Nef is right abeg. Fear gripped me small when I saw drafrican post now.. My naija Dr placed me on low dose aspirin till 32weeks cos of previous PIH, and eclampsia. Biko your enemy no go experience am o. And so far bp has been fine even when I travelled. No swellings as well.

Congratulations iya ibeji and weaseloo.

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Oh. Thanks I'll check now

Can someone please help me with names of doctors in Houston that does vbac. From there response I got from Dr fagbohun and ziworitin, I felt they do vbac. Was told at Dr. Z's office that they don't. Please help a sister.

@teemom, nice one. I'll check the doc out tomorrow and let u know what's up.

Cbp.. why are u here
Me.. rest and child birth
Cbp.. how much do you have with you
Me.. $5602 ,1,000 naira and my master card
cbp... have u made any doc and hospital arrangement
me.. yes
Cbp.. how much are they charging
me.. estimated fee for both is 6800
Cbp.. and you have how much with you?
me.. $5602, #1k and my Mastercard
cbp.. where you gonna stay
Me.. With my friend
Cbp.. where?
me.. told him
Cbp.. how long have you known her?
me.. Over 9yrs, since univ.
Cbp.. ok , make sure you pay all your bills , do not...... blah blah blah. (Stamped our pax)You just step aside I just wanna confirm and verify some things then you can go

He called a lady to pick our pax with one other preg lady. We followed her to another room. Plenty pregers were there.
waited for another 45mins. By then my cranky son was sleeping, he was so tired he was crying seriously. The lady before me came to Houston with a citizen baby on a one way ticket without receipt or any proof of payment of her bills from her last visit. She was told to step aside. He called me and asked the same questions I've been asked. Gave same ans. Read their riot act and told me to go.

na so I enter another winch queue again, same question and same ans. This time around this woman no gree, said you wanna give birth with 5600 , I said I have money on my master card, said I don't believe you, you could be lying, I said no I'm not, y will I do such (lol in my head ), said I can't verify that. Have you made any payment? I said no, said y, I told her doc doesn't accept payment before arrival, she said it not true, I just carried burden of proof envelope to show her Dr fagbohun's letter, she said no don't show me that, just go to that room and show them. Another long wait o. After a while a man came out and took the customs form from me, asked same question , where is your hubby, told him in Nigeria , will join us close to edd, what does he do, told him, what do you do, told him, is your son a citizen too?was he born here? No. Ok you can go, make u blah blah blah.... I will thank you. Left the airport around 8am.

That's my poe story

hello e-fam,

got into Houston yesterday morning. scaled thru Houston poe and their plenty step asides. thanks to every member of this forum. you guys don't know how much u re doing to save asses. the knowledge gained here is invaluable and the confidence you build in people is priceless. may God always go before us all and make every crooked way straight. thanks to those who mentioned the compression socks, it helped a great deal. will share poe story soon.

Congratulations to bj2012golf and all the new mums and dads. It shall be good news always. @Another4life the Lord will lay his hands upon your friend IJN. At all please put me in your prayers too. I'm scheduled to travel next weekend but my body is singing GODWIN. It is well.

@ochioraumu, I'm so sorry about your xperince. They are just like that every where jare! We should always be grateful for everything, this one no be I sabi grammar , nobody be doll baby. We were almost sent back from atlanta poe the first time we used our visa(hubby, son and I). We met one cranky black guy with
mc hammer haircut. We were supposed to go to houston according to our interview but we changed our mind to stay with hubby's friend in Arlington, Chai! na so the guy choke for our matter cos we changed address. Said he was putting us on the next flight to naija. After plenty grammar he sha left us and stamped 6m.
@ochioraumu please relax and focus on your baby dear. Don't let hbp set in a beg, no be good thing as well. The Lord is your strength

coderXO:
Anybody been able to get USD from the bank? 2 days straight I've not been able to withdraw with claims "they don't have."
GTB is the bank in question.

I hope this is joke! Why should they refuse to give you your saved USD at request. Make them no play rough play with me o.

Newmum0615:
*lemme goan get more popcorn biko*

Lemme not laff born for naija with all these kobokos.....

I just got a mail from my AO, PTA rate today is N193. I weak o! These figures no just join.

Larondoo22:
yes I am also an April mom,but why emirate?av u bought you ticket because Airfrance is doing promo right now,am also traveling wt my 8yrs old daughter and our ticket is less than 500k.which dr are you using?

oh great! I know air France have stringent rules about changes and stuffs like that especially when its a promo ticket. I got 335k for my baby and I on emirates for 2nd of march. what's your date of travel and have you bought your ticket?

I am using dr z at oakbend.
I will send you a pm

Please is there any April mum planning to travel to houston first week in march on Emirates? Please let's plan together abeg. I have an 18months old son and I'm looking at jfk poe.

nefertitiram:


My dear, when there is life, there is hope! It was a terrible experience! I almost lost my life, I have a lot to be grateful for. They said, the water poured but the pot is intact, it will carry water again! And indeed...
My people, I don't have the words to describe how God walked with me this period. God felt my pain and showed me his glory day by day. It was a journey to self discovery. I can only say, I sought for a balm to heal my pain, but God showed me his face, and gave me a reason to let go of the past and move on. Our High Priest of the Order of Melchizedek... It wasn't an easy road... but when you walk with the Lord... you will never walk alone!

Hmm...... you'll never walk alone! God is truly faithful. Congratulations dear. Apon agbo koto wo ijn.

Congrats phema and akelvin. Wonderful birth stories!

looks like we have plenty april mums here. biko i'm interested in accommodation and flight plans for houston. I have decided to travel early march. I am due late april.

@fuel1. thanks for sharing. i'm planning to use dr Z too. and thats the same amount I got from her as well. I have sent you a PM. where are you staying. and did you pay the $200 consultation fee from Nigeria or u paid when you got there?

I ll be glad to receive a mail from you. thanks dear

chai, I just saw delta to houson 203k. abi na dream? but I don't like the airline jor. I hope ba will do the same o.

first week of march due in april and Houston bound.

@fairyprincess thank you for sharing this info. I wanted to have my last baby in us but was refused visa. Before I went to the embassy two of my friends were arguing on who will use my son's SSN to file for tax. I didn't see it as anything. Now I know better. This time around an correct guiding I go give the numbers. Thanks sis.

Still looking for April mama to do the Houston waka together o.

[quote author=isysleek post=28391855]@Fruitfull1, this oakbend hospital is looking good o. Please how do I contact the doctor and hospital. Since its in Richmond just like WHMC, would like to make a comparison.
Thanks.


I just sent you a mail.

@PHEMA meeehnnn! I thruway yanch give you. loool. congratulations are in order. I hope I will be able to plan that well in February . I have not made up my mind about hospital sha

@ flowers I got this mail from dr Ziworitin's office;


ESTIMATED COST FOR OB CARE AND DELIVERY AT OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER RICHMOND, TX
Doctors Fee:
Initial Visit……………….…$190.00
Lab Tests…………….……...$270.00
Vaginal Delivery……….$2,200 High risk-$2,400
cesarean section……….$2,600 High risk- $2,800

Hospital Fees:
Hospital Charge for vaginal delivery……..$2,300
Hospital charge for c-section-$3,500
Pediatrician ………..…….$320

Other Fees:
Anesthesia for Epidural in labor……….$850
Anesthesia for c-section…………$950

Estimated Total cost for Vaginal delivery:…………………..$6,130
Estimated cost for cesarean delivery……………………….$6,630

Yours truly

DamaZiworitin, MD FACOG

OB PACKAGE PRICES

MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND
Normal Vaginal Delivery $3,969.00
C-Section $5,895.00
METHODIST SUGAR LAND
Normal Vaginal Delivery $2,538.00
C-Section $3,780.00

WEST HOUSTON
Normal Vaginal Delivery $2,500.00
C-Section $4,000.00

OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTER
Normal Vaginal $2,300
C-section $3,500

I hope this answers you Houston questions

@blogerrina thank you so much for those words of faith. I know God is able. and Amen! I will do as advised as well and I pray everything goes as planned. I'm looking @ baptist medical centre east or Jackson hospital. my friend told me it 4500 for cs 3days, 2800 womanly 2days and doc 1200. All tests inclusive. waiting for more info from her while I do my research too. She just put to bed so I want to give her time before I start sending her on errands, lol.

gmn house, we got our visa in June. I was asked if I was pregnant and my ans was no cos I wasn't then. We travelled in July and returned in august (for 10days) I found out I was pregnant when we returned. I'm planning to use the visa to travel next yr to have our baby . my fear now is, I had eclampsia after the birth of my son and my doc in Nigeria is advising early cs so as to avoid recurrence which could mean I will be travelling late January or early February . which means my baby may come earlier from his opinion. will this make it look like I was lying at the interview?

Please is there any April mama heading toward alabama?

you are all wonderful ppl!

@roleayo i used softcup for two circles. you can call this lady. dont know if she will have o.08024560337 so much going on right now. but i know i will come back to testify.

@udoka i join my faith with yours in prayers. this time you are a winner. your enemies are in open disgrace. we are all saying firm NO to the devil on ur behalf. plssss hold on to God. He is a miracle worker. hugsss

Praises be unto agbanilagbatan! Our God who delivers completely. Congratulationsssss camrygmail.I know in her hands are Gȍº°˚˚°ºd tidings for u̶̲̥̅̊ and ur family from baba God. She will fulfil purpose in Jesus' name.

@mamatripplet ‎​Ɣε̲̣̣̣̥§ o he ΐs in the neighbourhood with xmas gifts. He ΐs a generous God and he will show everyone here his generousity.

@alwaystrue thanks o. As for the kicks I don't know o. Na sleep I dey pray for. We are having our first scan on thursday and ​♏Ɣ doctors calculation I'm 7weeks now.

@ all mothers of glorious generation Oba Oni Ise ara will not overlook anyone here. Congrats again mama camrygmail LO

@ udoka what a great xmas gift. I'm so so so happy for you. God ΐs truly faithful and he will complete this great miracle in you and ur dh's life. Na wa o! Baba God never finish with us for here o. I see every ones story taking a new direction bringing victory and joy of fruitfulness. I see all our prayer worriors and pastor mrsssss carrying babies in threes and fourss. If you like tens sef. Even the silent reader grabbing and tapping annoiting. Before this year runs out nobody will be left out. All the fibroids will turn to fine boysss and everything devil has been using against himself will bring out the glory of God in us all.

I still dey follow the vigil and prayers along with you all ​♏Ɣ sisters since sleep no dey Cΰ♏ for nite again make I kuku follow the gud course. And he ΐs hearing our cries and crowning our prayers IJN

Pregger mamas its the da Lord's doing so no shaking.

Mummy UDOKA congrats again ooo

@ udoka what a great xmas gift. I'm so so so happy for you. God ΐs truly faithful and he will complete this great miracle in you and ur dh's life. Na wa o! Baba God never finish with us for here o. I see every ones story taking a new direction bringing victory and joy of fruitfulness. I see all our prayer worriors and pastor mrsssss carrying babies in threes and fourss. If you like tens sef. Even the silent reader grabbing and tapping annoiting. Before this year runs out nobody will be left out. All the fibroids will turn to fine boysss and everything devil has been using against himself will bring out the glory of God in us all.

Mummy UDOKA congrats again ooo

Udoka! Ehhh ehhh!CONGRATULATIONS are in order. I'm sooo happy for you! So so so happy. Dis one u̶̲̥̅̊ shall carry to term. I know dis may sound stupid. But I think you should leave it to God. ‎​Ɣε̲̣̣̣̥§! to God! Pls try Stop being afraid.I get afraid too. So I know Its not easy but u̶̲̥̅̊ can do it.
When the spirit of fear want to take over here are the prayer points I use and I change the words to suit the situation. I saved it and many others on ​♏Ɣ fone so wen the need arises I use dem. We are praying with u̶̲̥̅̊ and we know this one ΐs a special one in Jesus' name

Fear Must Die
Praise Worship
Confession:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. (Psalm 27:1-3).

Make this power confession before you continue.
I announce that greater is the One that is in me than any devil on the side of my enemies. It is written, The righteous is as bold as a lion. By my faith in Christ Jesus, I am righteous. I receive my divine boldness. The angels of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear Him. The angels of God are with me, I have no basis to fear any man, any evil, any evil spirit. Because the Lord of hosts is with me, I take my confidence in Him. It is written If God be for us who can be against us? God is with me, I have no enough reason to fear, in the name of Jesus. It is written, The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life of whom shall I be afraid? Though a host of demons encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war rises against me, even in this I shall be confident. The Lord is with me like a mighty terrible one. I am not afraid. I cannot be threatened. My persecutors shall stumble and fumble. Their everlasting confusion and disgrace shall never be forgotten. God has commanded me to fear not. Of the 366 days in a year, no single day is allowed for me to fear. So, I refuse to be afraid of anything. You spirit of fear, you are not in God's agenda for me. I dismiss you from my life now, in the name of Jesus. Jesus said even the very hairs of my head are not only counted but numbered. Not one single strand can be removed without God's knowledge and permission. Therefore, I put my confidence in the Lord, Who takes so such care of me.
In the name of Jesus, I refuse to fear, because God has not given me the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
I bind the spirit of fear in my life, in the name of Jesus.
I break every evil covenant that has brought fear into my life, in the name of Jesus.
I command every terror of the night that has brought fear into my life to stop and move from my environment, in the name of Jesus.
You spirit of fear, loose your hold upon my life and my family, in the name of Jesus.
I command all human agents using the spirits of fear to terrify me in the night to stumble and fall, in the name of Jesus.
The fear and terror of the unbelievers shall not be my lot, in the name of Jesus.
My tomorrow is blessed is Christ Jesus, therefore, you spirit that is responsible for the fear of tomorrow in my life, I bind you, in the name of Jesus.
My destiny is attached to God, therefore I decree that I can never fail, in the name of Jesus.
Every bondage that I am subjecting myself to by the spirit of fear, I break you, in the name of Jesus.
All negative doors that the spirit of fear has opened in the past, be closed now, in the name of Jesus.
Every disease, oppression and depression that came into my life as a result of fear, disappear now, in the name of Jesus.
I refuse to be intimidated by any demonic nightmare, in the name of Jesus.
Every enchantment and invocation of fear being made against me, I neutralize you and I command you to fail, in the name of Jesus.
Every confederacy of the enemies in my home with the enemies outside shall not stand, in the name o f Jesus.
All arrangements of the devil concerning my home shall not stand; neither shall they come to pass, in the name of Jesus.
I destroy all efforts of the enemy to frustrate my work, in the name of Jesus.
I nullify every writing, agreement or covenant against my work, in the name of Jesus.
Father Lord, increase my greatness and comfort me on every side, in the name of Jesus.
O Lord, as You delight in my prosperity, I pray that You bless me indeed in my work. Let no household enemy be able to control my well-being any longer, in the name of Jesus.
Let all those who are against me without a cause in my place of work turn back and be brought to confusion, in the name of Jesus.
I close every door through which the enemies have been working against my work, in the name of Jesus.
No weapon of satan and his agents fashioned against me shall prosper, in the name of Jesus.
My life is hid with Christ in God, therefore nobody can kill me or harm me, in the name of Jesus.
I open wide all doors leading to my blessings, victory and breakthroughs which the enemies have closed, in the name of Jesus.
Let every territorial spirit working against us in our neighborhood be frustrated, bound and cast out, in the name of Jesus.
Let every power contrary to the power of God operating to suppress people in my area be neutralized, in the name of Jesus.
I bind every spirit of frustration, defeat, delayed blessing and fear in my environment, in the name of Jesus.
I banish every enemy of progress in my neighborhood, in the name of Jesus.
I bind the spirit of death, armed robbery and assassination in my neighborhood, in the name of Jesus.
I reject, renounce and destroy every evil agreement or covenant in the environment, in the name of Jesus.
By the blood of Jesus, I nullify the effects and operation of evil forces around my house, in the name of Jesus.
Lord, get all my stubborn pursuers occupied with unprofitable assignments, in the name of Jesus.
In Jesus' mighty name, I fire back every arrow, spiritual bullets and satanic missiles fired at me.
O Lord, reveal the secrets and expose all my enemies masquerading as my friends.
Father Lord, make it impossible for my enemies to use my foot marks, urine, faeces, hair, clothing, and shoes.