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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by customised87: 6:07pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Phema: Yes i am interested,pls send pm as per the rate. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by onyx187(m): 6:13pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
PetMe13: Congrats God is good Please could you provide details about sevices and billing Cheers 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by chickberry: 6:19pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
[quote author=Dammiehar post=29304316] Hi, I have got a quote for presence St Joseph hospital in Chicago, send me a pm if you want me to send it to you.[/qu3ote] Thanks a bunch Dami |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PetMe13: 7:46pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
PrinceAdeAde: Thanks. I replied ur PM. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PetMe13: 7:48pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Larondoo22: Thanks. I replied |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PetMe13: 8:36pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
onyx187: Thanks. Here's a summary of my expenses. Dr Huynh has a flat fee for all her services( CS n vag). Dr's fee: 2000$ Ultrasound : 250$ Lab work: 180$ Circumcision : 255$ Hospital fee: 2500$ Blood tests for baby: 298$ Paediatrician: 315$ ( including the follow up visit after discharge). Hope this helps. Regards |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bj2012golf(m): 9:55pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
[quote author=PetMe13 post=29321124] Congratulations on d arrival of you baby God bless you and the baby 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 10:06pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
[quote author=bj2012golf post=29349992][/quote] bj2012golf my prayers go with you as tomorrow is your interview date, you will find favour in the sight of the interviewer and everyone tomorrow and God will surprise you and give you the perfect new year gift which is the visa. 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by MamaTobenna: 10:31pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Expectant mummies travelling with toddlers are trying o. Me I no fit. Leaving my son to come with his father 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by favouredB(f): 12:28am On Dec 31, 2014 |
MamaTobenna: Dem dey try no be small. Travelling with toddlers when not preggie is double stress on its own 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kykes: 12:53am On Dec 31, 2014 |
Hiya all, To God be the glory, I am typing from my room in sugarland. I landed at about 2.40pm in houston today that's 9.40 pm naija time.. POE was quick and smooth. Thanks for the wisdom of wheel chair request that helps u beat queues and get priority attention. Will post my story shortly. muah! 9 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bims87(f): 1:15am On Dec 31, 2014 |
kenydff: M willing to share accommodation from 21st of January. Pls fill me in o |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bims87(f): 1:18am On Dec 31, 2014 |
pattyreal: Hi,m interested from Jan 21. Pls give me details |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by goldcrusty: 1:33am On Dec 31, 2014 |
These chicago hospitals are a bit expensive, relatively. I am looking at MIHS (Maricopa) in Phoenix Arizona but when I called them on the numbers on their site they requested I download the non resident e self pay package from their site. I asked for the financial appointment letter to boost my burden of proof and then they started bouncing me across all the extensions in the complex. Finally ended up with answering machine. A friend also told me she had same experience. Can someone help with info on how I can get this financial appointment letter? Please |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by weaseloo: 1:35am On Dec 31, 2014 |
@Phema. A big congratulations! BBB welicome! @anonymousmum. Na waa o for these Houston POE. My departure is approaching fast and my belle is big! Anyway, I am hoping and praying for a smooth entry. Traveling BA with layover at Heathrow. @nefertitiram. He really is a God that answers by fire! Congrats! May He see you through this journey to a successful and happy ending. Amen! Have to make some changes in my accommodation plans. Will like to stay in an extended stay near WHMC. I remember a few people have mentioned InTown Suites. May I ask why please? I was thinking of using Sun Suites but their weekly rate is quite high at over $300 weekly. At this rate I will be spending $1200 for a month. Chai! Please moms that have used InTown Suites, why the choice and what was their rate like? I have another question, on your way back to Nija, did you have to carry the baby in a car seat into the airplane? It will be much easier to travel with a sling instead. Please advice. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by goldcrusty: 1:38am On Dec 31, 2014 |
bims87: @kenydff @bims87 Please hospital in phoenix are you using? Am also planning on phoenix...MIHS. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by goldcrusty: 2:20am On Dec 31, 2014 |
[quote author=Phema post=29200381] Wow! Congrats dear. I really do love your never-give-up spirit. Even when you lost your babies, you still came on here to give your little contribution. Congrats again. [/qruote] Congrats. I admire your faith. @phema, Sent u a pm. Please response. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by customised87: 3:08am On Dec 31, 2014 |
goldcrusty:Keep calling them,thats the only way o. They do that all the time |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by isysleek: 5:30am On Dec 31, 2014 |
@ ugoguchy, sorry I didn't respond earlier. Don't knw how I skiped your post. Will be nice if we can plan together. Elpaso and MIHS are topping my list. Just sent u a pm. ugoguchy: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 6:37am On Dec 31, 2014 |
bims87: Sowi dear it's taken. Pls pm phema if hers is still up. PM mi 4 mihs nos cos dats where i'm goin by feb. I'll send u deir nos. Dn't want 2 put up dere nos here so dat I wn't b tagged marketer. I even spoke 2 dem of recent cos I shifted ma appt date 4ward. U'll kip been transfered. Just request dat u want 2 speak 2 financials or francesca henandez or alba calhan. Dese 2 babe's r very efficient. I hp it helps. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PetMe13: 8:05am On Dec 31, 2014 |
[quote author=bj2012golf post=29349992][/quote] Thanks be 2012 golf. Wish u the best for ur interview. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by kizluv(f): 8:10am On Dec 31, 2014 |
bj2012golf: Opened NL this morning specifically to wish you favour, grace and blessings all the way. By faith your visa shall be approved AMEN.. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sayoberry(f): 8:18am On Dec 31, 2014 |
iphiechuks:re u willing to stay there or you just ant to use the accommodation details for ur application. the apartment i used for my application is well detailed and near to oakbend but i cant use it cos its expensive. let me know |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Babatwi: 8:36am On Dec 31, 2014 |
@ bj2012golf This is the day that the Lord has made,rejoice and be glad in it. Wish you the best of luck as you go this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by pattyreal(f): 8:44am On Dec 31, 2014 |
@bj2012golf I wish u divine favour! U'll break forth on every side 2day & beyond... 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by frendly99: 8:52am On Dec 31, 2014 |
Please anyone with MORE info on affordable hospitals in NJ?. The cheapest i got was frm Hackensack UMC.... 5k dollars for CS and 3,800 for vag. This is excluding docs fee and other logistics involved in childbirth. Hubby feels more comfy with that location cos his pple r there. Kindly help a sister ejoor. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by 9jabiggurl: 9:12am On Dec 31, 2014 |
@bj2012golf All the best...awaiting your goodnews!!! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Suzyt: 9:49am On Dec 31, 2014 |
Small gist: it appears all the pregnant ladies on my flight were delayed ie secondary inspection. Full report to follow in the spirit of giving back. [/quote] Update as promised. Please try to pick lessons from every paragraph. 1. My husband, let's call him O and I left the house at about 6pm as I had to quickly get to the supermarket to buy Open Heavens 2015. Aroro entered me so much, I wasn't willing to be paying dollars for the devotional in the States. 2. I had also made some nice wigs using my own weaveon and a wig cap with didi olowo under so that fresh air can touch my scalp when I'm lounging at home and I can also look cute when going out. 3. O had asked if we should call the driver to drop us. I suspected I would be tearful and didn't want our driver to see Madam in her state of weakness so I said no and asked that we either take a taxi or O drive. He elected to drive. 4. We got to the airport area at about 6:35 ish and behold, traffic of life right from that Sahara area. It was bad. 5. We had just missed a shuttle by the time we managed to get to the car park. We then asked some little shuttly carriagy guys how much they would charge to take us, they said 2k. I told O no let's wait for the next bus which is free. Omo, after waiting for a whole 45 min we practically begged the next carriage guy we sighted. 6. It was a very bumpy ride from the car park to the airport proper. My baby must have been giving us side eye that what's going on here. Upon the 2k, carriage dropped us at the staircase of arrivals so poor O had to carry the boxes up the stairs to departure. He obviously reminded me that if not for my stubbornness not to call our driver we won't have gone through so much stress. All the mushiness I thought I would feel re: leaving O for so long promptly disappeared in the face of all the discomfort we had been through. Lesson: please get someone to drop you and whoever is escorting you off. Don't do what I did. You will be cranky and might start snapping at eachother. Thankfully I was in my full Proverbs 31 mode. 6 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by favouredB(f): 9:53am On Dec 31, 2014 |
frendly99: My dear. Hubby called our sister in law in NJ and this was also the cheapest she got for us. After all my prep for Elpaso he is trying to change my plans to head to NJ cos of the stress of traveling again from NY to Houston and becos he feels comfy me staying with this SIL. Pls let me know if you get anything cheaper. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Suzyt: 10:01am On Dec 31, 2014 |
7. As soon as we got into the extremely hot airport, I proceeded to the businessfirst queue and was met by a lady who appeared to be trying to prep me for my POE experience with all sorts of random questions. Why did you travel in October, when are you coming back? I pointed to my ticket. She said no I want you to say it with your mouth. 8. She asks for my fit to fly. Guys remember to have a photocopy. The original is yours and they keep the copy. O had to go make a copy for me. Bless him. 9. I checked in without incident and went through port health etc fairly easily. 10. O and I said our goodbyes. There were no tears. 11. I got on the fast track. Went through security and off to the lounge to catch my breath before they called us to board. 12. Flight was really good. I was able to sleep throught 70% of it. I was totally stretched out and the attendants were nice. 13. We got to Houston and I just started praying all through. I put my Yankee sim in and contacted all my prayer goons to begin to kabash. 14. The queue was so long despite bring one of the first to leave the plane (there were loads of other flights landing same time) and I was really praying for some sort of preferential treatment. No such luck! I waited like everyone else. Eventually it was SuzyT's turn. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by goldcrusty: 10:21am On Dec 31, 2014 |
customised87: Thanks. I will continue trying. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Suzyt: 10:21am On Dec 31, 2014 |
15. Me: morning Officer: what are you here for today? M: for my holiday, to have my baby and do some shopping. Off: how much do you have on you today ma'am? M: $9901 Off: do You know you are allowed to bring more? M: yes I do but I'm uncomfortable carrying so much cash and I have enough in my visa. Off: ok please step aside. You will be going for secondary inspection. M: ok. 16. Another officer comes, picks my passport and escorts me and some others to a separate room. 17. These people are psychologists. They keep you waiting for so long to get you anxious but all through keep calm and trust that all will be well. 18. After about 35 minutes, a lady calls me, asks me random questions then passesmy passports to her colleague. After another 25 minutes, colleague calls my name. 19. Me: hi She: hi. What are you here for? Me: same thing I told officer? She: when did you get married? Me: I answered She: what do you and your husband do in Nigeria? Me: I told her She: how much did you budget for the birth? Me: well, from the doctors estimate when I came here a few months ago, the price is this but I have budgeted triple of that and in the event of an emergency, my husband will join me with more funds. She: ok. Just so you know, even if your bill is 100k you must not use Medicaid etc. you must pay all even if it means Setting up a payment plan. 20. She stamps me in for 6 months and I proceed to pick my stuff and head to customs. 21. She must have written something on my card because as soon as the customs guy views my landing card he points me to the customs secondary inspection room. 22. I was on the queue and busy chatting with O and telling him what was going on when one customs guy snaps at me "ma'am you should not be using your phone here!" I turn it off and place it in my bag. 23. After about 40 min, it was my turn. I was thoroughly searched by a lady. She went through every inch of my luggage amidst her advice that I must use epidural. Oh I forgot to mention that she also asked me the whole why are you here? Why give birth in the states etc questions. She helped me load all my stuff on the trolley after searching and wished me well. 24. That is my story o. It was long. We landed at 4:50am and I didn't finish the whole process until about 8:20. I connected to my final destination and here I am waiting for Baby's arrival. 25. Wishing you all the best. Do not lie. Keep calm. Be prayerful. All will be just fine. Amen. 13 Likes |
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