimaliski:


I have don the drop box. Just asking how long It takes to get my visa renewed

feddy27:


God bless you 😁 you won’t understand the relief this answer brought. I’ve been thinking and searching online but I needed to hear from someone who has a first hand experience. Once baby is here, I want to leave in 2weeks😀

Maggies88:




It takes about 3-7 days on average currently from point of submission to passport being returned to you if all checks out . I.E if no Issues .

oyimaliski:


Not correct . Presently Lagos takes 4 weeks . Abuja is like 6 weeks

Maggies88:


I am sure I’ve responded affirmatively based on several live scenarios within the past 2 weeks. Each persons case is unique remember. I repeat that with no issues and if all checks out, you can have your passport back within 3-7 days from submission to pick up. Case study is (Abuja).
I also suggest you check your progress report diligently from this website if you are not already doing that . https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

oyimaliski:



My timeline

IW (Drop box date) 15th Feb
Received status 16th Feb 2024
Modified to application in review 20th Feb
Approved march 4th
Issued march 5th


I know in like 3 days from today my passport will be here delivered

So calculate . It is almost a month . And I had no issues

This is also same for people I know that dropped off same time

Location is Lagos

Maggies88:



Ok I understand you totally, but what you are missing from your response above is that you actually went through a process of administrative review that took a longer time than should have. . In some cases, and like the cases I’ve checked, It goes straight to approved from application received in just less than 48hours of working days . Congratulations really on eventually having it issued without having to come in for further interrogations.

oyimaliski:


That's the correction I am giving u .... These period the load is much .... So it's not as easy as you think . This is my 5th visa . I have done 3 previous drop boxes . These days Lagos is minimum 3-4 weeks and Abuja is more . But I will leave it at that

Debbieeeeeee:

Amazon for water wipes they have great deals on water wipes, formula and diapers too & Sam’s club for their members mark unscented wipes
Shipping depends on state and mode of shipping, heavy items should go by ocean and it takes 12 weeks from other states but from newyork and neighboring states it’s about 6/8 weeks.

zichien:
Just wondering.. is it cheaper to buy in the US and ship to Nigeria vs buying made in Nigeria diapers and wipes? thank you

FHMaryland:
Hi,

I am writing to enquire about the process for obtaining the US passport for Nigerians who have had a baby here recently.
I will be applying from Maryland and having looked at the state department website it seems like you can only get an appointment for the passport if within 14 days of travel but if the father of the baby will not be around by then the DS-3053 has to be notarized by the US consulate. Will it be better to use a passport agency company while the father is around? If so has anyone used a company they would advise me to use?
Thanks in advance

Greatnewsalways:
Hello everyone, i need assistance on how to go about LO's birth certificate. i tried ordering online via vitalchek and its asking for document to verify my address. I am in Maryland, are there other ways to obtain the BC? Many thanks

Debbieeeeeee:

Walk-in to the county health department to get it in person. Just google the address it should come up or google where to get BC walk-In locations near me also read the google reviews to be sure you’re going to the correct location.

Yetyb:




Always helpful, well done Debbieeee.